I'm just at a loss here. I just don't know how else to describe how good it feels to be reading this comic. Just when you think you know all the characters in the Bat-books and Batman himself, this book has to go and show you that the city itself was one character that needs to play a prominent role.
Snyder has crafted a villain in the Court of Owls that demands to be taken seriously. There is a whole myth and legend that he is building for them that will definitely cement them in the canon for future Bat-books to come.
The art has been gorgeous. Aside from a couple characters looking the same, the art has really shined. This book has had a nice balance for being able to show off the art when it needs to, and to be able to take in a lot of exposition and still have the art tell its side of the story as well.
For new readers, you definitely can pick this book up from issue one, page one and feel like you are getting to know everything. Even if you never read a Batman comic before. Everything that you need to know about the characters is told, and it leaves enough mystery to make the surprises pop out and genuinely surprise you.
Average for issues #1-3:
Words: 10/10
Pictures: 9/10
Overall grade for issues #1-3: This book is definitely in the top five for best of the relaunch. Consistently good, and consistently surprising. 10/10 overall.
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