I have to say I was a bit disappointed with this issue as it seemed more interested in offering up emotional angst, and eventually I started to get a bit annoyed that the various officers seemed far more interested in their various feuds, so the sniper case almost takes a back-seat to the squad room politics. It's also becoming a growing concern that Batman and his various operatives are becoming too much of a factor in this series, as it's getting a bit difficult to admire the skill and professionalism of this group of detectives when most of the plot resolutions, and moments where the case is cracked wide open are the direct result of Batman, or as is the case in this issue, information provided by Oracle. Still there's some solid character moments in this issue, with the scene in the stairwell between Probson and Stacy being particularly effective. I also enjoyed the way this issue displayed the rather ineffective nature of the new interim mayor, and the media also comes across rath Read Full Review

This arc is so tense already. I love how much terror Joker can strike into people's hearts without even making an appearance. Also, I kinda really liked that we saw Batman for a split second, but then he went back out after saving the detectives and we just didn't see him again, even though he got shot and now I'm wondering where he went and if he's alright and everything...but this story is about the GCPD and it's little moments like that where we're reminded that this isn't a Batman story. And as much as I really wanted to follow Batman and know what he's up to now, I also find it absolutely awesome how we just get quick little glimpses here and there and that's it. It's like Brubaker and Rucka are teasing us just enough to satisfy but also leave us wanting more, while making it impossible not to care more about these police officers than about what Batman is up to. Expertly done, honestly. more