comicbooks.com Join Free
The Black Canary: Bird of Prey #[nn] cover
Cover: Carmine Infantino

The Black Canary: Bird of Prey #[nn]

May 2021 · DC · 29.99 USD; 39.99 CAD
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free
About this Collection

This 2021 DC collection brings together the six-issue miniseries that reimagines Black Canary's early years, focusing on Dinah Drake as a young vigilante navigating her sonic powers and family legacy in a noir-infused Gotham City. Written by Greg Rucka with art by Nicola Scott, the story explores her journey from street-level crimefighter to the hero who would later join the Birds of Prey.

In this standout issue of The Black Canary: Bird of Prey, the legendary Sportsmaster strikes again, snatching the famed Parker Trophy right under Black Canary’s watch—forcing her to go on the hunt. Meanwhile, Starman finds himself entangled in a web of betrayal when he discovers Wildcat has been captured by the Huntress, and the two villains are now a married team with ambitions that stretch far beyond a single heist. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated with bold precision by Murphy Anderson, with lettering by Gaspar Saladino, the issue’s dynamic art and tight pacing are matched by Carmine Infantino’s striking cover.

Contains 25 stories
The Black Canary
6 pp · Humor, Superhero
Johnny ThunderBlack Canary [Dinah Drake] (introduction)Thunderbolt"Socks" Slade (villain)Rocco (villain)
The Black Canary Returns
7 pp · Humor, Superhero
Johnny ThunderBlack Canary [Dinah Drake]The "Boss" (villain)

When Johnny Thunder accidentally loses a crucial package — a stuffed owl hiding evidence against a dangerous criminal — he teams up with Black Canary to track it down before the Boss claims it. With time running out and the stakes higher than ever, this unlikely duo must navigate a city full of traps and misdirections to recover what’s been stolen.

The Map That Wasn't There!
6 pp · Humor, Superhero
Johnny ThunderBlack Canary [Dinah Drake]ThunderboltPeachy PetJackie (villain)

When a pie arrives in the mail containing a live black canary, Johnny Thunder unwittingly stumbles into a criminal plot that’s already captured Black Canary—though he doesn’t realize the pie also holds a map to stolen charity funds. With Thunderbolt at his side and a sly cat named Peachy Pet adding chaos, Johnny’s accidental heroics might just be the key to unraveling the thieves’ scheme.

Triple Exposure!
6 pp · Superhero
Johnny ThunderBlack Canary [Dinah Drake]ThunderboltBanko Jim (villain)Joe (villain)

In "Triple Exposure!", Johnny Thunder and Black Canary find themselves framed for a robbery when a photographer’s flash captures the moment — but not the way it seems. With the crooks cleverly erasing themselves from the photo, the blame lands squarely on the heroes, leaving Dinah and Johnny to clear their names before the real culprits vanish into the shadows.

The Tumbling Trees!
6 pp · Superhero
Johnny ThunderThunderboltBlack Canary [Dinah Drake]Mike (villain)
The Huntress of the Highway!
7 pp · Superhero
Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Larry Lance (introduction, boyfriend, private detective)
Tune of Terror!
6 pp · Superhero
The Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Phil Martin (Bob's twin brother, introduction)Bob Martin [also as Phil Martin] (villain, Phil's twin brother, introduction)Randall (villain, introduction)Randall's gang (villains, introduction for all)
Mystery of the Crimson Crystal!
7 pp · Superhero
Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Larry LanceBullet Benn [as the Swami] (villain)

When a client dies in Larry Lance’s arms at Dinah’s flower shop, the Black Canary is framed for the murder—just as the Crimson Crystal cult kidnaps Larry and vanishes into the shadows. With her name on the line and a deadly secret in her hands, Dinah must unravel the mystery before the cult’s crimson power claims another victim.

Corsage of Death
7 pp · Superhero
Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Larry LanceG.N. Lester (inventor)Van Nell (death)Duchess (villain)

When a flower girl mysteriously redirects a bouquet meant for Black Canary, the gift leads to a fatal accident—setting off a chain of events that pulls Dinah Drake into a deadly mystery. As she investigates, she uncovers a hidden connection between the victim, a reclusive inventor, and a dangerous device capable of weaponizing light.

An Orchid for the Deceased!
10 pp · Superhero
Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Larry LanceAndrew Masters (death)Miss Masters (villain, daughter of the deceased)

When Larry Lance relocates his detective office to Dinah Drake’s flower shop, a single order for a rare black orchid sets off a chain of events that lands Black Canary in the crosshairs of a murder charge. The victim, wealthy Andrew Masters—whom Dinah once saved at Gargoyle Lake—has been found dead, and the only clue points to a flower delivered in his memory. Now, with the case tied to a grieving daughter and a past that refuses to stay buried, Dinah must unravel the truth before the evidence seals her fate.

The Riddle of the Topaz Brooch!
7 pp · Superhero
Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Larry LanceDella GorhamAlfred (Mrs. Gorham's nephew)Carno and his Masked Riders (villains, circus act)un-named druggist (villain, a fence for stolen goods)

When Black Canary and Larry Lance stop by a local ice cream parlor for a soda, they stumble upon a body and a mystery that pulls them into a web of secrets, with a circus gang known as Carno and his Masked Riders stirring trouble and a shadowy druggist quietly trading in stolen goods.

The Mystery of the Stolen Cloth!
7 pp · Superhero
Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Larry LanceDonald Swain (President of Chemical Alliance, death)Threads (villain)

When a dying man hands a mysterious cloth to Black Canary and Larry Lance—just before he’s killed—the fabric proves to be more than just a scrap of material. It holds the secret formula for a revolutionary dye, and now every criminal with a taste for profit is after it. With the life of President Donald Swain hanging in the balance, the duo must stay one step ahead of a shadowy foe known only as Threads.

The Byzantine Black!
7 pp · Superhero
Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Larry LanceRoger Steele (a millionaire)Miss Elaine (villain, niece of Roger Steele)

In "The Byzantine Black!", Black Canary and Larry Lance uncover a cryptic link between a centuries-old stamp and her florist shop’s sudden transformation into a grocery store. As they dig deeper, they realize someone is determined to silence the stamp’s owner—before a second assassination attempt can unfold.

Time Runs Out!
7 pp · Superhero
Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Larry LanceDanny Deake (florist, death)un-named boss and his gang (villains)

When a rival florist is found dead after picking up a mistaken delivery, Black Canary and Larry Lance follow the trail into a web of deception—uncovering a dangerous scheme where florist shops are being used to distribute a mysterious radioactive substance known as Vinium. With a ruthless gang and a hidden boss pulling the strings, the duo must race against time before the next delivery goes off.

The Circle of Terror!
7 pp · Superhero
Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Larry Lanceunnamed shopkeeper (villain, fence, death)unnamed sculptor (villain)

Black Canary and Larry Lance investigate the murder of a shopkeeper who served as a fence for a gang with a chilling modus operandi: their leader sculpted detailed models of each target location before the heist. As the duo follows the trail of eerie artistry, they uncover a pattern that suggests the next robbery—and another killing—is already planned in miniature.

The Day That Wouldn't End!
7 pp · Superhero
Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Larry LanceMr. TaylorMr. Crane (villain, Taylor's lawyer)

Black Canary and Larry Lance arrive at the Taylor Mansion to deliver flowers, only to stumble upon a chilling anomaly: every date on Mr. Taylor’s calendar is May 16th. As Dinah digs deeper, she uncovers a web of deception tied to Taylor’s lawyer, Mr. Crane, whose secret scheme hinges on making the world believe Taylor is unhinged—while quietly siphoning his fortune.

The Riddle of the Roses!
7 pp · Superhero
Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Larry LanceCharles LangNelson Lang (villain, death)

When a desperate nephew hides a stolen emerald inside a bouquet of roses meant for his uncle, Black Canary [Dinah Drake] finds herself caught in a web of deceit and danger. With the help of Larry Lance and the shadowy presence of Charles Lang, she must untangle a mystery that leads from glittering wealth to a deadly betrayal.

Mystery on Ice!
7 pp · Superhero
Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Larry LanceProfessor Stanley
Crime on Her Hands!
9 pp · Superhero
Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Larry LanceProfessor Ernest Nythe (nephew of Lane Nythe, death)Professor Lane Nythe (villain)

In "Crime on Her Hands!", Black Canary teams up with Larry Lance to unravel a decades-old murder mystery tied to Professor Lane Nythe and his late nephew, Professor Ernest Nythe. As fresh clues resurface from a cold case, the investigation takes a deadly turn—leading Black Canary and Larry into a web of deception that tests their instincts and puts them in grave danger.

Special Delivery Death!
8 pp · Superhero
Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Larry LanceJ.J. Marvin (villain, death)Nifty (villain)Bobo (villain)

When Larry Lance is handed a mysterious envelope with a cash reward on the line, he’s drawn into a deadly game orchestrated by J.J. Marvin — only to be framed for the man’s murder when the body is found. With the police closing in and the real culprits, Nifty and Bobo, pulling strings from the shadows, Black Canary must uncover the truth before Larry becomes the fall guy in a plot that’s as twisted as it is deadly.

Television Told the Tale!
6 pp · Superhero
Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Larry LanceMrs. LandallMac (villain, cameraman)

Black Canary zeroes in on a televised tour of a wealthy woman’s diamond collection, but something’s off—why is the cameraman, Mac, so fixated on the room’s exits instead of the treasure? With Larry Lance at her side and a suspicious host, Mrs. Landall, watching from the sidelines, Dinah’s instincts kick in, turning a routine broadcast into a high-stakes puzzle.

Mastermind of Menaces!
23 pp · Superhero
Starman [Ted Knight]Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Larry LanceAlan MorelandFreeda Van TallerMr. BurtonThe Mist [Kyle Nimbus] (villain)

When the villainous Mist resurfaces, he turns Dinah Drake’s floral shop into a weapon, using enchanted blooms to manipulate the wealthy into surrendering their fortunes. With Starman on the case and the Mist adapting to counter his Gravity Rod, the stakes rise as the line between mind games and mayhem blurs.

The Big Super-Hero Hunt
23 pp · Superhero
Starman [Ted Knight]Black Canary [Dinah Drake Lance]Larry LanceWildcat [Ted Grant] (revival)the Huntress [Paula Brooks]the Sportsmaster [Crusher Crock]

In "The Big Super-Hero Hunt," Black Canary must recover the stolen Parker Trophy while Starman races to rescue Wildcat, who’s been captured by the Huntress—only to learn the shocking truth: the Sportsmaster and Huntress are now married, and their next target is him. With the stakes rising and old alliances crumbling, the heroes must navigate a web of betrayal and pursuit across the city.

Circle of Doom, Part One
8 pp · Superhero
Black CanaryBertha Kane
Circle of Doom, Part Two
8 pp · Superhero
Black CanaryBertha KaneCatwoman (cameo)Green Arrow (cameo flashback)

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (NM) $0
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

Where to buy

$16.59 🛒 Buy on Amazon
The Black Canary: Bird of Prey

Sell my copy

Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.

We Buy Collections ▸
Fast, fair offers · we handle grading & shipping

Full credits

artist, inker Murphy Anderson
cover pencils, inks Carmine Infantino

Reprints

↩ Reprints Flash Comics #86 (1947), Flash Comics #87 (1947), Flash Comics #88 (1947), Flash Comics #90 (1947), Flash Comics #91 (1948), Comic Cavalcade #25 (1948), Flash Comics #92 (1948), Flash Comics #93 (1948), Flash Comics #94 (1948), Flash Comics #95 (1948), Flash Comics #96 (1948), Flash Comics #97 (1948), Flash Comics #98 (1948), Flash Comics #99 (1948), Flash Comics #100 (1948), Flash Comics #101 (1948), Flash Comics #102 (1948), Flash Comics #103 (1949), Flash Comics #104 (1949), The Brave and the Bold #61 (1965), The Brave and the Bold #62 (1965), DC Special #3 (1969), Adventure Comics #399 (1970), Adventure Comics #418 (1972), Adventure Comics #419 (1972)

Reviews

Reader reviews

No reader reviews yet.