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Creation & Design

The Birds of Prey were created as a team of female superheroes, primarily featuring Oracle (formerly Batgirl), Black Canary, and Huntress. They were designed to showcase strong female characters in a male-dominated genre.

Early Years

The concept of the Birds of Prey began in the early 1990s, with the first official team appearing in 'Batman: The Killing Joke' and later in their own series in 1996.

Character Development

Over the years, the Birds of Prey have evolved from a team of sidekicks to a formidable force in the DC Universe, showcasing the strength and complexity of female characters.

Cultural Reception

The Birds of Prey have been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for their strong character development and engaging storylines.

Character Details

Real Name:
N/A
First Appearance:
Huntress #1
Aliases:
Oracle, Huntress, Black Canary, Lady Blackhawk
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Justice League, Gotham City Sirens
Abilities:
Martial Arts, Expert Marksman, Hacking
Equipment:
Crossbow, Grappling Hook, Various Gadgets
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Huntress #1
DC ⋅ 1989
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Huntress #1
 
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1st appearance of Huntress, Helena Bertinelli

Birds of Prey: Black Canary / Oracle #1
DC ⋅ 1995
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Birds of Prey: Black Canary / Oracle #1
 
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1st team appearance of Birds of Prey: Black Canary and Oracle

Unofficial team appearance in Showcase 96 #3

Showcase '96 #3
DC ⋅ 1996
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Showcase '96 #3
 
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Prototype team appearance of the Birds of Prey: Black Canary, Oracle and Lois Lane

Birds of Prey #1
DC ⋅ 1999
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Birds of Prey #1
 
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Premiere issue of all-female team title with Barbara Gordon and Black Canary

Birds of Prey #86
DC ⋅ 2005
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Birds of Prey #86
 
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First mention of the team name Birds of Prey, suggested by Lady Blackhawk

Confirmed to be the agreed upon team name by Oracle in Blue Beetle #4 (2006)

52 #48
DC ⋅ 2007
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52 #48
 
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Renee Montoya becomes The Question

Origin of the Birds of Prey

Birds of Prey #1
DC ⋅ 2010
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1st appearance of White Canary, a skilled martial artist

Birds of Prey #16
DC ⋅ 2013
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Birds of Prey #16
 
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Strix joins the Birds of Prey

Harley Quinn #66
NYCC ⋅ DC ⋅ 2019
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Harley Quinn #66
 
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Variant silver foil cover art by Joelle Jones featuring Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey

New York Comic Con 2019 exclusive

Harley Quinn #1
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Promo ⋅ DC ⋅ 2020
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Promotional comic given away at Regal Cinemas for the Birds of Prey movie premiere

Reprint of Harley Quinn #1 (2016)

Approximate print run: 75,000

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