Despite some occasional sections that sag a little, the issue manages to pull off an exciting and dramatic conclusion, ratcheting up the tension via some fast-cut switching between different perspectives and locales, and providing a nail-biting cliffhanger worthy of the 1960s TV series.
Any newcomers to comics who are attracted to pretty art and straightforward, undemanding storytelling are likely to love it.
Frank is a challenging title to try to review.
To avoid any doubt, let me start by summing up Batwoman in a single sentence: it's one of the best superhero comics I've ever read, and it's certainly the crown jewel of DC's New 52 reboot.
Despite some well-handled plot twists and some vague teases as to what the story might ultimately be building towards, it doesn't really feel like there's much for readers to get their teeth into, even after three issues.
Snyder's gift for marrying the conventions of superhero storytelling with more grounded and unsettling horror elements is also reminiscent of Moore's run.
This second issue of Scott Snyder's Batman isn't quite as compelling as the first.
This second issue of Scott Snyder's Batman isn't quite as compelling as the first.
Batman fights Superman! Flash enters the scene! Green Lantern says something dumb! Vic Stone! You paid $4 for this! Dave Wallace: Ray Tate: Dave Wallace: Away from the hype and raised expectations that accompanied the release of the first issue of Justice League , it's now a little easier to see what the book is trying to accomplish.
SEASON FINALE: The Doctor arrives at Lake Silencio in Utah because he needs to keep the universe safe - by going to his own death.
