I've commented over and over again about how much I enjoy this Johnny DC line of books. I like that they're aimed at kids. And I like that, by doing so, they're bringing new readers in to the comic experience. However, as I noted with my recent Justice League Unlimited entry, this book had the same problem . . . it was a bit long winded. That's fine for the rest of us readers. We're collecting it because we're completest. But, for the kids, you have to keep their interest. And unfortunately that means not going into to many detailed explanations. Actually, I don't know that they care. It seems like they just want to see the action. And their favorite characters. Personally, I liked the story. My concern lies that they may be losing touch with their target audience. As I said, the collectors are either going to buy it or not . . . depending on who they collect. But the kids? In order to get the kids to buy it, first they have to have fun. Second they have to find it exciting and action packed. And finally it has to appeal to them, as I think the Batman family of characters does. They're familiar with them. To an extent. If by no other means, than by the Saturday morning cartoon. But hey . . they have to start somewhere.
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