The art in this graphic novel was perfect for the story. The colors, linework etc was very well done and I would like to see more from McGee.

I really liked that Dinah had her own thing going on with her friends and the band. That was really cool to see in a YA novel. She was very sure of herself before she got her powers which seems to be rare as well. They weren’t a cure-all for her life which seems to be common in some Superhero origin stories. Dinah had the normal problems (expectations, school, figuring out herself etc), and her powers just added to the list of things she needed to deal with.

There was a lot of exposition in this book, but I am guessing that the main audience for it probably wouldn’t have known much about Black Canary. I think the back story and explanation of her powers was done well by the writer. Not too bogged down by minute details and the story maintained a good pace.

All in all, the villain was a bit lackluster in this book, but considering Black Canary didn’t have a handle on her powers it’s probably best she didn’t have a major villain. Particularly because I want more books for this series!!

The biggest flaw was that along with her foray into getting superpowers she didn't also have some character growth to go along with it. If there are more books in this series I am hoping this is something that develops as she gains more confidence with her powers.

Overall this was a good start but I am waiting for more!

Really, really cute! Lots of great touches for DC fans and even though I think the pacing was just a little too fast, I definitely think this MG line will be a stronger one than the current YA run.

I loved this!!!! Told through the voice of Dinah, seemingly ordinary girl who likes to sing and rock a guitar in a girl band. Little does she know her mother has secret and its gonna flip her world upside down! Face-paced, middle school story that is SUPER all the way through!!
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I can not wait to put this in the hands of tween girls! Or boys! To quote a coworker, "Meg Cabot can not write a bad book." Said coworker hasn't read this one yet, but she is extremely excited for it to be published as well. Black Canary in middle school was not something I knew I needed until I read this, but what do you know? I needed it and so does everyone else!

This fun graphic novel is set in the world of DC superheroes. Dinah Lance enjoys hanging out with her friends and practicing their music for their band. Junior high school has its ups and downs, and the principal seems to have it in for her. One day Dinah discovers that she has a special gift that her parents have kept a secret from her, and she will need to learn how to use it in order to save the day.
I've followed Marvel more than DC, but I found this to be an excellent graphic novel. The writing is great, the characters are realistic and easy to sympathize with, and the illustrations are fantastic. Each facial expression conveys the character's emotions excellently, each page and panel is bright and fun, and the illustrations move the story forward just as much as the text does. Dinah's parents are supportive of her and Dinah's courage in the face of danger is inspiring. I highly recommend this graphic novel to anyone who enjoys comics or is just being introduced to them. I would definitely read any upcoming Black Canary adventures.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. A positive review was not required, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

My first of the DC Zoom line but surely not my last! Add this to your TBR if you like seeing the middle school journey through the becoming a super hero lens, diversity in the fore and background, and art that pops off the page.

Good clean superhero fun!
This graphic novel features the coming of age story of the next generation of the Black Canary - except she's in middle school and doesn't yet know the power of her own voice (figuratively AND literally)! McGee's art is charming and should appeal to current comics lovers, as well as readers of Raina Telgemeier and the like who are newer to the DC universe. Cabot always has a good ear for relatable dialogue and I quickly grew to love Dinah Lance. I am hoping I get to see future stories with her, as I think her character will be even more fun to see without the extra exposition origin stories require. This is a very accessible story for folks new to Black Canary, but DC fans should also enjoy the (kid-friendly!) action and adventure. 4 stars.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Meg Cabot's trademark wit, girl-power, and strong female friendships shine through what is otherwise a fairly typical superhero origin story. The artwork was fun, and the book was a quick, entertaining read. While we don't dive deeply into the characters, there is room to grow and middle grade and tween readers will love reading about a super hero coming into their powers at such a young age.

I seem to always love anything by Meg Cabot and Black Canary: Ignite was no exception. It was an extremely quick read with a lot of action. I am not a big super hero fan and still found myself enjoying this graphic novel. I would definitely recommend this book.

I loved this cute middle-grade reboot of the Black Canary series! Dinah Lance is the daughter of Gotham's Detective Lance. She has a normal middle school life. All she wants to do is perform with her friends in their band and join the Gotham City Junior Police. Unfortunately, her dad won't allow her to sign up for the force.
This story mixes superheroes with middle school drama and adds a bit of humor. Perfect for fans of Smile and Ms. Marvel. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series.

That was a cool Black Canary origin story.

Dinah is a thirteen year old middle schooler who seems to cause chaos wherever she goes. She's in a band with her two best friends, and she wants to be a police officer, but, her Dad, Detective Lance, doesn't want that for her.

Then she and her family start being attacked by a bad guy and Dinah has to learn if she can control her newfound powers (the Canary Cry) and save her family.

It was a fun TPB. And as I said at the start of the review, it nicely melded the differing Black Canary origin stories in a delightful way.

I received this book via Netgalley thanks to DC Entertainment.

This is part of DC's new run of kid-friendly standalone graphic novels introducing various characters, and I'm sorry to say that aside from Kami Garcia's Raven, I haven't really cared much for them. Ignite introduces Dinah Lance (Black Canary of Birds of Prey fame) but since it's a middle grade story about her pre-superhero days, she doesn't have her crew and the original characters she's surrounded with instead feel very cardboard. I'm having a hard time pinning down why I feel so meh about this book in particular -- it just didn't grab me. The conflict didn't feel sufficiently developed and the relationships between characters feel artificial. (Dinah's dad is against her joining the police because it's too dangerous but he's thrilled she has superpowers and can become a vigilante? Also, at no point did I understand why Dinah and her friends are friends aside from being in the same vicinity.) There's a general lack of nuance about vigilante justice and the glorification of the police in an era of police brutality, but that's a DC-wide problem that I wouldn't really expect a middle-grade novel to tackle. The art is very brightly colored and seems appropriate for a middle-grade audience. All characters except for non-speaking background roles appear to be white.

Characters seemed to make conflicting decisions without reasoning. Particularly the father figure. The women were pretty compelling, Wildcat seemed shoe-horned in. The limited pages made the overall pacing difficult to take in, Cabot & McGee certainly needed more pages. Plot is easy to follow and a good debut for Black Canary and McGee's art convey's what's going on very well. Enjoyed reading overall and I will recommend it to folks but even the "final showdown" was very rushed. Good coming of age and finding your own independence/standing up for yourself story.

An entertaining origin story, Black Canary will delight readers who enjoy superheroes and comics. Meg Cabot merges universal themes of friendship, family, and finding yourself with a fast-paced, action-packed story.

I loved it! Such a cute and heartwarming comic. And not bad for Meg Cabot's first try in writing a graphic novel. It had all the warmth and humor she brings to her other novels.

It was also nice to see Black Canary in a refreshing light, just trying to be a teenager while having this amazing superpower. It deals with the constant complexities and life choices kids and teens have to deal with. It just makes the comic so much more relatable and engaging at the same time.

I was surprised to see that this was a Meg Cabot creation and I was really impressed! This is a great introduction for people who aren’t familiar with Black Canary or for middle grade readers who are making the jump from graphic novels to more of a comic format. I loved the artwork and how the color scheme really made the visuals pop. Thank you, NetGalley for the ARC!

I really enjoyed reading this book. The characters were interesting and engaging and the plot was part superhero action, part family drama, and part friendship drama/teenage angst. The best part was that these different aspects didn't make the story feel disconnected; rather they all worked together to make the characters feel more real. While I really liked the plot I did have a little trouble with the layout. Sometimes there was such a significant jump between scenes that I was worried I'd missed something or skipped a page.

This had absolutely fantastic art, was a super cute intro for Black Canary, and is perfect for younger readers.

A fun introduction to Black Canary for younger readers. Dinah was a regular Gotham City kid and even though she discovered her superpowers, she's still a regular Gotham City kid. It does read young, so I would be recommending this to middle graders (which I believe DC Zoom is focused on anyway). The art and writing go perfectly together.

This is a super cute story to introduce young or old to The fabulous Black canary .. art work pops and the story is fun , enjoyable and exciting .