Birds of Prey #39

In "The Gun," a 2002 Birds of Prey issue written by a team that includes the acclaimed writer and illustrated by the dynamic interior artist (with cover by Phil Noto), the team faces a high-stakes mission that tests their resolve and unity. Set against a backdrop of pop culture references from the era—ranging from video game titles like *Tekken Advance* and *Virtua Fighter 4* to nostalgic brands like Life Savers and *Walt Disney Home Video*—this issue captures the pulse of early 2000s geek culture while keeping its focus on the grounded tension of a mission gone wrong.