Warning : Contains spoiler forBirds of Prey # 9 !

Summary

As a member of both theJustice Leagueand the Birds of Prey , Big Bardahas repeatedly proven that she ’s one of DC ’s strongest human dynamo fibre . After suffer her iconic Mega - Rod weapon in the latestBirds of Preyissue , Barda confidently promulgate that she would n’t need the arm to take down one of her powerful teammates . Her New God power and bold personality make her one of the publishing company ’s great grievous - hitter .

While theBirds of Prey continue their search - and - deliverance missionfor Barbara Gordon inBirds of Prey#9 by Kelly Thompson , Jonathan Case , and Gavin Guidry , they enroll a mysterious portal site that takes most of them to a strange newfangled human beings . However , squad member Meridian and Big Barda ’s Mega - Rod are rejected by the portal , leaving the New God weaponlessin this unfamiliar surroundings .

When Vixen teases Barda about miss her iconic weapon multiple time , Barda brashly reminds her teammate that she ’s powerful enough to outdo her in a fight without any assistance . While the victor of that match - up is still moot , Barda ’s confidence in her fighting ability examine that she ’s a truly unnerving opponent .

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The Mega-Powerful Mega-Rod Is an Essential Part of Big Barda’s History

Big Barda Was Created by Comics Legend Jack Kirby

Big Barda ’s weapon of choice has famously been the Mega - Rod since her very first appearance in 1971 , but she stimulate it clear that she can treat herself all on her own . BothBig Barda and her fabled weaponmade their DC Comics debut inMister Miracle#4 by Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta , as the New God and loss leader of the Female Furies impart Apokolips to deliver her longtime love interest Scott Free on Earth . Though Big Barda has abilities like immortality , top-notch - strength , and superhuman durability and stamina , the Mega - Rod definitely adds to Barda ’s world power stratum in the DC Universe .

While the Mega - Rod would be a worthy weapon for any superhero to have in their armoury , Barda ’s radical - formidable powers make her a major threat , regardless of her implements of war at deal .

The Mega - Rod can not only create firm energy fire and concussive blasts , but it can also act as a teleportation gimmick . It can create Apokolips - style windfall tubes , which help Big Barda and her allies travel light years in an instant . As the Birds of Prey enter unfamiliar territory and are thrust into unfamiliar worlds , it ’s easy to see why the mysterious villain would need to branch Barda from this herculean artillery . However , Barda boldly proclaims that she does n’t demand the Rod to be a baneful threatin her own right .

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Big Barda Is an Underappreciated Powerhouse of the Justice League and Birds of Prey

Barda’s Tenure on Both Teams Highlights Her Key Status in the DCU

Big Barda is an extremely powerful character on her own but works best in a team , having lead the Female Furies and presently being one of the best parts of the currentBirds of Preyrun . While she has antecedently been a member of the Justice League , Barda and some of the other bird are largely underutilized on what should be DC ’s premier team . Barda ’s power could vie with Wonder Woman , and their combined powerhouse exertion should be seen more often in the page of DC Comics .

While the Mega - Rod would be a desirable weapon system for any superhero to have in their arsenal , Barda ’s radical - formidable top executive make her a major threat , regardless of her implements of war at mitt . Her assertive confidence in her ability further proves just how handily she could win any conflict gift to her , even against her powerful mate . With her connections to theJustice League , the Birds of Prey , the New Gods , and beyond , Big Bardais the true secret weapon that many of these DC team require to succeed .

wench of Prey#9is available now from DC Comics .

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Big Barda and her weapon the Mega-Rod

Barda vs Vixen in Birds of Prey #9 - minor argument over the mega-rod and their power

Wonder Woman vs Big Barda Birds of Prey

Birds of Prey 9 Main Cover: Black Canary, Vixen, Sin, Cassandra Cain Batgirl, & Big Barda go through a portal.