Welcome to the grand
opening of the Penguin's "Iceberg" casino and hotel, where mystery
and murder are part of a "Kill Game." Using elements from private
eye novels dating the early 20th century, Tony Daniel introduces new
characters and situations into the Batman mythos. Among those
characters, are Penguin's new associates, who evoke rogues from
Batman's golden age; Snakeskin, who could become a plot device for
the ongoing Joker storyline; and someone with ties to the otherwise
sweet and innocent Charlotte Rivers.
After last month's
disenchanting 12-pager, it was great having a full story this time
around. Daniel has cemented definitive artistic and narrative styles
for the series, both very distinctive and unique, when compared to
the rest of the New 52. My one problem with this issue had to do
with Charlotte's scenes, as it is not clear how she got out from a
difficult situation she was involved at the beginning of the
chapter. Other than that, fantastic issue.
