I’d like to keep writing reviews of comic books, but unfortunately don’t have the time to review all the books I get each week. I usually pick up about 8-12 issues each Wednesday and of course put the pile in order from the one I’m most interested in reading to the least. The one catch however is the limited series. Those I usually sit on and wait till all of the issues come in where I can read the entire story in one sitting.
This week’s top of the pile was Batwoman #10. This issue was written by J.H. Williams III and W. Haden Blackman with art by Trevor McCarthy and color by Guy Major. Batwoman has been an interesting character in the New 52 DC Universe. She was one of the first super-heroes to be openly gay despite the press last month about gay marriage in the Marvel universe and the gay Green Lantern. Also, the artwork has always been a little avant-garde for mere “funny books”. With strange page layouts, and fantastically baroque double page spreads, if nothing else Batwoman has been pretty to look at.
With issue 10, we have a new artist for this new storyline. Trevor McCarthy keeps with the same unique designs. Though not quite as dreamlike as J.H. Williams III art, he maintains the visual continuity while adding what seems his own style to the characters. The story however is a little convoluted. Jumping from character to character from past to present, the narrative can be confusing. Thankfully they clearly let the reader know whose point of view were looking at and when by stating outright what we’re looking at. (ie. “Maggie’s Story – 18 Hours Ago.”)
With that said, I don’t think the next issue will be at the top of my pile. I was really curious about the new artist and the new story arc. Though this issue ends with a cliffhanger, I think Batwoman could wait an extra day or two for me to read some other comics next time.
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