This is another great issue of this fantastic title. I love the new direction that Peter J Tomasi and Lee Garbrett are taking us in. The whole book . . story and art, just feels fantastic. We learned last issue that one of these 'unknown evils' that Batman, and Alfred were talking about were these 'Insiders'. They appear to be a group of people that have been around for a long time, much in the same manner as Vandal Savage, and have appeared to have twisted world events to their liking as they've moved along through time. 'Shapers of the world', as it were. There appears to be meteorites deposited around the world that some how aid in their longevity. That's how the Outsiders became involved when last issue the 'Insiders' sent one of their agents after a piece and caused a mine to collapse in Germany. This issue they catch up to the culprit, who is encased in a giant robot-type construct, only to have him liquefied, literally, before they can question him. They do however figure out that the purpose of all of this was the acquisition of the rock. But, they also lose that. However, when they return to their orbital station, they have enough of the dust left to examine. Which is where they start putting the pieces together. But Metamorpho gets to close to the sample and somehow absorbs it. He has no idea how or if it'll affect him. And we find out at the end of the issue that one of the 'Insiders', Sofia, has gone after someone to help them with their problem . . Slade Wilson. I love the dark tone that Peter's taking with this book. This issue was mostly about Geo-Force, Black Lightning and the Owlman. They seemed to work well together. This title has some fantastic potential. If you're not picking this one up, now is a good time to start. You could start with issue #16. However, the Outsiders Special would probably be an even better place. You won't be disappointed.
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