The dynamic duo battle through legions of Underworlders until the Batman finally confronts Deacon Blackfire in single combat in an arena. Laying on the ground bleeding, he sees the man who just shot him, stabbed in the back by another shadowy figure. Sinister Minister: Blackfire ain't exactly the holiest of holy men, considering all the torture, brainwashing, slavery, and murder he gets up to. Blackfire preaches justice, speaks the same message as the Batman, but says that brutality is the only way.

I mean, Wrightson is as amazing as ever (aside from the talking heads), but those colors—I can’t get enough of that. Royal Flush Gang Batman Miniature Game New Releases Starters Batman Joker Soldiers of Fortune The Riddler The Penguin Two-Face Mr.Essentially, what starts as strong and focused, unravels into a bit of a mess of ideas with an abrupt, unsatisfying conclusion. This eventually leads to him committing a murder in what proved to be controversial events among fans of the range. Nick: I can’t speak for Matina, but, to me, I think it is a little mean beyond just the actions of the villains.

One thing leads to another and Batman finds himself captured and tortured by the Underground Empire, a cult made up by the city’s homeless.No amount of preparation, Bat-gadgets or training helped him against succumbing to Deacon Blackfire. Unknown • Musketeer • Nightrunner • Nightwing • Onyx • Oracle • Orphan • Orpheus • Outsiders • Red Robin • Renee Montoya • Robin • Sarah Essen • Sasha Bordeaux • Signal • Silver St. Also, if you haven’t already, make sure you read up for next week’s book, Batman: Dark Knight, Dark City ! At this point, I think the element that makes the sequences actually work are the interviews with Gotham citizens. While everyone clamors to read Year One and The Long Halloween, comic fans should take the time to pick up Batman: The Cult.