This is a pretty big ass volume! But it works because it's actually a pretty important one.

So we find out poor Mia has aids. It's not a huge twist or anything, it's part of the actual story. Before dealing with that though we have a new player in town. His name is Brick and he's a nasty piece of shit, but not as stupid as the general scum around the city. He plans it all out, even setting up a plan that Green Arrow has trouble dealing with. On top of that we also deal with the return of Daken, the master warrior, after he finds Roy Harper, the old speedy.

Good: The issues dealing with Mia and her coming out as a person LIVING with HIV is pretty powerful and strong stuff. People react and talk to her in a realistic way instead of this feeling like a after school special on safe sex. I also thought they didn't try to make it over the top and worked well to give Mia even more character development. Brick is a cool villain too and him outmanuvering Oliver and co was great. Also the one on one fight was a blast.

Bad: The last few issues kind of feel rushed and not that interesting. There's moments, especially with the Riddler.

Overall a great volume and Judd Winick is easily becoming one of my favorite DC writers. I want to read more and more from him! A 4 out of 5.