Batwoman
is back in Gotham City. After two terrible judgment calls, she has been placed
on notice by Batman to measure up to the high ideals of the Bat family. Her
first case under these conditions is handed to her when a mysterious
clock-themed automaton wreaks havoc on GCPD (you know, the one from the TV
show).
The
clock creature is a sophisticated vending machine, a drug sales device that
pushes a new drug called Kairos. It supposedly gives the user a brief glimpse
into the future; very popular among petty criminals planning a break-in or
other activity. Batwoman learns all this from Det. Reneé Montoya.
During
this time, Batwoman is reminded of a past encounter with a former lover, who attempts
to lure her away from Gotham. Because it wouldn’t be a Batwoman story if there
wasn’t a reminder to reader not to forget she’s a lesbian. Yeah – so you’ve
been saying for the past 16 issues.
And
here’s the non-spoiler: A clock-like drug vending machine, for a drug that
offers the user a narrow window to the future. Hmmm. Which of Gotham’s
criminals could THAT possibly be?
Yeah,
I wasn’t the least surprised either.
Rating:
2/10