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16 on Batwing #34 reviewWhen presented with a finale, there are usually two questions on people's minds: was it a satisfying conclusion to the series as a whole? and did everything get wrapped up? The answer to both of these is no. But that is not to say I didn't enjoy the issue for what it was. Just not…
Now this is how you write a comic book! Full of action, humor, and thought provoking dialogue. This isn't the finale of an arc; it is not a particularly important issue in the bigger scheme of things; it is just setup for things to come. However, you can tell they took their time and made…
Wow...what just happened? This story just did a 180 - or at least a 160. This arc started with noir detective work, in a grimmy city filled with murder, drugs, and backstabbing. Where, you ask, did we end up? In a city full of explosions with buildings crumbling to the ground!...Pink Powered guys blasting off…
Brian Buccellato's work on Detective Comics is such a breath of fresh air. Not only has he revitalized the idea of including actual detective work in the stories but he also shies away from spectacle for the sack of spectacle. We aren't treated to a crime wave that plagues millions of people, but instead how…
"The enemy of Gotham", "a power Batman could barely overcome". These two phrases were used by DC in the comic and solicitations to describe Deacon Blackfire. While these statements are absolutely how I picture the 1988 incarnation of the character, it does not apply to this version of the character. An enemy of Gotham? There…
It's finally time to match wits with the Riddler! Going into this issue, my excitement was mixed with worries. It had many challenges that I knew Snyder was going to have to overcome and I just didn't know if he could pull it off. This particular finale has been a long time coming and the…
Who is the mysterious Mr. Bygone? Is the Joker's Daughter actually taking her orders from the Joker? Do Corrigan and Batwing make it out of the depths of Arkham in one piece? Will Vicki and Bard ever go out on a date? What is the shocking event that makes Harper and Red Robin realize they…
This week in Eternal we start off a new story, within the bigger story, focusing on Arkham and it is actually pretty good. I say it this way because I've never been a big fan of supernatural stuff in my Batman stories. Having said that, the Batwing/Corrigan sections ended up being my favorite part of…
This week in Eternal we are treated to the Penguin being an absolute psychopath and boy is it intense! No, seriously, you could cut the tension in this issue with a trick knife from a Penguin's umbrella! After reading this, I can't say Blackgate is the right spot for him, send that boy to Arkham.…
I'm just being blindsided this week with surprises, first in Eternal and now, here as well. We are faced with new information that makes us re-evaluate a lot of what has transpired up till now. This issue stays fairly strong on the detective front, once again, offering up multiple roads to the same destination as…
The latest exploits of Batwing start off strong but quickly loses its way. A quarter of this issue is dedicated to the origin story of its villain. While I didn't like where the story went afterwards, the setup was quite intriguing. It set up a realistic situation that was not only believable but also sad. …
If your coming to Batman Eternal #13 expecting action, or even Batman, then you have come to the wrong place. While you won't be getting your action fix this week from Eternal you will be getting a step forward in the plot and an interesting exchange between the Gordons. Often times we are presented with…
The Riddler has set up his maze, dropped in the mice, and now is just watching as they scurry about trying to get that cheese. While the underlying plot that the Riddler was trying to have unfold was unnecessarily complicated, the physical action set pieces that occurred were quite entertaining. There is an abundant amount of action in…
Whoever helmed those first 3 issues is definitely back in the driver seat. We don't get action in this issue but what we do get is a bunch of great dialogue between fleshed out characters. And when I say great dialogue, I mean the best Eternal has shown us thus far. This issue feels like…
Come for the fight but stay for the family drama. While 3/4 of this issue is dedicated to a no-holds-barred fight scene of epic proportions, I actually found myself drawn more to the mounting stress displayed at the Fox home. I am aware that Tam has had her mind damaged by drugs but I found…
Riddle me this...what do you get when you cross a classic super villain death trap, Gordon defying the laws of physics, fire breathing, and scenes reflecting the recent Christopher Nolan films. You get an awesome Batman comic book, that's what. Given that Batman is celebrating his 75th anniversary this year it would not be hard…
This issue is quite a shock both in it's tone and visual style. In the industry it is as common as it is uncommon for a cover artist to also contribute to the inside of an issue. While there is nothing wrong with having different artists doing different duties it can be quite a shock…
This is the first issue of Eternal that has had a misstep. Over the last ten issues eternal has introduced us to almost a dozen plots and with that many balls in the air it can be difficult to pace things properly. This issue is the first to show use that it might be crumpling…
This week in Batman Eternal we go on an investigation into the past of our main antagonist, an old rivalry heats up, and somehow a minor character survives what should have been a fatal attack from two issues ago. Oh yeah, and Batman fights ninjas!!! One of the things I am really loving about Batman…
When presenting a story to an audience there are several routes one can utilize in order to deliver it. The route I prefer is through the eyes of the main character. When applying this method to Batman it works strongest in conjunction with a mystery tale. You follow the Dark Knight as he makes his…
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This is an archive of Batman-News.com from 2010 to 2025. For the latest news, check out BatmanNews.com