11/7/2023 0 Comments Detective comics mr ze batmanIt’s certainly a slow burn to the eventual climax and conclusion, one that’s gone on quite a few issues now. That said, I can see how the series can feel like it’s moving too slow for some readers. Ram V building the plot gradually is something I as a reader don’t mind, and a style I enjoy in other stories. I’m still enjoying this series, don’t get me wrong. Which brings me to my real problem with the issue: it kind of feels like more of the same we’ve seen for months now. Though, I get that there has to be something to help escalate the tension and plot. Not that they haven’t been clearly painted as the villains, or doing terrible things, their actions here just feel a little over the top. Which, takes their more subtle malevolent actions in Gotham and highlights some genuinely terrible aspects of their plan as well. And of course, brainwashing and murdering people. To do this, they’re not only building over Arkham’s ruins, but buying up various other parts of Gotham, including projects owned by Wayne Enterprises. This is where the plot continues to move forward as they’re working to shape Gotham into something resembling their vision of what it should be. Speaking of the Orghams, Arzen and his team are the other major focus this issue. I want to see a little more done with it, which I think we’ll get soon, especially since the idea that is supposedly replacing Batman is represented by the Orghams, and they are decidedly not good people. This section can feel a little repetitive with some of the themes presented in past issues, and I’d like a little more depth instead of having everyone tell Batman he’s outdated all the time. Freeze is less a physical threat to Gotham in this issue, and more another voice for what Ram V is trying to say about Gotham and Bruce. Freeze having a conversation about Nora, the changes in Gotham, and the recent attack from the Orghams Freeze fended off–though he doesn’t outright state who they are. This time the themes are about Gotham’s changes, on the perils of being trapped in your past, and on how Gotham might be better off without Batman. Once again, Ram V tackles how Bruce is aging and how Gotham is changing around him. The plot is still squarely centered on the Orghams and their growing influence over Gotham.Īs I mentioned, while the last few issues have focused on Harvey, this one turns its attention back to Bruce. As I’ve come to expect from Ram V, the focus is balanced between the plot and diving into more personal issues, with the issues focused on Bruce this time instead of Harvey. Freeze, and portions featuring Arzen and his team. Freeze, and jumps between portions featuring Mr. This issue picks up roughly where #1066 ended, with Batman and Gael frozen by Mr. Freeze into the mix, and the Orghams taking more and more steps to control Gotham, things are sure to get interesting! After last month’s rather chilly ending to the main issue, and flash to the past during the annual, Detective Comics continues its exploration of Gotham’s past, and future with this latest installment.
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