• 7.0
  Major Spoilers - Matthew Peterson Sep 22, 2013

  Years later, it would be revealed that Miss Tompkins was much smarter than Bats gave her credit for, and that she easily recognized Bruce Wayne under the cape and cowl, a moment which gives the end of this story a quiet subtext that I love. As we fade out, Leslie is comforting The Wrath's devastated lady-friend, another victim of Crime Alley. This story reminds me of the pulps that influenced Batman, creating a powerful and interesting villain who kind of has to die for our hero to live, a counterpart so dangerous that there couldn't be a return visit, a true counterpart to Batman's hyper-competence and dedication. Batman Special #1 is a memorable, only falling short because of the nature of 80s comic production, giving us a character who is Batman's equal in every way but compassion, earning 3.5 out of 5 stars overall. The greatest tragedy, in my eyes, is that somebody hasn't yet brought this guy back for a 10-issue arc in which he really shows himself to be Batman's equal. (Here's ho Read Full Review

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