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10
A blockbuster story which is steadily rocking the DC Universe. Top level writing from Williamson partners with the artistic talents of Porter and Hairsine to create a masterpiece. I'm looking forward to what is to come. Read Full Review
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9.3
Experience tells me its a bad idea to get my hopes up, but this could be the event Ive been wanting to see for nearly 20 years. Read Full Review
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9.0
Josh Williamson is writing almost the entirety of Shadow War, so this is less of a crossover than an epic-sized story to wrap up this current era of his titles. And based on the first two issues, we're in for a hell of a ride. Read Full Review
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9.0
Batman #122 is a great issue in terms of moving the story along. Less chaotic than its predecessor, it moves the characters into intriguing new places. Bruce and Talia are seemingly on the same page (and romantically reunited?), Slade's on the run, Damian's on the hunt, and the faux Deathstroke has yet to be revealed. Events are coming to the boil very nicely indeed. Read Full Review
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9.0
Shadow War is shaping up to be an engaging mystery. I am really looking forward to seeing where Williamson's story is leading. And also seeing what the status of the Batman and Robin partnership will be as Chip Zdarsky begins his run on Batman. Read Full Review
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9.0
This is a great issue and one that doesn't just feel like a cog in a larger story. Read Full Review
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9.0
Batman #122 doesn't suffer from the second issue story arc slump, delivering action, intrigue, and mysteries galore. We also get to see some cool bat-tech that has to be inspired by the video games and a big mystery in how the shooter showed up. This issue may as well feature Porter and Williamson screaming, "are you not entertained?!" Read Full Review
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9.0
Two issues down, Shadow War remains compelling and seems like a legit status altering event for the Batman titles. Read Full Review
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8.7
Porter delivers some really good art in the issue. The style is filled with detail and energy. Read Full Review
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8.0
I'm still interested in this SHADOW WAR. I really am but I was expecting a bit more to iron out the story. Maybe a bigger clue as to which direction the story is heading and why? Sure, I don't expect all the answers immediately but all Williamson did on this issue was explain how the DEATHSTROKE impersonator got in and who definitely didn't do it. Read Full Review
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7.8
Graphic Policy - Brett
Apr 6, 2022
There's nothing inherently bad or wrong about Batman #122 that makes it a “read”. The comic is part of a mini-event that spans different series, so unless you're really invested in the story, it's an issue whose value really comes from that. There's some interesting aspects to Batman's actions but overall, unless you're into “Shadow War”, this is an issue you can probably skip. Read Full Review
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7.7
A murder mystery with an unexpected victim and a case of mistaken identity makes for a well-crafted, engaging story, especially when Batman and Deathstroke's children get involved. Read Full Review
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7.5
Batman #122 sets up some surprising team-ups, but not much else. After the explosive Alpa issue, I expected Williamson would keep the momentum going, but that is not the case. I am not saying this was a bad issue because it is not. It's just not as good as I hoped. Read Full Review
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7.0
While it falls below expectations when it comes to dialogue, Batman #122 is still a solid read in large part to how well Howard Porter draws the action. If readers are able to ignore the cliches, this is a solid second chapter to Shadow War. Read Full Review
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6.5
Batman #122 was a good follow-up to the assassination of Ra's Al Ghul that kicked off The Shadow War crossover. Every major character that is going to play a role in this crossover is given time in the spotlight. By doing this Joshua Williamson is able to provide you with a good idea of what the scope of this event will have. Which is all you can ask for from a second chapter of a story and sells you on buying the other comics involved in the crossover even if they weren't on your pull list before. Read Full Review
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5.5
This comic has very entertaining fight scenes and strong art, but the writing feels rushed and unpolished. The heavy reliance on exposition keeps taking me out of the story, and the lack of plot almost makes me feel like nothing important happened in this issue. I think you can safely skip this chapter if you're not too concerned with collecting every single Shadow War tie-in. Besides, there are much more interesting books on stands this week, anyway. Read Full Review
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2.0
Batman #122 is a nonsensical and sloppy "part two to the Shadow War event that serves mostly as a way to force Talia al Ghul and Batman to kiss and make up. Literally. Read Full Review