I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this. The story has a way of grabbing your attention through Bruce's internal monologue as he thinks about his role as a hero in Gotham. I liked how Bruce confronting his "inner demons" was portrayed through the illustrations via a large, domineering, and grotesque silhouette of his alter ego. This allows him to not escape the much-needed confrontation of self.

Witnessing Bruce come to terms with the conflict within himself resulting from the trauma of losing his parents and the guilt of people dying on his watch as a vigilante tied into his no kill rule poetically and believably. Batman's rule of not killing is an important aspect that makes regular civilians feel safe enough to trust him. Most importantly, it allows him to trust himself. It's a promise to himself as a kid who witnessed the murder of his family in front of his eyes.