octavia_cade's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
3.0
The second comic in the Year One series, and Gordon and Batman are beginning to be aware of each other. That is, Gordon's tasked with tracking him down, and it's pretty clear from the get-go that's he's suspicious of Bruce Wayne. At least, one of the other cops, Essen, is suspicious of Wayne and she convinces Gordon easily enough. From Batman's side, it's increasingly clear that Gordon is one of the few honest cops working for the city, but they're still suspicious of each other, and never really get close enough for conversation. Obviously comics aren't very long, and it's only to be expected that they won't come to an understanding over the course of a single issue, so I don't think that's causing my somewhat average reaction to this, but average I am finding it. Perhaps my sense of disconnection to the story is a result of the fact of both main characters also being somewhat disconnected, but perhaps not. I'm mildly interested, but that's about it.
bruinrocks's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This section explores Gordon a little more and his desire to catch the Batman. Mean while Bruce Wayne disguised as Batman is wrecking havoc on the lowlife criminals on the streets of Gotham. A solid piece of the Batman.
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