Batman and Batwoman set out to train a bunch of rookies for the fight against a mysterious threat as Detective Comics #934 starts out with a blast into the "Rebirth" era, posing as a blueprint for how the series might look in the future.
As you'd expect from Detective Comics, it's lighter in tone and theme as compared to the main Batman series, with the Caped Crusader not quite being as sharp and relentless as you'd probably hope for. Admittedly, some dialogues are close to being kitsch, with scenes a bit too much over the top at times, but writer James Tynion IV knows how to keep the action exciting throughout the whole comic. And artist Eddy Barrows, inker Eber Ferreira and colorist Adriano Lucas create a Gotham that impresses with its dark, fearful and threatening atmosphere, even though they are somewhat out of their comfort zone when the pace and action pick up, leaving us with a few too many confusing panels.
But the comic's most important aspect is the large cast on offer here, showcasing the extended Batman family that will be at the center of Detective Comics. From more prominent characters like Azrael, Clayface (whose scene is an absolute success) Red Robin and Batwoman to lesser known heroes such as The Spoiler and Cassandra, it's an exciting potpourri of what DC has to offer in the future.
PS: See if you can find the "Punisher" reference.
8/10
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