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Ever wonder what life would’ve been like if Bruce Wayne shot his parents’ killer? What if the Joker donned a cape and cowl? What if Jim Gordon was the only sane person in an insane world? What if I stopped asking “what if” questions and you just picked up the latest issue of The Batman Who Laughs: The Grim Knight? Well, the latter of which should be done, thereby answering all of the former questions.
Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV, with art by Eduardo Risso, colors by Dave Stewart, and letters by Sal Cipriano, this otherworldly tale presents a violently fascinating introspective on the psyche and motivations of the Bat. Twisted takes on the toughest Gotham has to offer showcase a truly mental –though perversely entertaining– narrative, leaving us the reader wanting more. Kinda like watching a marathon of “To Catch a Predator”. Yet, unlike Chris Hanson, the rest of us will have to wait until the next episode for any sort of resolution. 3.75/5 Bloody Bat-winged Bibles.
-Ryan Ford
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Wonder Twins Powers: Activate! Shape of a Recap! Form of a Review! From the late ’70s cartoons to this year’s revival — the Wonder Twins have been pop culture darlings and punching bags. Well, the jokes on you haters ’cause the man who worked his magic on The Flintstones and Snagglepuss has arrived to bring some fun back into the DCU! Mark Russell and his artistic cohort Stephen Byrne (JLA/Power Rangers) have six issues to win you over. They’ve done in here in two.
The first two issues establishes that our favorite bro/sis duo since the Osmond’s have been recently relocated to Earth from their peaceful home planet of Exxor after “an incident”. They have enrolled in High School and even have new jobs working for the Justice League at The Hall of Justice. The Twins have settled into their new roles and bump up against some of the lowest of the low level villains that the DCU has to offer. Beast Boy, Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, a prison escape, inmate call centers and even the Legion of Doom are all here for your entertainment. It’s light fun with a bit of modern teen comedy that is fun for both old and new fans alike. What? The monkey? Gleek? Oh he’s here too! First two issues? 4/5 Bibles.
-Sean Farrell