Graphic Novel Review: Batman, Volume 1: The Court of Owls

For those who don’t know, my favorite comic character is Batman and Scott Snyder captured the Batman I love close to perfection in this reboot of the Batman series for the New 52. Truly an amazing writer!

Not only was it wonderfully written, but the art of Greg Capullo (who, if I remember correctly, I first met when I read X-Force back in the 90s) was superb! Truly a fantastic duo. Which makes me think how many of Marvel’s artists have gone over to DC as they grow in popularity (Jim Lee, Greg Capullo, John Romita, Jr and Andy Kubert, to name a few). Not that I have a problem, it’s been a while since I picked up an X-Family issue since lately I’ve found I enjoy adult graphic novels, and of course: Batman.

Vol. 1 of the New 52 just kept me hooked from start to… well, almost finished. The ending was a little bizarre and the story wasn’t over, so I have made a vow to get my hands on volume 2 as fast as I can.

If you want to know why Batman is the greatest comic book character ever, I suggest you pick up the New 52 (well, and Hush, Hush still wins it all) and maybe you’ll be a fan like me.

cheers!