Batman: Gotham Knights #1-74 Talkback

**kid_flash** · 12-27-2001, 02:24 AM

Man, I just got the bright idea to start a thread about this. Did anyone else thoroughly enjoy this? I mean, I love GK, it's one of the best out there. If you're not checking this out and you're a Batman fan, I gotta ask why you aren't.

Right, onto issue 24. Wow. I love the idea that Bruce Wayne really does somewhat suffer from split personality (yes, I know Devin Grayson didn't come up with it first), and his whole issue with the gun is incredible. It's something that gets touched on a LOT, but I've never read an entire issue that's devoted to it.

Thoughts?

**Kathy Kane** · 12-27-2001, 09:13 PM

O man!

I think that Bruce has lost his mind!!!
Now that he owns a gun, he'll be accused of murder, isn't that what the upcoming arc is all about?!

I also liked the back-up B & W.

**kid_flash** · 12-28-2001, 01:18 PM

Yeah, Bruce Wayne: Murderer? (It really does have the ? in the title). I can't wait!!! Just one week 'til 10-cent Adventure!

batman205 · 01-01-2002, 07:37 AM

In the latest Previews in the apparel section, there is a t-shirt for the Batmam 10 cent Adventure. It is titled "Split Personality."

**kid_flash** · 01-01-2002, 02:06 PM

Interesting...at first I didn't really like the cover (Dave Johnson rules, the cover just didn't do anything for me), but I didn't catch onto the symbolism. Interesting...

3 MORE DAYS 'TIL 10-CENT ADVENTURE!!!!

**SilentBobWooHoo** · 01-02-2002, 06:25 PM

I agree with kidflash...Gotham Knights is awesome. I would like any of the Grayson-haters to tell me why they don't enjoy this book. I especially loved the Poison Ivy issue and the one where Dick is adopted...great stuff!

**kid_flash** · 01-03-2002, 12:09 AM

Apparently, the Grayson-haters just say they "don't like her writing." More specifically, all I've heard is that for GK #24, people complained because they think Bruce doesn't have split personality. Okay, two things:

1) Bruce talked to Batman in BATMAN: EGO, and everyone and their dog loves that.

2) No, he doesn't. To use BATMAN: EGO again, Bruce made a deal with Batman. They aren't totally seperate, but they are NOT the same person. Anyone who says Bruce Wayne and Batman are the same person needs to do some serious reading and take a look at just how similar the two are. Good acting only takes care of part of it. Batman's a force withing Bruce.

**Joker85** · 03-20-2002, 05:22 PM

What did everyone thinkof this latest issue?I thought it was great, but then again I have never read a D. Grayson story that I didn't like. I like how Superman always tries to help Batman, even though it's always the same answer. At least he never gives up. I'm not sure I like the idea of Batman dropping his Bruce Wayne identity, it seems to be going a bit too far. Alfred's appearance in the cave was also great. Another great issue!

What did all you other GK readers think?

**The Guard** · 03-21-2002, 02:24 PM

I love how OFFICER DOWN is tied to this. There's something going on. Something big. I loved this issue. Great to see Batman stop and think when Clark called him Bruce. One complaint. Why isn't Superman wearing the black "S"?

**Blue121** · 03-28-2002, 11:21 PM

Great great issue. I loved Superman's appearance.

**Joker85** · 04-17-2002, 05:06 PM

GK # 28 came out today. so, what are everyones thoughts? I picked it up just a second ago, but haven't read it yet. I believe it's the Mortician one though. I'll post my thoughts later on tonight. This is also part 7 to Fugitive.

**Joker85** · 04-18-2002, 05:23 PM

Pretty good issue! The mortician plot is just OK, but Montoya's appearance and the fugitive puzzle piece were pretty good. Anyone else think that those were definitley Batman's feet on the tape?

**d4rkkn1ght** · 04-18-2002, 07:12 PM

I just read it and I thought it was a pretty cool concept. The Fugitive parts were pretty cool too. I kind of wish they would have a whole issue about the Fugitive storyline, rather than just two or three pages of it. I dont mind to much though.

**CadaverousEyes** · 04-19-2002, 12:33 AM

Eck. Other than the Fugitive part, it felt like a big waste of time, that could have been shown in half the number of pages. I was really looking forward to Batman vs zombies, and/or some insight into to the Mortician's character and motives. Didn't get either. I hope the next issue fares better.

**The Guard** · 04-19-2002, 02:22 PM

I think the tape was doctored. And I think Batman doctored it. To cover up whoever was sneaking around.

Anyway, The Mortician has some potential.

One complaint.

Batman disarmed three thugs with lightning speed. When has he been able to disarm them so fast that they still think they're holding guns?

**FLIPMODE** · 04-19-2002, 10:41 PM

Since he's learned the Way of the Ninja.

Robin 101 stunk big time.

If you look at the image of the intruder on the Tape, You can clearly see he's wearing a jacket or over coat.

SOOOOO, the actual killer IS on the Cover but Not the center of the Picture. We can tell the guy in the Center is wearing some sort of tight sweater.

However Also on the Cover is the Image of Some guy in a White Tie Walking away from Vespers Body. THAT guy is wearing the jacket. He's the Killer. Could be Zombie, he's the Only guy I remember that Wears a Tie.

**The Guard** · 04-19-2002, 10:42 PM

Since he's learned the Way of the Ninja.

Robin 101 stunk big time.

If you look at the image of the intruder on the Tape, You can clearly see he's wearing a jacket or over coat.

SOOOOO, the actual killer IS on the Cover but Not the center of the Picture. We can tell the guy in the Center is wearing some sort of tight sweater.

However Also on the Cover is the Image of Some guy in a White Tie Walking away from Vespers Body. THAT guy is wearing the jacket. He's the Killer. Could be Zombie, he's the Only guy I remember that Wears a Tie.

And that tells us...

**FLIPMODE** · 04-21-2002, 03:13 PM

For One it would tell us, Bane is involved.

Secondly Let's not Forget, that Banes 3 henchmen also learned Batman's I.D. From Bane. Bane openly told it to this guy named Bird. None of them were ever brought to justice like Bane was. They are still out there. The other 2 were Zombie and Trogg. So who's to say, they are'nt back with their own plan, ...or just working with Bane again. And it looks like Zombie is in that puzzle piece.

**FLIPMODE** · 04-21-2002, 03:15 PM

Or it's just Hugo Strange.

Strangly enough, he's made it back on my list.

Also is he dead??? Or still alive? Pre-Crisis I think he had a ghost.

Now what's his deal?

**BLACKHEART** · 05-15-2002, 04:51 PM

I loved this one. It's going to be a shame when Grayson departs the book.

This issue had a gritty 80's feel to it. I loved the art. It really help to set the mood of the dead world that was surrounding Batman. The two page splash in the back with Batman fighting the zombies was amazing. I wish they would make that a poster.

Did it look like Batman felt sorry for this guy at the end or what? He just wanted his parents back. Sound Familiar?

EDIT: This is actually issue 29. I must have hit 8 instead in the mist of being happy I finally got the pic uploaded.