Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art and cover by Adam Kubert and John Dell
Variant Covers by Adam Kubert
Tomasi hit all the right notes with this "relaunch" of the Outsiders. This original group (Geo-Force, Halo, Katana, Metamorpho, and Black Lightning) worked with Bruce and they knew his identity. Even Halo and Katana lived in Wayne's penthouse for a bit! This was a strikeforce that was as much a part of the Bat-Family as Dick, Barbara, and Alfred. I love the twist that Alfred (the ORIGINAL Outsider in the Silver Age. Look it up if you don't know the history) will be heading the team. The addition of Roy Raymond as possibly the new Owlman is also a nice fresh take on this "old" character. Creeper rounds out a great cast. The Outsiders by Barr and Aparo always had a place in my heart from the 80s; it's good to see them folded back into the Batbooks. Comeback of the year: Metamorpho being vomited up from Katana. Now that's a hero's welcome.
Story: 4 - Very Good
Art: 3 - Good
