Wow, now that's Batman!
Just finished David Finch's Batman: The Dark Knight #1, and I am very pleased... this is Batman done right, with all the classic elements, and nary a sign of "Batman Inc." to be found. If you're looking for a back-to-basics story featuring Bruce Wayne as Batman, along with Alfred, Jim Gordon, and several bigname villains, you've found it.
As expected, the art is incredible, but the writing is impressive as well. Finch seems to have the voices of the main characters down, including the styles of interactions between them. The plot is straightforward (for now) and the action is plentiful, and we see Bruce doing what he does best--dark and brooding, as opposed to the somewhat uncomfortable glee he's displayed in Batman Incorpoated.
Nothing about the concept of "Batman Inc.," really--I like the book of that title, and the idea is interesting as long as it doesn't take away every series. But with the impending demise of Batman Confidential, it seems we may be in danger of losing straightforward Bruce/Batman stories, though Detective is almost as good despite focusing on Dick. But if The Dark Knight continues to impress as the first issue did, Grant can do whatever he wants in the other books--I'll be happy with Finch!
(Now, just put Dini back on a Bruce book--or at least include him in Zatanna once in while--and I'll be very happy!)
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