This was an interesting book. It's the first issue in a 12 issue maxi-series. So obviously we don't have all the pieces of the puzzle yet. This issue basically introduces us to Steve Niles' take on the Batman legend. It's very interesting how he writes the character, and the introspection that seems to be an essence of his being. We also get to see Kelley Jones' Batman. We've seen this many times before . . but it's still, always a treat. Basically, in this issue, Scarecrow, along with the Axeman, have recently escaped from Arkham Asylum. Batman comes across Crane, but he stymied by his change of MO. There's also a new villain here . . Midnight. But, really, all we get is a look at him briefly on one page. Although there is some rumblings about him in the criminal element of Gotham City. And, at the end of the issue, is seems that Batman was lead in to a trap, by the Scarecrow, and was gunned down. It looks as if he's dead. But we all know when it comes to the Batman . . looks can be deceiving. My guess is he feigning to find out who's behind this whole thing. I think that it's fantastic that Steve Niles has taken on this book. This genre . . and character, are really right up his alley. My only question is . . What took him so long? And his pairing up with Kelley Jones . . is just brilliant. I'm expecting a lot from this series. It should be a heck of a ride.
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