BIRDS OF PREY (AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN)

When Gotham’s most nefariously narcissistic villain, Roman Sionis (Ewan McGregor), and his zealous right-hand, Zsasz (Chris Messina), put a target on a young girl named Cass (Ella Jay Basco), the city is turned upside down looking for her. The paths of Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) and Renee Montoya (Rosie Perez) collide, and the unlikely foursome have no choice but to team up to take Roman down.

Did you know that Harley Quinn’s first comic book appearance was in Batman Adventures #12: Batgirl Day One? This comic book features Barbara Gordon, who heads out to a costume party dressed as Batgirl. The evening of fun ends up being crashed by Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy and Catwoman. Want to get your hands on a copy? You’re in luck! We’re giving away an original copy of Batman Adventures #12: Batgirl Day One, and run-ofengagement passes to see Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) when it hits theatres on February 7. Head to exclaim.ca/contests to enter.

Sergeant Tommy Prince was one of Canada’s most decorated First Nations war veterans. A recipient of the Silver Star, he was revered amongst the elite of the infamous Devil’s Brigade. He has a statue in Kildonan Park that we used to visit when I was a kid. My dad would tell us the story of “Uncle Tommy,” and I’d feel pride seeing my last name etched in the monument. Tommy suffered from PTSD after the war, and eventually succumbed to alcoholism. It was a tragic end; he pawned his medals to support his family and habits. A testament to how even as a Canadian war hero, it’s easy to end up another First Nations person falling through the cracks. His legacy lives on as one of valour and bravery.