So we have come to the restarting of Detective Comics from The New 52. Please remember that this relaunch is basically proclaiming that everything has happened that you have read in DC Comics for over 50 years, but continuity wise it has been roughly 5 years since all of these heroes have appeared. Just a point of reference that I thought I should reaknowledge going into this review here.
Detective Comics, the comic of Batman. If you don't know that then I wonder if you really even know comics. Just kidding I understand if you are not that familiar with comics. This particular version is being written by Tony S. Daniel, who was originally an artist and then exapanded out to somewhat iffy reviews of writing. The art is from Ryan Winn, who I am not to familiar with honestly.
Tony S. Daniel as the writer seems to be a decent enough writer but seems like he is going for a shock value factor, which isn't really a bad thing in my eyes but may not be the way to become known for serious writing skill. His story is a kinda barebones hunt with explosions and blood. It even his the twist you would kind of expect as well as a little extra one.
I like the art. It is slightly kinetic to me. The lines are solid. I have seen a lot worse take a stab at Batman and be famous for it so I hope this guy does well for himself and continues growing as an artist. Colors are provided by Tomeu Morey, whom I have never heard of. The colors are a little bland and flat, but I think that is on purpose to try and convey a dingy and serious atmosphere. Whether it really pulls that off would be left to a person's tastes I think.
All in all I would say it is a decent issue. I do want to read the next because I am curious as to what happens next, which is the main goal of a comic I suppose being to get you to read the next one. In that I think it does well. So I would recommend this issue for reading.
Until next time Peace Out
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