J.H. Williams: co-writer & artist
W. Haden Blackman: co-writer
The Comic
This is a weird one for me. It is the wrap up of the first story arc and a transition to a new one. So far its left me hanging a little in the story department, but the art still does wonders.
The story takes a turn and shows that the skull faced guy is approaching Batwoman in order to get her to work for him and find Medusa. Strangely enough, when Batwoman faces the water demon thing, the water demon also tells her to find Medusa. So we know where the next story will be headed.
Batwoman deals a lot with magics and demons and stuff like that. Its more the areas that Batman doesn't go to. Red Hood also deals with the same scenarios. I find it entertaining and different to see Bat-characters approach this area. With Red Hood, it all is brand new to me and I'm liking it. With Batwoman, I get the feeling that there is something I'm missing from her previous story that explains the mysticism. What is sad is that its not explained so much here in this relaunch, and you can tell that new readers will miss out.
Which brings me to an overall feeling that I have for this book. I can't recommend this to new readers. Seriously, if someone is just picking this up, it isn't meant for them. Its meant for those who followed Batwoman previously. much in the same way that new readers won't get much of what is going on in Green Lantern. With Batwoman, at least you have fewer trades that you have to go back and get when compared to Green Lantern. Which reminds me that I should re-read the previous issues that I have with her.
There are less two page spreads in this issue, which was rather surprising. The art takes a turn here because of it, and I think it becomes a little more clear about what is going on. I'm not complaining about having to look at so many two page spreads in previous issues, I did enjoy them. I think the story gets a little more focus when Williams only has one page to deal with, which is used effectively in this issue in order to close up the story.
The Cover
It is much simpler than other covers. There is still a lot going on, but not as much as previous ones. There is a more subdued feeling about this comic that does reflect the story inside, that things wind down.
Grades
Words: 7/10
Pictures: 10/10
Recommend: Only to viewers of previous issues.
Buy Next Issue: Art over words, art over words, art over words...
Previous Issues
Batwoman #4
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