Batman: Outlaw continues in part four of five in the biweekly Detective Comics event! The Dark Knight has been executed and the Orghams' plan to take control of Gotham has been enacted! But with Catwoman arranging Batman's rescue mission from the shadows, not all is as it seems! Has Gotham's Feline Fatale figured out a way to cheat death or has Gotham City truly lost its caped crusader?
This was a strong finale to the arc and continues to build upon previous B-stories and character focuses from previous issues. A fun end that sets up a promising next arc. Read Full Review
This arc has mainly taken Batman out of the action, but it's never felt like a better depiction of Gotham. Read Full Review
This was a welcome reprieve for an arc that for too long seemed like it overstayed its welcome. With the boost of the Intermizzo, maybe Gotham Nocturne can get back on track for a memorable conclusion? Read Full Review
Alexander and Sharp deliver some beautifully dark, moody and intense art that perfectly captures the dark, moody atmosphere and tone of the story. Read Full Review
This issue was a great entry that brings in other characters in Batmans quest to stop the Orgham family. I hope the plot gets back to the battle in Gotham soon though as readers are likely ready to see how the overall story shakes out. Read Full Review
Detective Comics #1079 is a beautifully illustrated climax to the "Outlaw arc's heist plot. It expertly connects the threads from the past three issues into one exciting story, making all the buildup worth it. Every twist and turn in the action keeps you glued to the page as the story manages to keeps its cards close to the chest until just the right moment. Read Full Review
Detective Comics #1079 was a great read. I will give credit where credit is due. This series has drastically improved over the last few months and I'm glad it's back on a steady course. Read Full Review
With wit and panache, Ram V, Jason Shawn Alexander, and Liam Sharp give us the "turn of the heist, revealing the central piece Catwoman had played against the Orghams, and leave us with an exciting chase promised to round out Batman, Outlaw. Read Full Review
Detective Comics #1079 brings the "Let's Hang Batman" mini-arc to a close with clever twists, moody art, and an ending with potential. That said, everything surrounding the Orghams is a convoluted mess, and Catwoman's clever twist wasn't thought through. Read Full Review
Catwoman takes center stage in Detective Comics #1079, the penultimate chapter of the "Batman: Outlaw" arc. Writer Ram V and artist Jason Shawn Alexander continue their thrilling run on the series, delivering a heist story with sharp twists, witty dialogue, and some truly jaw-dropping panels. Alexander's art is phenomenal, bringing Selina's true plan and this version of Gotham to life.
Ram V's writing is equally, if not more, sharp, weaving a complex plot reflecting on the previous chapters, with unexpected turns and emotional stakes that take this arc to new heights. While this issue focuses on what was really happening throughout the "failed" heist, it also highlights Selina's meticulous strategic planning. The reveals laid bea more
The way everything comes together here is a real treat. You can see all the story threads being built even from the side stories all come together. This is why I tell people to let Ram V cook and be patient with it.
He knows exactly what he is doing. And thats writing a good comic.
The penultimate chapter of this 5-issue arc within the arc really delivers, thanks to a near-perfect combination of plotting, scripting, characterization and artwork! The back-up story does a great job flashing back to the Oghrams’ arrival in Gotham and fills in several gaps. Looking forward to the next chapter!
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