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Feathers and Foes concluded our discussion about the 3 part story of Oracle vs. Calculator, Oracle as a solo character, and the future of Feathers and Foes for the rest of 2021.  

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Zinda Blake is on a mission to bring some sort of final justice to Killer Shark, who is carrying out the legacy his grandfather started, which is quite horrific.  Also, Black Alice is in town.  Is it room for both she and Misfit?  Yes.  A whole-hearted yes.  

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Batgirl and the Birds of Prey, written by Julie Benson and Shawna Benson, are embarking on perhaps the last story arc by these two writers.  Mark, Sarah, and Ashford discuss this intense story arc opener.  

Batgirl has hacked into the Calculator's computer system, extracting his database to prevent crimes before they happen.  Although Barbara is trying to do the greater good, perhaps she is placing her loved ones in harms way.  

The final contribution to the Bruce Wayne Murder crossover by the Birds of Prey...well, for Feathers and Foes: A Birds of Prey podcast.  Oracle is so close to proving that Bruce is innocent, and Black Canary may have to get her Marty McFly on with Doctor Orenstein.  Yes, he is back.  Tachyon Particles!  In addition, Death Stroke has returned, so it definitely isn't safe any more.  Protect Your Neck!!!!

The Wright On Network interviews Diane, master of the www.helenawaynehuntress.com website.  Diane discusses the 40 years of the character's existence.  Be sure to visit her site, as she is a wonderful custodian of the character.  

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Finally, we have reached the issue where we get to discuss the backstory of why Power Girl has had beef with The Oracle.  Yep, we are interrupting the Bruce Wayne Fugitive saga with this back story between the early days of Barbara Gordon and Power Girl.  Yes, before there was Oracle and Black Canary, this could have been the team; however, with plans sinking like a ship, these two have never been the same.  

Yes, the Birds are in Paris, but this is not a love story.  Well, actually...this is a love story between the reader and creators.  This is a rocking story, Batgirl and the Birds of Prey 18 is.  We have Spyral, Paris, future tech, a connection with other books in the DCU, and the Birds of Prey!  

When Huntress is propositioned a case in Paris from Tiger, a player in the Spyral organization, which Huntress used to be apart of before joining the BOP, she recruits the Birds of Prey to come along.  As it happens, Barbara Gordon was in route to the City of Lights for a Tech Talk, and we all know Black Canary is down for whatever, so how can we not love this bottle issue? HAP-E, we are!    

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The Saga Continues with this whole Bruce Wayne being accused of murder, and now he is on the run.  Displaying loyalty, and ensuring that justice is done, Barbara Gordon is still on the case.  She commissions Black Canary to rob a bank in broad daylight, which Black Canary obliges, for she is also displaying loyalty to The Oracle.

Julie and Shawna Benson are back with the finale of this 3-Part Story Arc with Roge Antonio on pencils.  The Daughters of Gotham are not playing around with the males in Batgirl's city.  As convincing as the D.O.G. are with their sales pitch, Batgirl and the Extended Birds of Prey are not buying.  

What do you think about the finale and the story arc as a whole?  This is the last story of the year.  Did it end the year with a bang?  Ashford believes that this is one of the most interesting villains in Gotham that needed some more story.  For all intense and purposes, the Daughters of Gotham achieved their goal.  Too bad the best heroes in Gotham happen to be featured in this title.  Bam!!

Birds of Prey 40 is a second tie-end with the Bruce Wayne Murderer saga.  Babs, Dinah, and Stephanie Brown are trying to solve this murky case while helping Stephanie with her personal problems at home.  Even though saving Batman from the legal system and himself is a first priority, the Birds are still about helping the unforgotten, the luck ran out, the left for dead.  

And in the B-Plot Story line, Ted Kord is suffering from a weak heart, and not just from losing out on a chance to date Babs, but literally having cardiovascular issues. 

What's a Bird to do...

Bruce Wayne: Murderer!  Yep, Bruce Wayne is wanted for murder, and the Birds are on the job.  We are covering issue 39, and Laurel, also known as MtnFlwr1 on Twitter is helping us out with the summary of not only Issue 39, but the events leading to the issue.  

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Sarah, or @helenadinah on Twitter joins Ashford for this Wright On Network presents: The Justice League movie.  Although both podcasters enjoyed the movie to pieces, they are still aware of the flaws and are not afraid to talk about it.

What did you think of the Justice League movie?  Where do you think the DCEU is going?  Do you agree with the direction?  As fans, do we need to fight to get the Zach Snyder cut?  

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Feathers and Foes are back to talk Birds of Prey.  Zinda is visited by someone from her past, and someone from the past visits Barbara.  Bar Fights, tough love, and hijinks are all in this episode.  Check us out and write to us at feathersandfoes@gmail.com  

Issue 38 of Birds of Prey is half one shot/half origin story, but one thing is for certain, it is back to basics.  Yes, Oracle in the chair, and Black Canary in the field.  Together again...well together via comm links.  

New Future Tech is going down at a company that may cause terrorist like espionage, and Black Canary is there to make sure that doesn't happen.  Listen to Mark and Ashford thoughts about the issue that is the dawn before the Batman Murderer crossover, which we are really excited about to tell you the truth.  Sorry, I didn't want to end the sentence with about.  Like I did right there.  You know, ending sentences with prepositions and the like.  I'm rambling.

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The Benson sisters have something to say with the Manslaughter story arc.  Ripped right out of today's headlines, the themes and issues covered in this book are relevant to all the scandals going on in the media.  As much as we want to be entertained by our entertainment, there are times where entertainment has a responsibility to comment on the social issues of today, yesterday, and tomorrow.  

The Daughters of Gotham, a terrorist organization, primed and ready to rid Gotham of the adult male population are ready to do whatever it takes by any means necessary to accomplish their goals.  Can the Birds and Company stop this organization in time?  

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"Never met a wise man/if so it's a woman" Kurt Kobain shouted that lyric on the song Territorial Pissing.  The wise women of Gotham and beyond must find a cure fast in order to save the men of Gotham. 

The Benson sisters, Shawna and Julie, craft an excellent beginning opener, sprinkled with guest stars, suspense, and mystery.  Roge Antonio created some great scenes of horror, and the reveal at the end, which is spoiled by the cover, but is still bad "behind", is worth the price of admission. 

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Blue Beetle and Robin join the Birds of Prey this issue to assist with capturing the remaining criminals who not only escaped from prison, but was also Jokerized.  Yep, this is kind of the aftermath of the crossover event, Joker's Last Laugh.

And the other side of town, Oracle is trying to coach Dick Greyson, who is still ashamed of himself and brooding because he attempted to murder the Joker.

Mark and Ashford really enjoyed this one.  Guys, the Condiment King is in this one...and he is not playing around with the Birds and Gotham.

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Helena, Black Canary, and a group of high school kids are on a bus. Destination: Out of City Limits.  Yep, this sponsored school trip is taking this motley crew to a site where the students can learn more about their hometown's history.  Hopefully, nothing in the woods will make these present day school children history.  

Meanwhile we have Barbara Gordon playing dual roles as Oracle and Batgirl.  Special guests are invited in this issue as well.  So get your ingredients for smores, weenies, and sleeping bags, for ghost stories around the campfire are what's up for Batgirl and the Birds of Prey 14. 

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Click the link below to read the Wizard Con article about the effects of how the current hurricanes affect local comic book stores.

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This episode is about Greg Rucka's Huntress: Cry for Blood.  This is a special one.  The Lovely Ladies at the Girl's Interrupting podcast joined Mark and Ashford to discuss this magnificent mini-series.  

You can reach them on twitter @theNOTLG @EmmyHildy @FoxyMsMoxie @Shelbster @PostivelyB.  

This episode is not suitable for work.  Choice language is being used in this episode.

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Ride the Snake!  This is the best part of the trip. This is the trip, the best part.  Sorry, Jim Morrison said that...I couldn't help myself.  Black Canary is on the run in the slab!  Yep, a penitentiary that is holding the crazy of the crazies, and I am not using the term lightly.

Some of this comes off as a dream sequence.  Black Canary is able to display her cunning, athletic prowess, martial arts, and leading lady ability all in this one book.  

Join us as we discuss Chuck Dixon's Caged Canary.

We mentioned that my cousin, who is a wonderful artist named David Anderson, has a Go Fund Me Account.  Search Harvey Relief for David, or David Anderson  He just wants to create art again.  Look for a new logo for the network from David soon.

Also, a local comic book store outside of Houston called Space Cadets Collection Collection is doing a fundraiser to help families affected by Harvey.  They have an auction going on throughout the month of September.  They have a Facebook page.  Or visit the webpage www.spacecadetscollection.com 

Black Canary, Batgirl, Poison Ivy, Catwoman, and The Huntress are all in this action packed story by Julie and Shawna Benson.  There is a lot of buzz going around about corporate greed, and Poison Ivy is seeing green with anger.  Can the Birds talk her out of making an irreversible decision?  Will Gus be able to break free from Calculator's blackmail?

Finally, the conclusion of The Big Romance between Black Canary and Ra's Al Ghul.  You heard right.  Chuck Dixon chose to have Black Canary leave one wonky romance with a pre-Columbian explorer to getting back to the present and falling for the Demon.  Only Dinah, right?  This issue has a "No Take Back" that you are not going to forget.  

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Black Canary and Ra's Al Ghul's relationship is coming to an end, which is a good thing.  Unfortunately, this may be curtains for our hero, The Black Canary, unless Oracle and crew can come to the rescue.  Desperate measures will be the only option to save Dinah, and you are not going to believe what the solution is until you read this issue.  You are going to want to hear this one for sure.

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The Feathers and Foes trio discuss Superman, a mission gone haywire, and the darkest of vengeance.  Let us know what you think of this issue.  Did you like the direction of the book?  Do you think Superman was out of line when he confronted the Birds?  Let us know at www.wrightonnetwork.com or on Twitter @feathersandfoes

Batgirl and the Birds of Prey 12, moves the story right along with guest appearance from Selina Kyle...Catwoman.  Calculator has gotten himself in too deep, and now his family are being held hostage at Terracare, a company claiming to be eco-friendly.  Although they are not keen on helping out former foe the Calculator, the Birds agree that with a mother and children involved, they must lend their service to saving innocents.  

Catwoman stole something from the vaults of Terracare that has lead to the kidnapping.  The Birds are a little hesitant about contacting Catwoman. They don't know how she might react with them telling her that she is going to have to return the jewels back to Terracare.   Batgirl was right.  As you can see above, Catwoman for one, didn't appreciate the ruse that Batgirl played on her, which involves the Batman, and Batgirl placing her nose in Catwoman's business.  I'm totally surprised that Bruce played that game.  He will answer to Selina later, I'm sure.

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Belle and Sebastion Link  The Cartoon Ashford mentioned during the preamble.  

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Say Girl Say is the music you heard during the break.  The song is called Feather People

 https://www.facebook.com/saywhitnow/ Great Houston band.  Female lead singer with a wonderful voice, and the band gets funky and rock out.

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Have not seen this band live, but the music sounds awesome.

Chuck Dixon ramps the drama up in this intense, romantic story involving Black Canary and Ra's Al Ghul.  And yes, Talia is not happy about the proposition her father offers to Dinah Lance.

Beautiful art by Butch Guice and Gloria Vasquez, who really capture the romance and horror of this book.  Mark and I are still puzzled by the characterization of Dinah, but there are so many talking points in this book that we really enjoyed discussing this story.

The emotional beats displayed in the writing and art are quite masterful.  

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Feathers and Foes are back with another Pre New 52 adventure of Birds of Prey.  This one is called the Stray.  Mike McDonnell brings some interesting art to this one.  Chuck Dixon kind of has me confused with the characterization of Dinah, but I'm just going to ride with it.  Kind of like what Jason Bard is doing, while trying to remain alive.  Ra's Al Ghul and Talia are all in this one action packed book.  And I do mean action.  

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Batgirl and the Birds of Prey 11 by Julie and Shawna Benson answer a lot of questions.  Will these answers tear the Birds apart?  Listen to his podcast to hear our candid answers about the issues broached in this excellent comic.  

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Sarah of the birdsofpreysource.tumblr.com and Ashford, podcaster for the Wright On Network joined forces to talk about the spectacular Wonder Woman film.  After only one viewing for each of the hosts, many of their thoughts are still discombobulated in their heads, but the enthusiasm isn't curbed one bit.  

If you haven't seen the movie, please go and not support it.  The film is doing you a favor, not the other way around.  Watch the movie and then listen to our podcast.  We have spoilers all through out, so you don't want to start with us first.  And Gal Gadot, I know you're listening.  Ashford apologizes for pronouncing your name incorrectly.  

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Issue 31 of Birds of Prey is one of those stories where the main characters (Oracle and Black Canary) are peripheral, and the guest, Jason Bard, is our protagonist.  You know Jason Bard, he was featured in issues 1-3 of Birds of Prey.  We covered those issues about a year ago exactly.  Jason was Bab's fiance.  This is a cool issue.  We have a dated gumshoe, France, and Barbara Gordon doing her thing where she is "mad" manipulating everyone.  And a special surprise ending that will make you want to read issue 32 immediately.  

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Go there for a review of the Wonder Woman movie.  Sarah of the burtinelli.tumblr.com and Ashford are going to analyze the movie.  

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Time and Time and Time Again is just that.  A topsy turvey, timey wimey, story.  Will Black Canary be able to return to the right time?  Join us as we talk about the conclusion of this 3 part story.  Penned by Chuck Dixon and penciled by Butch Guice, we are taking on a journey that is dealing with murderers, love, and time travel.  Birds of Prey 30 in full-effect.  

Celebrate with us, for the 50th episode of Feathers and Foes are upon us.  The Benson sisters have reached the conclusion of the 3 part saga of Black Bird, the villain who can steal powers from other metahumans.  Will she take Black Canary's powers?  The Sonic Cry!  You don't want to miss this one.

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Chuck Dixon has displaced the Black Canary in Minnesota pre Columbian era.  She's not alone, of course.  Stuck in time with the Ravens: Chesire, Vicious, and Pistolero.  In the present day, Barbara Gordon is doing whatever it takes to get her friend Back to the Future...or present.  

Mark and Ashford discuss DC Black Label's Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey 4.  

Canary is knee deep in deep cover in issue 9 of Batgirl and the Birds of Prey by Julie and Shawna Benson.  Roge Antonio and Allen Passalaqua really join forces on this one with the pencils and colors. Underground Fight Clubs, new villains, lost souls...all of that is here in one issue.  Will Huntress and Batgirl be able to save their friend, who happens to be a meta-human?

At 515 seconds you can hear the exclusive Gail Simone interview that our own Mark Blair conducted, wonderfully, I might add.  Gail talks about things ranging from Birds of Prey, the anticipated Batgirl movie, and her original comic, Clean Room.

Listen in.  And we we have a promo for the new The Batgirl: Cassandra Cain podcast.  At 13:30 seconds you can hear the promo with original music by Mya Briones.  Contact her at the following to see more of her original work:

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Darrin and Ruth Sutherland, thank you for being so generous with your support.  

Here is a sneak preview of what is to come from our next podcast!  Mark was able to get this stellar interview from Gail Simone, a writer who took the book to the next level, which has cemented her legacy in the DC Universe.  

Sarah of the Birds of Prey Blog and burtinelli.tumblr.com, Ryan Daly of the Power of Fishnets podcast on the fireandwaterpodcast.com network, and Time Wallace of the Kord Industries blog and Beetlemania podcast join Ashford and Mark on Feathers and Foes for this 64 Hero tournament style bracket.  Five people will determine the winner.  There were tears, doubt, and clenched fists, but at the end, we all walked away not wiser, not even stronger, but at least we were able to walk away.

Writers: Shawna Benson and Julie Benson

Artist: Roge Antonio

Allen Passalaqua is the  Colorist

Deron Bennett on the Letters

Cover Art - Yanick Paquette and Nathan Fairbarn 

Kamome Shirahama - Variant Cover

Dave Wielgosz is the Assistant Editor and Chris Conroy is the Editor

Mark Doyle is the Group Editor

Black Bird is action packed, and I'm not just using the phrase lightly.  Nightwing is featured heavily.  We are introduce to a new villain, who has infinite potential.  And the Birds are as cool as ever.  

Welcome to another episode of Feathers and Foes.  This episode is dedicated to Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #7: Soldiers of Fortune, written by Julie and Shawna Benson.  Art by Claire Roe, yea!  Colors by Allen Passalaqua.  This is a fun one, taking on gentrification, realtors, Valentine's Day, screening phone calls, and more.  

Join us as we discuss issue 27 of Birds of Prey as well as the Officer Down crossover as a whole.  Stella from the Batgirl to Oracle podcast joined Feathers and Foes, assisting with her knowledge and expertise.  Although Jim Gordon is down, the Bat Family rises to find the shooter and bring this lowlife to justice.

Welcome to another episode of Feathers and Foes.  Believe it or not, Julie and Shawna Benson, the writing team of Batgirl and The Birds of Prey, are joining us to discuss everything from their run on the book thus far to how music influences them in the writing process and beyond.  We hope you enjoy this as much as we did.  

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Holiday Special!  Join us this Valentine's Day as we interview Julie and Shawna Benson, writers of the DC Rebirth book, Batgirl and the Birds of Prey.  Promo 1.

Wu-Tang Forever!!!

Feathers and Foes are back with the conclusion to the Who is Oracle saga.  Fenice and Santo are on the loose.  Birds vs. Snakes!  Cops and Mobsters.  This is the ultimate Gotham story.  And yes, Gus is still fanboying out!  

Bane is in this issue!  How cool is that?   

Mark, Laurel, and Ashford discuss the grieving process with a one, Zinda Blake, aka, Lady Black Hawk.  In the books of the New Gods, Death of the New Gods, Big Barda dies, which is where this comic, issue 112 of Birds of Prey, opens up.  This sad, grieving, romp is something the 3 podcasters are having a hard time dealing with as far as the story telling.  Write in to us at feathersandfoes@gmail.com or www.wrightonnetwork.com

A year ago we launched the first episode of Feathers and Foes on January 9th 2016.  A year has gone by and we are still hear.  Yes!  On this one show special Ashford and Sarah discuss the Huntress and her many incarnations.  We are hoping that Sarah will come back as a regular on the show.  Please send well wishes her way, encouraging her to stay on the podcast!  

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Issue 5 of the Batgirl and the Birds of Prey are brought to us by writers Julie and Shawna Benson, pencils by Roge Antonio, and colors by Allen Passalaqua.  This is the issue where we discover who this psuedo Oracle is right before our eyes.  

Join Feathers and Foes as we talk about issue 25.  Tim Wallace of the Kord Industries blog.  We really enjoyed this one as well as Black Canary, who is getting some well deserved Rest and Relaxation.  Happy Holidays, everyone!