![]() ![]() Gotham Academy Vol 2: Calamity by Becky Cloonan and Brendan Fletcher picks up at issue #7 of the series and takes us through issue #12 as it reveals more and more of Olive’s past as we peak into the going ons at Gotham’s prestigious prep school. Its artwork cries out Scooby and the Gang or even Buffy but its story is pure Gotham.ĭC made the right choice continuing this series with the Rebirth line and hopefully more and more fans will find it! It is gritty and stylist and noire and at its core, a detective story. With its cast of characters, it is more suited for something aligned with Archie Comics than Batman but that is where you make your mistake. Gotham Academy is a book that you would not think to take seriously, but demands to be taken seriously. The detective club figures out who is leading the witch club and stop him but not before one of their own is expelled and an even greater mystery is unearthed. The detective club discovers that the witch club has taken her and that they are being controlled by circuit boards in their hats. ![]() The witch club begins to pull dangerous pranks on the other students and soon Olive’s good friend Maps goes missing. The detective club soon finds itself battling against a new group who call themselves the witch club. Soon the detective club returns from break and Olive quickly finds out that there is much more to Amy than meets the eye. The new girl is Amy and soon the duo find themselves up to no good as Amy convinces Olive to vandalize the Chapel. As the school empties out, even her little detective club leaves, a new student arrives to help keep Olive company. If there was a comic that was begging to be made into a television series, this one is it!įor Gotham Academy student Olive Silverlock, the winter holiday are the worst. In an era where Batman and his allies have been confronting the character's inherent darkness, Maps could provide a bright new light to the hero.Gotham Academy: Second Semester, Vol.1: Welcome Back by Brendan Fletcher is a terrific and creative series that has one foot in the Batman Universe and for the rest, stands quite comfortably on its own. Maps might be an ideal addition to the Bat-Family, even if Batman seems wary about working alongside her. Her time as Olive Silverlock's best friend has given her the chance to see "monstrous" villains like Killer Croc in a softer light. She could also bring a unique sense of empathy to the proceedings. Maps might quietly be one of the best modern candidates to become a new Robin, especially if she can find a way to help save Batman's life. Her presence as a Robin could even help bring back Damian Wayne following his recent rebellion. She already has good relationships with some of their number. She'd further connect the young people of Gotham (and specifically Gotham Academy) with the Bat-Family. But numerous Robins and Batgirls have ignored this and instead fought alongside him (such as Steph Brown), and Maps could do the same. The burgeoning young detective would introduce a bright outside perspective to the Bat-Family. In the past, Batman has tried to sway other young heroes from following in his footsteps. Although it's clear from their interactions that Batman fears for Maps' safety, he might not have a choice. ![]()
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