Comics! Batman #11

Batman #11

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


Backup:
Writers: Scott Snyder & James Tynion IV
Art: Rafael Albuquerque

The Solicitation

• The stunning conclusion to “THE COURT OF OWLS” epic!


• All is revealed in “THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF WAYNE.”


Preview

Why I Bought It
Batman's been rocking my socks. I dig it.

What I Liked
There isn't much here that I didn't enjoy. With that upfront, the highlight for me has been the art. its the small details that Capullo puts in, and it is just amazing how the story flows from it.

And look at that cover. That is a pretty bad ass covers. Simple colors, simple imagery. Small details with the painted fire that look like bats. About the only thing that throws the whole thing off is that text to the left talking about how its the finale to the Court of Owls. Yes, we know.

Let's face it, there was a lot of re-tooling of the characters throughout this series, both in the main and the back-up. If this were the previous universe, this story would serve as to crowd up Bruce's history. Since this is the new 52 and it is still being written, it fits in just right. I have to tip my hat in Snyder's direction for taking the written words and crafting a nicely done story.

What I Didn't Like
There were many times I felt like this was Azrael, round 2.

An assassin from a mystic order intent on killing everyone who opposes them? A club that no one things is real but has been crafting the world around themselves for ages while making themselves pretty powerful along the way? Mindless soldiers that are arguably trained from birth but once the group gets a hold of them they suddenly become endowed with master fighting skills? Efficient killing machines?

Its all a little too close for my comfort, but the story was still done well.

Panel to Remember
Bruce's eye at the end of the main story. The contact lens is in and he is looking at Gotham. Nicely done.

Quotable
"But that's just it, Master Bruce. I already know everything I need to know about my father." - Alfred, showing where he and Bruce can differ on how they view the world.

Grades
Words: 10/10
Pictures: 10/10
Buy Next Issue: It will be interesting to see where the next issue takes us, but bring it on.