No Man's Land

Bruce Wayne may be a free man, but the story is not over. Cain, an assassin, and the new Batgirl's father, confesses to the crime. His motivation is a combination of personal reasons and orders from high up in the federal government. The government part wanted to frame Bruce Wayne. Going after Batman was the personal part. Cain is in prison, but there are some who would prefer him dead, so Batman now has to keep him alive as another assassin targets Cain. Also, Sasha, Wayne's former bodyguard, apparently dies in prison, only her body goes missing. Is she really dead? All these plots are finally resolved in the last volume of the series. While not as good as the previous two, mostly because it is wrapping loose ends, it is still a good story, and it is well worth reading. Overall, this was one of the best Batman series I have read in a while. Good overall characterization along with plenty of action.

The plot continues to grow in complexity. Batman tries to find out the source of poisoned heroin in the city, and it seems connected to the Bruce Wayne case. Meanwhile, Sasha, his bodyguard is still in prison. It seems now the plot goes deep into the federal government, all the way to the president. As the murderer is finally found, the challenge is not over yet. For one, Sasha is still in prison. And finally, Batman is making amends, as best he can given he is so difficult, with the family he alienated and that has been helping him all this time. I thought for a moment the story would end here, but there is more to it, and I will be reading on. Pacing and artwork continue to be excellent in this volume. So far, it has been a series I have not been able to put down. Very engaging.