Batman #48 by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo
Two words can summarize the latest issue of Scott Snyder’s current ongoing Batman story – “HOLY CRAP!”
I hadn’t planned on writing a review post of this one… but it left me reeling to the point where I have to at least give it a quick write up. Prior to this issue, the previous high point in the Mr. Bloom story arc was without question Issue #44 (also my favorite single issue of 2015). That issue, however, was set apart in the timeline so it can be classified slightly differently from the other entries regardless of relevance. Now, with the release of #48, we have two highpoints in this new era of the Dark Knight.
It is very hard to say anything about Batman #48 without spoilers. I don’t think I would have enjoyed the read quite as much if I’d gone into it with any knowledge apart from what I’d gathered reading the preceding issues. To prove it’s worth your attention, I’ll try to highlight my favorite points in vague-ish bullet points:
- Having a core villain portrayed as any level of sympathetic character is a difficult task that this issue executes wonderfully.
- Bloom is creepy as hell. He’s like an abstract painting of the unholy lovechild created by blending Gotham’s worst.
- The punches come quick and then ending leaves you drooling for more.
- I suspect Scott Snyder sold his soul to the devil. How else can he be involved in so many great stories?
- Greg Capullo’s style brings impact and life to moments that could be easily forgotten in the hands of a lesser artist.
- Knowing the finale (issue #50) is so close seriously heightens the tension.
My rating of Batman #48 is 9 out of 10. If you’re not reading this, YOU SHOULD BE. It doesn’t get much better.
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