BATWOMAN #2 (DC COMICS)
Kate Kane has her work cut out for her.
Batwoman has been dealing with some internal issues. On the recommendation of her cousin Bruce Wayne, she finds herself in the care of Dr. Sidaris. It’s too bad that trouble has found her while she’s healing. A mysterious cult is trying to run amuck in Petalon, Greece. Their manipulations have struck a chord with Kane. They have no idea who they just picked a fight with!
BATWOMAN #2 by Greg Rucka, Dani, Matt Hollingsworth, & Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (DC COMICS) brings the fight to Master Slay!
Let’s take a deeper dive into this latest chapter!
BATWOMAN #2 by Greg Rucka, Dani, Matt Hollingsworth, & Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (DC COMICS)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Rucka opens this round with a look at Kate’s father Jake. His dialogue with Cat attempts to steer his mind clear. Once he realizes Kate’s back in action, a sense of worry overwhelms him. It’s completely justified. Kane has sent a message to Slay and his crew. There is no mistaking what it means. Batwoman has arrived in Petalon. From here, the pacing revs events up to a more action filled pace.
Kane’s attack on Slay is calculated and extreme. There is no give on her punches. Readers watch as every move is delivered with pin-point accuracy. Slay’s attempt to rally is met with opposition. Jake’s reactions chasing his daughters whereabouts adds to the drama. It elevates the story past allies in combat. This reflects a father trying to care for his child. Once a mistake is made, Rucks adds more gas to an already raging fire. Kate must make a tough call. This moves events to the closing point. It nails the dramatic build in spades. The response sends a loud message moving forward. No good deed ever goes unpunished. Excellent script.
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Dani & Hollingsworth start with a quieter look at Jake calling back to Gotham. His expressions convey the weight on his shoulders. Knowing his child is hurting strikes a few nerves. Once an action is made, the sinking feeling grabs hold. A half page look inside their headquarters tips off Kate’s whereabouts. This leads Jake to speed in for a rescue. Who’s to say it’s for Batwoman?Judging by the next images, a warning has been issued.
An incredible two page spread shows Kate at work. The coloring steals panels in this mix for a bold reaction. Action flies at a steady pace to reader delight. Everything flows smoothly as Kate orchestrates her attacks. A near full shot shows her brutality as she handles Slay’s army. Her smile is shining in these pages, for better or worse. Another round of two page spreads grab the spotlight as Kate moves through the chaos. This leads into a frantic attempt to help Jake when in a bad spot. Her reactions flip to sadness seeing him in trouble. It results in a bold two page spread showcasing her choices. The final page delivers a hell of a goodbye as this attack won’t go unpunished.
FINAL GRADE: 9
Kane’s attack on Slay’s forces pushes the vigilante into dark places in another stellar chapter. Rucka’s writing never lets up on the important stakes at hand. Dani & Hollingsworth are flawless in presenting the battle in Petalon’s streets. Since returning, this as been a non stop thrill-ride with each chapter!
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