Sirens: Love Hurts #1 is written by Tini Howard and published by DC Comics under the Black Label imprint. Artwork and main cover art are by Babs Tarr, with colours by Miguel Muerto and letters by Becca Carey.
Sirens: Love Hurts #1 is available on 11 February 2026, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. Grab your physical copy from Forbidden Planet or digitally via Amazon Comixology UK.
Synopsis
Introducing Gotham’s most eligible bachelorettes…for at least a little while longer! First, there’s Catwoman, who’s been playing cat and mouse with her two favorite boy toys—Bruce Wayne and the Dark Knight himself, Batman. Next up? Harley Quinn, who’s recently single and now committed only to her hot girl era. Of course, there’s also Poison Ivy, who just wants to enjoy her solitude…as long as her best friend Harley’s there to enjoy it with her. And then there’s the new girl, Black Canary, who’s engaged to the love of her life, Green Arrow—but the closer they get to the wedding day, the more it feels like they might not be so written in the stars after all.
But these four fabulous women aren’t meeting to discuss any of that. At least, not willingly. There’s a killer on the loose in Gotham City—a killer of women. And when Black Canary realizes stopping the murders requires more criminal company than she’s used to keeping, she finds herself reluctantly teaming up with the infamous Gotham City Sirens for the hunt. Easier said than done when the four of them can barely make it through one lousy brunch… Fan-favorite writer Tini Howard (Catwoman, Harley Quinn) teams with superstar artist Babs Tarr (Batgirl) to bring you the sexiest and most scintillating DC Black Label series yet!
Review
Sirens: Love Hurts #1 opens with a Scream-esque introduction that genuinely made me gasp. No spoilers here, but within just two pages, I felt deeply sad for a specific character — a real testament to how effective and confident the writing is right out of the gate. Drew Barrymore, eat your heart out.
So, yes, the Sirens are back in action, and this time, it’s a dark, murder thriller vibe, and I am totally here for it. What I didn’t expect when I got the early edition of this comic was an appearance from Black Canary, which made me kick my feet in pure joy. She’s a character I’ve slowly fallen in love with over the years, thanks largely to her appearances in animated series and the Injustice 2 game. While she played a major role in Birds of Prey (2020), we haven’t seen nearly enough of her since. Black Canary has always felt underused to me, so seeing her here — and fitting in so naturally — is incredibly exciting.
The four women — Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Catwoman, and Black Canary (Dinah Lance) — meet up under the guise of a strictly “women in Gotham” gathering. Naturally, that conversation expands into everything from relationships and engagements to wealth, eco-politics, and the realities of living in the city. It feels organic, funny, and surprisingly grounded. I especially loved the Totally Spies-style humour sprinkled throughout. There’s a moment where the group is sitting on a bench smiling; the panel pans away, pans back — and they’re gone, leaving nothing but an empty bench. It’s a perfect reference point for the Sirens, and I really hope this visual comedy continues throughout the series.
Visually, all the Sirens sport modern, inspired looks while still retaining the qualities that make them unmistakably them. Harley rocks pink hair and feels very K-pop coded, Ivy’s bubble braid and “Florence + the Machine witchy” energy are immaculate, and Selina’s short hair with sharp makeup looks absolutely incredible. It’s inspired, stylish, and honestly glorious. Speaking of the art — this issue is colourful, expressive, and fearless. It leans into bold colour choices and intricate detail, perfectly matching the zany energy of the cast. The art feels special, alive, and tailor-made for these characters.
Themes of “women in Gotham” and “women being safe in a big city” run clearly throughout the issue. Women are going missing and being murdered in the most awful ways possible, which adds a deep unease to this zany comic. When you take into account the world we live in, and how women are subject to so much violence at the hands of men, it feels obvious that these characters like these would be the ones to tackle topics like this — it just makes sense. With such a strong set-up and topic at hand, I am curious to see where this goes. It has the potential to be something truly special. After all, the best comics, in my opinion, walk the line between light and dark, and this is doing exactly that. Plus, to top it all off, the issue ends on a twisty, delicious cliffhanger, and as someone who is an absolute sucker for a good hook, I loved it. It left me immediately wanting more.
Verdict
Overall, Sirens: Love Hurts #1 is reminiscent of films like Se7en — twisted killers and dark subject matter — but filtered through a zany, comicbook lens: colourful, stylish, and unapologetically bold. This is a fantastic first issue, and I can’t wait to see where it goes next.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This affiliate advertising program also provides a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. We are also members of the Forbidden Planet Affiliate Program.
