BATGIRL #24 (DC COMICS)
Cassandra Cain is racing against the clock to save a young child.
While at dinner at Bà Bao's Noodle Shop, the biological attack from Poison Ivy took hold. Cain tried keeping the diners calm until one stabbed her looking to collect Vandal Savage’s bounty.
Wounded, Cain presses forward to get a sick child to Gotham General before she falls victim to the attack.
BATGIRL #24 by Tate Brombal, Takeshi Miyazawa, Mike Spicer & Tom Napolitano (DC COMICS) continues its’ “Bad Seeds” portion.
Let’s see how events go from here.
BATGIRL #24 by Tate Brombal, Takeshi Miyazawa, Mike Spicer & Tom Napolitano (DC COMICS)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Brombal presents a direct look at Cain’s struggles for survival. Being wounded and no time to heal, the writing shows her grit in attempting the impossible. Between sword strikes, there’s never a question of doubt concerning her mission. Her monologue breaks down the play and sees it executed to perfection. The only time it is taken away from the spotlight is dealing with Jaya and Tenji.
During these moments, the dialogue sees Tenji attempt to calm fears while the attack grows larger. It’s a solid character moment for one that has needed one desperately. This leads into a strong display of courage as the odds grow greater. The standoff allows Cain’s journey to gain more ground with some help along the way. The banter here shows Cain holding her own while fending off failure. Readers see her path go into a predictable finish while staging a solid conclusion to her crossover role.
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Miyazawa & Spicer bring the action early and often with Cain. Her fight sequences against the GCPD nail the landings. Each look picks up a faster pace while escalating events. This is in contrast to the brave stance of the Tenji and Jaya. Panels show their hesitation as they prepare for the forthcoming attack. It reflects how high the stakes are as the Green continues its rampaging moves.
Readers watch as the action never delays for long. Napolitano’s lettering amps these panels up as Cain pushes through the GCPD defenses. Once the cameos start dropping in, the expressions show the friction in their words. It is not a joyous reunion in certain aspects. This moves Cain away to her final destination. Her triumphant signal is showcases with a defiant full page image. This leads to a more more furious finish as the last stand is incoming on her world without remorse. Brace for impact.
FINAL GRADE: 8.3
Cassandra Cain’s valiant mission puts her life in danger with a thrilling new chapter. Brombal falls back into the heavy action themes with the writing. Miyazawa & Castro construct exciting moments in between the mounting drama. Cassandra Cain’s showing her growth as a hero in these pages.
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