This is the one. The one I’ve been waiting for. This issue
is Batman as it should be. It is dark, action packed, emotional and clever, all
in one outstanding oversized package. It’s a big issue, with a price tag of
$6.99 (compared to the usual $3.99) but you certainly get your money’s worth
out of it. The art from Capullo needs no introduction; his Batman is the Batman
of the New 52 (with Jason Fabok’s Detective Comics Batman a close second) and
his drawing of other characters and scenery is exceptional. The story of this
issue surrounds Bruce finally taking up the mantle of the Bat and facing the
Red Hood Gang in an attempt to save Gotham from their reign. It really does
capture the essence of the Batman; smart, stealthy and genuinely intimidating
for his enemies. All of these aspects are illustrated brilliantly in this
issue. It also carries with it a few homages to earlier Batman exploits, with
one panel being a recreation of the famous cover of Detective Comics #27
(Batman’s comic book debut) as well as the ol’ vat of toxic waste trick. The
only problem I found with this issue was the somewhat quick ending of the Red
Hood arc, but even that is forgiven due to the historical significance of that
ending.
Verdict:
‘Batman #24 is a classic
issue that is bound to go down in history as the definitive origin of the Bat.
Pick this up a.s.a.p
Score:
10/10
Copyright Jamie King 2013, All Rights Reserved, permissions may be granted upon request.
No comments:
Post a Comment