THE SHADOW/BATMAN HC

Two iconic characters are thrust together when amysterious cabal known as the “Silent Seven” descends on New York.Delving into the mystical elements of both the Shadow’s and Batman’s pasts,writer Orlando (Wonder Woman) and artist Timpano (The Shadow;Transformers) craft a quintessential story that touches deep into theirmotivations and what makes each tick. The Shadow knows what evil lurks in thehearts of men, but who knows what lurks in his heart? Batman hasspent decades trying to heal the sorrow caused by losing his own family, but canhe actually prevent it from happening again? Orlando asks these questions withinthe plot but also has the characters asking the same of themselves and eachother.VERDICT A beautiful work of graphicnoir fiction starring venerable characters of the pulp era supported by newerprotagonists from the last decade, this book is both old and new and a delightfor fans of either superhero.