Another issue of Batman: Streets Of Gotham is here. This issue takes a slightly different turn. Getting closer to the actual title, this issue doesn't really focus so much on Batman but rather one of the characters on the 'Streets of Gotham.' While we do see Batman and Robin here, the main focus is on the the Broker.
Paul Dini and Dustin Nguyen give us an interesting issue. I have been wondering about the title of this series. Now we're actually seeing more of the other characters in Gotham. The question is, is it enough to carry an issue. One one hand, we do already have several Batman titles. Is this one really necessary? For me, it's been the creative team that's been carrying this book. This is also supposed to be a Batman title though.
What we have is a focus on the character the Broker. This is the guy we say back in Gotham City Sirens #1. He's the guy that sells real estate property to the 'villains' in Gotham to use as their hideouts. While at first he may seem like a boring character, it does open up a new door. I have to admit that I never really thought about the villains and their hideouts. I never really thought about what they need to do to find the perfect place. With trying to come up with the perfect scheme and managing their henchmen, who has time to go shopping for new real estate? While this is an interesting take on the whole villain thing, is it enough for the main focus on the issue? But don't get me wrong, we do have some developments and are seeing more on Mr. Zsasz. We get a little glimpse into this freaky dude's life. It makes you wonder what he's going to do next.
The "Second Feature" continues the story of Manhunter. As I mentioned in my review for issue #3, she's just not a character that I've been interested in. It's great for her fans that there's a place to read her adventures. I just wish it was somewhere else.
What are your thoughts on this issue? Are you digging what Paul Dini and Dustin Nguyen are doing here? Do you like the idea of seeing about characters like the Broker or would you rather see more on Batman? What would you want the focus of this comic to be?