BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #27 (REVIEW)

Batman: The Dark Knight #27
Writer: Greg Hurwitz
Artist: Alberto Ponticelli
Cover: Chris Burnham

The Rundown:

Another "silent" issue with no words, hence the title of the concluding story, "Voiceless". We begin with Batman locked up in a cage, on what appears to be a airfield. Naturally Batman escapes his restraints and cage, then proceeds to take down all of the thugs and goons. Finishing up by locking them all in the cage that they had previously used to imprison him.

The Penguin is clearly not pleased when he discovers what the Bat had done. Continuing on from last issue, Batman is able to reunite the small child with her mother, so that they can finally begin to live free in America. Batman then proceeds to hunt down and take out the rest of The Penguin's hired hands. Leaving just Oswald Cobblepot alone to feel the wrath of the Batman.

The mother and daughter were able to gain citizenship with some help from Wayne Enterprises, who also give her a job within their company, and Bruce Wayne see's her when he is there. The Penguin is locked up in his prison cell, when a person comes to get him and leads him to a room full of lawyers, likely meaning he will be out sooner than later.

The story comes to an end with Batman prowling the night and stopping by the window to check on the mother and daughter whom he recently helped. They are safe and happy. And upon the top of their Christmas tree is a Batman Angel.

The Review:

I've somewhat enjoyed these "silent" issues as of late. Although I find the artwork a touch gritty at times, it did its job really well telling the story. Most like;y a perfect combination of both a talented writer and an artist who can translate the words into pictures very well. I like how The Penguin remains the Mobster amongst the Freaks in Batman's rogues gallery. Appearance and bird fetish aside, he is more the villain that Gotham was built on. Perfect example is when they show him and his team of lawyers, The Joker is lucky to find one lawyer let alone a team of them brave enough to sit in the room with him.

With the series slated to end with issue #30 in March, and how well these last few issues have been, it will be interesting to see how these guys take this title out. I like to think of it like this, the title is simply being renamed "Batman Eternal", and published on a weekly basis, which is what this and some other titles are making room for I think.

Stay Nerdy!