REVIEW: ‘Batman #32′ – Hand on a knife
Can Batman get out of this predicament, or will either of the two finally kill the Dark Knight?
The War of Jokes and Riddles is down to the last three players—Batman, Joker, and the Riddler. Can Batman get out of this predicament, or will either of the two finally kill the Dark Knight? Don’t miss this epic conclusion of Tom King’s groundbreaking story, The War of Jokes and Riddles.
For those who’ve followed my reviews about the War of Jokes and Riddles, I’ve been constantly complaining about the lack of motive for the war. Well, now, I got my answer and I’m eating the words that I’ve said. Everything now makes sense. BATMAN #32 culminates The War of Jokes and Riddles, and I got to say, It’s one of the best Batman stories I’ve read in a long time.
Tom King beautifully distinguish what separates Batman from his rouge villains. It was a question raised during Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth but was never answered until now. The best part of the story is what comes after it. So make sure not to miss out on this key issue.
The last panel of Batman #32 is full of emotion and I think Mikel Janín did a great job depicting genuine human emotion in the faces of these characters. The panels were beautifully drawn especially that one page towards the end where Joker is at the center of it all.
The War of Jokes and Riddles is not what I expected it to be. But, my God, what a treat to Batman-fans and comic book readers.
Review by Paolo Ollero, co-founder of The Dark Knight Philippines, the premier Batman group in the country.
