All Star Batman No. 6, released Jan. 11, provides Mr. Freeze’s first appearance in the DC Universe Rebirth. His changes in backstory and personality in the DC comics relaunch New 52 were met by fans with much criticism and dismay. With this edition, writer Scott Snyder faces the challenge of lifting Mr. Freeze up from cold fan reception and back into everyone’s hearts.
  One of the main complaints about The New 52’s incarnation of Mr. Freeze is the loss of his human side, making it hard for readers to sympathize with him. Fans enjoy Mr. Freeze as a villain with a heart, so the change in character proves to be a significant blow.
  Snyder does not repeat the mistakes made in The New 52. Mr. Freeze is still just as intelligent as he is dastardly, all while retaining his human side. Mr. Freeze here is desperate to save his beloved Nora while making humanity suffer.
  All Star Batman No. 6 feels primal. It takes place in the barren and snowy Alaskan plains. Mr. Freeze’s lackeys are depicted as zombie-like beings with glowing pink eyes. These creative decisions further enhance the mood of this book.
  The comic has a poetic and cinematic feel. The book starts with introspective words giving readers a glimpse into Mr. Freeze’s younger days. Snyder laces the comic with eloquent writing and a clear love for the source material.
  The art of Mark Simpson (under the pseudonym Jock) and Matt Hollingsworth’s coloring pull the reader into an immersive visual treat. The color palette is spot on, full of icy shades sure to bring a chill. The selective use of warm colors showcases the nuance in the book’s art. The art is raw, adding to the sense of urgency and desperation.
  All Star Batman No. 6 makes for an excellent read. The layout of the book is outstanding, demonstrating exciting placements of panels and text. The panel and the text fit in with the visual motif making for a cohesive and absorbing experience.
 All Star Batman No. 6 kicks off the “Ends of the Earth” story arc in a high quality way. The art, tone, writing, and depiction of Mr. Freeze make this a must read issue. For this, All Star Batman No. 6 earns nine and a half out of 10 points.