Batman Legends of the Dark Knight #208 - DC

First of all I think Bruce Jones puts together some fantastic story arcs. This one being no exception. Secondly Ariel Olivetti's artwork, on this issue and last, is just outstanding. I just can't say enough about this book. Batman, in some of his earlier years of detective work, I think, has fallen for a woman whose sister has been abducted. Not having the experience of years under his belt, he has become enamored with her and is kind of obsessed about solving the crime. Not that he isn't obsessed at other times, but more so now, and for the wrong reasons. In his quest he crosses paths with the Penguin, which is always hilarious, and some huge junkyard dog kinda' guy on the wharf. Don't have a name yet. But after getting trounced by him, probably because he underestimated his momentum due to his size, he gets lucky and sends him into the water. Last issue ended with a finger getting sent to the sister, and this issue ends with a finger being left in Batman's path. A coincidence? I doubt it. As Batman says while he's following the trail, "It's to easy. Too much of a straight line". So somebody is getting setup. Whether it's Batman or the girl, we don't know yet. But with this story and this art, I'll definitely be back next issue to find out.