Gotham City Sirens #3 Reviewed!
Gotham City Sirens #3
Written by: Scott Lobdell
Art by: Guillem March
How much do I love thee, Guillem March, let me count the ways! The consistency of the art in this latest issue is what initially struck me. The emotions are so vividly captured and relate directly to the text in the story. That is what good comic book art is all about! The artistic interpretation of the Riddler was the highlight for me. His eccentricities and theatrics are played out to perfection in every panel. Everything about his neurotic behavior from the way he reenacts the murder scene he is investigating, to the abundance of green jackets and matching bowler hats we find in his closet, were just perfect. While it is always a pleasure to see magnificent art; it is equally as exciting to see a character that you love written well, which I always found rarely happens with Edward Nigma. To write an intellectual and clever character without completely dumbing down the characters he interacts with can often be a challenge. Scott Lobdell, however, writes the best Riddler I have read in a long time- possibly not since HUSH. I was truly impressed with the characterization of both Riddler as well as Dick Grayson in this book. Lobdell writes Grayson, who is still adjusting to the role of Batman, perfectly; particularly the line where he slips and says "You're not helping people by scaring them." A line so in character for Grayson, but completely out of character for Batman. Of course, we can not have a Riddler story without seeing him match wits with the Bat at least once! The narration is effortless and transitions smoothly from Dick to Riddler with ease. I really recommend this book to anyone who has been waiting for a good Riddler story. Of all the three books in this series so far, this one has been the best of the bunch. The Lobdell/March creative team do not disappoint!
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