Vigilante #9 - DC

I like this book, but . . I never really expected it to last long. I don't know why, but these types of books . . these stories, never seem to do very well in the DC Universe. Anyways, issue #12 will be the finale. That's not to say that the Vigilante won't show up in other books . . the Teen Titans, or whatever . . there just won't be a solo title anymore. Which is sad because it seems like Marv Wolfman really put a lot into his stories here. They're very intricate and involved, and have shown up great insights into this character, even if they haven't revealed his identity just yet. This issue, with Bennett's help, the Vigilante makes his move on the Whale. He's followed some files of Luthor's all the way from Europe, and they're now in the Whale's hands. He wants the files, and hopefully take down the Whale in the process. However, he doesn't know that he's being played. There are others that want the Whale taken out of the picture, but they've manipulated the Vigilante into doing the job for him. Right now, it looks like it's Bennett and the Penguin. But . . I could be wrong. Anyways, long story short . . Vigilante gets the files, but also finds out they're a red-herring. He knows he's been set-up, but he doesn't know by who. However, he figures while he's here he'll still try to take out the Whale. He doesn't kill him, but he does get enough information for Temple to put him away. He doesn't feel like he's accomplished everything he wanted to in NYC, but . . he has made progress. He's not completely disappointed when he has to move on to Chicago. And on the final page of this issue, we finally find out that this Vigilante is actually . . . Adrian Chase's brother. I'm sure we'll get more into that in the last 3 issues. Like I said, it's a decent series, with a good story . . but I never really expected it to do very well in sales. I have enjoyed Rick Leonardi's art, and the Walt Simonson covers.