I think this issue is better than the first. Winick all of a sudden decides to start confusing the timeline, mixing flashback and so on. Batwing really does feel like a terrible superhero version of Unknown Soldier.
But Oliver’s artwork is, no question, excellent. It’s precise without being static. Most artists with this much style can’t bring movement to their work; Oliver does.
Winick continues the plot–there’s a supervillain after the good guys, even if they’re retired super heroes. There’s an African Black Lighting in here for a bit.
The protagonist barely figures in, other than to have a eureka moment and go to… Well, not save the day, but maybe to save the day. Winick is going to drag it out.
Batman, when setting up Batwing, apparently decided he needed a cave and an Alfred. These plotting details are way too goofy.
Still, it’s a readable comic book.
CREDITS
First Blood; writer, Judd Winick; artist, Ben Oliver; colorist, Brian Reber; letterer, Carlos M. Mangual; editors, Rickey Purdin and Mike Marts; publisher, DC Comics.
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