Word Balloon Comics Podcast Book Club: Bendis & the Patrons - Birds of Prey Vol. 1 by Kelly Thompson
Nov 24, 2025
01:58:23
Welcome to another Word Balloon Book Club, where Brian Michael Bendis and the Word Balloon Patreon community get together for a smart, funny, no-BS discussion about one of the hottest titles on the shelves: Birds of Prey Vol. 1 by Kelly Thompson.
This session breaks down why Thompson’s run lands so hard — the pacing, the team chemistry, the character voices, and the way this book resets the Birds with a mission that actually matters. We talk Cass, Dinah, Barda, Harley, and the surprise players who make this lineup click. Expect:
• Bendis giving craft insight into what makes the scripting work
• Patrons sounding off with their favorite moments, twists, and character beats
• A look at the art, layouts, and the visual tone of the run
• Thoughts on where Thompson might be steering the series next
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Like, subscribe, and join the Patreon if you want to jump in on future Book Club sessions!
This session breaks down why Thompson’s run lands so hard — the pacing, the team chemistry, the character voices, and the way this book resets the Birds with a mission that actually matters. We talk Cass, Dinah, Barda, Harley, and the surprise players who make this lineup click. Expect:
• Bendis giving craft insight into what makes the scripting work
• Patrons sounding off with their favorite moments, twists, and character beats
• A look at the art, layouts, and the visual tone of the run
• Thoughts on where Thompson might be steering the series next
•
Like, subscribe, and join the Patreon if you want to jump in on future Book Club sessions!