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@SHAZAM117 said:

I've always felt in one on one, no bs, CIS or PIS Cap should be the victor after a hard fought duel. It's a debate that will go on forever tho, just like Superman vs Thor.

A toss up between Batman and Captain America is logical, because they're pretty evenly matched. However, I think it blind to say there would even be competition between Thor and Superman. Superman would win, and probably without even breaking a sweat.

@Necrotic_Lycanthrope said:

American Vampire, Swamp Thing, Batman, now Superman and The Wake?

It's official. Scott Snyder is a god among men.

I agree, but don't forget he's also writing Talon on top of all of that!

Good point. The identities outed thing just doesn't fit the vibe of the New 52 though.

The long wait between issues is boring and painful, but Scott has so much on his plate right now. He's in the middle of fairly massive arcs on Swamp Thing, Batman, and American Vampire. He also has that yet-to-be-named (Man of Steel) Superman comic in production for next year. In that sense, I'm more than happy to give him a month for planning purposes.

I just feel like someone has to die for the arc to sell it for me. Paying homage to the original A Death In The Family is gutsy in my opinion, and they'll have to up their game if they want to pull it off.

I seem to be the only person confused by Batman #14. As far as I knew, Joker knew who Batman was prior to New 52 and I assumed that carried over. I also find there to be no suspense in the issue. All of the characters listed at the end who's identities are in jeopardy have a continuous series-- which means obviously their identities won't be outed or the individual story-lines would be wrecked. I felt that the end was cheap and set up what I expect to be a low action, predictable arc. The only overly redeeming moments are from non-batman tie-ins. Especially at the end of Nightwing #14, when Raya is approached by the Joker. This gives me some hope that Joker does actually know that Dick is Nightwing, which means that maybe the Batman arc will still impress me.

Personally, I think the issue should have ended with Joker showing Batman Alfred's dead body. That would fit well with the new Joker, give the Batman comic family some new history, and shake things up quite a bit.

Don't get me wrong, I worship Snyder and love his work, I'm just trying to think things through.

The Joker is the opposite and equal force to Batman, so it's safe to assume that Scott Snyder's triumph with Batman narrative wouldn't fade here. All expectations met. The new Joker is a very interesting character, and the darker version fits Snyder's style perfectly. However, I must have missed the part where Joker found out Bruce Wayne was Batman? I'm pretty up to speed with Batman history, so I don't see how I missed that. I think it may have happened in Batman: RIP, but in that case how hasn't the Joker killed him by now? Last question, how old are we assuming Batman is in the New 52? Does he fall under the five year bubble too?

@TwistedGamer: Nightwing is 100% worth getting into. It's a phenomenal series, and that's coming from someone who reads Batman, Batgirl, Nightwing, Talon, and TONS of other New 52 stories. You will not regret buying the new trade.

New 52 Nightwing by far. The red instead of the blue is much more appealing and active, and amplifies the whole "Perpetual Motion" thing dick has going on. The lack of cape is smart, practical, and realistic. overall the best reboot costume, and dang do I wish I owned one.

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