Batman #22: Year Zero Part Two.
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scans_daily21 year old Bruce Wayne's war on the Red Hood Gang is rough on him as he struggle with his first forays into crime fighting working out all the kinks before he wears the bat suit.
He’s so focused on the goal of fighting crime that he’s not…minding his surroundings. He’s so busy being on the offensive that his personality is becoming that other definition of “offensive.”
Bruce Wayne is content to let the world think Bruce Wayne is dead so he can fight his one-man war alone. But uncle Philip tells Bruce to meet him at the Gotham museum at midnight. Bruce finds his uncle waiting and tries to discuss the Red Hood's acquisition of Wayne Tech weaponry, and suggests they shut the division down until they can find out who the inside man is. Philip can't do that and asks Bruce once again if he'll return to the company, saying they could discuss this all then, but Bruce still refuses which causes uncle Philip to play his hand.
The lights turn on, and there's a surprise welcome home party for Bruce, and the media has been invited. Bruce isn't too happy and immediately tries to leave through a different part of the museum. Edward Nygma eventually finds Bruce, and introduces himself as Philip's advisor, but mentions Philip hardly takes his advice anymore as two enter a little battle of wits.
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Date: 2013-07-12 07:14 am (UTC)As Alfred walks away, he hears Bruce say "come back." Alfred turns around and sees Bruce, holding the grappling gun, sheepishly saying "I was talking to the hook." Just so awkward. :D
But yeah, I'm really enjoying this take on the origin. In some ways, it feels like the standard Batman origin, albeit blown up to such a scope that not even Nolan could pull some of it off, and then in other ways completely subverting your expectations. Really good stuff, definitely can't wait to see where Snyder takes it next.
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Date: 2013-07-12 07:27 am (UTC)It's like that timer batarang from an earlier issue. When would you ever want to throw a batarang and have it come back to you in precisely three minutes?
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Date: 2013-07-12 08:45 am (UTC)Batman being childish or an ass isn't out of character for him, but in this instance it just feels wrong to me.
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Date: 2013-07-12 10:41 am (UTC)I also kinda see it as a father/son moment. The son oversteps and that parent showing his authority.
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Date: 2013-07-12 05:27 pm (UTC)And now I just sound like an old fogey who should just get with the new comic times already
I admit the scene does make me interested in seeing how their relationship will strengthen over the course of the story.
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Date: 2013-07-12 07:59 pm (UTC)Alfred is just making it clear that despite all the changes the fundamental dynamic between the two of them should remain one of respect.
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Date: 2013-07-12 03:01 pm (UTC)One thing Scott has made clear is that this Bruce is definitely a little immature.
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Date: 2013-07-12 02:47 pm (UTC)also way to slap a Bruce Alfred.
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Date: 2013-07-12 07:18 pm (UTC)They really would make a cute couple. Kind of like Bruce and Selina, only with an attraction that's less physical and more intellectual.
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Date: 2013-07-12 07:27 pm (UTC)Batman: Edward, not now, i'm on a case. Someone is leaving clues on phallic shaped artifacts... they all have to do with caves...
Riddler: *sigh* you know for a worlds greatest detective, you can be as blind as a-
Batman: *glares*
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