A
battle between two people, over the heart of another. Weak motivation, in my
opinion. In my younger, single days, I’ve had my heart broken when a third
person entered the picture, but I didn’t resent them for simply being there. My
anger was targeted at the my former love, for lack of fidelity. And let’s face
it – unless there are wedding vows involved, nobody has a lock anyone else’s
heart.
But
apparently in the fantasy land of Batwoman,
things work a little differently. A twisted, villainous assassin with a grudge
against Kate Kane, the Batwoman. And a mysterious conglomerate out to rape an
island paradise, so long as Batwoman and her compatriots stay out of the way,
but they’re not going to do that.
Based
on what I read her, the story is weak. At this point, all we really need to know
is Batwoman is out there, cultivating her own bat-franchise in the world of
super-heroes. Satisfying conclusion? No, not really, but we’re only a few
issues in to the series. Most likely the lull before the storm, as matters develop
things further in the issues to come.
Epting’s
artwork is perfect for the series. I like the way he reanders his figures,
giving them a lightness, while making them look grounded, rather than simply digitally
pasted against a backdrop. I’m not familiar with other series he may have
worked on, but the veteran sensibilities and experience show in his work.
Rating:
6/10