Rating: 3/5
Disclaimer: I received a free copy via Goodreads Giveaways in exchange for an honest review.
Something to keep in mind is that the Young Animal imprint from DC is intended for mature readers, sort of like Marvel's Max line. As such, this book isn't meant for younger readers and has some content, particularly language and violence, that could offend some people.
The idea behind this book is interesting. Without using Bruce Wayne directly, it examines a more modern approach of how a celebrity might pull off leading a dualistic, vigilante life. The public persona is entirely forgettable in this case. She's crass and famous for nothing. Her alter ego and private lives are much more intriguing, with the vigilante aspect taking the lead.
As Mother Panic, she is fighting crime in Gotham, trying to stamp out the what she considers to be a blight on the city. This is done more ruthlessly than Batman and draws the attention of the Bat family. She certainly seems to have the skills and the resources to survive within Gotham, but for how long?
The other side of her life involves her mother, who has some form of mental illness. I like the role she takes on later in the story. It blurs the line on just how aware she really is about what is going on around her. This personal side develops some additional characters that will be making appearances in future issues as comrades to Mother Panic.
The art style didn't grab me. It's not bad by any means. I think it mirrors the darker tone of the book well, but isn't something I'm particularly drawn to. This book built too slowly for my taste. It took a long time for me to really find something about this character that I liked. It's definitely a nice idea, but the execution could have been better.
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