This book is kind of shaping up like one of those Agatha Christie novels. Every-time we have a suspicion of who we think Midnight might be . . they turn up dead. The issue starts out looking into the cops autopsy, Detective Barry Lucas. Batman seems to have found something, but we don't know what that is yet. However, it seems to be important enough that he's gone to Arkham and broken in to get a sample of the Joker's blood. In the meantime, Batman seems to be getting cozy with Lucas' partner, Clarkson. I'm not sure what that's all about. I could see if Bruce was trying to woo her, but . . she seems more attracted to Batman. Maybe she just likes them dangerous. It's all moot though because Midnight ends up killing her at the end of this issue. However, it seems like he draws Batman out on purpose. It seems like he wants to make sure that he sees it when he does it. Is that to try to tear him down because he knows that he's falling for her? Or, is there something more sinister going on. Could Midnight be Clarkson? We don't know because after seeing Midnight kill her . . the apartment is blown up. That kind of seems like overkill. Plus, Midnight's never done that before. During this issue in Batman's conversations with Gordon he has come to the conclusion that Midnight is someone within the force. So that opens up a whole new list of suspects. Plus, I'm not sure what the signifigance is, but Catwoman seems to be following Batman and she seems to be pretty upset about his relationship with Clarkson. Jealousy? Perhaps. It's an interesting book. I'm glad that Kelley Jones is doing the art. It just wouldn't be the same otherwise. Steve Niles is trying to be obtuse and misdirect us here. But, I think I have it figured out. I'll just have to wait and see if the final issues play out like I think they will.
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