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Although it's not something I'd ever want to see regularly or get used to, vulnerable Batman was interesting to see. Showing that even Batman, under extreme circumstances, can be manipulated by a charismatic and convincing enough force.
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I think I've only read a couple other stories where he's Robin. If that wasn't evident from the art and style, it might be evident since Jason Todd is Robin. "The Cult" is no doubt a dated Batman story. Although it's not something I'd ever want to see regularly or get used to, vulnerable Batman was interesting to Worth the read, if approached properly
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Worth the read, if approached properly "The Cult" is no doubt a dated Batman story. And he's surprised when Jason Todd - the Robin in this story - one day decides that last resort should be first resort weaponry in order to prevent as many casualties as possible from even happening? The Cult is a decent enough story - though the content is a bit supernatural for my taste in a batbook - but I liked it for a better understanding of the Red Hood and for foreshadowing Batman's eventual capture and attemped brainwashing by the Court of Owls.more Granted the weaponry is modified to shoot tranquilizers, but this is still a story where the Batman resorts to firearms when he admits that their usual arsenal would not be up to task and eventually stands aside as the cult leader is literally torn to bits when his followers turn on him. Batman is captured and brainwashed by a psycho (possibly supernatural) cult leader, nearly abandons Gotham when that cult leader succeeds in taking the city, and - when his own dreams guilt him into coming back and defending the populace - he uses a modified tank and modified assualt rifles to clear a path for the army and confront the cult leader. I chose to read The Cult because it is the first appearence of the Miagani tribe in DC and because I vaguely remember it mentioned as one of Batman's low points. Batman is captured and brainwashed by a psycho (possibly supernatural) cult leader, nearly abandons Gotham when that cult leader succeeds in taking the city, and - when his own dreams guilt him into coming back and defending the populace - he uses a modified tank and modified assualt rifles to clea Weird Story Regardless, those who accept his fanatical beliefs are convinced that the only path to true salvation is to join his “flock”.Weird Story I chose to read The Cult because it is the first appearence of the Miagani tribe in DC and because I vaguely remember it mentioned as one of Batman's low points. According to Lieutenant James Gordon, “the cult-like devotion of his followers is cause for alarm, especially considering the angry and sometimes violent calls for ‘divine justice’ aimed at elected officials, businessmen, and private citizens.” Indeed, while the weekly sermon does provide some religious benefit to those seeking salvation, the overall message has become increasingly antagonistic. Remember what I say! I am speaking the truth… I call upon the people to follow me… follow me… follow me… or die!”įor nearly three months, authorities have kept a close eye on the infamous Deacon Blackfire as he delivers his fiery calls to action amongst a congregation of primarily homeless and poverty stricken followers. He hath separated me above all and promised me and my children their rightful place in the new kingdom. For the Lord hath anointed me with his scared oils… by His sacred hand. I am that hand of mercy… I am the messenger of truth. The sword of divine justice is every moment brandished over their heads, and ‘tis nothing but the hand of arbitrary mercy, and God’s mere will, that holds it back. Divine justice says of the tree that brings forth such grapes of Sodom, “Cut it down, why cumbereth it in the ground”. Yea, on the contrary, justice calls aloud for an infinite punishment of their sins. “They deserve to be cast into hell so that divine justice never stands in the way, it makes no objection against God’s using his power at any moment to destroy them.