Comics! Batman #10

Batman #10

Scott Snyder: writer
Greg Capullo: penciller
Jonathan Glapion: inker


Backup by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, and Rafael Albuquerque

The Solicitation
• BATMAN takes the fight to THE COURT OF OWLS!
• Discover the evil mastermind behind THE COURT.
• Plus: The “Fall of the House of Wayne” backup by SCOTT SNYDER, JAMES TYNION IV and RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE.

Preview

Why I Bought It
The continuation of the Night of the Owls story. And its Batman, duh.

What I Liked
This issue really reminded me of Scott Snyder's earlier work on Detective during the whole James Gordon story. It has a creepiness to it when it all comes together.

There are going to be people who hate this retelling of the beginning of Bruce's life, and there are going to be people who love it. I think it is an interesting choice. It really plays with the new 52 universe and tells you that this is not like the previous universe. In fact, I think if this happened in the old universe, then it would have been cheesy as can be. But there is room here. The readers were able to start "fresh" with a this new Batman.

The moment when Bruce is playing with the shell casings from his parents murder. That is a moment to remember. It is there to drive him, to help him focus on the task at hand. And out of this task we get our revelation.

I don't think this story would work with a Dick Grayson Batman. This story only works with Bruce. Only Bruce would be this obsessed with the details and the tiny clues to this degree.

The work of art that is in the first few panels with the old woman looking like an owl. That was a good choice, but it did throw me a little when I noticed it. But still a nice touch., not overdone but sends the message of who this person is quite well.

What I Didn't Like
The fact that Bruce Wayne has a brother. As much as it thrills me, I just don't see a reason as to why at times. It is just like when Damian was brought on. But the character eventually won me over. Give it time and maybe this one will as well.

Panel to Remember
When Bruce is sitting in the study with the bullet casing dancing between his fingertips. It is slightly morbid but it just is pulled off in a way that doesn't make you think that at first.

Grades
Words: 9/10
Pictures: 9/10
Recommend: It is at the point that the payoff is good, but if you haven't been reading the previous issues then it is just ok. However, from issue 1 to present, it is nice.
Buy Next Issue: Yep.