![]() Bruce Wayne, posing as a patient in Arkham Manor (aka the relocated Arkham Asylum), stumbles upon Sybil Silverlock, who’s in a coma!! Is this Olive’s mother?Īnd is this a clue to the ongoing mystery? What could have happened to put Sybil Silverlock in Arkham? And why is Sybil referred to as “Calamity”?ĪRKHAM MANOR #2, written by Gerry Duggan and illustrated by Shawn Crystal, is available in stores now. The mystery continues in this week’s ARKAHM MANOR #2 as we get a brief but possibly important clue. Check out GOTHAM ACADEMY #1 and GOTHAM ACADEMY #2 to get caught up. Olive’s new behavior indicates that whatever happened to her was bad. REALLY, REALLY bad. While none of her schoolmates are aware of the event, they do notice a personality change in Olive from last year. Sorry to tease, but we actually don’t know what happened to Olive Silverlock last summer!įor those who need a quick recap - Olive Silverlock, a second year student at Gotham Academy, has returned to the new school year after experiencing a mysterious event during her summer break. The first six issues are collected in a trade paperback coming next month, and the adventures of Olive and Maps continue in Gotham Academy #7 on June 10.If you’ve been keeping up with the brand new comic book series, GOTHAM ACADEMY, then you’re familiar with the question on everyone’s lips: What Happened to Olive Silverlock Last Summer?! Batman characters make their presence known as the mysteries of the series continue to be unveiled, so this absolutely feels like a Bat-book that’s part of the main DC universe.ĭue to the events of Convergence, Gotham Academy is currently on hiatus, which makes this the perfect time to catch up. The title has been passed down generations in the family of Gotham Academy student Olive Silverlock. Maps might be an ideal addition to the Bat-Family, even if Batman seems wary about working alongside her. Olive isn’t impressed by the Bat-signal or Batman, and she and Bruce Wayne seem to have a past history of their own. Calamity is an arsonist who has plagued Gotham City for centuries. Her time as Olive Silverlocks best friend has given her the chance to see 'monstrous' villains like Killer Croc in a softer light. ![]() Writers Becky Cloonan and Brenden Fletcher have placed the focus on how ordinary young people see Gotham, making this an ideal book for preteen or teen Batman fans. The manga-inspired book is worth the price just for the art alone. Karl Kerschl’s lovely character designs and detailed art, paired with the brilliant colors by Romain Gaschet, create an intriguing, spooky atmosphere without tipping the scale into macabre. When the two decide to investigate a reported ghost on campus, they begin to unravel the mysteries of the past-including what happened to Olive’s mom. ![]() But his sister Maps Mizoguchi, a freshman new to the school, insists on following Olive around and immediately counts her as a best friend. Is Kyle even still her boyfriend? Olive doesn’t know. Something terrible happened to her over the break, but she doesn’t want to talk about it, not even with her boyfriend Kyle. Gotham Academy is a unique and captivating all-ages Bat-book from DC Comics that I’d recommend to any comic reader, young or old.Īs the story opens, Olive Silverlock has returned to the prestigious Gotham City prep school after summer vacation ends. ![]() Art by Karl Kerschl © DC Comics.Ī Batman book without Batman? The Dark Knight may not be the star of Gotham Academy, but his shadow lurks in every issue.
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