Although I don't normally read Detective Comics, I have flipped through some issues since Batwoman became the main feature. For the most part, I love the art. The panel arrangement is takes risk and for the most part, really works well. It's also some of the most creative and beautiful art I've seen recently in a comic book.
I love that Kate has a unique fashion sense. It reminds me of why I like some of the more elegant gothic fashion. (I'm also not sure if "elegant goth" was the look they intended with Kate's civilian outfits, but that's what I'm reminded of.) To me it's much more interesting than her stereotypical debutante look that she first sported. I'm actually really glad they changed the look of her character. (And glad that they commented on the horribly impractical heels of her Batwoman costume.)
But I do have one request for the artist and/or colorist. Please, please, please: quit having Kate be chalk white.
No human being is that pale. It's unnatural. And the color can't be make-up, because she always looks like that. She reminds me of a porcelain doll, which is not a look that goes well with a strong character that's capable of kicking major butt.
(It also reminds me of the corpse-esque make-up they gave Edward in the Twilight movies. Not attractive and extremely creepy and jarring.)
Aside from that, the art is gorgeous. But I'm a blogger and a comics fan: I'm required by law to nitpick. ;)
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