Source: Comics Alliance

On DC's The Source blog, new Birds Of Prey editor Janelle Asselin wrote that the series' traditional theme of friendship will still be the forefront of the new series, as demonstrated by the relationship between Black Canary and Starling, a new character who, in the new DC Universe, has been "BFFs" with Canary since their college days.

This spirit of friendship is most evident between Black Canary and our new character, Starling. Black Canary is, for the most part, the same incredible character she's always been. As we move forward with the series, readers will discover that Black Canary in world of the New 52 has moved to the fringes of the super-heroic world but refuses to give up trying to save the world in her own way. Her good friend Starling has been by her side since college and they make a fun duo. For anyone who's ever had that awesome BFF that's nothing like you but seems to understand you anyway – you'll immediately recognize and love the dynamic between Black Canary and Starling.

Asselin said you'll have to wait and see for details about how Katana and Poison Ivy come to join Canary and Starling's ranks, but she was very forthcoming about the work of Birds Of Prey artist Jesus Saiz.

The thing I love about Jesus's art is that he draws women realistically. The BIRDS are sexy, don't get me wrong. But they're a realistic kind of sexy that is a visual representation of the dedication the whole team has to making these characters real – not just eye candy. Each character has an individual style and flair that Jesus takes pains to show in his art. From the classic, traditional style of Black Canary to the rockabilly flair of Starling to the modern-samurai-chic of Katana to the sexy organic dress of Poison Ivy, each lady looks different and matches their personality externally.

 
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