Thankfully, at the airport, Batman has access to the news thanks to a huge monitor in the lobby. A creepy dude with a cheap video camera (think Joker from The Dark Knight) accepts responsibility for what happened, saying that America has declared war with Earth by keeping troops in the Middle-East, depleting it's natural resources. Therefore, by representing Earth, he has declared war on America. Read Full Review

John Paul Leon on art with Dave Stweart handling the colors, make a very dark and grim adventure for us to follow. The style fits the story so well, with a more simpler Batman design for a less fantastical story. However, while the art is quality, I must say that at times in certain panels it is a bit too dark and parts of it are hard to follow. However, some masterful panels, including one with a plane crash, are done to perfection and overall a great job in this issue. Read Full Review

If you're a fan of Batman you shouldn't pass up on this issue because the names on the cover aren't the regular creative team. If you do pass it up, you will be missing out on a simple, no strings attached, well executed story. Read Full Review

This story is one of the most thought-provoking issues of a comic I have read in a while. I can see where some might be uncomfortable at some of the allusions, while others will dislike the implications that, as a society, we are not ideal, but if you can be open enough to the idea that we aren't perfect (and can stand some humility), then you might just learn something worth taking away from this issue. Read Full Review

A new beginning with a new writer, new artists and what looks to be a very interesting story. Not that it ever lost it, but Detective Comics and everyone involved has definitely done a good job of piquing my interest in the title this month. I will certainly be looking forward to the next issue. Read Full Review

While I think this comic was lacking in both the art and story department, it had some good elements and it makes me excited to see what is coming next. I would pick it up and give it a quick read-through. I think a great story ark is going to come out of this. Read Full Review

Batman cant catch a break; he didnt even finish half of his coffee! Out of one mystery and right into another, but this time hes racing against the clock! Read Full Review

Of the guest team, I'm a little more impressed with the writing of Ben Percy than the art of John Paul Leon, but that may just be my expectation to see Manapul's exquisite art and getting a far different style. I'm on the fence about picking up the conclusion to the two-issue arc or waiting for Manapul and Buccellato to return. For fans. Read Full Review

This month's "More than Batman can handle" story coupled with the muddy art of the issue really puts a bad taste in my mouth.  While at first I thought that this could be a really cool scenario for a story, it quickly became too political and really screams of the writer trying to use a Batman book to make a personal point about his beliefs.  Now that just makes me sound like a jerk and I don't even know if any of that is true, but I don't like it.  Bottom line here is if you like seeing browns and blues slapped together to tell a story about something that doesn't have any kind of redeeming quality in the fun department, by all means check it out, but I can't wait for Buccellato and Manapul to get back on the job. Read Full Review

I found this one issue better than the entire Icarus arc that preceded it.

First off i love Benjamin Percy he is a perfect writer for characters like batman and he show it here. I'd love to see what he would come up with if he had a chance to write a full volume of stories in gotham

fantastic art and a nice story. totally up for this mini-run by percy&leon.

A straight-forward offering, complemented by grim, but engrossing visuals. Sets up what shall surely be an unmissable denouement. Very solid issue - highly recommended.