10 Best Comic Storylines Featuring The Birds Of Prey Characters

10. Batman/Huntress: Cry For Blood

Obviously this mysterious tale features Huntress, but the Question (admittedly pre-Renee Montoya) is heavily involved too, so if you’re looking to read up on the Birds of Prey stars before the movie comes out next year, this is a great place to start.

The general plot is intriguing without being particularly groundbreaking: Huntress has been framed for murder and needs to find the real culprit before it’s too late. As with a lot of Greg Rucka stories though, it’s the way he tells ‘em that often makes them so special.

The murder causes a rift between Batman and Huntress, with Helena upset that he doesn’t immediately believe her innocence. This is where the story really thrives, because it’s about Huntress’ place in the world and within the Bat family as much as it is about the murder at all.

Without spoiling the mystery, the murder case plays out like standard comic book fare, including a few twists and turns with Huntress innocent all along. However, the examination of Huntress’ past - and much more importantly, how she feels about it - is what makes this book so compelling.

Renee Montoya features later so if you want to see her mentor as The Question, Cry For Blood offers two birds for one stone.