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The first issue of a comic is probably the most important. Not only does the writer have to set up the story, but they have to introduce the character to their audience in a refreshing and interesting way that will make them want to come back for a second issue. Judd Winick does this brilliantly in Batwing #1. The story opens with Batwing mid-fight against 'Massacre,' a villain who doesn't only lack in morality and ethics, but has gone on a killing spree. The reader learns very quickly that Batwing works alongside (and rather directly) with Bruce Wayne, Batman. All of Batwing's tech has been provided to him by Batman which draws a direct connection between him and Batman; it also solidifies Batwing's role in Batman, Inc. as the "Batman of Africa." Similar to the Batman we'll be seeing in Batman #1, Batwing (like Batman) is seen as a myth, a legend. It is essentially why he is so seemingly threatening.
