A review by birdybird
Batman: Kings of Fear by Scott Peterson

adventurous dark reflective medium-paced

3.25

I like the scarecrow, but usually not so much the stories where he has a larger role. However, this story gives him and batman a more interesting dynamic, with the occasionally comedic moments too. It’s also navigating common questions also thrown out there about batman - about whether he is truly helpful for Gotham overall. There is sincerity in wanting to navigate this, I feel, but the conclusion feels very quickly earned as Gordon and introduced minor characters reassure batman that yes! yes! he is doing good! It all feels external and honestly I think more internal reflection on Bruce’s part would have been more interesting. The questioning of reality also adds a nice touch and shows just how dangerous the scarecrow can be on a more calculating level. 
In terms of art, this has one of the more impressive scarecrow designs for me and I dig Batman’s too.. but the art itself is kinda.. There.