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zest and colour. So is Second Sight really hased on eerie truth or just well presented eccentric tale-telling? This is one decision you'll actually enjoy making. (Camilla Pial
and moral judgements inherent in Batman’s world of crime and punishment. Kicked off by Frank Miller‘s exemplary cover art, highlights include Mark Schultz’ tale of desperate last resorts (‘The Call‘); the wham bam of Doug Alexander and Rob Haynes’ silent entry (‘Punchline’); a subtly uplifting story from Alex Garland and artist Sean Philips (‘Sunrise‘); and a twisted study of addiction from Geoff Johns (‘Fear is the Key’). This volume is reassuringly entertaining, diverse and fast-paced. (Henry Northmore)
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