In the shocking second chapter of the story of Batman and the Penguin's first meeting, a dramatic change in their relationship has emerged...is Cobblepot ready to go toe-to-toe with the Dark Knight? Or is he already two moves ahead?
This is the most purely noir-influenced book King has ever done, and it's fantastic. Read Full Review
The utter horror of Penguin shines through in Penguin #7. He's monstrous in his actions, and he looks the part. King and Subic are crafting a definitive origin for Penguin you can't put down. Read Full Review
The Penguin #7 is another great issue. There aren't enough words for me to go on about how much King is bringing to this character. Just know this, if there's anything you do in 2024 as a comic book fan; whether you're a Batman or Penguin fan or not, it's to read this run. The man's a storytelling genius. Read Full Review
This flashback story is far more exciting and interesting than the main story. Hopefully the main story can cover, but for now, this interlude serves as an interesting origin for The Penguin. Read Full Review
The Penguin #7 branches out well beyond the titular character. Batman is more prominent, and King uses his criminal protagonist and intertwined first person narrative to examine the hero from a different angle. This level of character examination continues to set The Penguin apart from most other crime series on the shelves. Read Full Review
The Penguin #7 is another solid issue showing us the first rise of one of Gotham's leaders. It answers some questions and delivers an interesting take on the classic character. Like the series as a whole, the arc shows why this is a character to fear and truly giving him his due. Read Full Review
The visuals of Penguin running the casino further illustrates what makes him dangerous. The unsettling nature shines through each panel. This all builds towards a show-stopping final full page that will have many fans excited for whats next. Read Full Review
The Penguin #7 presents the best of what this series has to offer in a crime-genre oriented take on the Batman mythos. Read Full Review
Tom King trying to insert himself into the works of better writers and retcon things to try to preserve himself in history. Name a better duo. Skip this trash.
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