Detective Comics #17 Preview/Discussion

[CBR News]

The repercussions of "DEATH OF THE FAMILY" spread as Batman tracks down the League of Smiles, a criminal group of psychotic killers that worship The Joker!
Deadly new villains are introduced-and you won't believe their horrific ties to Arkham Asylum!
Plus: In the backup story, learn the secrets behind The League of Smiles' beginnings!

This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download.


Full article here.

[InformationGeek]

After a great last issue, I'm superexcited to see where this goes!

[SpideyZERO]

Interesting preview. Definitely want to learn more about Merrymaker

[maxpower00044]

It's looking good. Definitely look forward to Wednesday.

[El Sombrero]

I really love the way Fabok draws Batman, especially his costume. You can really feel the weight and texture of everything, like you can tell he's wearing a costume instead of something that looks painted on.

[maxpower00044]

Agreed El Sombrero. I also like how his Batman has a little "Frank Miller" bulk to him, too.

[Shinomune]

I hope that MerryMaker isn't Merydeth. Too cliché.

[Porcupeth]

I hope that MerryMaker isn't Merydeth. Too cliché.

But Merideth died, didn't he?

Anyway, look at that Scott Snyder, a first page without a dozen monologue boxes!

[JessieMidnight]

That's a great looking preview. MerryMaker already seems like an interesting new villain to me. I love Jason Fabok on this book. I really like his art so much. His layouts, to his figures, to his action scenes I think are done really well.

[Obregon Kaine]

I'm really enjoying this book and this creative team as well.

[cgynadu]

layman's run just keeps getting better and better, so i'm sure this won't disappoint.

and damn, fabok is really improving. superb art.

[new_onslaught]

Fabok's art keeps getting better and better. Unfortunately Layman doesn't work for me. His villains are great but I think his Batman is a little off and his Damian is terrible. I'll give him another chance with #19.

[ngroove]

....Poor Zsasz.

[DarkKnghtJared]

I hope that MerryMaker isn't Merydeth. Too cliché.

Yeah, I was thinking during this preview, "Okay, so we have this clearly arrogant and crazy psychiatrist fixated on The Joker, who 'dies' in mysterious circumstances, and then we're introduced to the new villain, Merrymaker. ...Gee, I wonder who THAT could be!"

That said, I won't mind if that is who it is, since unlike something like Hush, I'm sure it's going to be something that will be revealed and dealt with quickly in this issue.

[Trey]

that art is well illustrated, but blah, there is ZERO storytelling or sequential progression, panel to panel. Quite frankly, its a sterile, boring read.