Introduction

By Bruce Bachand

Passing on traditions is important for any and every culture. Some are of greater importance than others. Traditions should be representative of the best of the past meeting the best of the present (or future). Batman DCF #12 is a tradition of sorts, where the best (and I do mean best!) of the past confronts one of the best of the future. Needless to say, this will change everything for our hero... or should I say, heroes.
Erik Burnham weaves a dynamic plot over 11 issues of Batman:DCF that culminate resoundingly in issue number 12. Though the story is not too long (or even very long), it is a story that will compel and startle you. Get ready for what had to be told. Tim Drake is going to see it all change again, just when he thought that things were beginning to settle down. Even good ol' Alfred couldn't have predicted this twist of events! Erik brings in the "big gun" of "big guns"... and the DCF universe is all the richer and more hopeful for it. So turn off that TV or computer, grab a beverage, and sit yourself down to feast upon Batman DCF issue #12. I guarantee that it will knock you off your feet!

Bruce Bachand
FANZING Columnist 1