Written by Peter Calloway
Art by Jeremy Haun; JD Smith; & Steve Wands
Cover Art by Guillem March
SUMMARY:
Published by DC Comics for February 2011, “Yrotsih” explores Zatanna Zatara’s reluctant alliance with Talia Al Ghul to strip Catwoman’s knowledge of Bruce Wayne’s secret identity. Seeking ghostly solace from her late father, Zatanna concludes that protecting Bruce’s life outweighs Selina’s love for him. As Selina “Catwoman” Kyle argues with Pamela “Poison Ivy” Isley re: Batman’s true identity, Harley Quinn plays referee. Diverting Harley and Poison Ivy elsewhere, Zatanna searches a captive Selina’s mind.
Inside Selina’s psyche, Zatanna catches insightful glimpses of Selina’s long history of Bruce, not to mention reconciling her own prior tampering with Selina’s mind. With her mind wipe spell nearly completed, Zatanna abruptly restores Selina’s memories. Setting up an imminent showdown, Talia is defiantly confronted by Zatanna re: her ulterior motive.
REVIEW:
Though Zatanna wouldn’t likely be naïve enough or unwittingly manipulated into aiding Talia, writer Peter Calloway’s storyline is still exceptionally well-played. Including an awesome cover image, the issue’s visuals are simply top-caliber. With all the necessary creative elements in place, Gotham City Sirens # 18 is a stellar read for fans of these characters.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
From DC Senior Story Editor Ian Sattler ‘s short Happy New Year greeting representing the single-page “DC Nation” column, with some help from Batman.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars
