Basically, this issue catches us up on some of the supporting cast of Batman's in Gotham. They all feel the change in the city, but they're all reacting to it differently. I thought the most intriguing character in this book was the Veil. She's the woman who was scared and killed back during the whole earthquake thing. She was an actress, but someone she arose from the wreckage with the heart of the city running through her being. Other than the Batman, I don't know that anyone truly understands this city more than she. She provides the opening and closing monologues, and I think she sums up everybody's feeling very well. Especially in her closing statement . . "If no one deigns to wear the cowl and answer the signal's yearning call for help . . . does Gotham city have any hope for salvation . .?" We also see Stephanie, Vicki Vale and Leslie's reactions to all of this. We get a glimpse of Robin, but . . another character that I'd really like to see expanded is Harvey Bullock. He's got this whole mystique about him, but I think it's all a ruse. This guy is a lot sharper than he lets on. It would be nice to see another GCPD series . . or something, and see a little more focus put on some of these great characters . . Bullock, the Commish, Officer Harper and Captain Sawyer. Batman is overflowing with a terrific supporting cast. I really hope we see more of them in his absence. Oh . . by the way, this issue was brought to us by Fabian Nicieza on scripts and a plethora of artistic talent . . Dustin Nguyen, Gulliem March, ChrisCross, Jamie McKelvie, Alex Konat and Mark McKenna. Overall it was a pretty good issue and, really . . just a prelude to all the drama that's about to hit this 'burg.
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