What you need to know:In "The Black Mirror" part 1 of 3, a series of brutal murders pushes Batman's detective skills to the limit and forces him to confront one of Gotham City's oldest evils.What's good
Art: Jock captures Gotham City's noir atmosphere perfectly.
Grounded: I struggle with any Batman story that takes place outside Gotham, for me it strains credulity for a human to go toe to toe with superheroes, and gods. I've felt a similar way but less so about the direction Morrison has taken Batman in this year. The time traveling is fun, but at some point, I'd like to know what the hell was going on. This is a great way to do it. A classic, back to basics, Batman detective story.
Characterization: Snyder has Dick and Commisher Gordon down cold. There's a weight to this book as Dick has assumes the cowl, this time with the blessing of Bruce Wayne. Even more impressive is the dynamic between Gordon and Dick. There's one panel in particular that stands out. The two men stand on a rooftop discussing a case, as Gordon and Batman have done so many times. Gordon, looks up staring in amazement that Dick is still there. (As the first Batman is known for disappearing mid-sentence) It's a small detaill but it subltey spells out the differences between the two Batmen and their relationship with Gordon.
Interwoven: Perhaps the most impressive aspect of Synder's script is the way he masterfully weaves, this story together. Not only are there nice references to other characters in the Bat family rouges gallery, but they actually have relevance to the plot.
What you won't: Honestly there's not much to complain about here. Solid work
Bottom Line: If you're a Batman fan this title must be added to your pull list. Synder and Jock are on the ground floor of a masterful run.
Grade: A
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