Continuing a series of blogs that was inspired by the Adam Hughes poster The Real Power of the DC Universe.
Today we move to Black Canary. A true classic – that’s what Black Canary is. First appearing as a villain opposite Johnny Thunder in a backup story in Flash Comics #86; she was too pretty and headstrong to be used only as a foil. In fact, the next issue she was a full fledged hero and then she joined up with the Justice Society of America!
Always smart, in charge and working both as a team member and solo, she is now married to Green Arrow. Black Canary is easily recognizable by her fishnet stockings and her bright blonde hair and she is not one to mess with. Besides making your ears bleed with he sonic scream, Dinah Lance can kick you butt in five seconds flat. Leather, lace and a chick who can ride a Harley – every man’s fantasy. Now, let’s take a look at some Black Canary’s collected editions:
- Black Canary Archives Volume 1 Every solo adventure (spanning from 1947 to 1972) is collected in this beautiful hardbound color edition. Collects Flash Comics #86-104, Comics Cavalcade #25, DC Special Edition #3, The Brave & the Bold #61-62, and Adventure Comics #399, #418-419
- Birds Of Prey Of Like Minds TPB Black Canary is held hostage and Oracle reluctantly enlists the aid of the Huntress. Collects Birds Of Prey #56-61 written by Gail Simone.
- Green Arrow/Black Canary: For Better Or Worse Be a witness to one of the most screwed up and loving relationships in the DC Universe. Collects Justice League Of America #75, Action Comics #428, #434, The Joker #4, Green Lantern/Green Arrow #94-95, Detective Comics #549-550, Green Arrow: Longbow Hunters# 1, Green Arrow (Vol.1) #75, #101, Green Arrow(Vol.2) # 4-5, #12, #21 and Birds Of Prey #88
- Green Arrow/Black Canary: Road To The Altar Collects Birds Of Prey #109, Black Canary #1-4, and The Black Canary Wedding Planner
- Green Arrow/Black Canary: The Wedding Album HC Collects Green Arrow/Black Canary Wedding Special and Green Arrow/Black Canary #1-5
Currently Black Canary is in Green Arrow/Black Canary and the Justice League of America. She can also be seen as a recurring guest on Smallville played by Alaina Huffman.
