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Written by: Chip ZdarskyArt by: Jorge JimenezColors by: Tomeu MoreyLetters by: Clayton CowlesCover artwork by: Jorge Jimenez (cowl A)Cowl value: $4.99Release date: December 5, 2023
Batman #140 joins the battle on two fronts. Within the bodily world, Batman, managed by Zur-En-Arrh, dukes it out with the Joker. In the meantime, Batman fights Zur-En-Arrhs from throughout the multiverse in his thoughts.Is Batman #140 Good?
Chip Zdarsky seems to be getting the collection again on observe by following up on the seeds planted earlier than Knight Terrors and Gotham Warfare. The outcomes in Batman #140 aren’t significantly surprising, however the collection is headed in the correct route.
When final we left Batman, he tracked down a thriller killer to the house of a reclusive millionaire heiress to a toy doll firm. Preventing his method by way of a menagerie of toy-ish traps, Batman finally discovered the killer – the Joker – who taunted Batman to launch his “true” self within the psychological type of Zur-En-Arrh.
Now, Zur-En-Arrh chases Joker by way of the mansion with murderous intent. Lucie Hesson tries to snap Batman out of his psychological battle to no impact. When Zur catches the Joker, he inflicts probably everlasting harm that might make Bane proud. In the meantime, Batman fights off the meeting of Zur-En-Arrhs he encountered when he hopped by way of the multiverse. With psychological self-discipline and the assistance of particular reminiscences, Batman was in a position to defeat the multiverse gang of Zur’s. Nevertheless, Batman wakes as much as discover his ordeals with backups are removed from over.
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Sure, in case you’re studying between the strains, [REDACTED] returns. Presumably, Zdarsky will now clarify the place it went, what it has been doing this complete time, and the way Gotham merely returned to a establishment when [REDACTED] took it over. Will these solutions be full and satisfying? Uncertain, however each problem is a brand new alternative to be pleasantly shocked.
What’s nice about Batman #140? The difficulty, in and of itself, is nothing particular, however what’s nice about it’s the potential. Are Joker’s accidents as devastating as they seem? Does [REDACTED]’s return imply a return to the energy of Zdarsky’s first arc? What does the struggle on this problem imply for the way forward for Zur-En Arrh, and was it definitely worth the (nearly) year-long wait? All good questions that assist construct anticipation… IF Zdarsky will pay them off.
What’s not so nice about Batman #140? A difficulty with potential is nice, however that additionally means the problem is not sturdy sufficient to be memorable by itself. The fights are nicely accomplished, and the setups are intriguing, however even the final web page’s return of [REDACTED] looks like a setup to a joke and not using a punchline. After a tough 12 months on Batman, Zdarsky must take greater swings to make up for lots of dangerous storytelling.
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How’s the artwork? The artwork is great. Jorge Jimenez’s eye for motion and character appearing is top-tier. Plus, Tomeu Morey earns bonus factors for coloring a squad of Zur-EnArrhs with a difficult coloration palette whereas nonetheless making them look good.
About The Reviewer: Gabriel Hernandez is the Writer & EIC of ComicalOpinions.com, a comics evaluate web site devoted to indie, small, and mid-sized publishers.
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Bits and Items:
Batman #140 is the little acorn that would turn out to be the mighty oak if Zdarsky can preserve the story going within the route it is headed. The motion is fierce, and a number of other plot developments are launched which have large potential for Batman and Joker, so it is on Zdarsky to repay the setup.
6.8/10