What Is Batman Volume 8: Superheavy?
DC Comics drops the first part of what I consider to be one of the most entertaining runs in the history of the Batman monthly title. “Batman Volume 8: Superheavy” collects issues #41 through #45 of the series and DC Sneak Peek: Batman #1 to lay the foundation for a new super-villain and a new Dark Knight Detective fully sanctioned by the Gotham City Police Department and tricked out with all the latest technology they can get their hands on. It’s a tale only the creative mind of one Scott Snyder (American Vampire) could envision and groundbreaking Artist Greg Capullo (“The Absolute Sandman”) could bring to life.
After his deadliest battle to date, Batman is bruised, battered and scarred. And forever changed. Now, a figure in an 8-foot mechanized suit of armor roams the streets of Gotham City. More powerful than ever before, Batman’s pursuit of justice has never been more swift or efficient. But who is the new Dark Knight? And why is he...or she here? It might have something to do with a strange new villain plaguing Gotham City known as Mr. Bloom in “Batman Volume 8: Superheavy!”
I have to admit that when I started reading what would become “Batman Volume 8: Superheavy,” I sighed in utter protest and couldn’t believe they were replacing Bruce Wayne AGAIN. I saw the “Batcop” suit and became even more skeptical. As the tale …show more content…
As they started bringing Bruce Wayne back into the story, I found myself dreading the idea of him returning as the Caped Crusader. That was hard for me to admit at first. However, Scott Snyder’s tale began to unfold and “Batcop” left an undeniable impression on me. I just want Jim Gordon to continue being some form of Batman, even if Bruce dons the cape and cowl again. Can we get a Jim Gordon, Alias Batcop monthly series? I think the success of the “Gotham” TV series more than proves there’s enough interest the character to justify such a
After his deadliest battle to date, Batman is bruised, battered and scarred. And forever changed. Now, a figure in an 8-foot mechanized suit of armor roams the streets of Gotham City. More powerful than ever before, Batman’s pursuit of justice has never been more swift or efficient. But who is the new Dark Knight? And why is he...or she here? It might have something to do with a strange new villain plaguing Gotham City known as Mr. Bloom in “Batman Volume 8: Superheavy!”
I have to admit that when I started reading what would become “Batman Volume 8: Superheavy,” I sighed in utter protest and couldn’t believe they were replacing Bruce Wayne AGAIN. I saw the “Batcop” suit and became even more skeptical. As the tale …show more content…
As they started bringing Bruce Wayne back into the story, I found myself dreading the idea of him returning as the Caped Crusader. That was hard for me to admit at first. However, Scott Snyder’s tale began to unfold and “Batcop” left an undeniable impression on me. I just want Jim Gordon to continue being some form of Batman, even if Bruce dons the cape and cowl again. Can we get a Jim Gordon, Alias Batcop monthly series? I think the success of the “Gotham” TV series more than proves there’s enough interest the character to justify such a