Dark Knight III: The Master Race #7 Review

Writers: Frank Miller, Brian Azzarello / Artist: Andy Kubert / DC Comics I know we’ve said it multiple times before, but it bears repeating: Dark Knight III, the sequel to the sequel that none of us particularly asked for, is a lot better than I thought it would be. I’ve enjoyed the story progression and the incorporating of different mythologies and hallmarks, not only for the DC Universe proper, but the this specific trilogy as well. With last issue’s cliff hanger of Batman catching that heater to the chest, the battle is thrown into a sort of disarray. Batman and Superman, who were once feeling triumphant, are not out of the action as Superman races Batman… somewhere, to try and save him. The cities are still chaotic and the battle is far from over, even if the initial push of the Kryptonians has stalled. All of this sets up what will probably be the most lit battle in this book, by far, as the Kryptonians might be writing a check their attuned biology can’t cash.

What works in this issue is the inner monologue of Clark as he races to save Bruce. We see him weighing his impact and greatness against if he can save Bruce or not. Will all his gifts result in failure if he can’t even save his long time friend and comrade? It’s not a brand new concept, but it works well in this book, when everyone (except Batman and the other civilians) are powered up to the max. I know it’s a staple of the Dark Knight series, but the overt political commentary and inclusion just never fee…