Gotham City Sirens #4
Dylan Davison
Recap
YOU CAN'T KEEP A BAD GIRL DOWN! CATWOMAN, POISON IVY, AND HARLEY QUINN REUNITE FOR A WEEKLY ADVENTURE! When a violent and highly illegal energy drink-sponsored hunting operation threatens the lives of wildlife and the residents of Gotham City alike, the only ones fit to save the day are the criminal trio of Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn. Back together again for the first time in years. Sometimes the only way to fight bad is with even worse! With special appearances by White Rabbit, Punchline, and introducing the himbo cowboy henchmen sensation soon to be sweeping the nation known as "The Nasty Boys!" Get your chaps, spurs, and hats out cause it's hunting season! By the end of story you'll be covered in guts, goo, and grit! Featuring the talents of Leah Williams, Matteo Lolli, Daniel Hillyard, and more! If you're not chanting "Hot tubs and headshots and hotties, oh my!" by the end of this four-week-long series, you're doing it wrong!
Review
This mini-series of Gotham City Sirens has been a wild and amazing ride, and issue four is no exception. Williams wraps up the series perfectly, tying everything together while leaving the door open for more adventures with the team.
Issue four stands out as the best in the series. Williams’ writing, as strong as ever, takes the Sirens to new heights. From a giant Ivy plant mech to a thrilling Harley vs. Punchline fight, this issue has it all. The humor is off the charts, with banter between Ivy, Harley, Dumb Bunny, and Punchline that feels fresh and modern. The fight scenes are also incredibly well-written, with moments that elicit reactions like “OMG” and “eww, ahhh.” I love how Williams leaves the team, including White Rabbit, in a way that suggests the Sirens are far from done—hopefully, more team-up adventures are on the horizon. Taking on a team like the Sirens, given the legacy of the previous series, is no small feat, but Williams truly does them justice.
The artwork, by Ted Brandt (Crowded), Daniel Hillyard (Plastic: Death & Dolls), and Ro Stein (Crowded), is the best of the series, in my opinion. The loose, free-flowing style (reminiscent of Crowded, a personal favorite) fits the characters and the standout moments of this series perfectly. The art blends seamlessly and adds a layer of humor to the comic, with expressive facial work that enhances the entire experience. I hope to see more art like this in superhero comics, as it would be perfect for an ongoing Harley or Sirens series (please, DC).
Final Thoughts
Overall, Williams and the incredible artists, colorists, and other talents involved in this series had big shoes to fill, and they did so with flair, adding their own unique touch to this special team. I truly hope we see more of the Sirens from Williams and the rest of this creative team. Gotham City Sirens holds a special place in my heart, as it was the last and only series I picked up before the New 52 reboot, and I spent countless hours rereading those issues. This mini-series is one for the history books, with Ivy, Harley, Catwoman, and White Rabbit truly shining. Thank you, Williams, for bringing back my favorite team.
Gotham City Sirens #4: That’s All Folks
- Writing - 10/1010/10
- Storyline - 10/1010/10
- Art - 10/1010/10
- Color - 10/1010/10
- Cover Art - 10/1010/10
