Doomsday Clock #2 (2018)
Written by Geoff Johns
Artwork by Gary Frank
Colors by Brad Anderson
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Chef’s Note: As we have seen before, Rorschach has some boundary issues around other people’s foods. At least in that earlier instance, he was mooching off an old friend which, while a bit annoying, isn’t seriously obnoxious.
This time around, though, he’s hitting pause on a covert reconnaissance mission to indulge in some stolen pancakes and then proceeds to kick back with his legs splayed, patting his belly with a big grin like he’s just had way too much Sunday brunch.
He’s lucky his fun little food coma doesn’t prevent him from noticing the scrap of foil that leads him to discover the big reveal. Still, not really the intense and obsessed vigilante we know and love – more of a distracted goofball. All very much out of character.
But then, he’s not really himself, is he?
To add to this whole world-turned-upside-down vibe, can we note that Alfred would never have left syrup and butter to simply soak through a stack of pancakes. He knows Batman is not going to show up on time for his meal and, as a superlative and professional butler, he understands the importance of keeping foodstuffs separated for proper presentation and/also preservation of deferred meals.
So everything’s a bit off here, really.