In this book the rooftops Batman prowls across are as important as the man himself. The story sees some citizens wanting to tear down Gotham’s buildings for profit or progress, others fighting to preserve them. Meanwhile Taylor’s glorious art gives the city a more expansive and impressive look than we’ve ever seen before.
While not dated, this tale takes place in a world with a distinctly 1940s/1950s-ish vibe and a suitably old-fashioned, mostly black and white visual style is adopted. Colour is used sparingly and to great effect, usually adding a slight tinge to the edges of the graphite-over-pencil art and diluting the greys, a little splash of life and daylight to remind us not all is grim in...
