Tom King's Batman kicked off 2018 with an issue that sought to add an entirely new member to the Dark Knight's rogues gallery. It's fitting that the year ends with a second look at "Master Bruce," the deranged boy who wants nothing more than to be the real Bruce Wayne. Unfortunately, even after two full issues devoted to this character, he comes across as less a fully realized villain than a half-baked plot device.
Not that it isn't refreshing to see King tackle a completely original villain for a change, as opposed to various iconic foes and minor footnotes like Kite-Man and Condiment King. Again, the problem rests more with the execution. Master Bruce is a villain who covets the life of the real Bruce Wayne to the point of madness. He reads less like a unique character than a slightly overhauled take on Hush. That was the initial impression given by Batman #38 back in January, and little about this follow-up story does anything to change that impression. This character simply needs more depth before can begin living up to his potential. At best, he serves as an interesting lens into the psyche of the real Bruce Wayne than a full-fledged character in his own right.
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