THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT pt II
Written by Tom King
Penciled by Joelle Jones
Cover by Joelle Jones
Published Nov 1 2017
The bat and the cat are surrounded, and as they argue semantics, Batman reminds her that she looks lovely. Nearby, Talia Al Ghul inquires as to the woman’s identity and they explain it’s Selina Kyle - the soon to be married fiancé. She draws blood from her palm for some reason and tells her advisors that the men can do with her as they please.
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| That's cold blooded. |
Meanwhile, Batman realizes the men they’re fighting not only aren’t armed with guns, they don’t have tongues. The Silent Soldiers of the Pit, proof they’ve drawn near the worlds most dangerous woman.
Outside the gate, Superman hovers while an upset Damian goes through the ways he’d fight his father’s Justice League partner. He explains to Bruce’s son that while he knows he’s upset, he can’t let him pass through. He later gets an indication that Central City is under alien attack, presumably from the Darkness if you’ve been reading Justice League, and takes off. Dick Grayson decides to stay with the newest boy wonder to keep him company while he waits for his father to exit and explain himself.
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| Look, Damian. Let me give you some advice... Nevermind. BYE! |
On the other side of the gate, Batman figures out the soldiers’ motives. Not to take them alive - more to just tire them. Suddenly she walks up and asks the detective if he has a sword. He tries to speak with her but she’ll have none of it. Finally he explains to her they’re hear for Holly Robinson, a criminal who killed 237 people - crimes of which Selina Kyle was blamed. She flips him over and drives a sword through his back. Catwoman runs to his side and is immediately asked if she has a sword. Talia tells her to get one. “Okay” she says, pulling the sword from Batman. The fight is about to be on - but we’ll have to wait as this issue is left to be continued.
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| I've noticed anytime Catwoman says this, somebody's about to catch an ass whuppin' |
So Talia Al Ghul looks like she’s the real deal. There’s not a lot of people who can beat the Bat, but judging how many times Catwoman has gotten the upperhand, Selina is definitely one who can pull her weight. It was cool seeing Superman, albeit it brief. It would be even cooler going forward if Nightwing and Robin can help join the fight. Tom King continues taking this book to new heights and Joelle Jones’ art doesn’t disappoint. I give this one a 9/10.
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