"Beware The Court of Owls, that watches all the time, ruling Gotham from a shadow perch, behind granite and lime. They watch you at your hearth, they watch you in your bed, speak not a whispered word of them or they'll send The Talon for your head."
Hey comic book fans :D Today I want to talk about one of the more recent additions to the Batman's gallery of villains. It's not just one villain too.
The "Court of Owls" is a group of the wealthiest and most powerful people in Gotham city. The members often don the white mask symbolizing the owl. They use their wealth and power to control and manipulate the city from behind the curtains.
They were first introduced in The Batman "The New 52" created by Scott Snyder (not related to Zack Snyder) and Greg Capullo along with their trusty assassin: Talon.
I think it takes a little something special to be counted as part of Batman's rogue's gallery. The court of owls are still relatively new and have managed to wedge themselves perfectly between the pages of Gotham City. A new reader would have no problem thinking the court of owls had always been part of Batman's mythos. That takes a lot of talent in writing.
As for my personal opinion, I really loved the inclusion of the court. It amazes me to see my favorite superhero clash with someone new and within a great story. The court can be menacing and downright disturbing at their best. I'm just a little set back with their over dependence on their assassin but then again a lot of Bat-villains often rely on their hench-things too. I don't want to spoil anything for any readers out there but I do really recommend the books. I also recommend getting the set that comes with it's own Court of Owls mask. They look awesome!
On second thought, I would like to discuss the Court of Owls and Talon deeper, but I'll save that for another time. Til then... Enjoy your comics!!!
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