"Batman" #17 seems to be one of the most adored issues as of late, especially with the promise that it is said to be living up to. Despite the issue being labeled as one for the Dark Knight, it seems as if the focus of the novel is to that of the masked muscle-bound madman, Bane.

As some may know, Bane is one of the villains who gave Batman a run for his money, breaking his back at one point in the graphic novel saga. In the new "Batman" #17, fans are given a more sinister glimpse of the steroid-running villain, who now has more than what is needed to make the Caped Crusader even more worried than how he may already be.

According to IGN, it was back in "Batman" #16 that matters were still somewhat lighter, with touches of comedy along the way, which is not the case for #17. It is said to be more about "business," namely completely dismantling the Bat family entirely. One of the more appraised factors in the recent issue is the addition of Bane's past men, namely Trogg, Bird, and Zombie. It has been quite a long time for many since the crew was seen, which fans are apparently ecstatic over.

In the same manner, "Batman" #17 shows how Batman seems to be the more talkative end of the party, with Superman simply staying beside Bruce as he stares at the injured Bat family from the previous issue. Generally, the way that Bane's reveal came by for the novel makes it rather appealing to the readers, given that he has not shown much of himself lately.

As per Comics Verse, the design of Bane in the "Batman" #17 issue proved loyal to the original, coming from the rather uncanny nude fight with Batman. Many participative elements also contributed to the build-up of the issue, namely Alfred's disguise as Dr. Jeremiah Arkham, following the forcible curing of Gotham Girl care of Psycho Pirate.

Overall, the "Batman" #17 issue looks at the more serious side of things, leaving the comedic image the prior issue gave. What did you think of the recently disclosed continuity?

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