Detective Comics #22 Review

detective comics #22

rating: 5

Writer John Layman and artist Jason Fabok have been a great team in making Detective Comics an entertaining comic since they took over creative duties in issue #13 of the title. Batman's investigative skills are significant to what makes him an effective superhero. Detective Comics has displayed Batman utilizing his analytical talents for several years and hundreds of issues, which make it stand out in particular from the rest of the Batman comic books. The success Layman and Fabok have had has made the title a reliable, enjoyable read every month. Detective Comics has been consistently good since Layman and Fabok took over that it is one of the best Batman comic books, which is what Detective Comics should be considered as given its illustrious history. In issue #22 of Detective Comics, Gotham City police officers are being killed by an unknown figure that bears resemblance to the Dark Knight. Commissioner Jim Gordon quickly puts a stop to any speculation among the police officers that Batman is the perpetrator. An interesting development occurs between Bruce Wayne and another businessman, E.D. Caldwell. Caldwell offers to buy Wayne Enterprises to which Bruce states that Wayne Enterprises is not for sale and declines his offer. Caldwell's presence suggests that this is not the last readers have seen of this character. Batman attempts to find out who is killing police officers in Gotham and encounters an individual who is referred to as Scorn. Scorn manages to escape due to gunfire from a helicopter that targets a police officer and Batman. An intimidating individual berates Scorn for not succeeding in killing more police officers. The figure reveals himself to be the Wrath and he proceeds to fire Scorn and toss him out of the helicopter. Layman excels at points in the issue where Batman is thinking and the character's thought process is emphasized as he attempts to catch who has been killing police officers. Layman's writing of the antagonist, known as the Wrath, portrays a remorseless person who is clearly on a mission to harm Gotham City police officers. Fabok's artwork compliments the book as usual. His artwork whether it be in panels involving action or simple dialogue between characters such as between Bruce and Caldwell is stunning. Detective Comics #22 is another piece by Layman and Fabok that readers will enjoy. Detective Comics has been so consistent and reliable since Layman and Fabok took over that it is one of the top two Batman comic books. The issue is an example of what makes Batman an appealing character to read about in comics. Detective Comics #22 by John Layman and Jason Fabok is available now.
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Matt Grazel has written a monthly roundup review of the Bat-Comics and monthly reviews of Bat-Comics for Batman-On-Film.com.