DC Comics reviews 8/26/26 – JLU 22, Absolute Wonder Woman 23

Detective Comics 1112

The Flight arc wraps with this issue as Batman, Green Arrow and Black Canary track down the real culprit behind the Prion assassination scheme in a solid payoff to the Flight Squadron Delta story.

After last issue’s shocking reveal that Prion’s mother, Rita, was actually just another victim in this generational plot, Batman and his allies help her track down those who turned her and her granddaughter into killers for hire. Their friend, Prion, managed to avoid being controlled, but was killed before he could tell his fellow heroes. Years later, they found themselves dealing with his daughter before finally breaking the influence of those who were using her as a weapon.

Writer Tom Taylor doesn’t make this payoff an intense action showdown. This finale was more personal and closing the loop on an enduring mystery than a massive battle against a superpowered killer. The personal interplay between Batman, Black Canary and Green Arrow has been the highlight of this arc and didn’t disappoint in the resolution.

Artist Mikel Janin is one of the top artists of his generation. It’s largely due to his ability to convey so much emotion out of his characters. This is a deeply emotional story, and Janin’s art makes it more than just another comic arc. There’s genuine feeling brought to the pages, but for those seeking some classic hero action, Janin brings that as well. Letterer Wes Abbott provides clean dialogue boxes and dramatic sound effects for good measure.

The Flight didn’t need to be some epic, series-altering saga. It’s a self-contained story bringing three of DC’s top street level heroes together that in the end signals hopefully the start of a continued partnership in this Detective Comics run.

Rating: 9 out of 10