Spoilers Batman #688 Discussion Thread (with Preview)

[rpi]

After reading Trinity, I was a little worried about Bagley's art on this story but I shouldn't have been. Really, really good looking issue and an entertaining story from Judd. Nice to see someone using Two-Face as a real threat, something he hasn't felt like since pre-Infinite Crisis. Pity this team is going to be finished in a just a few more issues.

[Jake1823]

You know, this issue was pretty decent, but at the same time, this book needs a new schtick. If you're only reading B&R, then hey, this book will read fine, but how many are actually doing that?

This book is glossing over a lot of what Grant is saying in his book, and while it's doing a nice job, it's redundancy is a bit tiresome. Now, that's not Judd's fault, but this book needs to shift its premise a bit.

[Greg Waite]

Really could have done without another Dick vs. Two-Face story for awhile longer.

RonFarrell

I feel the same way. I liked how Pete Tomasi ended that confrontation. I was really hoping that we would get a Dick vs Croc or a Dick vs Clayface. A Rogue who hasn't been used in awhile.

But I loved the training session with Dick and Damian. That was pure awesome.

[J-Liv]

Is it wrong to hope Bruce stays dead?

I was really skeptical during RIP and Battle for the Cowl, but I'm loving all the Bat-books more than I have in a few years. The last time I was this excited for a Batman title was with Under the Hood (for obvious character focus reasons). This whole direction just clicks.

-J

[oddballuk]

Just realised I never commented on this issue!

Well I did like it and Bagley's art was very good. I likd his work on Trinity but this is much better which is no doubt down to him having more time to work on this issue.

As for the story, I enjoyed it. It wasn't as good as the last issue but it was still good and I like Winick taking the time to show to readers, and Gotham, that Dick is a different type of Batman.

Two-Face is probably my favourite Bat-villain too so seeing him get some good use is pleasing and the carry on of the Two-Face/Penguin feud from Battle for the Cowl is welcome.