Batman/Superman #1 (2019) introduces a terrifying threat following the events of The Batman Who Laughs, where Batman and Superman discover that heroes have been twisted into "Infected" by the Dark Multiverse. They must journey into Gotham to uncover which allies have become twisted reflections of themselves, facing dangerous challenges and questioning their own trust in each other as they confront the monstrous Secret Six.
The Plot
The Threat: The issue kicks off with Batman and Superman facing a new and devastating threat stemming from the events of The Batman Who Laughs.
The Secret Six: They discover that some of their heroic allies have been transformed into the "Infected," horrifying, twisted versions of themselves from the Dark Multiverse, and they are now referred to as the Secret Six.
The Mission: Batman and Superman must travel into the depths of Gotham City to identify these infected heroes and fight to survive the terrifying new enemy.
The Question of Trust: A core element of the story is the lingering question of whether Batman and Superman can even trust each other, especially with the added paranoia surrounding who among their friends could be compromised.
Key Elements
Setting the Stage: Batman/Superman #1 serves as a direct bridge to the Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen storyline.
Narrative Style: The issue employs a parallel narrative, similar to the Superman/Batman series, with intersecting monologues from both Batman and Superman, though the writers of the new series don't overdo it.
Focus on Fear: The issue emphasizes Batman's paranoia and fear, projecting those feelings onto Superman, which adds depth to the psychological tension between them.
Batman/Superman #1 (2019) introduces a terrifying threat following the events of The Batman Who Laughs, where Batman and Superman discover that heroes have been twisted into "Infected" by the Dark Multiverse. They must journey into Gotham to uncover which allies have become twisted reflections of themselves, facing dangerous challenges and questioning their own trust in each other as they confront the monstrous Secret Six.
The Plot
The Threat: The issue kicks off with Batman and Superman facing a new and devastating threat stemming from the events of The Batman Who Laughs.
The Secret Six: They discover that some of their heroic allies have been transformed into the "Infected," horrifying, twisted versions of themselves from the Dark Multiverse, and they are now referred to as the Secret Six.
The Mission: Batman and Superman must travel into the depths of Gotham City to identify these infected heroes and fight to survive the terrifying new enemy.
The Question of Trust: A core element of the story is the lingering question of whether Batman and Superman can even trust each other, especially with the added paranoia surrounding who among their friends could be compromised.
Key Elements
Setting the Stage: Batman/Superman #1 serves as a direct bridge to the Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen storyline.
Narrative Style: The issue employs a parallel narrative, similar to the Superman/Batman series, with intersecting monologues from both Batman and Superman, though the writers of the new series don't overdo it.
Focus on Fear: The issue emphasizes Batman's paranoia and fear, projecting those feelings onto Superman, which adds depth to the psychological tension between them.
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