It focuses on the one that got away. The Talons are a small army of enforcers / fighters / killers who are brainwashed and manipulated into becoming servants of the Owls.
But not the star of this issue. Calvin Rose is a boy who escapes a difficult childhood and makes a life-long habit out of escaping from difficult situations. He's recruited to join the Talons, but it's not a great fit.
The problem is, it's not an easy assignment to walk away from.
It's a sharp first issue, with an interesting story structure (which hops around through the past and present) and a compelling character in the spotlight.
I like the art by Guillem March a lot - it has flashes of Kubert in there, along with strong layouts and good character designs.
The story by James Tynion IV and Scott Snyder gets the whole thing off to a flying start - though you can't help but wonder what will happen when this Talon runs into a certain Owl-hating Batman.
Should be fun!
So far, a strong start for this series.
Grade: A-
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