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I really hate to begin a review like this, but oh well...I feel like DC has really dropped the ball on this one.
The events of Final Crisis #6 are those that only happen once in a lifetime. The majority of people who read comic books today do not remember a time without Bruce Wayne (except for "Knightfall," but if you ask me, it was evident that Jean-Paul Valley would not be around a long time). What really disappoints me about Morrison and the DC editorial staff is that such an event, that is, the death of a very important character did not seem to be the center of the issue's story. The death of Batman (at least it seems like his death) was, in my opinion, crammed into an issue that was not one story, but several story lines running simultaneously.
Granted, I understand that the crisis is affecting the entirety of the DC Universe, and therefore, it is only appropriate for Morrison to show what is occurring universe-wide. However, if you are going to have an epic event such as the death of a main character, at least give it a little more attention. Have it be the central moment in the story, instead of making it seem like, "Oh yeah...and Batman died..."
While I am disappointed that DC would decide to kill my favorite character, especially when Paul Dini has been writing such good stories recently, I do not feel that the death of Wayne is a total loss for the Bat-mythos. For years, Dick Grayson has been groomed for the job, and Tim Drake has also been trained to be a great hero. Honestly, I look forward to the stories that follow, and I anticipate seeing who will eventually take upon himself the mantle of "Batman."
Overall, I think this issue just had too much detail. The art was too detailed (if there can be too much detail, it was here) and the story was too much. Next time, DC, please just keep it simple. There are some of us who still enjoy a good story with a central character and good art. That's my opinion. Feel free to leave a comment. I would like to read your opinion as well.
