Most
of us have experienced the “roommate from Hell,” but Olive has taken it to a
new level. As the Gotham Academy Mystery Club explores the caverns beneath the
campus, they find way more than they bargained for. Secrets come to light, much
to everyone’s dismay, especially the person holding the secret.
Despite
being part of the Bat-family of titles, Batman’s involvement has been minimal
at best. To the students, he is less of a hero and more of a corrupt vigilante.
Like much of the younger generation, they are uncertain who to trust. When that
trust is broken, it manifests itself in that will require explaining later on.
The series
seems to have turned a corner, as some of the plot threads develop from a stray
thread to an intricate weave. The art is consistently great, and I feel the
team behind it deserves a great deal of credit for maintaining such a high
standard month after month.
As for the
writing, I am uncertain. Not because I have found it lacking, but because the
story isn’t over yet. I’ve always believed it to be unfair to critique only
part of a story, but I am pleased with what I have seen so far.