Finally my love has swung back towards DC Comics this week. Batman #688 was probably my favorite read, even though I haven't tied into Wednesday Comics. The only real competition was Dark X-Men and it has yet to really grab me. (Possibly too many Namor shower scenes)What did I like about Batman this week?
Judd Winick seems to be the only writer involved with Dick Grayson actually doing some character development. I have really enjoyed his interactions with Alfred, Damian and James Gordon. The talks that Dick and Alfred have about his taking on the role as batman are great. They are almost like father/son pep talks and have a family feel to them. In the development of the new Gotham City crime scene, I enjoy the use of two classics in Penguin and Two Face. Grant Morrison has gone in a different direction with Batman and Robin and is creating new villains for a new era. Being the age I am I tend to stay with the classics, and those two are great characters. Having them competing for Gotham's underworld will make a great read. There have been no real big action sequences yet under this Batman run, but the effort going into setting up what looks to be a great story should pay off in the end. Gotham City has its savior back, but more than one person has noticed that he is different. How each person, good or bad, will react to this noticeable change has me looking forward to this series.
Thumbs up for Judd Winick, you are doing a great job.
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