While there are several recent and ongoing Batman comics under DC’s catalog performing well both critically and commercially, it’s hard to shake the feeling that the Dark Knight could benefit from taking a step back from large-scale crossover events. This would not only work better for new readers, but also for longtime fans who are more accustomed to the episodic approach of the ’80s and ’90s.Batman, Detective Comics, World’s Finest, and a batch of Black Label series present a satisfying flavor of comics for many fans, but the almost relentless barrage of major arcs and events can come off as exhausting. Given the scope of the DC universe, there should be room for both, and dialing back on long-running dramatic storylines while leaning more into the Batman and Detective Comics of decades past could be the answer.Admittedly, some of the Caped Crusader’s upcoming adventures are delving into thrilling elements of Batman’s mythos that aren’t explored very often. This is largely thanks to Rafael Grampá and Christian Ward’s upcoming horror-themed Black Label miniseries, as well as Ram V’s current gothic ventures through Gotham Nocturne in the mainline Detective Comics. Somewhat similarly, star writer Chip Zdarsky (of Spider-Man and Daredevil fame) delightfully tapped into Grant Morrison’s concepts in creative new ways, as well as the consequences of Mark Waid’s landmark JLA: Tower of Babel with Failsafe. Even so, it feels like the grand scope of these story arcs are coming at nearly breakneck speeds, one after the other.RELATED: 50 Years Ago, the Best DC Comic Book Series Was… a Batman Backup Feature?RELATED: Webtoons Provides a Lighthearted Bat-Family — A Needed Change of Pace From the Brooding Dark Knight
While there are several recent and ongoing Batman comics under DC’s catalog performing well both critically and commercially, it’s hard to shake the feeling that the Dark Knight could benefit from taking a step back from large-scale crossover events. This would not only work better for new readers, but also for longtime fans who are more accustomed to the episodic approach of the ’80s and ’90s.
Batman, Detective Comics, World’s Finest, and a batch of Black Label series present a satisfying flavor of comics for many fans, but the almost relentless barrage of major arcs and events can come off as exhausting. Given the scope of the DC universe, there should be room for both, and dialing back on long-running dramatic storylines while leaning more into the Batman and Detective Comics of decades past could be the answer.
Admittedly, some of the Caped Crusader’s upcoming adventures are delving into thrilling elements of Batman’s mythos that aren’t explored very often. This is largely thanks to Rafael Grampá and Christian Ward’s upcoming horror-themed Black Label miniseries, as well as Ram V’s current gothic ventures through Gotham Nocturne in the mainline Detective Comics. Somewhat similarly, star writer Chip Zdarsky (of Spider-Man and Daredevil fame) delightfully tapped into Grant Morrison’s concepts in creative new ways, as well as the consequences of Mark Waid’s landmark JLA: Tower of Babel with Failsafe. Even so, it feels like the grand scope of these story arcs are coming at nearly breakneck speeds, one after the other.
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