For a book that’s more than 900 issues old, Detective Comics is stronger than ever with exciting changes for the Bat family.
Rise of the Batmen continues in Detective Comics #935 as Batwoman trains Red Robin, Spoiler, Orphan and Clayface against Gotham City’s latest threat. James Tynion IV bring a sense of fun and danger, setting up exciting character dynamics in the future. Tynion dives into each member of the team and teasing secrets that could drive them apart.
This book that introduced the Dark Knight now co-stars Batman and Batwoman. Bruce recruited Kate as his partner in a “Batman Boot Camp” to train these young vigilantes as a new enemy stalks Gotham. Azrael was nearly beat to death and an army of killers is ready to invade.
Tynion with artists Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira and colorists Adriano Lucas add new elements to the Bat family. From an apocalyptic opening to a big cliffhanger, Tynion and team deliver a rich, action and drama packed chapter.
Before we break down what’s new for the Bat family and what it could here’s a…
SPOILER WARNING!
If you have not read Detective Comics #934, 935 stop reading now.
The Belfry
This is the team’s watchtower headquarters. It’s as Tim Drake says, “a fully functioning Batcave in the heart of Gotham City.”
The Danger Room
Kate Kane puts her squad to the test in a thrilling simulation an army of Jokers. Turns out it’s a holographic (?) training area.
The Bat Family
This is not just about fists flying but family. Tynion explores the relationship between Tim and Stephanie Brown, Kathy Kane and her father. The friendship between Stephanie and Cassandra Cain.
Secrets.
Tim Drake is facing a tough decision that could pull him away from the fledging group. Batman appears to have a secret agenda even from Kane.
Detective Comics could have been another book starring Batman. What we have is what could become Justice League Gotham with a dynamic family coming together with emotion, action, new drama and threats.
By Editor