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Batman (2016) (Single Issues)
Batman #1
"Celebrate Batman Day 2016 with a FREE best-selling, critically acclaimed comic!
Breakout author Tom King and superstar artist David Finch team up for this action-packed REBIRTH punch!
"I Am Gotham" Chapter One: No one has ever stopped the Caped Crusader. Not the Joker. Not Two-Face. Not even the entire Justice League. But how does Batman confront a new hero who wants to save the city from the Dark Knight?"
Breakout author Tom King and superstar artist David Finch team up for this action-packed REBIRTH punch!
"I Am Gotham" Chapter One: No one has ever stopped the Caped Crusader. Not the Joker. Not Two-Face. Not even the entire Justice League. But how does Batman confront a new hero who wants to save the city from the Dark Knight?"
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First published June 15, 2016
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April 14, 2025
I feel this is one of ultimate show off first stories by a writer I have ever read.
Amazing art by David Finch, but let's get back to Tom King.
He came out of nowhere. I don't think he worked on Batman before this.
I think He worked in Marvel before this but I am not so sure.
And he writes one of the best Batman stories I ever read. Such ingenuity. Such Heroism. Such high IQ.
Such awareness of the hero and the assignment at hand.
The passenger was saying what we are all thinking. This is Gotham you don't have Superman or Green Lantern to save the day on a moments notice.
Guess what Batman is literally willing to give his life for yours.
Superman and Green Lantern would be in 0% danger to save the day.
Batman is asking Alfred is this a good death? Would my parents be proud?
A man in his late thirties or the start of his 40s at least, and his last thought was would my deceased parents have been proud of me?
Such beauty.
Amazing art by David Finch, but let's get back to Tom King.
He came out of nowhere. I don't think he worked on Batman before this.
I think He worked in Marvel before this but I am not so sure.
And he writes one of the best Batman stories I ever read. Such ingenuity. Such Heroism. Such high IQ.
Such awareness of the hero and the assignment at hand.
The passenger was saying what we are all thinking. This is Gotham you don't have Superman or Green Lantern to save the day on a moments notice.
Guess what Batman is literally willing to give his life for yours.
Superman and Green Lantern would be in 0% danger to save the day.
Batman is asking Alfred is this a good death? Would my parents be proud?
A man in his late thirties or the start of his 40s at least, and his last thought was would my deceased parents have been proud of me?
Such beauty.
May 3, 2025
This was a promising first issue for the start of a run. I thought Tom King started off strong on and Batman, and ended strong as well, bringing it everything to a full circle. Looking back, the excitement was well deserved.
October 12, 2016
Happy Batman Day, everyone! To celebrate, DC have kindly made the first issue of the new Tom King/David Finch Rebirth Batman available for free on Comixology - it’s got a new cover but it’s really just this issue.
Though the quality tapered off towards the end, Scott Snyder’s Batman run is definitely up there with the best if only for Death of the Family and Zero Year. So Grayson co-writer Tom King has a lot to live up to by picking up where he left off - and actually he doesn’t do a bad job, at least as far as this first issue goes.
It’s an all-action opening chapter to the I Am Gotham storyline when someone fires a missile at a commercial jet as it begins its descent to Gotham Airport. The plane’s going to crash into the city itself - Batman to the rescue!
The status quo has thankfully been restored with Bruce back as Batman and Gordon as the GCPD Commish once again with full mustache - that awful Mecha-Batman garbage is nowhere in sight! And, I could be wrong because David Finch isn’t the most consistent artist, but it looks like Alfred’s got both of his hands back somehow? I hope so, that Endgame shit wasn’t fair to the guy!
The action is solid with Batman doing some awesome inventive superhero stuff to steer the plane away from the buildings and into the river. It’s only really let down with the wussy dialogue he has with Alfred where Bruce actually seems to think he’s going to die for some reason. After all the madness he’s gone through as Batman, riding a jet into a river’s gonna be the death of him? Really? Come on, Bruce, stop acting so silly and pull yourself together!
And I don’t buy the false dichotomy King’s setting up that Gotham City is the worse for having a non-super-powered hero like Superman or Green Lantern when Batman does a pretty bang-up job of saving the city and the people on the plane - just like he’s always done in the past!!
Rebirth is both a fresh start for DC as well as embracing and acknowledging their history once again so it’s nice that King includes nods to Batman’s creators Bob Kane and Bill Finger as well as Robin and Joker co-creator Jerry Robinson by naming Gotham’s buildings after them.
If you read the DC Universe Rebirth issue or pay attention to comics news, you’ll know the Watchmen are now part of the DCU. One panel here shows a shadowy figure saying “Observe the clock, Batman” which might be a reference to the Watchmen Doomsday clock - is the shadowy figure Ozymandias, Comedian or Rorschach?
I’ve heard some pretty bad things about Tom King’s first Batman arc so I was pleasantly surprised to find the first issue to be an entertaining and fun start. I don’t feel very excited about the ending but maybe King’ll wring something decent out of it - just look at Batman’s rich history with Superman for a precedent. And I didn’t even mind David Finch’s art all that much, which I’m usually not a huge fan of.
Batman #1 is well worth checking out especially as it’s free!
Though the quality tapered off towards the end, Scott Snyder’s Batman run is definitely up there with the best if only for Death of the Family and Zero Year. So Grayson co-writer Tom King has a lot to live up to by picking up where he left off - and actually he doesn’t do a bad job, at least as far as this first issue goes.
It’s an all-action opening chapter to the I Am Gotham storyline when someone fires a missile at a commercial jet as it begins its descent to Gotham Airport. The plane’s going to crash into the city itself - Batman to the rescue!
The status quo has thankfully been restored with Bruce back as Batman and Gordon as the GCPD Commish once again with full mustache - that awful Mecha-Batman garbage is nowhere in sight! And, I could be wrong because David Finch isn’t the most consistent artist, but it looks like Alfred’s got both of his hands back somehow? I hope so, that Endgame shit wasn’t fair to the guy!
The action is solid with Batman doing some awesome inventive superhero stuff to steer the plane away from the buildings and into the river. It’s only really let down with the wussy dialogue he has with Alfred where Bruce actually seems to think he’s going to die for some reason. After all the madness he’s gone through as Batman, riding a jet into a river’s gonna be the death of him? Really? Come on, Bruce, stop acting so silly and pull yourself together!
And I don’t buy the false dichotomy King’s setting up that Gotham City is the worse for having a non-super-powered hero like Superman or Green Lantern when Batman does a pretty bang-up job of saving the city and the people on the plane - just like he’s always done in the past!!
Rebirth is both a fresh start for DC as well as embracing and acknowledging their history once again so it’s nice that King includes nods to Batman’s creators Bob Kane and Bill Finger as well as Robin and Joker co-creator Jerry Robinson by naming Gotham’s buildings after them.
If you read the DC Universe Rebirth issue or pay attention to comics news, you’ll know the Watchmen are now part of the DCU. One panel here shows a shadowy figure saying “Observe the clock, Batman” which might be a reference to the Watchmen Doomsday clock - is the shadowy figure Ozymandias, Comedian or Rorschach?
I’ve heard some pretty bad things about Tom King’s first Batman arc so I was pleasantly surprised to find the first issue to be an entertaining and fun start. I don’t feel very excited about the ending but maybe King’ll wring something decent out of it - just look at Batman’s rich history with Superman for a precedent. And I didn’t even mind David Finch’s art all that much, which I’m usually not a huge fan of.
Batman #1 is well worth checking out especially as it’s free!
November 4, 2019
The ending was for sure a nail biter! I liked this a lot!
September 17, 2016
This was actually pretty cool. I'm biased in favor of Tom King, having loved Vision and Sheriff of Babylon (not Grayson, however, but that may require a reread). His style is very exact and detail-oriented, which I think translates well to the World's Greatest Detective. This, like most superhero comics, is total hyperbole. A jumbo jet is going down in Gotham and guess who has to stop it? I know. Totally ridiculous. But that's just a measure of how insanely skilled and brave the man really is. I liked the twist at the very end of this issue, too, and am curious how those characters will play out. David Finch's artwork is incredible and equally detailed. So overall I'm looking forward to reading the whole first volume. Thanks again to Sam for the link for the free comic.
July 7, 2016
For once, an issue better than the one shot!! Still, not my most favorite Rebirth issue, but it was entertaining. I wonder how permanent Gotham and Gotham Girl are going to be... they don't seem to be as... lasting to me as the Court of Owls was, but I guess only time will tell.
Also, is Duke a Robin/Robin-esque sidekick or not?? I am very confused with his character now. I know he was a part of the Robin War gig, but is that even a thing anymore?
Also, is Duke a Robin/Robin-esque sidekick or not?? I am very confused with his character now. I know he was a part of the Robin War gig, but is that even a thing anymore?
November 4, 2024
Beginn des Tom King Run für Batman, "Rebirth of DC".
June 15, 2016
My fave #1 post-Rebirth so far. Really excited to see where King takes the character and really impressed by the art so far.
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September 27, 2016
I thought that Batman #1 picks up after the one-shot Batman Rebirth issue. Fortunately, it isn't! This one is a continuation of Snyder and Capullo's epic New52 Batman run. Do you need to read the New52 Batman series? It is not necessary, but I highly recommend that you start there. The New52 Batman series is one of the few things that came out great from that era.
Unlike Detective Comics, Batman comics is obviously a Bat-centric series, and here we see what the Caped Crusader can do. If you look at the issue cover, that pretty much summarizes the plot. There's Duke who has been introduced to us in the Rebirth one-shot (plus appearances during Snyder's run), Commissioner Gordon, an airplane with its tail on fire. Alfred is also in the issue. Then there's this couple in blue and gray, with a pentagon insignia ala-Superman, but with an old English letter of "G". They seriously have to work that letter because at first look, it looks like a "B".
So Batman issue one doesn't really introduce these two characters, save for the last few pages, where some of their powers are revealed. They are heroes by the way. This issue is an entertaining read from start to finish. Finch's art style is good as ever and Tom King is a competent writer like Snyder. I just miss the latter's narrative style.
We also see Batman's new costume after a hiatus in the wake of the events in Endgame and after Commissioner Gordon took up the mantle for a brief period. I like the new costume which kinda respects the old and the new.
Is this a good start? Yes and so far I love what I am reading from DC Rebirth. Is this as good as Snyder's Batman issue one? I'm leaning towards Snyder's first issue. It was much more enjoyable. Is this better than Detective Comics #934? I cannot say, although I enjoyed DetCom more.
The Batman series is alive as always. It is promising, it is both fresh and familiar.
Unlike Detective Comics, Batman comics is obviously a Bat-centric series, and here we see what the Caped Crusader can do. If you look at the issue cover, that pretty much summarizes the plot. There's Duke who has been introduced to us in the Rebirth one-shot (plus appearances during Snyder's run), Commissioner Gordon, an airplane with its tail on fire. Alfred is also in the issue. Then there's this couple in blue and gray, with a pentagon insignia ala-Superman, but with an old English letter of "G". They seriously have to work that letter because at first look, it looks like a "B".
So Batman issue one doesn't really introduce these two characters, save for the last few pages, where some of their powers are revealed. They are heroes by the way. This issue is an entertaining read from start to finish. Finch's art style is good as ever and Tom King is a competent writer like Snyder. I just miss the latter's narrative style.
We also see Batman's new costume after a hiatus in the wake of the events in Endgame and after Commissioner Gordon took up the mantle for a brief period. I like the new costume which kinda respects the old and the new.
Is this a good start? Yes and so far I love what I am reading from DC Rebirth. Is this as good as Snyder's Batman issue one? I'm leaning towards Snyder's first issue. It was much more enjoyable. Is this better than Detective Comics #934? I cannot say, although I enjoyed DetCom more.
The Batman series is alive as always. It is promising, it is both fresh and familiar.
July 20, 2020
البداية الحقيقية لعالم باتمان بعد الأحياء، وللسخرية، في هذا العدد يقوم باتمان فيه بتلاوة وصيته في لحظات شعر فيها بأنه سيموت!
ولكن ما سر "جوثام" الذي ظهر من العدم هو وفتاته؟
أعتقد أنه سيكون هُناك صدام كبير بين "باتمان" و"جوثام" لإعتقاد كُلاً منهم أنها مدينته ويجب عليه حمايتها.
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August 10, 2016Love the ending! Very promising :) Kind of annoyed he is called Gotham but she is called Gotham Girl though...
May 25, 2024
Actually pretty good; The whole plane thing going on
June 23, 2016
I loved this! a very impressive Batman who does and thinks and sees (yes, he observed the clock, just might take him an issue or two to determine it matters). Great lines -- including humorous, imperative, wondrous, and sorrowful. I find nothing missing here...though for the continued quality of this rebirth beginning and this particular arc, much rides on what is done next, with several threads. I sincerely hope they keep it up!
June 16, 2016
Tom King has some interesting ideas, maybe a little over the top, but entertaining nonetheless. Overall I wasn't impressed especially with the writing. It maybe because he follows Snyder, there was no sense of urgency or threat that Snyder does so well, then again it's the first issue. The final page didn't impress me either but left me thinking it was still an enjoyable issue.
July 1, 2016
Really enjoyed this issue! So don't wanna say much about the story otherwise I'm spoiling, but what will say is that's its very good! David Finch's artwork is awesome as always, pretty different to his previous works, its got a more rougher look, it reminded me a little bit of The Dark Knight Returns!
February 20, 2017
Maybe it's just because I had heard somebody things and wasn't expecting much, but I really liked this issue, I thought it was a fantastic kick off to this series. It had the B.A. Batman I've come to desire and a lot of emotional weight.
July 14, 2017
Well, that is an interesting ending idea. I like the reactions of the people in the plane. That crazy guy was pretty good.
September 18, 2016
Special thanks to my goodreads pal Sam Quixote for reviewing this first so I could find the link.
I learned a couple of days ago when I went to my local comic book store that today is Batman Day. One of my friends is really into Batman, so I wanted to get her the free comic for her birthday, but the man at the store was nice enough to give me two copies. Hence, said to myself, "seems like a fun idea to review it."
So with that in mind, in honor of Batman day, I'm taking my first stab at a review for a Batman comic!
THE STORY: A commercial airliner full of people has been sabotaged in the skies above Gotham City- and it's up to Batman to save the terrified airplane passengers as they bitch and moan because Superman or the Green Lantern isn't there to fly in and save them.
This is the opening issue for an ongoing batman series, and as an opener, I guess it works fine. Here's my hangup: I have never read a DC comic book (or a Marvel comic book that isn't Star Wars) in my life, and I have very little knowledge the character of Batman. I haven't watched a single episode of Batman: The Animated Series. It's been years since I have seen The Dark Knight or The Dark Knight Rises, and I have yet to see Batman Begins. The only other batman film I have seen is Batman Forever, and even though I had fun with it most Batman fans seem to think that movie is horrible.
So when I went into this, I didn't know enough about Batman or the other characters featured to be invested in them right off the bat, or to really see if they were in character or not. But I did find them a bit bland, and I don't think this comic got me invested in them enough for me to want to continue the series. Tom King's writing works alright, but his dialogue didn't really grab me.
The plot of this issue is just fine. The entire thing is just one big action sequence centered around Batman trying to land the airplane safely, but it introduces a pair of characters at the end that look like they will play a big part going forward. I have never heard of these two before, but perhaps others will be more familiar with them and get more excited.
The best part, coming from someone who has little investment in the Caped Crusader whatsoever, was the artwork. The characters look great, the action is rendered pretty well, and the visuals seem to capture the darker tone that I know Batman stories are supposed to have.
Funny tidbit: on the cover of the copy I have Batman is drawn with a rather prominent crotch, so I have dubbed it the "Bat-Bowie". XD
THE CONCLUSION: I think if you're a fan of Batman you will enjoy this comic and it will get you excited for the next issue. While it didn't hook me enough to keep going, I had fun with with tis first issue specifically thanks to the good visuals, and I'm perfectly fine with what I got because I didn't have to pay any money. All in all, I think DC fans were treated nicely with this pleasant little Batman Day present.
I learned a couple of days ago when I went to my local comic book store that today is Batman Day. One of my friends is really into Batman, so I wanted to get her the free comic for her birthday, but the man at the store was nice enough to give me two copies. Hence, said to myself, "seems like a fun idea to review it."
So with that in mind, in honor of Batman day, I'm taking my first stab at a review for a Batman comic!
THE STORY: A commercial airliner full of people has been sabotaged in the skies above Gotham City- and it's up to Batman to save the terrified airplane passengers as they bitch and moan because Superman or the Green Lantern isn't there to fly in and save them.
This is the opening issue for an ongoing batman series, and as an opener, I guess it works fine. Here's my hangup: I have never read a DC comic book (or a Marvel comic book that isn't Star Wars) in my life, and I have very little knowledge the character of Batman. I haven't watched a single episode of Batman: The Animated Series. It's been years since I have seen The Dark Knight or The Dark Knight Rises, and I have yet to see Batman Begins. The only other batman film I have seen is Batman Forever, and even though I had fun with it most Batman fans seem to think that movie is horrible.
So when I went into this, I didn't know enough about Batman or the other characters featured to be invested in them right off the bat, or to really see if they were in character or not. But I did find them a bit bland, and I don't think this comic got me invested in them enough for me to want to continue the series. Tom King's writing works alright, but his dialogue didn't really grab me.
The plot of this issue is just fine. The entire thing is just one big action sequence centered around Batman trying to land the airplane safely, but it introduces a pair of characters at the end that look like they will play a big part going forward. I have never heard of these two before, but perhaps others will be more familiar with them and get more excited.
The best part, coming from someone who has little investment in the Caped Crusader whatsoever, was the artwork. The characters look great, the action is rendered pretty well, and the visuals seem to capture the darker tone that I know Batman stories are supposed to have.
Funny tidbit: on the cover of the copy I have Batman is drawn with a rather prominent crotch, so I have dubbed it the "Bat-Bowie". XD
THE CONCLUSION: I think if you're a fan of Batman you will enjoy this comic and it will get you excited for the next issue. While it didn't hook me enough to keep going, I had fun with with tis first issue specifically thanks to the good visuals, and I'm perfectly fine with what I got because I didn't have to pay any money. All in all, I think DC fans were treated nicely with this pleasant little Batman Day present.
June 15, 2016
This is a solid start to a Batman story. I appreciate the set-up, the way Batman used his team and his tools to handle the disaster. The threats still in the shadows. The touching close. Finally, the cliff-hanger ending. Despite the previous one-shot setting up this (and my doubts) this turned out to be exactly what I want in a Batman story.
Merged review:
This is a solid start to a Batman story. I appreciate the set-up, the way Batman used his team and his tools to handle the disaster. The threats still in the shadows. The touching close. Finally, the cliff-hanger ending. Despite the previous one-shot setting up this (and my doubts) this turned out to be exactly what I want in a Batman story.
Merged review:
This is a solid start to a Batman story. I appreciate the set-up, the way Batman used his team and his tools to handle the disaster. The threats still in the shadows. The touching close. Finally, the cliff-hanger ending. Despite the previous one-shot setting up this (and my doubts) this turned out to be exactly what I want in a Batman story.
June 17, 2016
The twist at the end is the only thing that saves this issue. After the Rebirth issue I'm feeling pretty meh about King's new run, but it's still early. Batman essentially surfs a 747 to prevent the deaths of everyone inside and there's huge emphasis on the fact that he'll die. There is even an cringe-worthy "would my mom and dad be proud of me, Alfred?" But hello? This is the FIRST ISSUE. We know he's gonna be fine? So there's zero tension throughout the entire story until we're met with Gotham and Gotham Girl (why can't he be Gotham Boy? Pet peeve, anyway) who are here to save the city and replace Batman. I'm interested, but missing the Snyder run.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 15, 2016
Wow, what a great issue for just Batman. It was him at his finest and with no prep time and being gadget friendly too. He'll truly do his best to save as many life from a plane on a collision course with a crowded park. What if someone else could do it better? Batmans story to looks towards Gotham having with new guardians protecting Gotham and who just might be 'super' enough for the job. Can they share Gotham or is there something more behind these new figures of 'Gotham' and 'Gotham Girl'?
August 23, 2021
I just gotta say, what the f? Batman #1 was a great issue and I liked it a lot. But seriously, though, what the heck was that at the end? I mean, it started out all serious, got kinda gloomy, then all of a sudden that bit at the end happened and now I'm just here laughing at Batman's expression. I am Gotham :-))))))
June 16, 2016
This issue was awesome, I'm really happy with it. The artwork wasn't anything special (pretty good, but not my thing) but it actually felt right and I'm now more optimistic about the direction the story's going. WHATS WITH MR & MS GOTHAM THO ??? (please let that be just an arc x3)
June 17, 2016
Rebirth
The Batmobile looks a lot like the one in the animated series. I love it. There are a couple of JL references. I love that they reference the DCU. I'm sure you have seen the new Batsuit by now. I think the colors look great. The final panel reveals two new spoilers.
The Batmobile looks a lot like the one in the animated series. I love it. There are a couple of JL references. I love that they reference the DCU. I'm sure you have seen the new Batsuit by now. I think the colors look great. The final panel reveals two new spoilers.
June 21, 2016
Wait, what, I'm done? That's it? Don't leave me hanging, dammit!
What a read, truly! This is the most action packed single I've ever read, that's for sure.
This should sum up how critical the action is: Batman is asking for help. Are you still here? Go pick up a copy!
What a read, truly! This is the most action packed single I've ever read, that's for sure.
This should sum up how critical the action is: Batman is asking for help. Are you still here? Go pick up a copy!
June 21, 2016
This was definitely way better than the rebirth issue!
June 16, 2016
Who are these guys????
June 16, 2016
HOW AM I CRYING THIS IS BATMAN WE'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO SHOW EMOTIONS (but seriously tho the feels are real)
April 4, 2017
It's the very first issue of Tom King's run for Batman, and I didn't know what to expect but it certainly isn't an airplane about to crash Gotham, and the fact that only Batman has to stop it since the Leaguers who can prevent such a crash by using their superpowers (Sups and Lantern) are currently fighting their own monsters. As far as an action-oriented piece of story goes, this first issue had been spectacular. David Finch's illustrations were gripping to look at even if his overall style so far hasn't been at his best, at least as far as comparing it to his earlier work in his own line for The Dark Knight series during the New 52 lineup.
Since this issue was action-based, there is not much content to talk about regarding the plot itself as of yet except of course the revelation at the end which definitely proves rather promising to see unfold by the next issues. What I would like to discuss first is the underlying commentary regarding Batman as the self-appointed hero and defender of Gotham City. Unlike the aforementioned Leaguers, Batman, of course, does not possess superpowers. His speed, agility and strength came foremost from a rigorous training regimen that Bruce Wayne had explored all his life. He had to travel through continents to learn and hone several fighting techniques before even coming back to his city so he can start his one-man crusade. He has immense wealth and above-average intelligence to match his physical prowess and this was why he was regarded not just as a formidable fighter but also as a great detective. But it's mostly about his wealth as a Wayne heir that enabled him to sustain a crime-fighting nocturnal career. How else can he build his own Bat-cave and other gadgets if he didn't have serious cash to burn?
There are many obvious reasons why Batman is a lot of people's favorite go-to hero and they mostly have something to do with state-of-the-art weaponry, gritty person as the Dark Knight who stalks the criminal underworld, his incomparably unique Rogues' gallery; villains who are just as off-beat and compelling as he is, and---the primary reason we often hear nerds would say---the fact that he was not blessed with superpowers but had rather acquired his skills through sheer will and discipline alone. We can also add his personal tragedy into the mix; an orphaned boy who had to watch his parents get gunned down by a mugger one fateful night and how that traumatic experience and his survivor's guilt changed and tempered him into a badass steel.
So why do I tackle something that's already general knowledge about Batman? It's because this first issue by Tom King seems to have the makings of exploring why Batman is the hero Gotham needs/deserves. It's a theme that had been written countless times in the long 75 years run for the character in comics. It's something of a staple now too that in the hands of a capable writer who may have great insight to share, the story of examining why a flawed, human and determined crime fighter like Batman appeals to us (by the simple reason that he lacks superpowers and yet gets shit done anyway and does it so with style) can be a worthwhile read once more for both old and new fans who are reading this title. Sure, it's been done to death, but who says it can't happen again and be magical just the same? Say, you've read this issue yourself, and then you got to those crucial pages where the airplane is guaranteed to crash and burn straight into the heart of Gotham. Now, tell me honestly as you read it---
---did you ever doubt that Batman would be unable to pull off something awesome and save everyone at the last minute?
Superhero comics are a wish fulfillment designed to tell stories of heroism and vibrant hope where one man or woman's fierce dedication and strength of will can make a difference in a city often bereft of redemption in the first place. Since they operate that way, a hero saving the day is no strange feat and may even be formulaic and predictable. And so when Batman was able to swing the direction of the malfunctioning airplane by riding it like a badass (the mechanics of which you need to read for yourself so pick up the issue), readers like me are willing to suspend belief and just say, "Yes, of course he can do that shit. He's Batman!"
It's the same sentiment that Jim Gordon has. He had rather comedic lines for this issue, the most notable of which is when he contacted Batman to ask where he is in the middle of all this commotion, and Batman confidently answers, "I'm on the plane." And Gordon's ready if not snarky response was, "Of course you're on the plane." He knows that Batman is already about to prevent the latest disaster as it strikes Gotham City. Of course he is! With an almost cynical scoff yet grateful relief, readers do the same thing too every time Batman rises up to the challenge and we don't have to pretend anymore that it's anything we can expect otherwise.
The last two pages has Batman about to crash the airplane on sea to hopefully avoid more casualties, but suddenly two flying caped crusaders came swooping in to lift it from under Batsy. His reaction was to call out Sups' name because who else can do that? He was mistaken, however, and instead came face-to-face with these amusingly clad champs who apparently are the new heroes for the city. They even named themselves appropriately in case to make the representation as clear and concise as possible.
This should be fun.
RECOMMENDED: 7/10
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June 29, 2019
What a great book. The first thing that really caught my attention was the artwork. Finch did an amazing job, cant wait to see more of his work. The writing by King is awesome. Both did a great job at keeping me into the comic and wanting to know more. Gotham man and girl? Hummm...
I didnt read the annual yet so I think I might do that before I read #2.
I didnt read the annual yet so I think I might do that before I read #2.
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