Batman: Detective Comics #1100 – Tom Taylor, Greg Rucka, Mariko Tamaki, Dan Watters, Writers; Mikel Janin, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Amancay Nahuelpan, Bill Sienkiewicz, Artists; Arif Prianto, Giovanna Niro, Colorists
Ray – 9.5/10
Ray: DC is assembling an all-star collection of Bat-writers past, present, and future for this anniversary issue, with four tales of Gotham setting up the future of the city.
First up is “Lost and Found” by current creative team Tom Taylor and Mikel Janin. This silent story tells the narrative of Batman crossing paths with a young deaf boy who is putting up flyers for his missing dog. When the boy nearly dies thanks to a reckless driver, Batman steps in to help him find the dog – and a tale unfolds that reveals this wasn’t just a runaway pooch. A ring of thieves is kidnapping purebreed dogs for resale, and Batman and Ace are on the trail. For a story that reads so fast, there’s a lot packed into this tale. It really shows Batman at his most compassionate, a throwback to the classic animated version by Dini and Timm, and the reveal about Batman and Ace at the end will be a fan favorite.
“Your Role in the Community” by Mariko Tamaki and Amancay Nahuelpan picks up on the political themes of Tamaki’s original run, and has Bruce Wayne attending a gala dedicated to community heroes. He barely makes it, after another risky mission as Batman where he barely saves a woman from a sinking car and returns the Joker to Arkham. But as he settles into his seat, he quickly clashes with a left-wing journalist who has also been invited and makes it clear he doesn’t think writing a check is enough to serve the city. The contrast of Batman’s heroics with Bruce’s image is interesting, but I do wish this comic pointed out some of the on-the-ground things Bruce does do for the city with his checks.
“The Knife and Gun Club” by Rucka and Martinez Bueno brings the return of one of comics’ most acclaimed crime writers to Gotham, telling a story from the perspective of the city’s emergency room workers. It tells the story of two women dealing with the influx of petty criminals who ran afoul of the Bat after pointing a gun or knife at him. The younger medical worker is disturbed and wonders just how long it’ll be before the Bats kill a man – while the older one remembers exactly how many Gotham residents used to die before Batman started sending hundreds of goons to the hospital with broken arms. There’s a fun twist ending, too.
Finally, Dan Watters and the legendary Bill Sienkiewicz give us “The Fall”, a short story taking place in seconds as a criminal falls to the street below and Batman risks everything to save him. The tension here makes the seconds feel like an eternity as we see every step that goes into Batman’s rescues, complete with surreal art that captures the vibe of falling into oblivion. A great spotlight for the creators.
Overall, this is a strong installment that really shows off a different side of Gotham.
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