After two freeze problems with the incredible Marcos Martin and Munsa Vicente, Nick Dragotta and Frank Martin have returned to the arts for a big deal. And they brought them a new villain: Bane.
The absolute line of comics is not someone who is used to social issues, and this version of Bane is no exception. In a few pages, Scott Snyder effectively shows who Bane is through his actions. He appears to be a mercenary supporting the benefiters of the war. His presence is a comment on people throughout history of interfering with foreign countries for private interest. Peace is not beneficial. And the prosperous Gotham does not benefit the corrupt ruler. That’s where Bane comes in. He holds back the current state of inequality and violence.
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Standing 20 feet tall, Dragotta portrays the existence of his commander, unlike any Bane we have ever seen. And it is enough to be a small change to his design, his skull-like mask permanently shows teeth that have been crushed forever, and in itself is symbolic. Bane is a villain Snyder has never written about before, and his take appears monumentally interesting. Snyder remembers that Bane is not only a brute strength, but also an intelligence. One or two lines will effectively communicate that important aspect.
Meanwhile, in Gotham, Batman is about to find his missing friend, Waylon. With the absolute Batman origins and the out-of-the-way setup, it feels like Snyder finally has the freedom to strengthen the story. The supportive cast of Batman has discovered his secret identity, and what it means is the unofficial formation of an absolute bat “family”. Together, they formulated a plan to invade ARK M to save Waylon. Absent from that team (and now), Serena appears in flashbacks, and her relationship with Bruce has a lovely page.
In eight issues, Snyder laid the foundation for Absolute Batman and falls behind the similarities and different things in this young universe. He is currently introducing the wild card, Bane.
When the matter thinks it’s over, Snyder and Dragotta give the reader what they want: the battle between Batman and Bain. It’s a Titan clash and certainly will be on someone’s top 10 list. The Dragotta looks small and meek compared to the seven-foot-tall Batman. And we can see things we haven’t seen since Nightfall, or, not so much, we’ve never seen the city of Bain.
Absolute Batman #9 is packed with plots, new villains and actions that will blow you away. Inside all of its, Snyder and Dragotta can inject visual gags and distinctive styles that are not found elsewhere. This book is a beast worth your time.
“Absolute Batman” #9 is a giant who continues to make an impression
Absolute Batman #9
“Absolute Batman” #9 is packed with plot, new villains and actions that will blow you away. Inside all of its, Snyder and Dragotta can inject visual gags and distinctive styles that are not found elsewhere. This book is a beast worth your time.
Packed with lots of punches on 24 pages
Absolute Bane will not be disappointed, perfect physical and mental foil for Buff Dark Knight
Batman is definitely 9 at 9. If you can maintain quality, Snyder, Dragotta and Martin may offer the perfect Batman run
