Batgirl #18

wmwadeii's Batgirl #18 - The Mask of Ashes review

Batgirl #18

Cover & Solicit - 3/5

• Would I pick-up or buy the comic based on the solicit or cover alone?
• Are the alternate covers appealing?
• Does the solicit and cover portray what happens in the issue?
• Do I like the artist's style on the cover?

Art, Colors & Inking - 4/5

- Weighted Double

• Do I personally like this artist's style?
• Does the artist stay true to the characters appearance?
• If there are multiple artists do they blend well and not disturb the reading experience?
• Does the coloring/inking blend well with the artist?
• Is the coloring and inking enjoyable to the eye?
• Is it easy to distinguish what's happening?

Layout & Flow - 3/5

• Does the layout of the issue make it easy to read?
• Does the issue have a good flow of the plot and keep me engaged?
• Can I easily read the issue, to include lettering?
• Is there too little or too much dialogue or monologue?

Story - 3/5

- Weighted Triple

• How well did the issue further develop the current story?
• How well did the issue further develop the characters?
• Did the writer stay true to the history and characteristics of the characters?
• Did I simply enjoy reading the issue?

Verdict - 3.3

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Batgirl #18 - The Mask of Ashes by batwatch on March 15, 2013
The Masks of AshesI can't say I am terribly excited for this issue. I've become kind of bored with the forever long build up of James Jr.'s attack without any apparent motivation or game plan. Ray Fawkes, (former writer of Vertigo's Mnemovore and current writer for Batgirl and Justice League Dark) who is standing in for the fired/hired Gail Simone, (former writer of Birds of Prey) did write Barbara in a way that made her more likable in last month's issue, but whatever excitement that brought wa...
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Batgirl #18 - The Mask of Ashes by the_mighty_monarch on March 15, 2013
That cover is damn powerful. Mikel Janin gives us an absolutely amazing Requiem cover.... it just doesn't fit. Batgirl's reaction is a single tear mostly, and it's far more about the effect it has on Bruce than any personal sorrow. Her dad has a more intense reaction, and I actually rather like that, since I think it'll cause some tension as Batgirl goes head to head with his son James Jr. As evil as he is, Gordon is probably going to feel a greater attachment to his son after the knowledge of t...
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