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The Batman Who Laughs #6 — Scott Snyder, Writer; Jock, Artist; David Baron, Colorist
Ratings:
Ray — 9.5/10
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Ray: The penultimate issue of Scott Snyder’s horror masterpiece is part one of his two-part farewell to the Bat-verse (the other half being his Black Label series Batman: Last Knight on Earth), and it has not disappointed yet. Batman’s mind is slowly slipping away from him, as the Joker toxin burns away everything he is and replaces them with the Joker’s madness. Snyder’s narration segments are brilliant, showing Batman’s mind as the moments of lucidity get fewer and far between. He’s taken Gordon and Gordon Jr. captive until he puts his plan to lock down Gotham to prevent the Batman Who Laughs’ plan from taking effect, and waits to release them until he’s gotten the head start he needs — to go after his evil doppelganger. The Batman Who Laughs continues his twisted game of hunting down alternate, happier Bruce Waynes, and this look at the possible futures of Batman are all fascinating. This issue’s wheelchair-using Bruce who has privatized most of Gotham is another intriguing permutation.
