Warning: Potential Spoilers for Birds of Prey #18Black Canaryis already one of the coolest DC characters thanks to her punk-rock attitude and design, and now she’s received an upgrade that elevates her to the next level of coolness. In stunning new artwork, Black Canary just scored a vehicle that deserves to accompany her DCU movie debut.
In DC Comics' February solicitations, readers are given a glimpse of what’s next for the Birds of Prey.Black Canary has led her fellow heroinesthrough perilous missions and intense battles, and the Birds' fearless leader receives the spotlight in an eye-catching variant cover by Edwin Galmon.
February 5th, 2025
Variant Covers:
Serg Acuña, Rian Gonzales
When Oracle intercepts chatter about Sin from the ninja clan long bent on acquiring her, Dinah, Sin, and Megaera decide to set a trap instead of waiting for an ambush. Meanwhile, Constantine reaches out to Oracle for last-minute help moving a tricky demon across a dimensional plane, but Oracle only has the skeleton crew of Big Barda and Cass Cain on hand…and they might not be the best fit for this particular mission.
Black Canary sits atop a motorcycle that features her classic iconography, giving this fan-favorite Justice League hero a sweet ride that would shine on the big screen.
Black Canary Gets Her Own Batmobile, Complete With Her Signature Logo
Black Canary’s Badass New Bike Is the Perfect Upgrade
Batman needs to step aside, because Black Canary’s motorcycle officially puts his Batmobile to shame.Dinah’s new ride is a great fit for her usual style, as she already wears leather jackets and fingerless gloves that contribute to a hardcore biker vibe.She seems to have followed Bruce’s example by color coordinating it with herBlack Canary costumethe way he makes his gadgets suit his bat aesthetic, and she’s painted her symbol on it as well. Plenty of other heroes have showcased custom vehicles -Nightwing rides his own motorcycle- but Black Canary’s is a solid contender for the best yet.
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In a preview for Black Canary’s new limited series, she looks to prove herself as DC’s greatest fighter and a Justice League favorite.
Black Canary’s bike is an exciting addition to her arsenal, though she doesn’t need any kind of vehicle to hold her own. In fact, Dinah is confirmed to beDC’s most skilled fighter, rivaled only by Lady Shiva.Her fists alone can carry her through any combat situation, so the motorcycle is less of a necessity and more of a fun bonus.She doesn’t need to ride into battle in order to win, but it does make her look awesome. Hopefully, Black Canary will get the chance to show off this high-speed upgrade not only in the comics, but also in live action.
Our Take on Black Canary’s Epic New Ride in DC Lore
Black Canary Needs to Join the DCU, Along With Her Motorcycle
After appearing in theCW’s ArrowverseandSmallville, Black Canary made her long-awaited film debut in 2020’sBirds of Preymovie. However, there’s still no sign of her inJames Gunn’s current plans for the DCU. Seeing as she’s a formidable fighter and a Justice League icon, it only makes sense to bring Dinah in as a founding member of the team. Moreover, her latest upgrade should be a staple of her character that carries into the films.Black Canarydeserves a starring role in DC’s movie universe, and she’d better be riding her new motorcycle when she does.
Birds of Prey#18will be available February 5th, 2025 from DC Comics.
