This is my favorite Batman TPB thus far, for many reasons.
Carmine “The Roman” Falcone is actually a suave, cool figure in his own right, along with the other members of the “family” not to spoil too much, but especially a certain member featured in the very end . This very cool plot line is deliciously peppered with the classic Arkham gang, all of the favorites are here more or less in funny cameos Joker and Scarecrow/Hatter were my personal favorites , with the exception of Catwoman, who is featured heavily, and I must say, expertly drawn and written. Somehow, the heroes are not neglected at all, least of all tragic Harvey Dent, whose mental decline is another great highlight in the meaty story.
We see Bruce take on the host of villains, team with Jim Gordon to solve the murder, and even fall a couple of times, as well as his sexually tense relationship with Selina Kyle and her alter ego. Not as in depth with Bruce Wayne as, say, “Year One”, but he is true to character, and retains his overall strength against adversity probably his mos …
