Two iconic characters are thrust together when a
mysterious cabal known as the “Silent Seven” descends on New York.
Delving into the mystical elements of both the Shadow's and Batman's pasts,
writer Orlando (<i>Wonder Woman</i>) and artist Timpano (<i>The Shadow</i>;
<i>Transformers</i>) craft a quintessential story that touches deep into their
motivations and what makes each tick. The Shadow knows what evil lurks in the
hearts of men, but <i>who</i> knows what lurks in <i>his</i> heart? Batman has
spent decades trying to heal the sorrow caused by losing his own family, but can
he actually prevent it from happening again? Orlando asks these questions within
the plot but also has the characters asking the same of themselves and each
other.<br /><b>VERDICT</b> A beautiful work of graphic
noir fiction starring venerable characters of the pulp era supported by newer
protagonists from the last decade, this book is both old and new and a delight
for fans of either superhero.<br /><br /><br />