Two
Face is back in town, and for the past few issue she’s been gunning for Batman.
In his usual schizophrenic manner, he’s left clues for Batman to follow. To
lure him into a trap? To stymie his detective skills? To distract him from a
greater crime? With someone as broken as Harvey Dent, there’s no discerning his
motives or predicting his moves.
Predicting
Two Face’s strategy is an even greater challenge when he appears on the side of
the angels. Aside from the opening fight between Batman and Two Face, and Two
Face’s involvement in an assault on the Gotham police, there is little to
appeal to the reader. The narrative does not advance, and no answers are
provided. I guess writer James Robinson was relying on last issue’s reveal to
hook readers, but anyone paying half attention already knew Two Face was behind
it all.
Stephen
Segovia’s artwork is perfect for Batman, though in fairness, Ivan Plascensia’s
coloring has as much to do with it. Plascensia masterfully manipulates lighting
effects to reflect the action, as well as cultivating a three-dimensional
enrironment.
I’m
expecting answers next issue. These extended story arcs can be frustrating,
even with the two-weeks schedule many of DC’s titles adhere to. I’m eager to
see the stories advance quicker. Here’s hoping we will enjoy a more solid
chapter in two weeks.
Rating:
4/10