It’s
not often one reads a comic book that fails to feature the main character.
Well, technically, the main character is there, albeit in her civilian alter
ego. Kinda like a Superman comic starring Clark Kent, or Spider-Man starring
Peter Parker.
But
Mother Panic has issues. Her cybernetics are on the fritz, so prowling the
crime-ridden streets of Gotham City – to rid the city of crime – is not
advisable. Nevertheless, she has set herself up as bait for the Body Bag
Killer, who is targeting victim of horrible crimes.
However,
Violet Paige has someone on her side, and he comes to the rescue when she needs
it most. It’s surprising, his reaction to her extra-curricular lifestyle. One
might expect him to react with strong disapproval, out of concern for her
safety. But surprisingly, he acknowledges the work Vi has been doing. No small
endorsement.
And
Vi’s origin story seems to come to a close, as her flashbacks to her childhood
at Gather House culminates in her final confrontation with Mother Patrick.
Meanwhile,
the back-up feature, “Gotham Radio,” continues. It features an innovative
layout that I genuinely appreciate. However, it’s the sort of method that must be
used judiciously in order to be effective. On a three-age feature, it works
very well. In a longer format, perhaps not so much.
Rating:
7/10