I like a lot Morrison's work (I love his Doom Patrol run).
So, it is hard for me to criticize him.
Nevertheless, "Doctor Hurt" does not seem to have a lot of charisma.
From start to finish, "Doctor Hurt" 's behaviour has only been the one of a Doppelganger or a Copycat.
Maybe, was it done on purpose ?
I said that everything leads to him being the Devil because if you read all the comments, it fits, but we are far from the usual portrayal of Satan ...
> > Indeed, the conclusion was left opened. So readers can make their own conclusion ...
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> And if I wanted to do that, I needn't have bothered reading past the first chapter, no?
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> Yeah, I get what you're saying; in some stories, when done with great care, that can be a powerfully effective device. But in a limited story arc that promised something specific, and then failed to provide that very thing, I would consider that a huge flaw.
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> There are likely forthcoming stories that will answer some of the outstanding questions, but in and of itself Batman: RIP is the most unsatisfying conclusion to a story that had me deeply intrigued, since Identity Crisis.
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