![]() ![]() ![]() As the beginning of a highly transitional tale, there are a few moments within the collection where boredom sets in or things feel out of place, causing the book to fall short of its predecessors in terms of overall quality. ![]() Here writer Scott Snyder asks two questions: how would Gotham replace Batman if he fell? and what would Bruce Wayne be without Batman? The answers to both of these questions are great to see play out as one leads to a story filled with thrilling fights and new concepts, while the other leads to a touching investigation into a rarely seen side of a familiar character. 8: Superheavy is the first part of a rather unique chapter in the legacy of Batman. All of this, and the story’s fantastic villain, make this the start to a saga with heaps of potential. There are some significant growing pains that hamper the story slightly but also allow the intense transition done here to be possible. The Batman side is different, yet retains the action and detective aspects readers crave, while the Bruce Wayne side is more personal than ever. Overall: In this dramatic twist on the traditional, readers experience the start of a new type of Batman story. Small moments seem inauthentic to Batman’s past. Everything within the collection looks amazing.Ĭons: The book spends a lot of time explaining the current status quo, some of which is a bit boring. The villain being developed here is terrifying. ![]() Pros: The entirety of this story is unique and different in a way that feels fresh and interesting. ![]()
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