The Setup: Jumping into a new comic is always interesting, especially one related to Batwoman. We have Kate Kane, aka Batwoman, a proud lesbian who was discharged from the military during the Don't Ask, Don't Tell era and is now on a vengeance. Let's just say she has an incredibly complicated relationship with her dad after the deaths of her mother and sister. She utilizes all the energy into kicking ass and taking names. She is also super close to her cousin, although they don't necessarily see eye-to-eye on all the crime-fighting ways (and not in the way you think!). We watch as Batwoman navigates grief, new relationships, and folks on her tail, trying to find out who Batwoman is.

What I Liked: This Batwoman was intriguing. In this volume, she battles grief and takes on a case that hits too close to home. I enjoyed seeing her battle through that in these short pages and understanding that she is a flawed superhero. I liked the secondary characters and even the brief appearances of Batman himself. Overall, there was a decent plot, the art was fantastic, and I am curious to see where it goes next. 

What Could Have Been Better: The beginning was confusing as if the narrative was going in two different directions. I caught on, and it made sense, but the setup and format were a little cluttered, in my opinion. Additionally, something about the aggravated and bully-ish female main lead who likes to punch people in the face annoys me sometimes. It is almost as if the trope has been overdone. Can a super badass female main lead please be somewhat kind? It wasn't a huge deal, but sometimes I fear the comic writers forget that women are sometimes multifaceted. With that said, they did portray her well with grief and sadness at times, which I appreciated. 

Either way, I am excited to read the next volume!