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BATMAN #20
Written by TOM KING • Art and cover by DAVID FINCH and DANNY MIKI • Variant cover by TIM SALE
"I am Bane" finale! In this epic climax, there is no going back. No more tricks, no more allies. Just Batman. And Bane. When the final blood spills...nothing will ever be the same for the Dark Knight.
On sale APRIL 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T



BATMAN #21
Written by TOM KING • Art and cover by JASON FABOK • Variant cover by TIM SALE • International edition cover by JASON FABOK
"THE BUTTON" part one! The cataclysmic events of DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1 continue here! The Dark Knight and The Fastest Man Alive, the two greatest detectives on any world, unite to explore the mystery behind a certain blood-stained smiley button embedded in the Batcave wall. What starts as a simple investigation turns deadly when the secrets of the button prove irresistible to an unwelcome third party—and it's not who anyone suspects! It's a mystery woven through time, and the ticking clock starts here!
On sale APRIL 19 • 32 pg, FC
Lenticular cover edition $3.99 US
Nonlenticular edition, international edition and variant edition each $2.99 US • RATED T

BATMAN #22
Written by TOM KING • Art and cover by JASON FABOK • Variant cover by TIM SALE
"THE BUTTON" part three! The cataclysmic events of DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1 continue here! The Dark Knight and The Fastest Man Alive, the two greatest detectives on any world, unite to explore the mystery behind a certain blood-stained smiley button embedded in the Batcave wall. What starts as a simple investigation turns deadly when the secrets of the button prove irresistible to an unwelcome third party—and it's not who anyone suspects! It's a mystery woven through time, and the ticking clock starts here!
On sale MAY 3 • 32 pg, FC
Lenticular cover edition $3.99 US
Nonlenticular edition and variant edition each $2.99 US • RATED T
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Batman #15
Written by Tom King
Art by Mitch Gerads
Letters by Clayton Cowles
Published by DC Comics
Review by Jon Arvedon
'Rama Rating: 9 out of 10

Much like its predecessor, Batman #15 is a story of love and lust between Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle. As the issue begins, the story picks up right where part one of "Rooftops" left off, with Bruce and Selina in a post-coital embrace and pieces of their respective costumes tossed nonchalantly around them. Almost immediately, in the true spirit of "Rebirth," the two un-costumed lovers debate over the circumstances surrounding their initial introduction to one another, with writer Tom King incorporating elements from both the Golden Age and the post-Crisis "Year One" continuity.

Eventually, the deliberation comes to a close, and Bruce and Selina express their mutual love for one another before once again suiting up and assuming their true identities of Batman and Catwoman. Even after sharing a night of passion, though, Catwoman makes it clear that she's hungry for more. In costume, it's the thrill of the chase that satisfies her deepest desires, and it's interesting to see a Batman that's willing to put his guard down for the sake of love, only to quickly regret his decision as he takes off in pursuit of Selina.

In the previous issue, Selina had mentioned she leased an apartment under the alias "Holly Robinson," whose name is prominent in Frank Miller's aforementioned "Year One." As the story unfolds, that plot point continues to play out in this issue. What's great about King's execution here is that it provides captivating progression to the narrative, while simultaneously reintroducing beloved elements from the Dark Knight's past to the post-"Rebirth" DCU. It also allows for longstanding, quintessential Batman moments, like Alfred giving Bruce a taste of the old "I told you so..." when he says, "Ah. I see, sir. She ran."

Eventually, Batman is able to track down Holly, thanks to some assistance from Commission Gordon, and confronts her in her apartment. Unfortunately, Bruce's attempt to plead to Holly's humanity is met with a vicious slice to the throat, disabling the Dark Knight and allowing Holly to escape. However, when a bleeding-out Batman falls from the apartment window, Catwoman returns, making the save before the Caped Crusader has a chance to redefine what it means to "fall" in love. With this moment, King further solidifies the point that ultimately, he's telling a love story between Bruce and Selina; between Batman and Catwoman.

As Bruce lies motionless in his bed, bandaged and unconscious, Selina finally admits to him what the World's Greatest Detective has known all along - the reveal as to who is truly responsible for the 237 deaths she's been accused of. At this point, it doesn't exactly come as a shock, but it's a satisfying conclusion to a subplot that's spanned the past six issues, and it still leaves the door open for expansion if King or another writer wishes to revisit it in the future.

Another aspect of this story that will hopefully be revisited soon is the artwork by Mitch Gerads. It's unfortunate that his work on Batman comes to a close with this issue, but that doesn't lessen the impact of his gorgeous aesthetics throughout the book.

Mitch's smooth linework and knowledge of the human body allow for an absolutely beautiful opening splash page, with Bruce and Selina lying naked in each other's arms. While it's certainly the kind of imagery that earns this book its Teen rating, it's handled tastefully, adding emphasis to the "love story" theme of the book without feeling gratuitous in any way. From that opening page on, Mitch continues to impress. Normally, when you see three different art styles on one page, it can feel jarring. However, Mitch's ability to recreate and integrate the Golden Age and post-Crisis art styles into his sequentials is outstanding. The layouts play a large role in this, too, with simple yet effective compositions that guide your eyes effortlessly from one panel to the next, accompanying King's writing step for step.

One minor point of contention is that the inks and colors appear a little too dark at times. When Batman is struggling to return to his feet after being attacked by Holly, it takes a moment to adjust your focus to the varying shades of grays and blacks of Batman's cape and cowl and make sense of his perspective. However, the color art shines nearly everywhere else. The solid red background when Batman is attacked stabbed adds a dynamic layer of contrast, and your eyes are immediately drawn to Batman's, as he seemingly witnesses his entire life flash before him. Furthermore, Mitch perfectly captures the tone of the story with his sunrise over Gotham as Batman is in pursuit of Catwoman. The fading tranquility of the blues meeting the invigorating brightness of the solar glare that's cast across the city mirrors the end of Bruce and Selina's romantic evening as the duo return to their usual song and dance.

As the issue comes to a close, King treats longtime Batman readers to a moment of fan-service that won't soon be forgotten, as he confirms that, at least for now, "Year One" remains the definitive origin of the Dark Knight. It's a great way to cap off the two-part "Rooftops" story, and it should definitely leave readers with something to smile about before heading into the "I Am Bane" arc. The conclusion seems to put a pin in the Batman/Catwoman love story for now, and if that is the case, it's a satisfying send-off for the wayward lovers for the time being. The same can be said for Mitch Gerads, too, whose visuals will be sorely missed. Still, together, King and Gerads round out what ends up being a beautiful story of betrayal, revelation, and love.
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Letto il #11
I am suicide prosegue con una carica che mi sta piaeìcendo molto. King sta scrivendo un buon batman e buoni personaggi di contorno.
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Batman Forever

Tom King su Twitter ci Spoiler il prossimo Bat-Villain attenzione grosso Spoiler...
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fonte:twitter
:w00t: :asd:

"TO ME MY X-MEN..."

Garalla

Molto bello ma
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Hermit

Letto il #12
Fantastico, una serie di splash page per arrivare al cospetto di Bane. Ottimo Janin, ma ottimo King con un numero quasi privo di dialoghi.

Man of Steel

Citazione di: the dark knight returns il 30 Gennaio 2017, 17:47:34
Tom King su Twitter ci Spoiler il prossimo Bat-Villain attenzione grosso Spoiler...
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Interessante.... :mmm:
Ma come siamo messi con
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We're all searching for enlightenment.
But what is light?
Different for everyone. But everyone looking.

See what we want to see.
No matter how small...or big we are.

Garalla

Citazione di: Man of Steel il 30 Gennaio 2017, 22:42:12
Citazione di: the dark knight returns il 30 Gennaio 2017, 17:47:34
Tom King su Twitter ci Spoiler il prossimo Bat-Villain attenzione grosso Spoiler...
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Interessante.... :mmm:
Ma come siamo messi con
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Man of Steel

Letto #16
Prima parte di "I Am Bane" e mi è piaciuto UN MONDO!!! :w00t:
Suuuuper divertente, e mai out of character! :lolle: :lolle:
Finale molto interessante, vediamo cosa succede...in soli due numeri!
We're all searching for enlightenment.
But what is light?
Different for everyone. But everyone looking.

See what we want to see.
No matter how small...or big we are.

Bruce Wayne

Anche a me è piaciuto anche se ho avuto un po' l'idea di già visto con la scena "ci penso io, voi statene fuori".

Giustificato in parte da quanto successo di recente... però è un atteggiamento di Batman che mi viene a noia.

Man of Steel

Sì è capitato un bordello di volte, pure con Snyder!
Anche la questione di tutti quei Robins morti....insomma ti rendi conto che in modo o nell'altro è diventato un inside joke schifoso! :lolle: :lolle:
We're all searching for enlightenment.
But what is light?
Different for everyone. But everyone looking.

See what we want to see.
No matter how small...or big we are.

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