This continues to be a fun read for me. Sure, Mike Barr isn't my favorite writer. He can be very hokey at times (a lot of the time), but he does tell a fun story. This era of BATO was probably my favorite. The characters were still new, Barr was trying to figure out what works with them and what doesn't. We delve further into the new characters backstories. It's all good stuff. And if that's not enough, Jim Aparo hits home run after home run with his art. I remember reading years ago that the thing he detested most was drawing team books. You'd never know it looking at his art here. It's just perfect. And we get a look of the future of BATO with Alan Davis jumping in to draw some stuff.
If you enjoy some of the cheesier aspects of the 80s, you'll love the pants off this book.
Batman And The Outsiders Vol. 2
Written by: Mike W. Barr
Illustrated by: Jim Aparo, Alan Davis, Jermoe K. Moore, Alex Saviuk, Jan Duursema, Rick Hoberg, Bill Willingham, Bill Anderson, Trevor Von Eeden, Ron Randall
DC Comics
