December
16
From "Bullets" to Bats
Detective Comics #801
Creators: David Lapham, writer; Ramon Bachs and Nathan Massengill, artists.
DC Comics, 40 pages, color, $2.95
Reviewed by David Lewis
So? After the epic "War Games" story arc, DC pushes the Caped Crusader into bold new territory with a promising 12-parter called “City of Crime,” written by David Lapham (“Stray Bullets,” "Murder Me Dead"). Moving from his self-published titles back to the mainstream, Lapham brings a dark, volatile edge to Batman at a time when the character most needs it. Part one of "Crime Story" is an intense, pitch-black noir with Batman tracking down the killer of a teenage girl, as well as the dealer who supplied her last high. Lapham presents Gotham City as a Hellmouth teeming with thrill-killers, rapists and pedophiles, with nary a costumed villain in sight. Lapham's talent for penning realistic narration and kinetic action scenes makes a smooth transition from indie to DC. Though the art is suitably dark, it would’ve been a kick to see Batman done in the stark black and white style of “Stray Bullets.” Though he may not be able to push the envelope quite as far with "City of Crime," Lapham may yet prove to be a perfect fit for Batman. Grade: A-
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