Kyle Higgins and Jason Fabok have outdone themselves! This issue is officially in my top three best issues of Batman Eternal thus far, and I couldn’t be more pleased with it. We end up getting a massive number of resolutions to plot lines that were hanging out there and a fantastically explosive setup for the…

For me, one of the most enjoyable aspects of Eternal has been all the crazy team-ups.  Eternal seems to have a knack for placing characters together that we have never seen teamed-up before and then creating engaging scenarios through the juxtaposition of those characters.  The Alfred/Bane pairing is one I have been looking forward to since…

Deus Ex Machina is an ancient theatre term.  The literal translation is god from the machine and the machine refers to a device typically used in the last act of a play in order to have a god descend from the heavens and right all the wrongs that the humans had done in order to…

In my opinion, the Arkham issues are the red headed stepchild of Batman Eternal, and I wish I could kick his teeth in...  I usually try and find something positive to discuss, even in issues that I don't appreciate as much, and I can usually put my personal feelings aside and review strictly from a…

The cover would lead one to believe that Batgirl is the star of this issue; the solicitations would point you toward Catwoman being the driving force behind it; but guess who should really be picking up this issue?...fans of the Red Hood!  That's right! Jason Todd steals the show in this tale brought to us…

Batgirl finally confronts Bard!  I have really been looking forward to this exchange and knew it had to be coming sooner or later (once Bard was outed as an agent of Hush).  However, I can't believe it took us six issues to get to this point!  It does not seem like anything Barbara has been…

Does the new background story for Hush maintain the integrity and essence of the original character?  I'd like to be able to give you a quick yes or no, but the fact of the matter is: it is going to take a serious evaluation of the material at hand to come up with a true…

James Tynion IV crafts a character driven story, but I felt like he failed to represent half of the characters in an appropriate way.  It had a strong plot and some great scenes between Batman and his scene partners but at the same time the visuals were less than stellar and some of the other…

This adventure encompasses everything that I have come to expect from Batman Eternal: abounding action, elaborate schemes, and shadowy villains!!!!  Another penchant this issue displayed in abundance was the use of villains with no attempt to reference who they are or what their deal is.  I love how Eternal is completely unapologetic in this manner: …

I've heard many people say that Mob Boss doesn't really suit Selina.  But let us not forget that she wasn't always a cat burglar:  while a thief from her very first appearance, she didn't rely on the skills she uses today but those of a master of disguise, carrying out her heists through deception and…

Kyle Higgins puts forth a super tight narrative, with no sidetracks or interruptions, featuring revealed secrets, classic Batman action, and two awesome villains!  Surely, this issue should rank right up there with the best of them, and this is what I wish I could tell you, but sadly that is not the case.  Don't get me…

Pardon my French, but Alfred Pennyworth is an utter badass!  You would be forgiven for forgetting this fact as we are accustomed to seeing him do nothing more than make sandwiches and throw out witty banter, but this gentleman is more accomplished than most people give him credit for.  Since Alfred has such an extensive…

This story is filled with a ton of action and resolutions but at the same time something about it feels hollow.  It may just be me, but I had the feeling that none of the Heroes were allowed to have their moments to shine.  There has been a progressive build these last few issues and…

Personally, I've always felt that Jason delivered his most worthwhile contribution upon dying.  His death sent ripples through the DC Universe that are still felt to this day.  While I was worried that bringing him back from the dead might make the relevance of his death less impactful, I figured that if it was handled…

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…

"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…

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.…

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…