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davidareyzaga's review
3.0
I’m still being cautious about my rating because as much as I like what is happening in this story, and want to wait and see if the payoff is worthwhile. Giving an origin to the arrival of the Wayne family to Gotham Valley, and showing Bruce’s ancestor as the original hero, while entertaining, doesn’t fully sit well with me. Don’t get me wrong, I like lore, and I would love to see a new take on Gotham’s origins, the same way it happened in Batman: Endgame. However, would this imply that Bruce’s desire to help Gotham comes from his family and not from the events that shaped him? Is it nature or nurture? I hope this path leads somewhere interesting.
Meanwhile in the present, some major things happen, but they all feel rushed. The revelation of Barbara Gordon’s secret, for instance, deserved a lot more suspense and more than six panels for the aftermath. I can’t help but feel like the pieces are being rushed toward their places for the final confrontation. The same goes for Azrael’s arrival and Batman’s conversation with Harley Quinn. Nothing has enough room to breathe.
Still, I’m open to changing my mind.
Meanwhile in the present, some major things happen, but they all feel rushed. The revelation of Barbara Gordon’s secret, for instance, deserved a lot more suspense and more than six panels for the aftermath. I can’t help but feel like the pieces are being rushed toward their places for the final confrontation. The same goes for Azrael’s arrival and Batman’s conversation with Harley Quinn. Nothing has enough room to breathe.
Still, I’m open to changing my mind.
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