Gotham City Sirens Book One

by Paul Dini

Guillem March (Illustrator)

• This graphic novel features the bad girls of Gotham City! Catwoman, Poison
  Ivy, and Harley Quinn are tired of playing by other people's rules, regardless
  of which side of the law they're on. These tough ladies have a new agenda that's
  all their own, and they'll use any means necessary to pursue it. But can they
  get along and work as a team? And who will get hurt along the way?

• ISBN10: 1401251757
• ISBN13: 9781401251758
• Publish Date: 28 October 2014
• Publish Status: Out of Stock
• Out of Print: 28 October 2021
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: DC Comics
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 320
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9781401251758

Reviews

[Jennifer | Pushing Pages]

What can I say about this particular collection? I've always known the stories from this particular series, but I hadn't had the chance to read all of the issues. When my library had this book available to be checked out, I knew it was my time.

The continuity and care for these three women - Harley, Ivy and Selina - are probably what make this in my top favorite DC books/volumes. There is a lot of care that goes into acknowledging the damage, flaws and pitfalls of each woman's personality and past. Even more so, there is just as much effort put into acknowledging how truly strong, independent and individualistic all three of them are.

It's my favorite part about the "sirens", watching them fall together and fall apart so often, in pursuit of their own wants, needs and goals. Harley showed smarts, even if she was often easily distracted at times, and her expected high kicks. Ivy remained entangled in her struggle to concern herself more with humanity or the earth. Selina wrestled with her past, while showing ingenuity and strength even after having the heart ripped from her chest.

I love these women, and I can't wait to finally read book two. Especially since I've only formally read a handful of the issues in that one.