Author: Rob Hull

The final part of Batman R.I.P. has arrived. Has the conclusion of Grant Morrison’s epic lived up to its billing? Read on and find out.

When last we left the Dark Knight at the end of Part 5 of Batman R.I.P., it seemed that the Black Glove had finally succeeded in breaking the Dark Knight, with the Joker’s help. It also seemed as if Jezebel Jet had been revealed as the Black Glove. Wrong on both counts. Though Jezebel is definitely a member of the Black Glove, she is not it’s leader. The finale of R.I.P. begins with Batman six feet under, having been redressed in his signature blue and grey costume and buried alive on the Arkham grounds. The Black Glove plans to dig him up soon, when the poison the Joker infected him with has completely destroyed his mind to delivedr the final blow. Unbeknowst to them however, Batman has regained his full faculties and is already planning his escape and retaliation. It is revealed in flashback that Batman has known about the Black Glove since he underwent the Thogal ritual in the pages of 52. Read more about Comic Book Review: Batman #681 (Batman R.I.P. Conclusion) …