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Batman #120 uses thrilling action and a subversive plot to great effect, revealing the connection between Batman Inc. and the villainous Abyss.
James Tynion IV’s run on the Batman title ended with the Caped Crusader taking down the authoritarian Magistrate and bringing peace to Gotham City. Now Joshua Williamson’s story takes the Dark Knight to the seclusive island country of Badhnisia, where the Batman Incorporated has been incarcerated and convicted of murder. Penned into existence by superstar writer Grant Morrison, the Batman Incorporated saw Bruce Wayne franchising Batman’s trademark brand of crimefighting and taking his life’s mission global. However, the revelation of Lex Luthor’s involvement in Batman Inc. and a deadly encounter with the enigmatic Abyss shows how blind Batman was to the world outside Gotham City.
Batman #120, written by Joshua Williamson with artwork from Jorge Molina, Mikel Janin, and Tomeu Morey, shows Batman’s global adventure turning sinister. Batman is injured while fighting Abyss inside the Badhnisia Police Department. Worse, he loses his eyesight in Abyss’ attack, and now he needs to escape the building while being as blind as a bat. Fortunately for him, Badhnisia police detective Cayha rescues him under the noses of her superiors. Meanwhile, Abyss infiltrates the Lexcorp building in Badhnisia and attacks Lex Luthor using his uncanny powers. However, Luthor, equipped with a Bat-Signal attached powered armor, is ready to take on the scythe-armed menace.
Joshua Williamson is presently having a great time at DC Comics. He just took over the Robin solo series and will soon helm Justice League. While Batman stories have always been dark and mysterious, Williamson adds another layer of skin-crawling malevolence to the storyline of Batman #120. Williamson has crafted a plot with a strong premise, resurrecting a concept long forgotten since the New 52 relaunch. Williamson has also established Abyss as a relentless foe capable of competing with both Batman and Lex Luthor. Combat and action play a critical part in this tale and its accelerated pacing propels the story forward. Along with this, the overlapping narrative preserves the issue’s suspense while keeping the readers tethered to their seats.
Artworks in comic books can be used to create potent effects. It can be either used to express the characters’ emotions or evoke an emotional response from readers. In the case of Batman #120, it is perfectly balanced, giving the issue a splendid reading experience. Artist Jorge Molina adds a gritty filter over his hyperrealistic art, which compliments the grim story. Mikel Janin’s sleek facial contours add to the story’s emotional depth. Their artwork infuses a haunting vibe throughout Batman #120. Meanwhile, colorist Tomeu Morey masterfully colors every scene with bright, neon shades in the background and places a soft glow in the foreground. The colors make it easier to follow the action in dark, low-lit passageways and give depth to the artwork.
Batman #120 is an action-packed thriller that puts the titular character in the shoes of a sleuth hot on the heels of a dangerous perpetrator. The issue has plenty of twists and the story’s final cliffhanger turns the story on its head. The pacing is impeccable as Williamson does a well-rounded job of incorporating quiet moments of dialogue exchanges into the breakneck action. Batman #120 ends on a shocking turn of events, giving the story arc a much-needed injection of subversion and intrigue.
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