So good, it reminded me of the highlights of the old Legends of the Dark Knight run and frankly this is so much better than Snyder's run it hurts. Read Full Review

Overall I think that Batman #14 brought me back from being underwhelmed from the final issue of I am Suicide and really has ne excited for this upcoming arc, which I can safely assume will also involve Catwoman. Tom King did an excellent job humanizing not only Batman but Catwoman as well, and made them much more relatable to the readers. King also continues to use little known villains in his story arcs which bring some much needed villain-diversity in the Batman universe. Rooftops Part one sets up a very intriguing story line that will no doubt involve Catwoman. Read Full Review

Do yourselves a favor and witness the next step in the Bat and Cat relationship that includes a last page that will certainly have everyone talking. Read Full Review

This issue proves two things - that the Batman/Catwoman romance is one of the most powerful relationships in the DCU, and that King and Gerads absolutely need to be doing a Catwoman book together. How they're supposed to manage that feat and also keep Sheriff of Babylon going is a mystery, but hopefully we'll see much more of this creative pairing in DC Rebirth. Read Full Review

In Batman #14, King's spirited narrative and Gerad's immersive art combine for the sort of timeless Batman tale any Bat-fan should be happy to read again and again. Those of you hoping the enigmatic circumstances surrounding Catwoman's prison sentences would be cleared up in this issue will still have to wait, but the rapport King has established between Batman and Catwoman is so impressive and absorbing that you won't mind sticking around another issue (or three) to find out. Read Full Review

Im looking forward to the next issue more than I have for any other in Kings time on the book so far. Ive also found this story is gearing me up for I Am Bane more than I expected. It looks like its going to be a dramatic story. Well find out after we finish this sorbet in two weeks. Read Full Review

This issue adds a new dimension to the Catwoman mythos, and does such a great job humanizing the popular villain, showing that she does indeed have a heart for more than just herself. A very well planned out, well plotted issue that pretty much guarantees anyone that reads this issue has to come back for the next. I mean, how could you not? To see what happens to Catwoman, to see what happens between the two next? This issue is a must read for anyone who has had a vested interest in the Bats/Cat chemistry. Read Full Review

This story doesn't take itself too seriously, and makes use of a slew of comically named villains that the duo quickly dispatch. It makes for an entertaining buffer between the sub-plot and the development of the Cat and the Bat. Usually, filler issues tend to be a little average. However, ‘Rooftops' proves to be an interesting character arc that isn't afraid to let it's characters get closer than we've seen before. Given the dramatic few issues involving Bane and Santa Prisca,Batman #14 gives the vigilantes the break they needed. If you're looking for some well written superhero relationship drama – this is probably your best pick. Read Full Review

While I'm enjoying this series, to me it doesn't compete with All-Star Batman. I'm happy the sales continue to be high. As a long-time Bat-fan, I'm always thrilled when the Dark Knight is successful. But my final thoughts have been, "Okay, we had sex. That's over. We can move on to other things now, right?" (I'm sure some folks will be unhappy with me for saying that " "typical male thinking!") Read Full Review

"Rooftops" is just the kind of one-off story we needed. It provides a refreshing change of pace from King's usual storytelling devices – a fun escapism, not often seen in the pages of BATMAN. While the plot will necessarily come back into play with the upcoming "I Am Bane," story arc, it's nice to see that King and Gerads are willing to present readers with different angleson Batman. This is a tale of two people: An age-old romance, redefined for a new BATMAN. Read Full Review

Mitch Gerads art is a strong fit for this issues dreamlike whirlwind of love and crime-fighting. He can portray scenes of action and explosions as well as romantic embraces and all the complicated emotions it can create. Read Full Review

Even if this is just a minor detour en route to a more complex storyline, Rooftops is a decent shorter Batman arc. King has set the bar high for his run so while this is solid, it's not one of the essential issues of the Rebirth Batman era. Read Full Review

This issue may have some problems, but is a decentstart to a Catwoman-centric storyline. It has a genuinely good surprise and promises to answer dangling plot threads soon, but is also hampered by slow pacing. Read Full Review

I'll be honest, I was not looking forward to this issue after seeing the first few pages. I've grown a little tired of the Catwoman and Batman romance. But as I kept reading I really enjoyed the way it all panned out. The way she tags along with him to take down all the bad guys of the night and even the way he does some cat burgling with her which threw me off! But was explained with it just being Catwoman's apartment and her just wanting to have some fun. Then there is the art which I mentioned before. Loved it. Fit the tone of the story wonderfully. Read Full Review

Batman #14 is an excellent follow-up to the "I Am Suicide" story arc. Tom King's decision to focus on Batman and Catwoman's relationship highlights his strength in understanding these characters. The relationship between the two comes across as genuine and shows us how Catwoman is the one person that Batman drops his guard for, and vice versa. The issue ends with a moment that all shippers of the Batman and Catwoman pairing will love. Read Full Review

It really feels like two issues won't be enough to tell this sort of “I Am Suicide” epilogue. I want to see more of it, and I suppose if Selina isn't locked away at the end of issue 15 then we will, but if she is, that'll leave huge question marks going forward. That's really the most effective thing this issue does: it sets up for a great next issue. We see that a lot in single-issue reading, so it's unfair to call it a huge gripe, I just hope King and company can either find a way to tell a satisfying conclusion to this Selina story, or better yet, find a way to keep her on the right side of the bars. Read Full Review

Batman #8 is essentially a night out for Batman and Catwoman, with each showing the other how their lifestyles are so different with their masks. Catwoman gains a new respect for Batman towards the end of the book, as she's amazed at how dedicated he is every time that signal shines on each page. He never hesitates or wavers in his duty"and she admires that about him. Read Full Review

While this wasn't my favorite Tom King story, I enjoyed it much more than I've enjoyed this book in months. It just feels more inline with the work he was putting out at the beginning of Rebirth: fun and less of a chore. It features some pretty, albeit repetitive, art and characters who simply feel like themselves again. Here's hoping that King can recapture my interest in his Batman. With this story, it's at least a step in the right direction. Read Full Review

Batman #14 is a step in the right direction after "I Am Suicide," but Tom King's Batman still suffers from strange tone shifts. Read Full Review

This is a very personal story that builds as it goes, but still left me wanting more.  As an epilogue, it doesn't answer the questions I wanted answered, but fans of Batman and Catwoman may enjoy it.  The art is good and really, there is nothing wrong with it, but nothing great either. Read Full Review

Despite giving their act some meaning, the act itself still seems off (not laughably bad this time, but still off). I just can't buy Batman letting his guard (and pants) down in public, especially with a woman he admits he can never fully trust. Hit-and-Miss. Read Full Review

A far cry from the heights people hoped Tom King would take the Caped Crusader. Read Full Review

I think I've always been very intrigued by the chemistry between these two characters and seen them alone, working together, builds a deeper relationship and increases the possibilities with them. Obviously we have seen them many times sharing a future together and sometimes, alterate stories take this relationship in other ways, making this a very playful love-hate game where the cat isn't the one chasing the mouse but the bat is always chasing the cat... or something like that.

I really loved seen bruce in love with Julie Madison on the Snyder's run so I guess every Batman run needs some sort of "impossible love" story to be complete and this might just be getting into that area. Good work from Gerads too, I think his technique is very unique. The only thing I didn't actually like too much was the cover, it really doesn't work for me, maybe because Catwoman seems too young or too small... I don't know.

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A great and amazing point of view of the relationship between Batman and Catwoman.
Great art too...
I love this issue

Great issue. I love the dynamic of these two together, and it is beautifully drawn and coloured by Mitch Gerads.

I really didn't expect much of this story, mainly because I never appreciated Batman's romantic relationship with Catwoman, but this was before Tom King. I enjoyed how he brings his unique storytelling to this fascinating love story and shows a different aspect of Batman, his human side. As always, Tom King uses forgotten Batman villains as much as possible and, obviously, Kite Man is back. It's the first time I read a comic drawn by Mitch Gerads and I loved it very much, particularly how he illustrates the motions of the characters with white lines. This issue is a real success and I hope that the second part of the story will be too!

Best the series has been so far

KISSING PRANK GONE SEXUAL!!!!!! Apart from the obvious focus on the relationship between Batman and Catwoman, the inclusion of other minor villains was a nice touch. I am very intrigued to find out who is really behind the deaths attributed to Catwoman, as well as if there is any happy ending to this arc.

After a terribly disappointing sophomore arc Tom King regains some creative footing with a spot on tale about the ongoing relationship between the Bat and the Cat. BATMAN #14 is smart, sexy and, more than a little, sad...much like its protagonists. Nicely done.
SCORE: 8.6

Extremely well written! The "romantic" tension King has been building in I am suicide comes out in full force in this epilogue of sorts. You can really feel the emotion and desire in the Batman Cat woman relationship in these pages.

[ART: 9 | STORY: 7.9 | WRITING: 9 | TOTAL: 8.6 (~8.5)] A really good issue. Gerads' art is great and King's script is also fantastic. There is some great humour, but above that, there's some really good character drama happening between the Bat and the Cat. I didn't think I'd particularly care for this issue, but it was really well done.

I guess this is Batman's idea of a date. Punch people, punch more people, let catwoman steal her own stuffed animal, and then rooftop sex. I guess those people at HISHE was right. Batman could take out Palpatine but he's got one inescapable weakness... Batman's problem? He likes bad b!tches...

King breaks routine with a two-issues about Batman and Catwoman. I'd put the focus on her (and the amazing plethora of hilarious Z-level Bat-villains!): after The New 52 she's always been treated rather badly and now's the time to make things clear, apparently, about what's canon in her editorial past and what's her personality in the new continuity, favoring what readers are already used to. We're still in the dark concerning the horrible crime Selina is accused of, and maybe King teases our curiosity a little too much here. Also, the expansion of what was supposed to be a 1 issue storyin two is evident in the uneconomic way things are done: Batman and Catwoman kiss for three pages without any need of that.
Art by King collaborator Mitch Gerads works well, it's more evanescent than Janin's wonderfully brisk pencil, and that's the right choice for these dream-like sequences. Despite its moderate flaws, then, this issue works well as a starter to a reborn Catwoman for a Rebirth DC. more

This book is entertaining enough. Watching Batman and Catwoman team up for dozens of fights across the city is fine but their one final night together is what makes this issue so interesting. I'd expect an interesting twist in the next issue.

It was taking down 15 Batman Rogues with namedropping ease, in ONE NIGHT, that really ruined the issue. Batman failng moral fortitude, while understandable and plausible, this was not an impulsive decision by Batman - it went on all night. Plus, he strongly had to believe that she was lying, intentionally deceitful, about her reported 237 kills which cannot be that endearing to him. Good art and character atmosphere, though.

I just can't get behind King's Batman like I could Snyder's. Good issue if you like the "Bat" and "Cat" relationship, however. The art from Gerads is solid as always, though I didn't like the way he drew Selina's face in a couple of panels early on. Do you think Batman has a cushion in his bat belt? Otherwise, those two are in for a very uncomfortable session of roof sex on top of loads of diamonds.

Comic Book Review (7/10) "Good"
*A good place to pick up this book as this is the start of a new story arc.*
Batman #14 "Rooftops Part 1 of 2"
Writer: Tom King
Pencils/inks/colors: Mitch Gerads
Plot: It is Catwoman's last night before she goes to jail willingly, and Catwoman wants to spend her last night on the town with Batman. They take down low rate criminals together as well as even "steal" something from Catwoman's old apartment...
This issue is all about Bruce spending time with Selina in town and it's kind've ridiculous how many criminals they take down together in one night, but it was placed there to fulfill a specific piece of Bruce and Selina working together. It's a sweet issue that maybe even your girlfriend would like if you're a guy trying to get your girl into comics, but nothing of real importance happens in this issue.
The artwork is amazing especially considering how Gerads did the inking and the coloring in this book. He makes a very blue and purple Gotham City, but it fits the theme of Bruce and Selina hanging out in front of a "diamond" covered sky - that is what Selina called the stars in the night sky or maybe she just called the Gotham night shiny? Either way it's a very artistic book and seems to be more of an art piece rather than an integral comic in this series.
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Tom king can't write good dialogue exchange between characters. "Bat.. cat.. bat.. cat.." ??? I mean what the f&#*@£!! His head is so far up his ass. Scott snyder is still the best batman writer. King thinks that he is former CIA, means that youre already good at writing stories. Wrong move in picking king, DC. Some readers are already figuring that out that tom king sucks. Only a matter of time. Nightwing's story arcs are better

Meh... You really have to put energy to read King's Batman...

At least Mitch Gerads is good!

I wanted to like this so damn much. Fuck King for ruining these two. He really is DC Comics Bendis.

Garbage.