We continue the story of Zero Year and Batman’s beginnings in Batman 25. The city is in blackness thanks to Edward Nygma, and Bruce Wayne is in trouble. Here is our review.
Gotham is in darkness due to The Riddler destroying the city’s electrical grid. Normal people are fighting for rations – utterly scared of what is to come. If that wasn’t bad enough, two corpses have turned up, whose bones have grown out of their skin and become distorted with twists. 
Some of the police department believe that Batman could be to blame, but Gordon has his doubts. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne has started his own investigation into the deaths and believes a scientist once employed by Wayne Enterprises could be the culprit – even naming him Dr Death.
Scott Snyder and Greg Cappulo’s scintillating run continues with another brilliant instalment in the Batman legacy. Snyder has not only brought a brilliant backstory of Batman’s humble beginnings, he is also expanding upon the characters we have come to love. Cappulo’s artwork is the perfect companion to the storylines. His drawings are simply breath-taking.
One thing that Snyder and Cappulo also do brilliantly is the build-up to shocks and surprises. Batman 25 features an excellent twist and one that made me gasp. The second story, whilst a little uneventful, also lets us into the lives of a young Harper Row – a Snyder creation who has been around since the New 52 came to being . It is obvious that Harper and her younger brother are going to be major characters in the future (anyone say Batgirl?) and getting to know their rough childhood is a bonus I am thankful for.
Batman 52 has a jet black embossed cover that is a perfect metaphor for what is happening in Gotham. Although it may not be as striking as the 3d covers from the Villain Month, it still looks great.
With The Riddler and Dr Death creating havoc in Gotham, Batman has his work cut out for him, and you can bet your ass that we will be around to see how he deals with these criminals.
Buy this Batman 25 issue now.
