The same goes for Ventriloquist, who hasn't fared particularly well in recent years. But as King reveals what role Wesker has to play in Batman's ambitious prison heist, this villain enjoys one of the stronger scenes of this arc.
But again, this issue doesn't stand out quite as much as some of the previous "I Am Suicide" chapters. There's a surprising lack of focus on the Batman/Catwoman dynamic here, especially in light of a major act on Selina's part. The consolation being that King will be tackling a Batman/Catwoman-focused story before heading into "I Am Bane" next year. There's also the fact that the plot follows a fairly predictable route as Batman executes the final stage of his plan and it becomes clear that certain dark developments in previous chapters weren't quite what they seemed.
Visually, this issue also can't quite stand up to previous chapters. Mikel Janin's gorgeous, intricate splash pages have been replaced by an emphasis on small, repetitive panels. That stylistic change suits the script, which hinges on a dramatic build-up to a key moment, but it doesn't allow for the same level of dynamic storytelling. Still, Janin perfectly captures the surreal mood of the story. Hopefully it won't be too long before he teams with King again. Maybe for the inevitable Joker story?
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