The art in this book is also very cool. I've always been a big fan of Bane's origin story (all the way about to Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1), and it was cool to see some of Santa Prisca's most iconic locations rendered in the modern style. Read Full Review

There are some things that happen in this book, especially one, where I had to question the logic. That isn't a bad thing because it happened in a comic book. A Batman comic book to be exact, where I find the book to be at its best when it is just a little over the top in its action and violence, and this issue certainly exceeds at both. Once I read Vision, I knew that Tom King had earned the right to make me be patient and wait to see where a story goes. I trust him on this book, and I am just along for the ride. Read Full Review

The best part of the issue is the framing device that comes from its hand written letter narration. A letter from — who? That'll become clear by the end — speaks to Batman and Bruce at once on a deeply personal level. Friend or foe? Nemesis or" lover? It hints at more character drama to come, and it's a thread of which I never tire. After such a shaky start, it's really rewarding to have the mainline Batman series back delivering a worthwhile plot. It's just two issues, but this arc looks to be much better than King's debut. It's trimmed the fat, installed a new, better-fitting artist, and has finally introduced some worthwhile villain drama. King is undoing all of his early mistakes and giving Batfans something worth clinging to. Some major teases for issue #11 should have you reeling during the two week wait. Read Full Review

Rather than repeat what came before in "Knightfall," Tom King manages to turn a reversal of events into a fist-pumping moment that is reminiscent of the hyper capable Batman of Grant Morrison, and continues the high octane streak this book has been on since issue 1. Read Full Review

In conclusion Batman issue 10 really truly is a beautiful read, with an interesting story, that makes me really excited for issue 11, and how Batman will utilize, his Suicide Squad, to further get into the depths of Santa Prisca, defeat Bane and recover Psycho Pirate. However I would say the positing of words in the book, do sometimes distract from the main read. Read Full Review

Catwoman surprisingly proves to be the most intriguing part of the story. She's not visually featured all that much inBatman #10. But her narration gives some back story as to how she became the vicious but undeniably lovable anti-hero. Pasted across Batman's tortured journey through Santa Prisca, this narration is a swift juxtaposition that manages to do two jobs at once. Detail just how hard these vigilantes lives have been, and also shows how far they've come since their childhoods. WhilstBatman #10 isn't massively plot heavy, and is more of a set up issue – it does provide the audience with some much needed character development. Read Full Review

I'll give this an 8.5 out of 10. I really did like it, but I was worried for my Bat-bro a bit too much. Read Full Review

While the I Am Suicide story is a little more subtle than I thought it would be, this issue hit most of the right notes for me and left me satisfied while still wanting so much more.  Selina Kyle stole the show while hardly being in the issue and Batman kicks ass...and may not have been in the issue either.  Tom King and Mikel Janin are turning what could be a straight up action fest into a smart and intriguing mystery.  Sure, there is still action, but it's everything else that has me waiting in anticipation for the next chapter. Read Full Review

Mikel Janin does a very good job with the art. Santa Prisca looks as deadly from the water as it does from inside the prison, and Batmans physical exertions are so well drawn you can feel his muscles tighten. Read Full Review

Batman #10 is a good read! It's always good to see Batman and Bane, perhaps one of the most dangerous rivalries in comics, go at it! There's also a new surprise about Bane and his addiction to Venom that I hope King explores more in the future. Read Full Review

With the way King structures his works, there's a long game at play here so even though I'm left frustrated by certain parts of it I know enough to look at it as a whole. I like the two main ideas here but the blending falls short and the visual execution of the handwritten letter made for some eyestrain at times. Mikel Janin is the real winner with this book as the hand to hand fight sequences are fantastic, the mental anguish we see at times strong, and the overall panel design and flow of them simply made it a treat to read – and made me wish that there was a way to remove layers in the digital books already so I could see how it looks without all the dialogue. Read Full Review

This is a nice book that progresses the plot well, and we get Mikel Janin fulfilling all the promise that arose when it was first announced he'd be drawing Batman. King shows a deft touch with these characters, showing a unique side to them (I won't spoil the narrator identity - it's surprising after hearing how bloody that person's revenge was, how merciless. King makes you think it's one person and it ends up being another better than most in sequential art). Read Full Review

I AM SUICIDE part 1 is a very promising issue, but I am not very satisfied with the second part. The entire plot of BATMAN #10 is basically about Batman's tiresome mantra and how he gets out of the room. Even though the main plot is muddled, I enjoyed the side plot with Catwoman's backstory a lot. I believe King is a promising writer, so I'm hoping the next issue will have a stronger storyline. Plus the next issue is called “Breaking Bane”, which means lots of action should be coming soon! Read Full Review

This issue ofBatman has a lot of fun highlights that makes the comic a worthwhile read, but it is dragged down by odd pacing for the overall storyline. Read Full Review

Batman #10 is action-packed, even if it's a little low on the storytelling spectrum and feels more like an expensive, but small, appetiser before the main course. If King's run has taught us anything, it's that he tends to favour slower-paced stories. As long as the end result is as good as the last two story arcs have been, that's fine by me. Take your time, Tom. Read Full Review

As always, King tries to deliver a different kind of Batman story. That's commendable, but in this case, sticking with expectations might have been the better play. Read Full Review

It's disappointing to see this series follow up one of its best issues with its worst. The bizarre depiction of Batman in this issue dragged down what could have been a great reunion between the dark Knight and Bane. Still, the issue looks great (weird prison chamber scene aside), and there's no reason to believe things won't pick up again in issue #11. Read Full Review

Batman #10 finds the creative team delivering a seriously flawed issue that finds the creative team trying for something ambitious or unusual but not pulling it off at all. The issue feels artificial and unformed, with ideas that sound cool but don't come across as such, but rather make Batman seem insane and his plan seem pretty dodgy. The previous issue had the makings of a lean, mean, man on a mission vibe that really could have been compelling, but this issue squanders that momentum. Read Full Review

While the outstanding visuals speak volumes about the talent of the art team, Batman #10 is a rare misstep from the generally consistent Tom King. The development of Catwoman’s arc was a valuable inclusion, but the main plot threads ultimately miss their marks. The repetitive nature of the dialogue results in a Batman that feels entirely robotic. Likewise, the ham-fisted references about broken backs and the overall treatment of Bane undermine everything the villain has done outside of Knightfall. The art conveys a visually compelling story, and the letter from Catwoman is crucial part of the “I Am Suicide” arc, so it’s certainly worthwhile to pick up Batman #10. However, it might best to check your expectations at the door before diving into this one. Read Full Review

This is a chief example of my biggest problem with this storyline so far: Batman is easily the least interesting thing about it. Banes presentation as a damaged man escaping his personal demons while living right above them is terribly interesting, giving depth to what was once an extremely one note character. Rumor is were going to be seeing a lot of Catwoman going forward, so Im anxious to see how King handles the relationship there, especially in light of her murder spree. I cant see Batman overlooking that. This issue was far from bad, but it was a creative misstep that threw off the momentum from a great introductory issue. The art was equal parts beautiful and muddled, with the storytelling somewhat out of sync with the narrative. King and Janin are still finding their footing together, so I can understand their action scenes not lining up as well as their establishing scenes. Now that this is behind us, Im hoping for the best going forward. Read Full Review

I love Tom King's work. I loved his work on Grayson, and I've been fairly pleased so far with his work on Batman. But this issue is, without a doubt, the worst thing I've ever seen him produce. If something comes up in the future that makes the issue better in retrospect, I'll be happy to eat my words. I want King to pull a win out of the bag. But as it stands, at this exact moment, and without any future stories to support it…it's just awful. Read Full Review

The mixture of Catwoman's dialogue and Batman's continuous movement forward creates a feeling of tension that starts to build up the explosion that will be the final Bane encounter. This issue starts to move forward the roles of each person within the Suicide Squad and creates a very different Batman story.

I truly enjoyed this book. Batman comes across as an implacable man, letting Bane take the first shot, and at the end of the issue it basically comes to Batman going "Ok, My turn." So yeah, I thought it was pretty badass.

Absolutely loved this issue. Tom King has a very unique voice and it is used to perfection in this book. Having read previous books of his, I can tell he is also setting up for the long game and this will hopefully just be one great chapter in an outstanding book

Story: 7
Writing: 7
Art: 9.5

Total: 7.8 (~8)

This arc is kind of a promising, but a lil' bit slow paced
can't wait for next issue

This week, the day was saved by the art as the actual story isn't quite the best yet.
So, we left the Caped Crusader with his new team, ready to attack Bane's mansion. Batman's goal is to get the Psycho-Pirate, who works for Bane now, to eliminate the sadness he instilled in Gotham Girl during the first arc, curing her from her deep depression. Bane, unfortunately, is the one who defeated in the most powerful way the Bat, breaking his back way back in time, and this can't be forgotten both by Bruce and by King, who decides to make a queer decision: for the best part of the issue, Batman repeats a mantra that concludes with his menace to break Bane's own back. This was not the best idea by the writer, as it feels like a cringey way to develop Batman's determination. Apparently, without his Venom, Bane isn't quite as strong and that is shown through a little fight scene and the subsequent incarceration of the Bat in the very cell that secluded him for 17 years, with no actual effect on our hero.
The best part of the writing is definitely Catwoman's open letter to Batman, which is an interesting character study, especially in the horror she shows for the tragedy at the orphanage and in her understanding of her relationship with the Bat: it shows how they are so similar, yet so different in their goals.
King is a good writer, with a lot of potential, but this kind of non-stories don't seem to fit him best. Catwoman's bit and the art in general were great, though. more

This is the worst trash I've ever read.
Edit: Enjoyed the Catwoman prose. but some parts of the issue were a bit too vague 7.5/10

Batman's character was pretty lame throughout this book as all he did was recite the same lines throughout the comic. I'm not that familiar with the Batman continuity so I wasn't sure who the narrator was for most of the comic but once I caught on everything started to make sense. This issue feels more like connecting tissue than an issue filled with important content. Hopefully it will improve with the next issue.

The Catwoman stuff is great so is the art but the repetitive thing Batman says and the confusing back thing is not so great

nothing more than a filler issue

"Bane. I've come for Psycho-Pirate. I need him to save someone who needs to be saved. Turn him over, I go away. Refuse to turn him over, and I will break your damn back.”

i can't believe this is supposed to pass as a Batman comic!!!! . . . . . this is frigging TERRIBLE!!!! . . . . . as much as i love the character of Batman i keep enting this comic in hopes to finding something to enjoy with this, but this is just not mediocre!!! . . . . this is REALLY REALLY bad!!! . . . . . . . and can we tell a Bane story without having to resort to the already beaten to death 'Broken Back' trope??? . . . . . . . . . . yeah!!! . . . 'Knightfall' . . . we get it!!! . . . it was a HUGE best seller, and STILL is!!!! . . . . this will just be another forgettable footnote in the long list of Batman missed opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . also - - - - - how dull was it for Batman to keep repeating himself like a drone through the entire comic?

"Bane. I've come for Psycho-Pirate. I need him to save someone who needs to be saved. Turn him over, I go away. Refuse to turn him over, and I will break your damn back.”

"Bane. I've come for Psycho-Pirate. I need him to save someone who needs to be saved. Turn him over, I go away. Refuse to turn him over, and I will break your damn back.”

"Bane. I've come for Psycho-Pirate. I need him to save someone who needs to be saved. Turn him over, I go away. Refuse to turn him over, and I will break your damn back.”

"Bane. I've come for Psycho-Pirate. I need him to save someone who needs to be saved. Turn him over, I go away. Refuse to turn him over, and I will break your damn back.”

"Bane. I've come for Psycho-Pirate. I need him to save someone who needs to be saved. Turn him over, I go away. Refuse to turn him over, and I will break your damn back.” more

Did Batman have just have Bane break his back again, only to fix it himself?