The Gotham War continues, and this time it’s a war within the Bat Family. Father versus son, teacher versus student, this internal conflict is sparked by a shocking betrayal. It may not be as big as a clash between Catwoman and Batman, but this brawl within the Bat-family does get a lot of attention, and for good reason.
This issue sees the devolution of the entire Bat Family, with some of the most brutal consequences we’ve seen yet in this event. It’s not easy to write about this kind of story, but Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jimeneze do an exceptional job of it here. They capture the characters in a very raw state, with scars and bruises and burnt skin marking their weariness. The art also has a very rough and gritty look to it, with each action sequence extending over large areas of the page.
The story begins with Batman138 and the other Robins hunting Simple Simon, who attempts a third heist at a winter resort, smashing a hotel into the ice and stealing an ice boat. The other Robins catch him, but the action gets stale when the entire scene ends with a fight between Bruce and Jason that isn’t very interesting at all. The rest of the issue sees the other Robins fighting each other, with the final scene involving Damian being towed away by Tim Drake, presumably to stop him from killing his dad.
One of the most interesting aspects of this arc has been watching how each character has become more unhinged. This is especially true of Batman, who seems to have lost all sense of right and wrong as the saga has progressed. He’s starting to do things that would be completely out of character for any normal person, and it’s pretty scary to watch.
In the end, the Gotham War reaches its climax, with Vandal Savage appearing and taking over the world. It’s not the most original premise in the history of comics, but it’s still an entertaining and exciting story that has some very cool moments. This is one of the best events that DC has put out this year, and it’s definitely worth checking out!
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