Black Canary # 1 2015 NM-

Black Canary #1 (2015), published by DC Comics as part of the DC You initiative, reimagines Dinah Lance as the lead singer of a burgeoning indie rock band. The series shifts her from a traditional urban vigilante to a touring musician who must protect her bandmates from supernatural and corporate threats while on the road. 

Plot Summary: "The Most Dangerous Band in America"

The issue introduces Dinah, now going by the stage name "D.D.," as she frontlines the band Black Canary. 

• The Band Life: Dinah is traveling with her bandmates—drummer Lord Byron, keyboardist Paloma Terrific, and the mysterious, mute guitarist Ditto.
• The Conflict: Every gig seems to end in a brawl, giving the band a dangerous reputation. Dinah attempts to keep their latest show violence-free, but they are attacked by strange, shadowy creatures that appear to be targeting Ditto.
• The Twist: The issue establishes that while Dinah is trying to leave her past behind, her skills as a "martial arts super-spy" are exactly what the band needs to survive. 

Creative Team

• Writer: Brenden Fletcher, known for his work on the "Burnside" era of Batgirl.
• Artist: Annie Wu, whose gritty, high-energy style was widely praised for giving the book an "indie rock" aesthetic.
• Colors: Lee Loughridge provided the vibrant, neon-inflected color palette.