A Bat-centric Kind of Week

This week is a big one for Batman fans. We have at least 2 books that are worthy of your time and money. These are: (1) Dark Knight 3: The Master Race #4; and (2) Batman #51. Both books are interesting. And after reading both, all I can say is that this week IS BAT-TASTIC!

Lets start with DK3 #4

TDKPH rating: 8/10 batarangs

After 2 months of waiting, DK3 comes back with a bang! It starts off where #3 ended--Lara's defiance to her father, Superman. I can't reveal too much, but the dialogue at the start is a bit dry. It didn't feel organic but more of Azzarello and Miller trying to force a story out of it.

If you're a Superman fan, I wouldn't blame you for hating on Frank Miller. It seems like Miller has a grudge against the Boyscout. But the think I liked about how Superman was portrayed in this book is that it clearly made Superman relatable. Without making Superman speak, Frank Miller was able to write the strongest lines Superman ever said (or bot have spoken). Bahhh. You'll understand what I'm saying after you read the book.

My favorite part of the book are the exchanges between Bruce and Carrie. Again, I dont want to spoil anything, so read the book asap!

DK3 #4 is your usual Frank Miller book filled with plot holes and whatnots. But Andy Kubert makes up for the weird storytelling. His panel transitions are superb! If there is one redeeming quality Miller has is that he knows how to make a fcking entrance! The mini-comicbook has an ending DC fanboys will appreciate. Lets say that panel alone is almost the same as Wonder Woman's first appearance in the DCEU (when she saved Batman from Doomsday).

Batman #51

TDKPH rating: THE FCKING BEST STORY SNYDER HAS WRITTEN!!

Yup, it broke the batarang meter. Lets just leave it at that. Anyway, I don't have the words to describe it. Thank you Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo. You guys are awesome.