>CBR News: All three of the series' main characters -- Batgirl, Huntress and Black Canary -- had recent redefining runs as part of DCYou.
"Julie Benson and Shawna Benson: That's what's been fun about putting the band back together, so to speak. These women might have found themselves in different stories in the recent runs, but their core identities are very much the same. Batgirl is still a "by the book" justice-seeking vigilante, while Huntress is a "shoot first, ask questions later" hero. Black Canary, having come from her days in a rock band, was, is still an "in your face" fighter whose metahuman superpower is just the cherry on an already badass cake.
"Although we'd love to expand the roster, right now these three are already a force to be reckoned with. Bringing the OG team back together has been a blast."
>CBR: The Birds of Prey concept has been dormant for a few years now, waiting for the right way to relaunch. What do you think it is which has given the concept such longevity? What is it about the team which has helped it remain fresh and, crucially, contemporary?
"The Bensons: The Birds of Prey are a family and even though they fight and squabble amongst themselves, when they face danger, they unite and have each other's backs. The BoP have always looked to be diverse and represent many points of view, which not only has kept it fresh, but also on the leading edge of representation in comics. And all of the credit for that goes to those who came before us -- to [Chuck] Dixon, [Gail] Simone, [Duayne] Swierczynski and all the others who have nurtured this team throughout the years.