Terry’s
secret is out. He’s been Batman since high school, and his former girlfriend,
Dana, is none to happy to learn he’s kept this from her for so long. And he’s
none too happy for her to find out this way, but he had plenty of opportunities
to tell her, I’m sure.
But
right now, they have bigger issues. Terminal is moving forward on his scam to
resurrect the Joker, but there’s an even darker secret beneath that ploy.
Slowly these threads are being gathered and woven into a fabric that could lead
to upheaval in the Gotham City of the future.
One
of the things I enjoy about a title such as Batman
Beyond (or Legion of Super-Heroes, or Kamandi or Warlord) is that it can so easily exist outside of established DCU
continuity. Continuity can be a helpful tool, but many fans and creators wield
that tool like a crowbar, doing more damage than good. When given the
opportunity, creators have nearly unlimited opportunities to tell engaging,
entertaining stories.
Chang
and Marcello take a break from art chores this issue. Instead, Pete Woods is
handling the total package, short of letters. I always appreciate seeing an
artist who provides total service. It’s a cohesive vision, free from
re-interpretation by another contributor.