Recommended Reading - Batman, Superman and the New 52 Discussion - The Kryptonian http://www.kryptonian.com/_/comics/recommended/ Sat, 19 May 2012 18:01:17 +0000 43200 Batman: Knight of Vengeance http://www.kryptonian.com/_/comics/recommended/batman-knight-of-vengeance-r39
This week I want to recommend you all read Batman: Knight of Vengeance. “But Aaron, this is a Flashpoint story...why are you recommending it?” Because Flashpoint side stories are just that: Side stories, and are easy to pass up or overlook. So what makes this so important? Minor character spoilers follow the break...

This Story Is Important To Batman Fans

It is important because it is the first story to feature Thomas Wayne as anything other than a dream or a flashback. Knight of Vengeance has Thomas Wayne in the drivers seat. He IS Batman. Not Bruce, not Dick, but Thomas. This timeline features what would have happened had Bruce been killed on that night outside of the theater in Crime Alley.

So What Else Makes It Worth It?

You get a glimpse of a totally different Gotham. Thomas took a drastically different route than his son in his effort to stop crime in Gotham. I don’t want to give away too much, but this Gotham has Thomas best friends with Jim Gordan, working alongside Oswald Cobblepot, and living in the ruins of what was once stately Wayne Manor. Also, you ge to enjoy the grumblings of Thomas as Batman who has to be pushing 60 by now. He’s an old man and he’s not afraid to complain about it. You’ve got to read it yourself to get the full effect.

If do you do give this series a read, or are reading it now give us a comment and let us know what you think about it. It is a 3 part series, so it isn't a huge investment to get into. Give it a shot!

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