Ivan Reis returns to draw the issue instantly raising the status of this installment. Reis delivers his usual high quality, intensely detailed work and exceptionally expressive characters. Danny Mikis inking ensure the panels look sharp and Brad Andersons colors add another level to the elite presentation. Read Full Review

With ‘Shadows of the Bat' over, ‘Detective Comics' shifts focus and goes smaller scale again as the Riddler makes his big return and Batman races against time to solve a mystery that is putting Gothamites in serious danger. It's always great when Batman stories focus on and let the world's greatest detective do the detective thing and bring greater focus to characters alongside the action. Read Full Review

Ivan Reis delivers some great, character-centric art in the issue. I like Riddlers new look and the action is visually thrilling. Read Full Review

The smothering length of "The Tower," a six-part plot spread thin over twelve parts, always felt like it was thrust on Detective Comics creative team rather than chosen by it. Here, Tamaki and series newcomer Shammas seem to have begun a much more manageable yarn that returns the original Batman series to its detective roots. Additionally, it stars a villain in the Riddler who feels comparatively fresh when compared to the rest of Batmans overexposed rogues gallery. If the creative team continues to produce comics with this narrative quality and pacing, they will reclaim momentum lost on crossovers and weeklies in no time. Read Full Review

There are some intriguing details in this issue, especially once it's revealed who one of the conspirators is, but overall this take on Riddler just seems a little too schtick-y to be a really compelling threat. Read Full Review

The art is great on both stories, and the return of the Riddler (and Gotham Girl) open up interesting new possibilities for Batman, and for Bruce Wayne. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #1059 gave us a great kick-off to two new stories and I'm already completely invested in both. I cannot wait to see what comes next! Many twists and turns are ahead of us Bat Nerds, so we must keep reading in order to eventually get to the truth! Read Full Review

Despite the fact I'm still not onboard with the broke Batman idea, Detective Comics #1059 offers an interesting beginning to to the new arc that also may include a new love interest for Bruce Wayne. As to what's happening in Gotham City, and how it ties into the Riddler's shenanigans, that's a riddle Batman will need to solve. Also included is the beginning of a new back-up story for Gotham Girl. Read Full Review

Between introducing the Riddler again, crime done through the use of social media, and the mystery of why civilians are suddenly committing crimes this is a busy, but interesting start to a new arc. Tamaki is building a mystery here that could be genuinely interesting while also utilizing social media in a way that feels like it could work both with Riddler and in the world of DC comics. If you're looking for a good place to hop back into Detective Comics after Shadows of the Bat, this is a nice place to start. Read Full Review

Both stories are very solid and seem more promising than the bloated Tower arc that ran on for way too long. Read Full Review

Once again, a backup story negatively affects the final rating of the overall issue. I'm not certain the point of them anymore, especially considering these stories have nothing to do with the main story. I continue to look forward to reading whatever Mariko Tamaki put out in Detective Comics. But unfortunately, the backup stories as of late continue to disappoint. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #1059 is the start of a Riddler story that felt odd.  The pacing was off, the Riddler didn't feel right, and the story was more convoluted than intriguing.  Add to that an awful Gotham Girl backup story, and I think most will want to sit this out and wait for the new creative team to jump on this book in a couple of months.  I know I want to.   Read Full Review

Riddler Is back...
Backup story is a mess....DC' should hire competitive writers who can deliver good comic stories

WHY must every artist portray the Riddler in a different manner? The beard is just (RETCH). His radio broadcasting is nothing out of the ordinary, but I have to say nonetheless, this has been a good start to this new story. Some have complained about Tamaki's run, which is almost finished, but I've found it worthy of continuing in the tradition of Detective actually being better than the regular Batman. A concept I've seen happen numerous times over the years.
The Gotham Girl story was as poor as every appearance she's ever made. I've never cared for her. I think I'll just pass on the rest of it. I had a feeling the trend of the backup story being better that "House of Gotham" started wouldn't last.

This is only for the main story. I got one page into the Gotham Girl storyline and called it quits.

This was the best issue of this series in a while.

Detective Comics - 5/10, I don't actually mind them cashing in on the movie here and stealing elements but this exciting concept couldn't have been more soulless, Tamaki did not do a great job here

Gotham Girl - 9.5/10, wow this was a very pleasant surprise, loved the story here a lot and the direction this took her character, nice dialogue too!

A piece of shit. Want the synergy of a dark Riddler like from The Batman (which was also a piece of shit)? Here you go!

Remember when the back-up story in ‘Tec was better than the main story? No longer the case. They both suck.

Excited for this run to end.

I am so glad that Tamaki only has a couple of months left on Detective and Sina Grace should never write Gotham Girl again!

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RKS - Apr 30, 2022

She should never be allowed anywhere near a comic book writing job ever again. Absolute worst writer ever.

myconius - May 12, 2022

It's a shame that Dan Mora's first official Batman work had to be tainted by Tamaki's awful writing, as well as that terrible Future State or whatever 5G garbage DC was trying to push. Hopefully the next teams to take over the Batman books can make something worth reading. But looking at DC's current state, as well as recent track record, i'm not going to hold my breath.

myconius - May 12, 2022

It's painful to see Ivan Reis's art wasted like this! Is that Hipster Riddler??!

hesfkshgf - May 12, 2022

so much agree, especially with the Ivan Reis comment!

myconius - May 12, 2022

Thank you. ... The sad thing is DC pays their writers a lot more than they do the artists. And lately, the art is just about the only thing of any value in their comics. Depending on the artist, of course.

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