It seems like there's schemes and subterfuge all about in this little drama. Penguin, after last issue, felt like he was pretty much holding all the cards. He and Tobias Whale had come to an understanding, and between the two of them, they were now heading the biggest gang in all of Gotham. Well . . that was until Johnny Stitches decided to play his hand. Johnny is a gun-for-hire, that currently works for Intergang. Their first step is to take Penguins partner out of the picture. So, they offer him a deal he can't refuse . . he's to be the new CEO of Kord Industries, which we all know is a front for Intergang. He then takes all of Pengy's new gang-members out of action. He takes out one of Pengy's guys, rather brutally and sends the pieces to Penguins club for all to see. So then when he's talking to Penguin, he lets everyone else know that he'll do the same to their friends and family if they don't leave. Finally he tells Penguin he has 24 hours to get out of town. Now, while all of this was going on, the Batman has returned from his undercover position in Blackgate. And he's returned with a vengeance. After beating Vigilante within an inch of his life, he tells him . . "And now you know what happens to Vigilantes in Gotham City. In my city. Don't ever let me catch you here again . . because next time, I promise I won't be so nice about it." And now . . he's ready to take his city back. Frank Tieri writes this book, and J Calafiore does the art. I've been a fan of Jim's art for a long time, and I really like the way that he portrays the Batman . . as well as the rest of the heroes and villains. This is a mini, so there's only 1 issue left. But really all that's left . . is for Batman to mop up this mess that the Penguin has made of everything. It should be an interesting issue.
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