005: Batman: Gotham Knights

[dahlia_moon]

from: Batman: Gotham Knights #13
larger image: http://oi45.tinypic.com/2iscjnc.jpg

Batman: Gotham Knights is not a title I'm really familiar with except for reading this issue because it was the issue where Commissioner Gordon retired and I love Commissioner Gordon so I read it. Also, Gotham Knights is written by Greg Rucka - who also wrote Batwoman: Elegy and I liked that so there was a pretty good chance I'd like this too (Greg Rucka is actually a name I swear I'm seeing everywhere. He writes for both Marvel and DC and it is glorious). Even if I can't get into the title properly yet, this issue gives me warm and fuzzy feelings and is one of the best instances showcasing the Batman's and Commissioner Gordon's friendship. ♥

The reason he quits in this title is, I suspect, convoluted and long. This iFanboy article has a summary of his character since the very beginning for newbies that is awesome and I'd recommend taking a look.

Comments

[lil-1337.livejournal.com]

It's batman so everything is long, convoluted and complicated.

That was a nice scene both in content and feel. Gordon looks and feels very at peace with his decision.

[moon-destiny.livejournal.com]

Oh man, I wish Batman was the only comic series where everything is long, convoluted and complicated, but it's possibly in every comic series in existence (with the possible exception of some all-ages comic).

[lil-1337.livejournal.com]

True, because simple and easy stories do not fill comics and then you have no sales.