Comic Book Review: Batman #24 - DC Comics (2017)

"Every Epilogue is a Prelude"

Written by Tom King

Pencils by David Finch
Inks by Danny Miki
Pages 1, 4, 8, 10, 12, 16-20

Pencils and Inks by Clay Mann with Seth Mann
Pages 2-3, 5-7, 9, 11, 13-15

Colors by Jordie Bellaire

Batman and Gotham Girl discuss what her future will be.  Batman is also searching for Catwoman As he has some very important things to say to her.

Tom King continues to prove that he is one of the best writers in comic books.  Issue 24 of Batman shows such great sides to the Dark Knight.  Batman is much more revealing on a personal level and he reveals he doesn't know how to be happy.  His unhappy revelation came during Batman's conversations with Gotham Girl during the daytime within this book.  The conversation continues throughout the comic book through colored captions during the nighttime scenes where we see Batman chasing Catwoman.  As the chase draws closer, we get to see Batman talk to Catwoman and it ends with Batman confessing things to her.  The end of the book has fanboys and fangirls everywhere wondering what Catwoman's response will be.

I really enjoyed having multiple artists for this comic.  There were two distinctly different things going on.  Having Clay and Seth Mann doing the artwork for the daytime chat between Batman and Gotham Girl looked wonderful.  They captured Batman's grittiness while still giving softer looks to Gotham Girl.  David Finch and Danny Miki were in charge of Batman's pursuit of Catwoman and the last page with the all-important gesture should be made into a print.  This comic book is excellent.

What are your thoughts on Batman?  What do you think Catwoman/Selina Kyle will say?

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Comic Book Review: Batman #6 - DC Comics (2016)

"I Am Gotham" - Epilogue

Written by Tom King
Pencils by Ivan Reis
Inks by Joe Prado, Oclair Albert & Scott Hanna
Colors by Deron Bennett

Gotham Girl is still feeling the effects from Psycho Pirate and that, being coupled with the loss of her brother Gotham, has her in a downward spiral.  Gotham Girl is lost in her own head, fighting crime and talking to her now deceased brother out loud everywhere she goes.  The other problem with Gotham girl fighting crim is thee fact that every time she uses her powers, her lifespan is shortened.  Duke is concerned and expresses these feelings to Batman.  Batman must now figure out what to do to bring some normalcy to Gotham Girl's life.

I'm a huge fan of what Tom King has done thus far with this Batman series.  This issue was interesting due to Batman had to be much more psychological.  Not psychological in the traditional detective way, but in a way of dealing with someone who has been impacted  emotionally to the point of going mad.  The interactions were great and there will be more in upcoming issues I'm sure.

Ivan Reis has quickly become one of my favorite artists.  I'm always happy to see his name on the cover as I know the artwork will be stellar.  I like when great artists get to work on great books and I hope to see him on a title on a regular basis.

With this story ending, it's time for some new things in the Batman series.  Don't wait for the trade paperback if you haven't been following since issue one, go out and start following this series.  Issue #7 will actually cross over with Nightwing #5(another good series).  There's going to be monsters in it, pick 'em up!

What are your thoughts on the Batman comic books?  Are you enjoying the DC Rebirth as much as me?  What other comic book titles would you like Maskerpiece Theatre to review?

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