This series has the honor of being the first DC book not part of the original 52 launch. I guess DC felt they'd rather have nothing but ongoing series introduced in the first month to grab everyone's attention, then slowly roll out lesser profile mini-series in the following months. It's not a bad strategy, but some of the minis are going to be overlooked by the public that have put their money into so many other titles already. I feel this book is a prime example of that. It's far superior to many of the first wave of 52.
We're introduced to the childhood origins of the Penguin, while at the same time we see how those origins have twisted the man into the vile villain he is today. It's a fascinating study of sadness and disgust you can have for one person. Gregg Hurwitz does an excellent job delving into the mind of both the young innocent Oswald Cobblepot, and the devious mature Penguin. The art by Szymon Kudranski portrays Cobblepot's life in both vivid sympathy and horrific violence that only helps to enhance the atmosphere of the book.
If you're a Bat-fan, you should not miss the opportunity to see inside the mind of one of Batman's greatest enemies. If you're not a fan of the Bat, you should still enjoy the psychological exploration of how an innocent child becomes a twisted genius.
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