Review: Batman '89: Echoes #5

As with the previous issue, there is a whole lot of plot crammed into this issue.  The story opens with Barbara interrogating Alfred at Wayne Manor.  Bruce surprises both of them by showing up.  There is exposition explaining the break out. 

Meanwhile Dr Q is attempting a publicity stunt hostage scam using the other escaped inmates that backfires, as her producer double crosses her, and convinces her TV network not to give in to terrorism.  

Bruce plans out a trap to get Crane, and exhibits a residue of Batman fear from his earlier treatment by Crane.  Dr. Q fully embraces the Harley Quinn persona to exact revenge.  As Batman is about to capture Crane, a mob associated with the comatose Kashif character that was introduced an issue or so back, challenge Batman by saying they are taking Crane.  

This is a very brief and simple synopsis but Sam Hamm's script is very dense. It also includes a cameo by the Joker's moll Alicia, whom supposedly jumped out a window, perhaps with the Joker's help, to her death off screen in the first movie.  

The artwork in this issue may be the best yet, and it is note worthy that artist Joe Quinones is assisted with another penciller, Stacey Lee, and inker Paolo Rivera.  This issue earns a B+.