Batman and Robin #23.1: Two-Face Review

With so many Villains Month one-shots flooding the stands this month, the surest way to tell what's worth buying is whether or not a particular issue is handled by that series' regular writer. In the case of Batman and Robin #23.1, Pete Tomasi is still at the helm. This Two-Face tale doesn't rise to the recent heights of the main series, but it's not a bad read by any means.

This issue also earns bonus points for actually exploring the events surrounding Forever Evil rather than going the predictable flashback or origin story route. Tomasi puts Harvey Dent in a new unique position where he's the closest thing Gotham has left to a vigilante hero. As always, Harvey is willing to let his coin determine his course of action. It's a simple, effective plot that displays a strong grasp on the character. In particular, Tomasi is able to use the narration to highlight the duality of Harvey's mind without overdoing it.

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