Batman: Gotham after Midnight #10 - DC

After 10 issues . . I have no idea who Midnight could be. Every time you think it's somebody . . they end up dead. And they're really dead, because he takes their hearts. So now, there's not much of a list to choose from. Anyways, the streets of Gotham are clear. Midnight has been able to do something that even Batman couldn't, he's got everybody so scared they won't even leave their house. So now that he's got all the criminals running with their tails between their legs . . he's decided to go after the corporate pirates. Guess who his first target is? Yep, none other that ol' Bruce Wayne. And, he's decided to give Batman a chance to join him. He doesn't think that he'll actually agree to it, but . . he wants to make the attempt. And, when he says no, he's got control of all of Batman's rogues gallery, and he figures he can just use all of them to finally get rid of the Batman once and for all. However, Batman hasn't just been sitting around twiddling his thumbs. He's been setting his own plans into motion. He's figured out an anti-dote to whatever it is that Midnight is using to control the villains. He figures that Midnight is setting a trap for him, so when Midnight springs it . . and all the villains are poised ready to attack, Batman will administer the anti-dote and he figures most of the villains will turn on their captor just for the sheer principal of the thing. When Batman say no, Midnight replies . . "Very well. I anticipated such a response. I offered you everything. I could've made your world into heaven. Instead, you've chosen to live in hell. So be it, then. KILL HIM!" And with all the villains behind him ready to attack, Batman says . ."No. I've got you right where I want you . . ." I know. Kind of corny dialogue. But, it's a monster book. Right? I don't know. It's ok. I expected more suspense from Steve Niles, but . . there's probably only so much he's allowed to do. It's a good thing Kelley Jones is pencilling this because, if not? . . . there really wouldn't be much redeeming value to this book. The story isn't really that suspenseful . . or violent . . and it's dragged out for way to long. Sorry, but I think it's time just to get this one over with. Say goodnight Batman!