Writer: Tony S. Daniel
Penciller: Steve Scott
Inker: Ryan Winn
Colorist: Ian Hannin
Letterer: Jared K. Fletcher
Cover Art: Tony S. Daniel
Assistant Editor: Katie Kubert
Editor: Mike Marts
Pieces- Part 2- The Long Way Back
An opening which brings flashes of George Romero movies to mind starts us of on getting some answers as to the mystery which began last issue. We are told right off the bat that Two-Face is alive and well... or unwell actually.
The Riddler saves Harvey, who seems confused as to wether he has hallucinated the last several hours, not wanting to believe he had been double betrayed and that his presumed dead ex, Gilda, was actually alive and working with a rival of his, mob boss Mario Falcone. The Riddler Tells Harvey that he helped stage his death and that Gilda needs his help.
The issue features mostly on Two-Face, but also does not leave out its star character as you get to see why Dick Grayson was given the cowl. There is classic detective work, with a touch of the light humor that Dick brings to the character. We also get to see Batman in action as he makes a dramatic entrance to save Catgirl, who is a fly in the ointment yet well meaning. I would like to see a Damian/Catgirl team-up. Two arrogant heroes with something to prove and a legacies they feel are theirs to carry on, could be interesting.
Damian does have his usual arrogance and defiance, but it seems as if he is growing more comfortable in the world he has found himself in since leaving his mother's side. Although I doubt he will ever be "warm and fuzzy" I think Damian could grow into a worthy eventual successor to the mantle of the Bat.
We get our lead in to next issue when a wounded Catgirl tells Batman what she overheard and then a cut to Two-Face and his new ally The Riddler preparing to rally the troops and show mob boss Mario Falcone that nobody double crosses Two-Face.
