Batman #122 revives a classic DC storyline in Shadow War part 2
gamesradar.comDC's three-legged crossover Shadow War kicked off on March 29, when Slade Wilson AKA Deathstroke (or at least, someone dressed like him) took to the rooftops of Washington DC to put a bullet through the head for the reformed (or so he said) Ra's Al Ghul. And yet, the deadliest marksman to come out of Shadow War might not be this assassin at all, but Cupid...
Batman #122 (opens in new tab) features art by Howard Porter, writing by Joshua Williamson with art by Howard Porter, colors by Tomeu Morey, and letters by Clayton Cowles, and is the second chapter in the Shadow War saga, lovingly titled 'Too Many #%^&$#@ Ninjas.'
The issue finds the League of Assassins' war with Deathstroke's family in full swing, with Batman and Robin caught in the crossfire. Already the battle is generating, shifting, and breaking alliances across Gotham City, the League's hideout in Nepal, and beyond. By the end of the issue, Damian Wayne has teamed up with Wilson's daughter Ravager, Deathstroke himself has abandoned Deathstroke Inc. in favor of hiding out with his clone son Respawn, and Batman is…
Sorry, we're getting ahead of ourselves.
At the beginning of Batman #122, the World's Greatest Detective is doing what he does best near the site of the Al Ghul assassination. Joining him is Cameron Chase, director of the Department of Extranormal Operations and metahuman expert. Together, they review footage of Ra's death and the wounding of his daughter Talia, wondering how the killer dressed as Deathstroke evaded their considerable security defenses. Then, another question arises. If this assassin was such a perfect shot, how did they not kill Talia? Batman decides the only way to get the answer is by asking Talia herself.
Flash forward to the
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