Also, we have to give some props to the editorial department, whose notes are just absolutely delightful, lending a winking human element to a story that really captures the spirit of golden nostalgia.

The chase sequence, as the Justice League basically takes on the Bat Family in order to put Bruce into their custody, is a joy. Capullo and crew tackle the kinetic action as they all tear through the Amazon, trying to differentiate Bat…men. Damian is, per usual, a treat when he gets to mouth off, but the highlight is the reveal of why Batman chose this environment to snare the JL, and how they come to be tangled up.

And then, Superman.

One of the people who best articulate the relationship between Batman and Superman has always been Scott Snyder, having written really well thought out pieces for both heroes’ books. Theirs is a bond forged through circumstance and an isolating feeling that they are the two most important figures in the DC Universe. Clark’s concern for Bruce here is palpable, as he cuts right through the bullshit and gets the Dark Knight to open up. Here the reader goes on a trip through Snyder & Capullo’s exquisite Batman run, summoning up memories of the metals described in various story arcs.