Jesus Saiz joins DC's 'Birds Of Prey'

DC Comics has hired Jesus Saiz as the regular series artist for Birds Of Prey.

According to The Source, the illustrator will take the reigns on the title from May, joining writer Gail Simone on the creative team.

"Jesus is at the top of a very short list of dream artists on our, 'Oh, man, wouldn't he be fantastic?' list," said Simone. "His previous work has been silky and sexy and powerful all at the same time.

"He's fantastic with design, storytelling, body language… an artist this good frees up the writer to make the stories even bigger and more complex."

Set in Gotham City, Birds Of Prey follows a team led by former Batgirl Barbara Gordon featuring the likes of Black Canary, Huntress and Lady Blackhawk. Saiz's run on the comic begins with issue #12.

Simone added: "We cannot wait for you to see his take on Dinah, Helena, Babs and Zinda. Together, we're going to make 2011 the best year for Birds Of Prey ever."

Birds Of Prey #12 will be available in May.