(18 February, 2022)

A wonderfully dark Dark Knight story, and the art is a perfect fit. In a supernatural setting, Batman, with the help of a few 'friends', shines. In the end, he makes a choice but is he right? After the fact, would even Kant answer yes?

In a very specific way, this story directly contradicts the end of 'Batman Begins'

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, the scene where Batman leaves Ra's al Ghul to die, through inaction

. It also asks an important question: what is one responsible for, either by direct action or indifferent inaction? Any story that makes me ponder big questions are awesome and greatly appreciated. I think Batman is a perfect vehicle for such stories, he is often treading a fine line on any given situation. Different people will interpret his actions in different ways, it's never clear cut with him and that will always generate interesting discussions.

I really like the 'deal' Bruce made

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with Enchantress

. Did she give him fearlessness in return for his not shedding a single tear when... when he clearly wanted to? And what to say about Batman's ultimate choice? He stays true to himself, yes, but at what cost?