Red Hood and the Outlaws #15

Despite the fact that we're in the third month of Death of the Family this is the first (and likely only) time the Bat-book crossover truly makes its presence felt in Red Hood and the Outlaws. The issue isn't great, but compared to most of the subpar storyline so far about the Face-Off Joker hitting the Bat-Family where they live, it's not too bad (and far better than last month's wasted appearance by Superman).

After the Joker gives Isabel an overdose of heroin the Red Hood sets out for payback only to be drugged and beaten again by the man who killed him years ago. Despite the comic staying with Joker teasing knowledge about the Bat-Family and his hand in crafting Jason Todd's destiny there are a couple of good moments here including an appearance by Harvey Bullock (who thankfully hasn't been given a New 52 revamp) and some nice back and forth with Starfire and Arsenal.

The comic finally gives us a confrontation between the Joker and the Red Hood. Even if it's not as good as I hoped, at least the crossover feels legitimately underway. For fans.

[DC, 2.99]