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Former Commissioner Gordon a killer? Say it ain’t so! Mayor Nakano is dead. All the clues point to the longtime Batman ally. However, one person refuses to believe this is true. Can the Dark Knight focus on the truth or will his friendship blind him?
BATMAN #155 by Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Fornes, Tomeu Morey, and Clayton Cowles (DC COMICS) dives into a shocking mystery with its’ latest issue.
Let’s take a closer look at where the case is now!
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Zdarsky unveils a side of Jim Gordon rarely seen. The fall from grace has taken its toll on the former commissioner. Working as a P.I. thirteen weeks prior, readers watch as one case strikes a nerve with him. Hired by Koyuki Nakano, Gordon finds comfort in another broken soul. This leads into an unlikely romance with dangerous consequences.
From here, the story walks readers through weeks leading up to Nakano’s death. The tension fills up pages. Their confrontation is exploding with the pains of infidelity. Once events time jump to present, there becomes a fair share of detective work through the subplots brewing. Juggling two major rogues is tricky but Zdarsky balances them out without issue. This leads to a major revelation. Events are capped off with a changing of tides. With Batman now knowing what lies ahead, where the signs point to in this troubling case.
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Fornes steps in for art duties with this chapter. Along with Morey and Cowles, the art is very grounded in its approach. The more personal sides of Gordon slowly are unveiled. Readers watch as the affair takes flight. Mayor Nakano’s reactions are filled with proper distain. This comes into full focus when Gordon confronts the Mayor while looking for Koyuki. Each panel layers the foundation for the deadly end.
Once Batman appears, he makes a dramatic entrance via a half page panel. Seeing the Dark Knight soar into the Gotham sky will be a hit with readers. The art really takes hold once Batman appears to see Gordon. Morey’s coloring with the red lighting adds much to each frantic scene. This ultimately leads to a sequence of panels capping off a very driven issue. A parting panel proves to be a turning point for the Caped Crusader’ quest for justice. It leaves readers with a sense that justice is on its way.
FINAL POINT: 9.4
James Gordon’s flawed character comes into the spotlight in an intensely driven chapter. Zdarsky’s writing takes readers on a roller coaster ride of emotions. Fornes, Morey and Cowles bring a very realistic sense of perspective to each panel. This case is shaping up for a memorable finish.
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