brian michael bendis

While the 10 short stories of “Detective Comics” #1000 wildly vary in terms of style and content, they all aim to pay homage to Batman’s legacy. Impressively, none stick out as egregious weak links.

Within one issue, we’re completely invested in Naomi’s inner life. Her yearning to rise above her small town’s uneventful confines is a well-trodden hero’s journey trope, but the issue is never bogged down by a sense of predictability.