Feels Like Closure
Review
I'm actually kinda shocked by this book.
No, not by the need to show Damian in his future Batman costume, but by the art work. I've seen Syaf's work in other books, most notably Batgirl, but it takes the cake here! Something about it just seems to make more sense and fit in this story. It's weird, but I really dug it this time around.
The story itself felt really nicely done and paced just right. I wouldn't call it one, but this feels gives me the general feeling of closure. We got to hit some points about Bruce and Damian's relationship and just got a cherry on top at the end.
When I say closure, I really mean it. Where does their relationship go from here? It has to take a turn towards something else. If we keep getting stories that rehash the whole "can Damian be trusted" issue then I may just break form this book. In a lot of ways, the previous issues have just felt like they are spinning their wheels. Unfortunately, looking at future solicitations don't really bring any confidence to picking this book up.
Overall, it was fun seeing Damian play the role of Batman Jr. And it was interesting to see Bruce look surprised at what Damian did for him. I think we really saw more of Bruce Wayne in this issue than we've really seen in the whole of the New 52.
Grades
Words: 9/10
Pictures: 7/10
General Feeling After Reading: Satisfied, looking for more.
Buy Next Issue: I'll be down.
