Batman: The Court of Owls (USA) di Scott Snyder & Greg Capullo

[cybertroniano]

inconcepibile, inafferrabile, incommensurabile, indescrivibile, 

[Azrael]

THE OWL SIGNAL: SNYDER, CAPULLO & MARTS ON "BATMAN'S" NEW EVENT

Da CBR

[Sawyer88]

Pazzesco!!! I disegni di Capullo nelle scene d'azione sono semplicemnte assurdi! 

[Azrael]

"Enough!"

Last issue we saw Batman broken and taken to the limit of the Court of Owls' capabilities. Oh, never mind, now we've seen what they are really
capable of doing to Gotham's hero. Taken into a deep abyss, Batman is confronted by the Court and their judgment, but does he come out on top in the end? That's debatable because this fight is far from over, as the Owls are about to sharpen their talons.

Scott Snyder has brought about a Batman that is something tangible and human, not a demigod with unlimited deus ex machinas at his disposal. We see him bleed, get the pulp beaten out of him and taken the very limit of his being. What I didn't expect is the twisted and macabre methods of the Court and how far they will go to destroy Batman. Snyder's usual tactics of bringing out the best in his villains (or the worst, depending on your point of view) is in full force here. Though to balance that out, he's mastered the art of Batman's voice and while he sends Bruce on this dark journey, he gives him a glimmer of triumph and victory.

Greg Capullo has officially won me over here. Last issue, he delivered some totally disorienting composition with his topsy-turvy layouts. Here, it's more fluid and captivating. His style is a bit jagged, without being too pointy, keeping things from being too malformed. His back-and-forth imagery of what is there and what Bruce is imagining is startling and downright creepy at times. The idea of the owl masks are already visually striking and distinctive from anything else out there, but to see what Capullo does will draw you in, leaving you anxiously waiting for the next issue. The panel construction gives you a blow-by-blow breakdown of the fight between Batman and the Court. Jonathan Glapion's inks are stellar here, as well. He adds weight and great linework where he needs it, and knows where to pull back so nothing is too broad or over-rendered. The moodiness and dark pallet, mixed with the marblesque environment of the Court's lair that FCO brings to the table is something to applaud. That said, Batman's figure composition is inconsistent towards the end, and it's uncertain if it's intentional or not. It's a minor hiccup in an otherwise fantastic chapter to this arc.

For those who felt Grant Morrison's Batman was unbelievable, too out there or misconstrued, Snyder and Capullo are bringing you a hard-hitting alternative. This feels more like the Paul Dini and Denny O'Neil school of Batman, where he's the epitome of the human mind and body being used to their full extent, without it coming across as he's unstoppable. Snyder has crafted a Batman that has more humanity to him, yet gives a layer of intensity to the story because you believe he could lose. Greg Capullo and the art team churn out some deep visuals and work to achieve something different from the rest of the DCnU.

9 su 10

Da Newsarama

[Bruce Wayne]

Grandissimo Snyder. Numero ad alti livelli come i precedenti. 

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[Azrael]

E' bellissimo 
Ma come ha fatto a

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[Azrael]

Trapped by the Court of Owls and suffering perhaps the greatest defeat of his career, could this be the end of Batman? After last issue's final page, what could possibly come next?
Batman's been trapped by the Court of Owls in a hidden labyrinth for over a week. Beaten and weak, it looks like this could be the end of Batman.

The Good
Batman has found himself up against the Court of Owls, an organization that has existed for decades yet also one that Batman was certain didn't exist. Last issue dealt with Batman being trapped for over a week. He didn't have anything to eat and all there was to drink was water from a fountain he assumed could be drugged. As he moved around, he uncovered signs that the Court had indeed been hunting innocents, leaving them trapped in the Labyrinth until their death. Batman refused this until he was stabbed from behind by Talon.

Starting with the cover from Greg Capullo, you get a sense that some freaky things are going to happen. Opening the issue to the first page and your heart sinks. This isn't how we want to see Batman but you won't be able to resist continuing.

We've seen countless battle after battle with Batman triumphant in the end. They're always great battles but how many times has Batman been on the ropes as he is now? Not many. Seeing what Talon continues to do almost made my stomach turn. You can feel the disparity dripping off the pages. Batman thought he was prepared to deal with this new threat...but he turned out to be wrong.

Long time readers might scream that Batman can't be beat. He always wins. That's what gives this story an extra edge. We don't get to see Batman sink down to these depths. Will he win in the end? We've seen the cover to issue #9 and Scott Snyder mentioned that Bruce will try to win back the city so of course Batman has to survive this. That still doesn't make this any easier.

Snyder is also known for taking us to Freakytown from time to time. It happens more often in his other titles such as SEVERED and AMERICAN VAMPIRE but dang if there aren't some creepy scenes contained here. It's almost hard to believe this issue is only rated Teen rather than Teen +.

There is some action as well. Batman may have been skewered last issue but there is still plenty of intense action. Seeing more of the pieces to the Court of Owls and their plan is both fascinating and eerie. Even if you've read all the solicits to the coming Bat-titles, you still might find yourself uttering "Holy $#!&" when you get to the last page.

The Bad
Nothing. We shouldn't even bother to have this section for this series.

The Verdict
BATMAN by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo is becoming an addictive read. You'll find yourself slowly savoring each and every detail on the pages and will regret when the final page arrives. Since Snyder and Capullo joined forces on this series in "The New 52," each issues has been amazing. I've found myself saying, "This is the best issue Snyder has written. There's no way he can top this." And then what happens? He somehow delivers an issue that's more of a killer the next month.

Batman and the Court of Owls has been a superb story arc. We're seeing Batman facing a danger unlike any he's faced before. There surprisingly has been some skeptics out there but when you see the new details emerge and go back and re-read the previous issues (yes, I keep the previous issues handy-dandy right next to my desk), you'll see how everything fits together.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, you almost get the impression that Snyder and Capullo don't like Batman. He's going through a lot and this issue gets a little dreary but you'll still be blown away. It's no secret I enjoy reading a good Batman story but having Snyder and Capullo at the helm makes it the perfect ride. Now to wait another 30 days for the next chapter...

5 su 5

Da CVine

[Elvink]

Altro ottimo numero.

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[Azrael]

Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's epic story continues in "Batman" #6, progressing the mythology of The Court of Owls, who have hidden themselves in Gotham City, long before Batman came into existence. Snyder and Capullo's new villains have taken center stage in the "Batman" relaunch and starting in May, we're going to see even more of the Owls, as the "Night of the Owls" event begins. Little by little, the "Batman" creative team has introduced seeds leading to the crossover with the essence of the Court continuing to build for issue #6.

Each new Court of Owls reveal in Snyder's "Batman" is exponentially creepier than the last, bringing to light the sinister aura surrounding the mysterious group. Masterfully plotted by Snyder, every revelation makes Gotham a scarier place -- the city is less a sure safe haven with Batman at its core and more an unknown quantity with danger lurking in the dark alleyways. During Batman's investigation, Snyder finds new ways to break the hero down and with each new tipping point, the writer gives readers new appreciation for Batman's strength and dedication.

"I know that I am sick to death of owls!" the Dark Knight howls as he finally gets a chance to put some hurt on the Talon. It doesn't take much to imagine the rage and frustration creeping into his voice as he clocks the Owl, pressing every little advantage afforded him -- and that same scene shows everything Greg Capullo brings to this book.

Capullo's Batman is powerfully strong, aggressive and fearsome. He's not "criminals are a superstitious and cowardly lot" fearsome, but "Ndamukong Suh bearing down on you after he found out you insulted his mother" fearsome. The artist's rendition of the Caped Crusader is hulking and nasty, as much a street fighter as he is a finesse martial artist. Throughout the issue, Capullo's art is reminiscent of Frank Miller's "Dark Knight" work -- but Capullo doesn't lock into that influence, varying his style as the scenes dictate. The hulking Batman in one scene is frail and scrawny in another, showing the effects of his week in the labyrinth. One page has three panels, another thirteen. Capullo gets into the story in this issue, crafting new ways to depict Batman's mental state, the threat around him and the hope for escape.

Lending a hand to Capullo's visuals are inker Jonathan Glapion and colorist FCO Plascencia. Glapion fills the darkness in nicely, with deep, crisp shadows -- not murky or incomplete, simply deep. FCO's colors, even in this subterranean setting, add depth and fill out the environment around Batman. When the Court is passing judgment on the Dark Knight and the panel zooms in on his exposed eye, it's the coloring that makes the eye believably real.

There are only so many ways I can express how "Batman" continues to impress with issue #6. Scott Snyder is playing longball with the plot, but he doesn't elongate the story. Instead, he packs it full of details and developments, making the issue well worth the price of admission and rewards the reader with each successive read. "Batman" is consistently a quality book in DC's relaunch, showing no sign of letting up as the story continues to build toward the "Night of Owls" crossover.

4,5 su 5

Da CBR

[Bruce Wayne]

Altro ottimo numero.

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[Matches Malone]

Penso anch'io...bellissimo, comunque!

[Buddy Baker]

E bravo Scott! Ottimo lavoro come sempre, serie davvero molto molto bella

[Azrael]

"NIGHT OF THE OWLS" – TALON DESIGN (1660)


The "Night of the Owls" is coming this May, pitting the extended Bat-family against the deadly Court of Owls. A shadowy secret society with roots that date back to Gotham City's earliest history, the Court employs a cadre of timeless, sinister assassins known as Talons to execute its malevolent will.

"I thought about owls for a minute, and the hooded owl sprang to mind," said BATMAN artist Greg Capullo about the creation of the original Talon. "So I gave him a hood like an executioner. As for the lines of the suit, I let the thought of birds guide my hand. An owl design simply made sense."

For the earliest of the Talon designs – appearing in Gotham City of the 1660s, and resurrected to battle CATWOMAN – Capullo did some historical research to capture the proper aesthetic.

"I Googled garb and weapons from the period to get the right feel," said Capullo. "I mixed, I matched and modified what I'd seen into a design that looked dangerous."


Stay tuned to The Source all this week and next to see the various other Talons that will rise to menace Gotham City during the "Night of the Owls."

[Bruce Wayne]

resurrected to battle

Interessante.. 


Il design mi piace comunque. Non vedo l'ora di vedere gli altri.

[Lois Lane]

"NIGHT OF THE OWLS" – TALON DESIGN (1660)


The "Night of the Owls" is coming this May, pitting the extended Bat-family against the deadly Court of Owls. A shadowy secret society with roots that date back to Gotham City's earliest history, the Court employs a cadre of timeless, sinister assassins known as Talons to execute its malevolent will.

"I thought about owls for a minute, and the hooded owl sprang to mind," said BATMAN artist Greg Capullo about the creation of the original Talon. "So I gave him a hood like an executioner. As for the lines of the suit, I let the thought of birds guide my hand. An owl design simply made sense."

For the earliest of the Talon designs – appearing in Gotham City of the 1660s, and resurrected to battle CATWOMAN – Capullo did some historical research to capture the proper aesthetic.

"I Googled garb and weapons from the period to get the right feel," said Capullo. "I mixed, I matched and modified what I'd seen into a design that looked dangerous."


Stay tuned to The Source all this week and next to see the various other Talons that will rise to menace Gotham City during the "Night of the Owls."

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