Out of all the characters in the DC Universe, Batman has the most varied dynamics with his villains. Each one is a foil to him in their own unique way, a mirror shining a light onto a different part of his psychology. Yet, one could argue that they also provide some of the most meaningful relationships within his life, as no matter what happens, Batman will always have his villains. Recent events in The Penguin #1 (by Tom King, Rafael De Latorre, Marcelo Maiolo, Clayton Cowles) though, bring to mind another moment with another of Batman’s infamous enemies: the Joker.In the opening and final pages of the issue, it is revealed that Batman and the Penguin are severely injured, and slowly drowning to death within a sinking submarine. Left sitting next to one another, the two of them are the only hope they have of surviving, and it seems that all their cards are on the table, with Penguin being aware of Batman’s secret identity. What makes this especially fascinating is that Batman has found himself in this position before. He once died next to the Joker in Batman #40 (by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Danny Miki, FCO Plascencia, Jared K. Flectcher). However, this moment, while eerily similar, has some key differences.The exact circumstances of how the two men ended up so thoroughly broken that they can’t even lift a hand to save themselves is the overarching mystery of the story. With what is given though, it is clear that whatever adventures and intrigue led them to this place, it also brought Batman and Penguin closer together than they have been in years. Not in a friendly or literal sense, but personally.RELATED: Batman & Catwoman’s Moral Divide is the Most Compelling Superhero Civil War Ever
Out of all the characters in the DC Universe, Batman has the most varied dynamics with his villains. Each one is a foil to him in their own unique way, a mirror shining a light onto a different part of his psychology. Yet, one could argue that they also provide some of the most meaningful relationships within his life, as no matter what happens, Batman will always have his villains. Recent events in The Penguin #1 (by Tom King, Rafael De Latorre, Marcelo Maiolo, Clayton Cowles) though, bring to mind another moment with another of Batman’s infamous enemies: the Joker.
In the opening and final pages of the issue, it is revealed that Batman and the Penguin are severely injured, and slowly drowning to death within a sinking submarine. Left sitting next to one another, the two of them are the only hope they have of surviving, and it seems that all their cards are on the table, with Penguin being aware of Batman’s secret identity. What makes this especially fascinating is that Batman has found himself in this position before. He once died next to the Joker in Batman #40 (by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Danny Miki, FCO Plascencia, Jared K. Flectcher). However, this moment, while eerily similar, has some key differences.
The exact circumstances of how the two men ended up so thoroughly broken that they can’t even lift a hand to save themselves is the overarching mystery of the story. With what is given though, it is clear that whatever adventures and intrigue led them to this place, it also brought Batman and Penguin closer together than they have been in years. Not in a friendly or literal sense, but personally.
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