This issue of the Batman would probably see Judd Winick conclude his run as a writer as he is going to be replaced by Tony Daniel who will replace him as the writer from the next issue. Winick’s brought back Jason Todd and although he had a brief run to the title, he made it very clear how good he is at writing Dick Grayson. Winick depicted Grayson-as-Batman to be a person with a mix of confidence with a bit of wonder.

Grayson has done everything to prove his capability as Nightwing, the superhero in the earlier issues of the story. Winick has portrayed Grayson as someone who has real powers but is still getting used to them and it was certainly a smart move from the writer. This move seemed to be the best part of the stories that followed Batman R.I.P. and it is indeed very unfortunate that the character which looked set for a long stint was ended abruptly.

Overall, the plot seems to be missing something interesting and although from the characterization point of view is wonderful to see the dual between Batman and Clayface. The character of the Penguin was typically very admiring and the writer must be credited for using the various abilities of the DC Universe in such a wonderful way.

The artwork of Mark Bagley seems to be done in haste with the drawings having rough and scratchy edges. Although, it is sad to see Winick calling it a day when the story was shaping up beautifully, the comic lovers can expect some real excitement when Tony Daniel steps into the writer’s shoes.