Batwoman (USA) di Bennett & Epting

[Man of Steel]

Letto #1
Buon numero anche questo, stanno appena gettando le basi, è un mensile, quindi ci impiegherà un bel po' prima di decollare come le altre testate.

P.S. Ma quel perdente che le prende da Kate era...Tynion???

[Hermit]

Letto il #1
Un inizio lento, ma comunque buono per gettare le basi. Spero che questa serie cresca e non rimani stagnante perchè batwoman in detective comics sta facendo belle cose

[Azrael]

Review: BATWOMAN #1

7.5/10

http://www.comicosity.com/review-batwoman-1/

[Azrael]

Batwoman #1
Written by Marguerite Bennett and James Tynion IV
Art by Steve Epting and Jeromy Cox
Lettering by Deron Bennett
Published by DC Comics
Review by Pierce Lydon
'Rama Rating: 5 out of 10

Spinning out of Detective Comics and the recent Batwoman: Rebirth one-shot, Kate Kane is back in her own solo title. Bennett and Tynion callback easily into the fallout from "Night of the Monster Men" and get right back to their thesis statement: what can Batwoman do that Batman can't? But it's not quite that simple. Benett and Tynion have decided to look back as they move forward and it's something that definitely affects the momentum of the book. But where the plotting and story falter, the art is there to pick it up - as much as it can, anyway. Steve Epting's linework is really strong for the most part, but it's clear he's still finding his way with these characters. This debut isn't quite the barnburner many fans were expecting, but it sets in motion some interesting threads.

Bennett and Tynion seem determined to separate themselves from both the Greg Rucka and JH Williams III runs of yesteryear, and their approach is very similar to how Scott Snyder made Batman his own with the dawn of the "New 52." By introducing a new mystery that calls back to a lost piece of the main protagonist's past, the writers get to underline things they know are true about the character and explore who she is. The problem with doing that is that flashbacks don't have very high stakes, and in this issue specifically, the mystery of Coryana doesn't play well against the opening scene of Kate throwing down with a monster. The pacing of the issue is the problem. Obviously, the writers have a lot to set up in this debut in order to tie off those threads later on. But Kate's such an isolated character in this issue that all the dialogue feels flat. It's expository, but without the interplay with a variety of characters like those in Detective Comics, there's nothing very revelatory about her conversations with Julia Pennyworth, and that's somewhat frustrating.

Steve Epting is one of the best artists in the business, but even he struggles a little bit in this issue. The layouts are generally strong and thankfully, colorist Jeromy Cox allows Epting's heavy inking to provide good contrast on every page. The noirish flashback sequence is a standout for being particularly aesthetically pleasing. The black, white and red color scheme calls back directly to Kate's costume. It's also a good visual signifier that the events on the page are happening in the past. (That might seem like unnecessary praise but many comics manage to not make the difference between the past and present stark enough.) Epting's struggles come with consistently rendering character faces. I have to imagine that will improve as he keeps drawing the book, but for as technically solid as the issue is, it's a little dull and utilitarian. Fans expecting the outlandish layouting and experimentation of JH Williams should temper those expectations.

At her best, Kate Kane is one of the most intriguing characters in the DCU. Unfortunately, her second solo title has debuted with a bit of a whimper. A rather amorphous mystery surrounds the proceedings and the fact is, it's just not that entertaining. The lack of a strong supporting cast at this juncture makes Kate come off as a poor riff on Batman rather than a strong character in her own right. Epting's artwork is good enough to keep this one from really losing it's way but there's not much to write home about in this one. Bennett and Tynion don't do anything to make this story uniquely a Batwoman story. The plot feels interchangeable, like any hero could be slotted into a very similar situation. That's disappointing for a character who was previously one of the more exciting heroes on DC's roster.

[Bruce Wayne]

Questa è già diventata la mia bat-testata preferita. Anche più di Batman al momento. 

[Il Paladino del Buonsenso]

Ma in DetCom Batwoman è sempre presente o si è spostata, diciamo, esclusivamente in solitaria qui?

[Man of Steel]

Sempre presente!

[Il Paladino del Buonsenso]

Perfetto grazie! 

[Azrael]

Batwoman Rebirth was little more than a nonlinear recounting of Kate Kane's origin story. Needless to say, issue #1 is a much better indicator of what to actually expect from the new series. And it's a promising debut, to be sure. The creative team retain a lot of what worked about the original Greg Rucka/JH Williams stories, taking a very character-driven approach and adding in a touch of the surreal. Steve Epting helps maintain that balance nicely. He brings a a more worldly, espionage-tinged flavor to the Batman line that suits Kate's world particularly well. Meanwhile, the addition of Julia Pennyworth as Kate's own answer to Alfred helps add a fun new dynamic. This issue doesn't necessarily cover a lot of ground in terms of plot (the frequent flashbacks tend to get in the way of that), but plot is rarely as crucial as characterization when it comes to Batwoman. -Jesse

Final Score:

8.0/10

[Man of Steel]

BATWOMAN #4
Written by MARGUERITE BENNETT and JAMES TYNION IV • Art and cover by STEVE EPTING • Variant cover by J.G. JONES
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details. Includes a code for a free digital download of this issue.
"The Many Arms Of Death" finale! Batwoman's been following the trail of the deadly weapon Monster Venom, while simultaneously trying to discover what became of her lost lover, Safiyah...but what happens when those two roads meet? And how does it all connect to the death of Batwoman's mother? A terrifying new threat is unleashed on the world when the true nature of the Many Arms Of Death is revealed!
On sale JUNE 21 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+

[DarMas]

Primo numero che mi ha detto poco, boh...speriamo nei prossimi mesi prenda un po' di ritmo.

[Man of Steel]

BATWOMAN #5
Written by MARGUERITE BENNETT and JAMES TYNION IV—Art and cover by STEPHANIE HANS—Variant cover by J.G. JONES
*Includes a code for a free digital download of this issue.
"THE MANY ARMS OF DEATH" epilogue! In this special one-off issue with art by Stephanie Hans (Angela), learn the truth of what went down between Kate and Safiyah, which led to the future Batwoman having to leave Coryana for what she was sure would be forever!
On sale JULY 19 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+

[Azrael]

PREVIEW: BATWOMAN #2



https://www.autostraddle.com/drawn-to-comics-marguerite-bennett-talks-batwoman-representation-and-the-importance-of-fallible-queer-heroes-375581/

[Man of Steel]

Letto #2
Piano piano diventa sempre più interessante, devo solo avere un po' di pazienza dato che devono ancora gettare le basi per bene!

[Bruce Wayne]

Stanno creando un bel Batwoman-universe. Finora è tutto molto interessante, ci sono personaggi davvero... pittoreschi.
Mi piace il taglio di questa testata.