A review by sbelasco40
Batman: The Black Mirror by Scott Snyder

5.0

Well, this was terrifying. I haven't read a lot of the more recent Batman arcs because it's my impression that they're not very good, but this came highly recommended and it's VERY good. Things that are awesome about it: Dick-Grayson-as-Batman, interesting in ways I didn't necessary expect (circus backstory metaphors! He's nicer and slightly less gloomy than Bruce Wayne!); lots of Jim Gordon, always more Commissioner Gordon; Barbara Gordon, being fabulous and a science genius and a badass; the arc had some substantial surprises; CREEPY AS FUCK; Alfred. The artwork is beautiful too. Gotham is a character in itself, which is neat - there's this whole darkness-that-creates-personal-transformation-and-strength narrative going on that I haven't seen done this well since WATCHMEN.