u/HorcruxSeeker

In lieu of the TPB, I've been able to find some of the issues leading up to the beginning of the Knightfall saga at my LCS. The build-up and development of Batman being overworked, stressed out, and exhausted has been great. It's interesting to see him actually be vulnerable in some capacity and make things much more compelling than when he's written as Bat God.

Bane is set up as That Guy and it's crazy how underutilized he's been since this run. Outside of Arkham Origins, I can't remember him being so formidable in both intellect and strength. Not only is he spying and casing out Batman without Bats knowing, but going after weaker foes to further Bruce's exhaustion. He manhandled Croc easily and then uses The Riddler like a pawn by forcing venom on him. No chill my guy.

My current play through is a fem corp V running sandevistan and katana with Yorinobu's knife for good measure. I'm in the early 40s level wise with my blade tree maxed out and most other points and skills in Body and Tech. I'm balking at finishing my Body and Tech skill trees because while the perks sound interesting, they don't sound fun. If that makes sense.

I hit a lull as I had fallen into the same combat routine until I grabbed the militech sandevistan on a gig recently. Now, I'm finding enjoyment by slowing time and headshotting with Nobu's knife until I need to draw the katana out, switch on Optic Camo, and deal with remaining hangers on. All in all, feel OP AF out in the streets with hardly any concern about health or armor. For story reference, I'm waiting to meet Panam and gearing up for the parade with Goro.

I've yet to install any type of cyberware in the arms and was considering switching to mantis blades or a projectile system. Gorilla arms have also caught my eye.

Anyway. As the title says, what is the most fun pairing with blades? Are there any benefits to mantis over katana?

As an aside, it's amazing me how different the game feels going from a silence pistol netrunner to a time altering swordsman.

I finished The Brave and The Bold: Batman and Wonder Woman, where they team up to solve a supposed murder mystery in Tir Na Nog. Not a perfect book or masterpiece, but definitely an instant favorite for me personally with the Gaelic mythology backdrop.

Anyway. The last panel at the end says "End of Book 1," but I don't see where this story was every continued. Considering this was released 8 years ago, is this still planned or left as is?