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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Comic Book Review: Batman #47 - DC Comics (2015)

Written by Scott Snyder
Art by Greg Capullo

Batman, well the Gotham City Police Department's version of him anyway, is in the midst of battle with Mr. Bloom.  Duke, one of the "Robins," makes a narrow escape and is found by Bruce Wayne.  Duke makes an attempt to jar Bruce's memory.

Batman #47 has been my favorite issue of the Jim Gordon as Batman era.  Starting off the issue by explaining a poker game played by Gotham's police department and how it is different than any other card game was an interesting way to go.  It came full circle at the end when they explain how everything can change.  We are met with revelations about Bloom, Bruce and the possibility of another return.

I've made it no secret that this has not been my favorite era of Batman.  I do like what Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo have done thus far and have, for the most part, trusted their vision.  The introduction of Mr. Bloom has been excellent as I really thought by starting the DC universe over in 2011 with the New 52, we would get a bunch of re-hashed stories of the known villains.

Catch up on Batman if you haven't been keeping up.  There's a lot that's going to be happening in the next few issues.  Mr/ Bloom is much more than we thought and I don't see Jim Gordon and his team being enough to save Gotham.

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Comic Book Review: Batman #45 - DC Comics

Written by Scott Snyder

Art by Greg Capullo

Jim Gordon is asked to step down as Batman, Bruce Wayne is still doing what he can to make Gotham a better place for children and Mr. Bloom makes his presence felt.  

We still have Bruce Wayne with amnesia so Batman is just not quite the same.  I keep feeling like we are headed back to getting the brooding Bruce we all love not alas, it's still Jim Gordon.  This isn't the worst story line ever, but I'm just not loving it.  It's feeling like it's going a bit long I keep flipping the pages hoping that Gotham's Knight returns.

Mr. Bloom is a pretty cool villain which makes everything better.  He definitely commands the attention of the audience when he makes an entrance with his lanky body and those long fingers he uses to pierce through bodies.  I'm looking forward to seeing more of him and finding out what he has in store for Gotham.

I keep reading this series even though I'm not overly loving it.  I guess I'll see where it goes as I don't see myself not purchasing this book every month.

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Act 75: Gotham and Agents of SHIELD Premiere

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