Matsuro rated Batman #500 May 19, 2024
In "Knightfall" part 17, continued from DETECTIVE COMICS #666, the battle of the new Batman versus Bane continues. After barely escaping, Jean-Paul Valley debuts an all-new costume for the final battle against the man who broke the Bat!
Matsuro rated Detective Comics #666 May 19, 2024
"Knightfall" part 16, continued from BATMAN #499. The mantle of the Bat has passed to another, and his first order of business is to find Bane and put him out of commission for good. It's the new Batman vs. Bane, with Gotham City at stake! Continued in BATMAN #500.
Matsuro rated Catwoman #2 May 19, 2024
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As war erupts inside Bane's criminal organization, Selina Kyle finds herself caught in the crossfire--quite literally, as a hired assassin blows up her apartment! "Life Lines" part 2.
Matsuro rated Catwoman #1 May 19, 2024
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"Life Lines" part 1! The villainous Bane is now in charge of Gotham City, and under his employ is Gotham's greatest thief, Catwoman! But where exactly do Selina Kyle's loyalties lie?
Matsuro rated Batman #499 May 18, 2024
"Knightfall" part 15, continued from DETECTIVE COMICS #665. When Bruce Wayne and Alfred depart for Santa Prisca, they leave Gotham in the hands of the new Batman, Jean-Paul Valley, who tries to lay a trap for Bane. Continued in DETECTIVE COMICS #666.
Matsuro rated Batman: Shadow of the Bat #18 May 18, 2024
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"The God of Fear" part 3, conclusion to the "Knightfall" tie-in arc. Gotham City is in flames as the Scarecrow releases his fear gas everywhere and demands to be named God of Fear. Meanwhile, Anarky blames Batman for the level of crime in Gotham--and for that, the Dark Knight must pay!
Matsuro rated Batman: Shadow of the Bat #17 May 18, 2024
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While the Scarecrow declares himself the God of Fear and terrorizes Gotham City, Anarky sets a death trap for Batman. "The God of Fear" part 2, a "Knightfall" tie-in arc.
Matsuro rated Batman: Shadow of the Bat #16 May 17, 2024
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"The God of Fear"" part 1, a "Knightfall" tie-in arc. The Scarecrow gathers a crew of helpers who launch a massive fear attack on Gotham City. Meanwhile, Anarky escapes from juvenile detention and plots his revenge on Batman!
Matsuro rated Detective Comics #665 May 15, 2024
"Knightfall" part 14, continued from BATMAN #498. The shocking fate of Batman leaves Gotham City coming apart at the seams while Robin and Jean-Paul Valley try to contend with the madness on their own. Continued in BATMAN #499.
Matsuro rated Batman #498 May 15, 2024
"Knightfall" part 15, continued from DETECTIVE #664. While Bruce Wayne recovers from his "car accident," a new hero must don the cape and cowl of the Dark Knight! But who will prove worthy of the mantle? Continued in DETECTIVE #665.
Matsuro rated Showcase '93 #8 May 15, 2024
Two-Face captures an exhausted Batman, forcing the Dark Knight to face one of his most dangerous foes while at his weakest! Also this issue, Deadshot targets Deathstroke and Peacemaker as they continue their pursuit of Kobra! And Fire and Ice face an erupting volcano!
Matsuro rated Showcase '93 #7 May 15, 2024
In a tale taking place three weeks before his back is broken, Batman tracks the villainous Two-Face in a tale illustrated by Klaus Janson! Plus: Deathstroke the Terminator and Peacemaker continue their war against Kobra and a new tale featuring the brother and sister team of Jade and Obsidian.
Matsuro rated Detective Comics #664 May 15, 2024
"Knightfall" part 12, continued from BATMAN #497. The diabolical man-brute known as Bane has broken the Batman. His back broken and left for dead, Batman is in no shape to stop Bane from taking Gotham for himself. Who will take up the fight? Continued in BATMAN #498.
Matsuro rated Batman #497 May 15, 2024
"Knightfall" part 11, continued from DETECTIVE COMICS #663. This is it! A game-changing moment in the career of the Batman as he faces Bane one-on-one in the Batcave! One way or another, Batman is not walking away from this one the same!
Matsuro rated Detective Comics #663 May 15, 2024
"Knightfall" part 10, continued from BATMAN #496. The longest night in Batman's life continues as he and the Mayor are swept away by the irresistible force of millions of gallons of water from the Gotham River. Continued in BATMAN #497.
Matsuro rated Batman #496 May 15, 2024
"Knightfall" part 9, continued from DETECTIVE COMICS #662. Straight after his battle with Firefly, Batman gets lured into a trap planned by the Joker and Scarecrow, who use a captured Mayor Krol as bait! Continued in DETECTIVE COMICS #663.
Matsuro rated Detective Comics #662 May 15, 2024
"Knightfall" part 8, continued from BATMAN #495. Batman vs. Firefly, Robin vs. the Riddler, the Huntress vs. the Riddler's gang, and Gotham continues to burn. Continued in BATMAN #496.
Matsuro rated Batman #495 May 15, 2024
"Knightfall" part 7, continued from DETECTIVE COMICS #661. Poison Ivy plots to control Gotham's wealthiest and most influential men, while the Joker and Scarecrow have some fun with Mayor Krol and Gotham's finest! Continued in DETECTIVE COMICS #662.
Matsuro rated Detective Comics #661 May 15, 2024
"Knightfall" part 6, continued from BATMAN #494. The Firefly returns and sets Gotham ablaze as Batman continues his fight with the Arkham escapees, and the Joker and the Scarecrow toy with the mayor. Continued in BATMAN #495.
Matsuro rated Batman #494 May 15, 2024
"Knightfall" part 5, continued from DETECTIVE COMICS #660. The Joker and Cornelius Stirk go after Commissioner Gordon, but what goes around comes around as the Scarecrow tracks the Joker in a villainous game of cat and mouse. Continued in DETECTIVE COMICS #661.
Matsuro rated Detective Comics #660 May 15, 2024
"Knightfall" part 4, continued from BATMAN #493. Exhausted after his encounter with Zsasz, Batman is unable to come to Robin's aid as he is caught between Bane and Killer Croc in a death duel beneath the steamy streets of Gotham City. Continued in BATMAN #494.
Matsuro rated Batman #493 May 15, 2024
"Knightfall" part 3, continued from DETECTIVE COMICS #659. Serial killer Zsasz is loose! Batman must brave the dark corridors of the Bates School for Women in search of him as Zsasz stalks the school's residents. Continued in DETECTIVE COMICS #660.
Matsuro rated Detective Comics #659 May 15, 2024
"Knightfall" part 2, continued from BATMAN #492. The Ventriloquist and Amygdala tear the city apart searching for the lost Scarface, as Batman and Robin try to cope with the madness of Gotham City, under siege by escapees from Arkham Asylum. Continued in BATMAN #493.
Matsuro rated Batman #492 May 15, 2024
"Knightfall" part 1! The Mad Hatter invites Batman and Robin to a deadly tea party and sends out Film Freak to investigate exactly who was behind the massive Arkham Asylum breakout. Continued in DETECTIVE COMICS #659.
Matsuro rated Batman #491 May 15, 2024
The criminal powerhouse Bane stages a breakout at Arkham Asylum, releasing many of its insane inhabitants to run wild through the halls unless Batman can stop them. A "Knightfall" Prelude, as events in this issue lead into the game-changing Batman epic.
Matsuro rated Batman #490 May 13, 2024
The Riddler is on the loose, but this time it's more than just a match-up of minds for the Dark Knight. Bane has pumped the villain full of venom and now it's a battle of brain AND brawn!
Matsuro rated Batman #489 May 13, 2024
Featuring the first appearance of Azrael as Batman! Bane steps in when Killer Croc becomes too much for Robin and the new Batman Jean-Paul Valley to handle, while Bruce Wayne tries to get some much-needed rest.
Matsuro rated Detective Comics #658 May 13, 2024
Bruce Wayne can't deal with the problems at Wayne Enterprises, but he believes Batman can. After a long search, the Dark Knight and his allies track down the man and method that is leading to the suicide of so many corporate heads.
Matsuro rated Detective Comics #657 May 13, 2024
Someone is learning secrets from the heads of major Gotham City corporations, and then causing them to commit suicide...and Lucius Fox, C.E.O. of Bruce Wayne's companies, is next on the list.
Matsuro rated Detective Comics #656 May 12, 2024
Gotham City has become a war zone, and Batman is caught in the middle of it all. Plus, a mysterious group observes the Dark Knight and plans to test his abilities further.
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