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So what’s the STORY
morning glory?
In this issue of the Dark Knight, entitled 'Run, Rabbit,
Run', we are presented with a gambit, a segway, an irritation, and one hell of
a big problem.
THE GAMBIT: Once Batman recovers from last issues battle
with Superman, he has one more strenuous task for the Man of Steel to do next -
catch up to the Flash, and make sure that he burns out the Venom within his
system before he stops moving.
THE SEGWAY: Jim Gordon is a nervous wreck at the moment. He
and the G.C.P.D. have just finished rounding up most of the Arkham detainees,
and now he has Lieutenant Forbes on his case, telling him to 'lawyer up'.
THE IRRITATION: White Rabbit leads Batman right up to the
Scarecrow's doorstep, bating him all along the way. Still, Batman does slap Scarecrow into touch, before...
ONE HELL OF A PROBLEM: ... the powerhouse known as Bane
punches the Dark Knight into submission. Moreover, this Bane does not succumb
to the ill effects of Venom, it enhances him instead.
To be continued...
I liked it when Batman said to Scarecrow 'How many times are
we going to do this Scarecrow?', because he kind of summed up what I felt about
this issue all in all.
What was the BEST
thing about this issue?
Errr? That's a difficult one to answer I am afraid to say.
Not because it was a good read, but because it was a bad one. Though I did like
the art, because the entire cast really did look very good on the page. Also,
the cameo's are staring to make more sense within the arc of this story, more
palatable even.
What was the WORST
thing about this issue?
For me, the story was no story. It was just a selection of
scenes cobbled together, all of which had a sort of a 'play it by numbers' feel
about them.
For example, Superman goes and save the Flash, whilst Batman chases White Rabbit, and confronts the Scarecrow and Bane. Yawwwwwn.
For example, Superman goes and save the Flash, whilst Batman chases White Rabbit, and confronts the Scarecrow and Bane. Yawwwwwn.
New writer please!
What was the most
CREATIVE thing about this issue?
STORY: Now my mum has always said to me that if I don't have
anything good to say, then I should not say anything at all. So... errr... nice
weather we are having, huh? Nice night to not read the Dark Knight.
OOOPS! Damn it.
Well, I just wished that this series had a bit more
personality is all, just something more than a step by step adventure story with nice pictures and no character. Shame, because it does show some promise
of becoming a good title in the right hands. Plus this issue did pay some
acknowledgement to the Knighfall saga - which is a good thing.
ART: Now whatever I say about the story, I have to admit
that David Finch really does draw a good tale. His panels are dynamic, his
character work is detailed, and his overall presentation is just top class, and
too good for this title at the moment.
WHITE RABBIT: OK, what other woman do I know who runs around
in a bra and panties, and teases people all of the time? Well, there was my
Maths teacher, Miss Butler, but I think that Dita Von Teese would be a good
comparison for this sultry sort.
BANE: I would like to see this bulking powerhouse with something
more behind him than a grandstanding drug addict with big pecks. What about Liev
Schreiber? He looks like someone who would inject himself a lot.
If this issue had a
MOVIE TAG LINE, what would it be?
Take Nighty-Night - An All In One Sleeping Remedy. If Not,
Read This Issue Of The Dark Knight Instead.
If this issue were a MOVIE,
an OBJECT, or a piece of MUSIC, what would that be and why?
Because their is the word rabbit in the title, as well as
this issue being rather irritating to read, I thought that the Chas & Dave
cockney anthem 'Rabbit', be a good match of sorts. Agreed?
FINAL thoughts...
OK, I would now like to end this review on a more positive
note. So far this series has been either a big hit or a big miss to fans everywhere, and
this sentiment has been mirrored quite a lot on the DC Comics message boards
and other places in cyberspace as well. However, DC are going to rectify this, by
hiring a new writer, Gregg Hurwitz, in the very near future. So just stay in their
pal - can you imagine what this book would be like if the stories were good? It
would be fantastic!!
MARKS out of 10? 7
THE DARK KNIGHT #6
Reviewed by David Andrews
on
March 13, 2012
Rating:
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