This has been an uneven arc, but I thought it ended strong and I did appreciate how Jace's personal complications make him much different (and in some ways much more compelling) than Bruce Wayne. I Am Batman's latest arc ends with a transition of sorts, with Jace moving away from the Foxes but embracing his birth mother and the (vigilante) help his friends and family have given him. Combine that with an outstanding showdown between two "knights" who resemble assassins and just enough new information to make the central mystery irresistible, and it becomes much more difficult to trade-wait for such a wonderfully paced series. It's an impressive pairing with a similarly impressive cover that alone makes the monthly reading experience worthwhile. Artist Jorge Fornés depictions of The Fourth World in this installment are nothing short of stunning – capturing both iconic Kirby designs and embracing the wild settings and powerful imagery that made those stories so memorable. That's where Danger Street #3 excels as it recognizes opportunities to provide new hooks and make readers marvel as these many strands explore different corners of DC Comics. It's framed in a fashion that promises a pay off, but three issues into a twelve-issue miniseries and it wouldn't be unreasonable for readers to grow impatient. Jenna Andersonĭanger Street is a series taking the longview on its narrative with so many threads being slowly woven together and each just inching forward in every subsequent issue. Based on the arc that Ed Brisson crafts, that could very well change in future issues – and if and when it does, his and John Timms' approach could be an inspired adjustment for the rest of Batman Inc. Granted, it feels incredibly disengenious to even call this issue Batman Incorporated #5 when it should really be Ghost-Maker #5, as the vast majority of the narrative is still dedicated to Ghost-Maker and the machinations of his past, with the rest of the team being shafted (literally) to the background, outside of a few half-hearted scenes. Rating: 5 out of 5 BATMAN INCORPORATED #5Īt its core, Batman Incorporated certainly is not a bad book, with this finale of its first arc culminating in an emotional, well-executed, and action-packed context. The fact that this universe is continuing delights me to no end, and Batman: Beyond the White Knight showcases just why this universe is so special. While not everyone gets as much time to shine, it still feels like they all mostly get their moments, and the various payoffs carry weight and feel more than earned. I say Jack and not Joker because at this point Murphy has truly moved the character beyond simply what he was, and the way the book acknowledges that will absolutely make you smile. Moments of true growth are expertly woven into the book's action packed and fan service loaded conclusion, though all with the lighthearted touch that only Jack Napier can bring. Sean Murphy, Dave Stewart, and Andworld Design delivered an epic finale that had all the high octane thrills you expect from a Bat Family adventure as well as the heartwarming and unexpectedly poignant moments that have become White Knight's calling card, and by the way, it all looked stunning. I should admit my hopes were absurdly high for the conclusion of Batman: Beyond The White Knight finale, and yet I'm delighted to say issue #8 impressively met those hopes and perhaps even soared past. Rating: 3 out of 5 BATMAN: BEYOND THE WHITE KNIGHT #8 Googe has worked on several other issues of Batgirls, but this issue feels more frantic and almost rushed and somewhat undercuts the seriousness of the issue's contents. While Cluemaster's behavior is erratic, so is the switch back to Neil Googe's artwork. He pushes Steph through a brutal torture/examination of their relationship, before a drastic misstep has potentially deadly consequences. Cluemaster is back from the dead and suffering from a bad Lazarus Pit resurrection. If the first half of this Batgirls arc showed the begrudging respect between Cassie and her mother, the latter half of the arc shows how irrevocably broken Steph's relationship with her father is.
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