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Permalink Reply by Einrick Quiznos on June 14, 2012 at 5:31pm

   Well, I just read the 1st volume of the Court of Owls from new Batman series. It was a fun read, and better than I expected. However, regarding your topic, this was eventually going to happen.

   With the Hush storylines in the past uncovering Wayne's personal childhood memories, and bringing back to life previously thought-dead characters(Hush, Red-Hood aka Jason Todd), it was only natural they'd want to continue this thought with the Court of Owls to try and tie in his parents/ancestor's deaths. This is common Comic book fodder, to be honest. Everyone does it sooner or later(the evil-sibling trope). As long as the story is good, I could care less who's related to who.

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Permalink Reply by TheDVDGrouch on June 14, 2012 at 6:06pm

Well said, I feel pretty much the same as you. I just thought it was weird for Scott Synder to pull the evil brother card after already doing it with James Gordon Jr. I mean its not even like that character got erased by the reboot James Gordon Jr is still around.

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Permalink Reply by Randy Flagg on June 14, 2012 at 6:23pm

Grant Morrison played with the idea of Thomas Wayne Junior in his run, so it's odd to see it spring up so soon again.

But it fits the story well so I really can't complain.

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Permalink Reply by son of wolverine on June 15, 2012 at 3:08pm

Well I think it kind of gives a pretty good twist on Owlman in the New 52

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Permalink Reply by TheDVDGrouch on June 15, 2012 at 4:47pm

I always did like Owlman.

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Permalink Reply by Gift of the Magi on June 20, 2012 at 9:20pm

I just thought of this...why the evil brother I didn't know I had for 30 years angle? Why not just a parallel story tonhis own, a person who's family was torn from him by Thomas Wayne near the same time Wayne's parents died? Maybe the son of Joe Chill, perhaps?

Where Wayne had a servent, tons of cash and comfort, and every advantage...Joe Jr. Would have nothing, squaller...but a sharp mind. He trains himself, educates himself, elevates himself through the corruption and filth of Gotham...and when Batman appears, he creates a mockery of him, syriking back at what he sees as Batman's hypocrity.

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Permalink Reply by Thanagarian Snare Beast on June 29, 2012 at 9:36am

I have absolutely no idea why I didnt see Owlman coming. Seems like I'd have called that.

Anyway, I cant say I'm a huge fan of this concept. Its always bothered me when creators try to add a greater conspiracy or secret to the characters origins and past, it disconnects them too much from the reader IMO.

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Permalink Reply by south-side panda on July 5, 2012 at 9:38am

Idk the run has been great and the storytelling is perfect. As for the twist i don't know how to feel about it. On the one hand i think it is a cop out to use evil family members but i think it can work if after the court of owls run is over this twist stays apart of the new 52 continuity is should be fine.

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Permalink Reply by Sharpenuf on July 7, 2012 at 2:45am

I don't know how I feel about Mr. March either way (though he has a kick-ass suit), but it'll be interesting to see this all tied up in the next issue next week. Also looking forward to Snyder's big "Joker story" this fall. :)

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