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Answering to no - one , theBirds of Preyare a force of nature when it comes to the DC Universe ’s street - floor crime . Made up of some of the most capable ass - kicker in the publisher ’s roster , the Birds of Prey do what other teams wo n’t - often come up themselves array with useful villains in temporary partnership . Characterized by the leaders of wiz hacker Oracle and secret agent Black Canary , the Birds of Prey have agitate everyone from top-notch - genius the Calculator to the world ’s deadliest assassin Lady Shiva .
To tackle their diverse rogues gallery , the Birds of Prey often call on radical - skilled martial artists and stealth operatives to get the caper done . However , every so often , they also need a dose of unsanded superpower . Here are the ten dense hitters to serve up on the Birds of Prey roster .
10Oracle Is DC’s Master Hacker and Peerless Information Broker
Birds of Prey: Black Canary/Oracle #1(1996) by Chuck Dixon, Gary Frank, John Dell, Sherilyn Van Valkenburgh, Jamison, Matt Hollingsworth, and Albert DeGuzman
Barbara Gordon is a founder of the Birds of Prey and has meet an priceless role in delimitate the squad . As Oracle , she directed and provided communications and intel for the Birds of Prey . Her information , leaders , and huge list of contacts helped the Birds get off the ground , hand Barbara renewed purpose after she was draw to recede as Batgirl .
However , Barbara was n’t just the representative in the real zep ' ears -Oracle has used her skills to fight Brainiacand defeat the Calculator , while also hold in her own in fight . There is no better hacker in the world - which reckon for even more in a universe characterized by sophisticated engineering science and sci - fi scoundrel . In adventures that are often about reveal secrets or keep vital info out of the wrong hands , Oracle is often the MVP .
9Lady Shiva Is the Deadliest Woman in the World
Birds of Prey #92(2006) by Gail Simone, Paulo Siqueira, Robin Riggs, Hi-Fi Design, and Pat Brosseau
Lady Shiva is the single deadliest fighter on the planet , to the item that evenBatman ca n’t flap Shivain helping hand - to - hand fight . She is known as the most pernicious woman in the humanity , and it ’s an disposed verbal description . She joined the Birds of Prey as part of a deal with Black Canary to try and see the world from her point of purview . Black Canary hop that this would dampen Lady Shiva and maybe give her a use in life other than essay out death . While Shiva returned to her villain life finally , she will always have a secure bond to the team as a frequent ally and enemy .
8Cassandra Cain’s Batgirl Is DC’s Most Skilled Fighter of All Time
Birds of Prey #1(2023) by Kelly Thompson, Leonardo Romero, Jordie Bellaire and Clayton Cowles
There are heaps of amazing fighters in the DC Universe , but Cassandra Cain ’s Batgirl is the greatest of them all . While she has vow never to take a spirit after her past as a nestling assassin , Batman has admitted he could n’t beat herin a fight and she has even shoot down Lady Shiva ( her biological female parent . ) It does n’t weigh how many grave enemy go up against Cassandra , she always comes out on top . rail to record body linguistic process as her primarily form of communication , Batgirl can predict what other battler will do , allow for her to double near - superhuman feats , like dodge incoming bullet before they ’re even fired .
Nightwing is a versatile and in effect fighter along with the other members of the Bat - Family , but Cassie Cain aka Batgirl is better than all of them !
7Black Canary Is an Expert Fighter Whose Scream Can Kill
Birds of Prey: Black Canary/Oracle #1by Chuck Dixon, Gary Frank, John Dell, Sherilyn Van Valkenburgh, Jamison, Matt Hollingsworth, and Albert DeGuzman
While Oracle is in the clock tower running the Birds of Prey , they need a combat loss leader out in the field . This job often fall to Black Canary , who uses her covert ops expertness to get things done . Black Canary is one of DC ’s skilful hand - to - hand fighters and herCanary Cry can even take down Superman . Dinah ’s power give her an vantage over the other human belligerent on this list , although Lady Shiva has confirmed she ’s one of the populace ’s greatest battler even without it .
6Zealot Is an Immortal Alien Super-Soldier
Birds of Prey #1(2023) by Kelly Thompson, Leonardo Romero, Jordie Bellaire, and Clayton Cowles
Zannah of Khera is a Kherubim noncitizen and has increase strength , agility and healing because of her mintage , as well as outright immortality . While in the Birds of Prey , Zealot has also demonstrate magic abilities , such as enchanting her blade to harm Amazons but not kill them , no matter how deadly her strikes are . Zannah may not be the well-disposed or most talkative fellow member of the squad , but there ’s no deny how serious she is in a fight .
5Poison Ivy May As Well Be a God
Birds of Prey #1(2011) by Duane Swierczynski, Jesus Saiz, Nei Ruffino, and Carlos M. Mangual
The Birds of Prey have had a gross ton of different members over the years and not all of them have been strictly wedge . manner back in theNew 52 , Poison Ivy terminate up get together the Birds of Prey as well . This was in part due to Amanda Waller manipulating Black Canary to inadvertently act as her agent . Nevertheless , Ivy was an immensely potent member of the squad . Poison Ivy ’s control over nature has made her an avatar of the Green on par with Swamp Thing in the past and has made her a literal Goddess at meter . At her weakest , Ivy is a mavin scientist who can grow deadly poisonsand mind - bending hallucinogenics on the tent flap - at her strongest , she ’s a god of the natural world .
Poison Ivy ’s new powers and a near - death experience soupcon that when she dies , she ’ll become an avatar of DC ’s Green , aka the succeeding Swamp Thing .
4Vixen Can Summon the Powers of Any Animal - Including Other Heroes
Birds of Prey #69(2004) by Gail Simone, Ron Adrian, Rob Lea, Hi-Fi Design, and Jared K. Fletcher
While Vixen was n’t on the team long , theBirds of Prey have just invited her backonto the roll , showing they see her as a steady-going friend . hellcat can employ her power to tap into the ability of any fauna . This provide her to be as strong as an elephant or as fast as a cheetah . She ’s even been capable to use her power to steal the abilities of other metahumans .
This versatility cause her a surprisingly muscular penis of the team , to the point thatthe first time she fought Superman , she not only managed to knock him down with her strength , but even slashed his invulnerable skin with her claws .
3Powergirl Was a Superman-Level Recruit
Birds of Prey #100(2007) by Gail Simone, Nicola Scott, Doug Hazlewood, Hi-Fi Design, and Travis Lanham
There are very few members of the Birds of Prey who are stronger than Powergirl . As an alternate universe version of Supergirl , Powergirl has all the exponent of a Kryptonian . This prepare her extremely grievous , but her teamwork skills were n’t anywhere most as impressive . Powergirl was the original better half to Oracle , but their partnership fell through due to interpersonal tension . This resulted in Powergirl leave the team . While she was call for back in#100 , she stated she would n’t return until hell suspend over , and she has n’t been on the roster since .
2Big Barda Is a Warrior New God Respected by Darkseid
The absolute strongest member of the Birds of Prey is without a doubt Big Barda . Big Barda is a New God from Apokolips and was the loss leader of Darkseid ’s elite Female Furies . She has drop dead through the most vicious training conceivable and decided to use that training for good . She join the Birds of Prey after helping Batman and Superman pull through Supergirl from Darkseid . Recently , she was invited to come back the team whereBig Barda fought wonderment Womanblow for blow during a mission . Durable , incredibly strong , and immortal , Big Barda combines her worshipful physique with tactical genius and unsurpassable combat acumen .
1Black Alice Is DC’s Most Powerful Magic User
Birds of Prey #76(2005) by Gail Simone, Joe Prado, Ed Benes, Hi-Fi Design, and Phil Balsman
Easily DC ’s most powerful magic user , Black Alice has the power to steal the secret ability of DC ’s most big witching beings , including Zatanna , Doctor Fate , and even the Spectre . Not only does Alice get access to all their power ( eventually at any aloofness ) , but they ’re even depowered in the interim , meaning she can take out major heroes like Wonder Woman and Raven with little more than a split - irregular decision . Alice ’s biggest weakness was that she was young and inexperienced , but even at her greenest she was a god - tier up hustler who could down normal opposition with a snap of her fingers . Having serve with the Birds and the Secret Six , Black Alice will before long return as a member ofAmanda Waller ’s ' Dream Team ' Suicide Squad .
While the Birds of Prey may not be a household name on the same level as the Justice League , they ’re coherent fan favorites with a gripping roll of surprising member - many of them the acknowledged superiors of DC ’s most iconic heroes . With DC ’s most powerful magic user , the deadliest char in the reality , and several members who have have Superman down to the conducting wire , theBirds of Preyare brawny hoagie who should never be underestimated .
