These things really put you in Batman’s head as he searches for his exit he only sees the labyrinth in shades of light and darkness he is becoming disoriented and not understanding the layout of his surroundings and he is losing his sanity to the point where he is hallucinating. This story doesn’t just let you see things from Batman’s point of view, it forces you to see them like that and makes the read that much more enjoyable by doing so.
These scenes in the labyrinth are mostly black and white, are drawn from odd angles, and give the reader an overall impression that there is something seriously wrong. Issues five and six are the real highlights of this collection because they accomplish something that has become rarer in modern comics: they do not just tell a good story they tell a story only comic books can tell. The collection even ends with Nightwing telling Batman that the Court of Owls is not Gotham “and neither are you.” We find out, as the story progresses, that Batman is not invulnerable and that he does make mistakes. I really like this as a theme for this work because it starts an all new chapter of the Batman by challenging a big part of what we know about him, his relationship with the city that made him. However this question is really less of a question and more of a theme for this story arc, as Snyder will be returning to it many times. “What is Gotham?” This collection begins by asking this question and even poses several answers to it. This is also a really great kickoff to Batman’s New 52 series and, hopefully, will lead to many good things down the line. This is a really good Batman story, one who’s many triumphs make up for any small errors its makes. It is tense, packed with action, and has moments that will stick with you long after putting the comic down. 1: The Court of Owls, by Scott Snyder, kicks off the beginning of a new era in Batman’s history with a blast. This is a great collection, from artwork to story, one which I would highly suggest to anyone who is even remotely interested in reading up on Batman. The hardest thing to decide on is honestly what the highlight is: the examination of Batman’s relationship to Gotham, Batman’s newest villain, or the generally beautiful blend of storyline and artwork. The stories contained here are gripping and intense while also being strangely beautiful.
Overall: Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo kick off the New 52 with a near perfect Batman series. To back all this up is Greg Capullo’s artwork, which ends up being some of the best work I’ve ever seen on a Batman comic.Ĭons: The Court’s reveal happens rather quickly.
It is also the perfect jumping on point for anyone starting their foray into the Batman Universe. Pros: The storyline is excellent and serves as a creepy and captivating addition to the Batman mythos.
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