Gotham City Sirens #1 Reviewed

G-Man checks out the ladies of Gotham.

By Tony 'G-Man' Guerrero | June 27, 2009

I'm sure when you first heard or saw this, you get the impression that it's just a gimmick. A comic with just female characters in the spotlight. Is this whole comic going to be one giant cliche? Will there be any substance to it?

And let me apologize in advance for the voices. Doing female voices obviously isn't my strongpoint...

You can't argue against the creative team involved. Paul Dini knows his stuff and Guillem March's pencils are something to look at. We did see another female character make an appearance of sorts in this issue. Do you think we'll see some more? Who else do you think qualifies as a G.C. Siren? Who else would you want to see in the title with Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley? Do you think this title will last as a "monthly series"? Is this going to be just a bunch of "Grrrl Power"? How long until we see Batman appear?

31 Comments

reaper2923on June 27, 2009 at 6:33 a.m.

I smell sitcom

G-Man staff is online on June 27, 2009 at 6:38 a.m.

@reaper2923 said:

" I smell sitcom "

Maybe like The Golden Girls but with spandex?

Decept-Oon June 27, 2009 at 6:45 a.m.

@reaper2923 said:

"I smell sitcom "

Nicely done, nicely done. A lot of last page reveals with the Bat-related books of late, not that I'm complaining.

The Clock Kingon June 27, 2009 at 8:26 a.m.

You mean you smelled a sitcom. Birds of Prey on the WB (based on the comic of the same name) which focused on the lovely ladies of Gotham.

DMCon June 27, 2009 at 8:41 a.m.

I still don't see why the Huntress couldn't be in this book, she would be a great addition.
According to "THe Wall" she's in the "At LArge" section. Hopefully the Bat-Writers have plans for her.

TheBugon June 27, 2009 at 8:54 a.m.

I'm picking it up today.

Closureon June 27, 2009 at 9:08 a.m.

I actually liked this issue, I'm looking forward for GCS #2, and I want Selina to "Answer" their question.

iLLituracyon June 27, 2009 at 9:13 a.m.

Lmao. I love how Harley Quinn looks half-gone all the time.

flynntanamoon June 27, 2009 at 9:18 a.m.

too me this just bids of prey but for the bad girls

Jamiracleson June 27, 2009 at 9:18 a.m.

Harley Quinn is THE worst dresser in comics.

Dexon June 27, 2009 at 10:34 a.m.

The question is who wears the pants in their group.....my bets on Poison Ivy

Pheekeon June 27, 2009 at 10:46 a.m.

i think i'll pick it up too, the art isn't really completely my style but i like the idea of the comic.

The Psyentiston June 27, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.

@iLLituracy said:

" Lmao. I love how Harley Quinn looks half-gone all the time. "

Hehe...I love Harley. She is so insane and cute! XD

@Dex said:

" The question is who wears the pants in their group.....my bets on Poison Ivy "

Oh, yeah.

Kal'smahboi is online on June 27, 2009 at 1:58 p.m.

i enjoyed it and really look forward for what's to come. i think that it has potential for a monthly but it is going to be a little bit of a challenge to get past the girl-powery stuff.

DeadPool a.k.a Wade Wilsonon June 27, 2009 at 2:11 p.m.

The cover is hot

sora_thekey moderator on June 27, 2009 at 2:28 p.m.

Is this going to be somewhat of a replacement od Birds of Prey?

Naheroon June 27, 2009 at 2:42 p.m.

this is original and of course i like originality but have harley and ivy have been a team since day 1

Grendelon June 27, 2009 at 3:22 p.m.

Why is this artist so acclaimed? I wasn't a fan.

Dr. Maxwellon June 27, 2009 at 4 p.m.

I loved Nigma at the end of the issue

Kal'smahboi is online on June 27, 2009 at 4:16 p.m.

@Dr. Maxwell said:

" I loved Nigma at the end of the issue "

right?! i don't think we'll be seeing the amazing boneblaster again very soon.

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