Batwoman: Rebirth #1
Writers: Marguerite Bennett & James Tynion IV
Artists: Steve Epting
Since Detective Comics was relaunched, James Tynion IV’s portrayal of Batwoman has launched her to the top of my favorite Bat-Family members. Under Tynion’s guidance, Kate Kane has become a phenomenally balanced character. Her military stoicism and tragic relationship with her father have created a layered heroine who does not lean too much on her power or her emotions. A Batwoman solo series from Tynion is such an obvious winner and I am overjoyed that DC greenlight the project. Batwoman: Rebirth #1 reinforces my love for the character and promises a fantastic new series to come.
Batwoman: Rebirth #1 plays as an introductory issue to the life of Kate Kane. Tynion and his co-writer Marguerite Bennett structure the issue with small moment in the passing years of Kate Kane’s life that an integral part of the formation of Batwoman. I criticized a lot of rebirth issues for being slightly useless and I see the argument painted this issue as an unnecessary origin recap after Batwoman Begins but I would argue that this issue gives a complete picture of who Batwoman is. Most scenes are momentous and represent a pivot in Kate Kane’s development over the years whereas Batwoman Begins explored a few moments in Kate’s early life. Tynion and Bennett utilized the Rebirth issue well to introduce new readers to Kate and remind old readers how interesting her past is.
I didn’t actually know that Steve Epting would be drawing this issue and I am incredibly happy he did. Epting has been one of my favorite artists since I started reading comics due to his ability to mix atmosphere with emotion. He’s a natural fit for the Bat-Universe and he does it justice in Batwoman: Rebirth #1. His Batwoman is fierce and powerful but he also nails the emotional beats that make this issue so good. I could not think of a better pick to bring Tynion and Bennett’s fantastic portrayal of Kate Kane to the page.
Batwoman: Rebirth #1 is a great introduction to the character of Batwoman. Tynion has done wonders for Batwoman in Detective Comics and shows that he and Marguerite Bennett are going to continue making her one of the most compelling characters in the Bat-family. I wrote mostly about character in this review and that’s what I want you to take away from it. That’s what this issue is about and that’s what this series will be about. Building Kate Kane into a character that you care about and want to follow. Books can have great ideas and plots but everything begins with who you’re following down those paths. This is only the beginning and I hope to be following this rendition of Batwoman for years to come.
Artists: Steve Epting
Since Detective Comics was relaunched, James Tynion IV’s portrayal of Batwoman has launched her to the top of my favorite Bat-Family members. Under Tynion’s guidance, Kate Kane has become a phenomenally balanced character. Her military stoicism and tragic relationship with her father have created a layered heroine who does not lean too much on her power or her emotions. A Batwoman solo series from Tynion is such an obvious winner and I am overjoyed that DC greenlight the project. Batwoman: Rebirth #1 reinforces my love for the character and promises a fantastic new series to come.
Batwoman: Rebirth #1 plays as an introductory issue to the life of Kate Kane. Tynion and his co-writer Marguerite Bennett structure the issue with small moment in the passing years of Kate Kane’s life that an integral part of the formation of Batwoman. I criticized a lot of rebirth issues for being slightly useless and I see the argument painted this issue as an unnecessary origin recap after Batwoman Begins but I would argue that this issue gives a complete picture of who Batwoman is. Most scenes are momentous and represent a pivot in Kate Kane’s development over the years whereas Batwoman Begins explored a few moments in Kate’s early life. Tynion and Bennett utilized the Rebirth issue well to introduce new readers to Kate and remind old readers how interesting her past is.
I didn’t actually know that Steve Epting would be drawing this issue and I am incredibly happy he did. Epting has been one of my favorite artists since I started reading comics due to his ability to mix atmosphere with emotion. He’s a natural fit for the Bat-Universe and he does it justice in Batwoman: Rebirth #1. His Batwoman is fierce and powerful but he also nails the emotional beats that make this issue so good. I could not think of a better pick to bring Tynion and Bennett’s fantastic portrayal of Kate Kane to the page.
Batwoman: Rebirth #1 is a great introduction to the character of Batwoman. Tynion has done wonders for Batwoman in Detective Comics and shows that he and Marguerite Bennett are going to continue making her one of the most compelling characters in the Bat-family. I wrote mostly about character in this review and that’s what I want you to take away from it. That’s what this issue is about and that’s what this series will be about. Building Kate Kane into a character that you care about and want to follow. Books can have great ideas and plots but everything begins with who you’re following down those paths. This is only the beginning and I hope to be following this rendition of Batwoman for years to come.
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