When it comes to the Superman franchise, both Action Comics and Superman have some work to do in terms of establishing what makes each series unique and distinct from the other. That doesn't look to be a problem with DC's two flagship Batman titles, however. James Tynion's Detective Comics is clearly a far different beast from Tom King's Batman or any other incarnation of Detective Comics in recent memory. It's the ideal book for those who want to see Batman's supporting cast receive the same love and attention as the Dark Knight himself.
Essentially, Detective Comics has evolved into an ensemble series where batman and Batwoman school a younger generation of heroes. Right away, Tynion makes the right choice by positioning Kate Kane as a peer to Bruce Wayne rather than a subordinate. She's long since proven herself as a hero, and anything less would be demeaning, frankly. If anything, DC has really dropped the ball in recent years when it comes to exploring the relationship between Kate and her cousin, Bruce. Tynion quickly makes up for lost time in this issue, building a fun dynamic between the two and generally making Batwoman feel like a more active member of the Bat-family again.
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Essentially, Detective Comics has evolved into an ensemble series where batman and Batwoman school a younger generation of heroes. Right away, Tynion makes the right choice by positioning Kate Kane as a peer to Bruce Wayne rather than a subordinate. She's long since proven herself as a hero, and anything less would be demeaning, frankly. If anything, DC has really dropped the ball in recent years when it comes to exploring the relationship between Kate and her cousin, Bruce. Tynion quickly makes up for lost time in this issue, building a fun dynamic between the two and generally making Batwoman feel like a more active member of the Bat-family again.
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