King and Mann's tale of a simple human social interaction is funny and introspective, while giving readers some new, unique perspectives. It is hard-press to find flaws with this issue. In fact, it makes me want to see King on a new Batman/Superman series. Read Full Review

When it comes to Tom King’s Batman whenever I feel that I’m out he finds a way to bring me back in and to get excited for what is happening in the future. As long as King continues to focus on the importance of the relationship, I don’t see why the book won’t keep getting better and better. Read Full Review

If the first thing I want to do after I finish it is re-read it, it's good. If I want to sit in silence and enjoy the remnants of that first read, it's great. But if I stop what I'm doing before I even finish it and start telling my friends all about it, it's fantastic. Let's just say my text messages while I read this issue were all over the place. Read Full Review

Engagements are tricky to begin with, but Batman #36 shows how superpowers and the "professional" relationship between superheroes complicates matters even further. I mean, it isn't like Clark Kent can just send a bread maker and call it even, right? But Tom King, Clay Mann, Seth Mann and Jordie Bellaire deliver a Batman/Superman story that cuts to the quick of their relationship with plenty of heart, laughs, and a deep respect between the two heroes that neither they " or the comic reading audience " can deny. Read Full Review

It's the best thing you'll read all year. Read Full Review

There is so much to love here. There are revelations and conversations which are magical. The interplay between the couples, clearly equals and partners, is sparkly. Enough gushing. Go buy the issue. Read Full Review

Occasionally, DC will put trades of random stories together. For the next Batman/Superman collection, this undoubtedly has to be included. This is my new favorite Batman and Superman story and I'm betting I won't be the only one. Read Full Review

The normalcy on display between two couples, who continually do extraordinary things is what makes this issue stand out to me. We're reminded that outside of being Batman and Superman, these are two people who still struggle with who they are. The greatness of Tom Kings writing is on full display, and I can't wait to see how a double date between the two couples plays out. Read Full Review

BATMAN #36 is a beautiful dedication to the 65 years of Superman and Batman's friendship. Tom King nails the dialogue, writing, and story in another terrific issue. Clay and Seth Mann deliver thoughtful, rich panels that capture these larger-than-life heroes Read Full Review

Who knew King had such a handle on the lighter side of Batman? I'm hoping for a lot more issues like this. Read Full Review

DC's Batman title continues to be one of the most fantastic and powerful comics on the shelves today, with this issue starting a fun exploration into Batman's connection to the other elements of the DC Universe that connect to his life. I cannot recommend it enough. Read Full Review

The only thing better than reading a terrific Batman comic from writer Tom King is getting one two weeks in a row. This new story arc looks to be making the most of Batman's surprise engagement, welcoming a stellar art team back into the fold and doing a fantastic job of fleshing out the complicated friendship between Batman and Superman. Read Full Review

There isn't much going on in the pages of Batman #36, and that's absolutely fine. The landscape narrated by the words of Tom King and painted by Clay Mann, Seth Mann and Jordie Bellaire is as bright and hopeful as it is dark and terrifying. Read Full Review

Fans of both Batman and Superman should enjoy this comic, and I'm looking forward to seeing where “SuperFriends” leads the unusual foursome of a thief in a catsuit, an alien, a reporter, and a man dressed up as a bat. Worth a look. Read Full Review

With Batman #36, writer Tom King and company continue to deliver one of the most involving super-hero titles on the stands right now with a funny, warm and surprisingly affecting examination of the World's Finest team, Superman and Batman. Read Full Review

This isnt an action blockbuster of a story, but its hitting all the right notes. Im enjoying Tom Kings take on Superman and Lois Lane and I really look forward to seeing how they play off Batman and Catwoman next issue. Kings dialogue is fresh, crackling, and flows nicely and the Mann brothers artwork is always a welcome addition to these pages. Rebirth has been bringing back a lot of long-since-past aspects of the DC universe, and the Batman/Superman relationship hasnt felt this good since the pre-Flashpoint days. Read Full Review

Batman #36 is what I want out of a Batman comic. It has some action, it has some serious, but most of all, it has some comedy. It has characters acting like real people and showing vulnerabilities in very interesting and subtle ways. It's fun. It's what I wish the first like 30 issues had been. Read Full Review

So, this is it, the Batman-Hater falls at last. In his place is just normal (as possible) Josh. There is still one more part to this saga, and its a review of Batman #37. Check that out when it comes up later today. Read Full Review

Just when you think Tom King's stories can't get better, he outshines himself. Combo that with Mann's art and you've got an issue that's entertaining, gets you to think, and will put a smile on your face when it's all over. The first of a two-parter, I can't wait to see what comes next. Read Full Review

This is another fantastic issue in King's run of Batman as I really believe he has found his groove. The balance between comedic, dramatic, and warm moments is once again shown. The diversion from the previous storyline is a bit weird, it sometimes feels likes a filler issue even though it's great. The art this week is simply amazing, despite a few parts that were noticeably inconsistent from the rest. I can't wait to see what King has up his sleeve next, and what "Superfriends" will mean for Batman's and Sueprman's relationship. Read Full Review

There are comparatively love stakes in this issue, but it does a great job of giving the reader some character insights into both Bruce and Clark and how they feel about each other. Worth a read. Read Full Review

A strong issue wherein King skillfully weaves a deep analysis of friendship, fear of fraying that friendship and mutual respect with a conventional superhero team-up. Batman #36 is the first part of a story that fans of both characters should find charming, relatable and highly enjoyable. Read Full Review

BATMAN #36 once again changes the tone and pace of the title to tell a poignant, revealing and entertaining story that emphasizes that bond and relationship between two of comic's biggest icons. Read Full Review

Tom King's Batman isn't exactly for everyone and I haven't liked most of this run so far, but this issue is pretty great. Clay Mann's art is superb throughout, the colors look perfect and the whole ride is written with sweet intelligence. Read Full Review

In conclusion, while Batman #36 is destined to be a brief moment of grins in a collected trade paperback one day, its present incarnation as a single issue is worth it for those who want to see Kings take on a pair of traditional heroic pals and their amazing, confident wives/fiancs who bring out their best qualities. Read Full Review

This issue offers readers a break from the (often) monotonous world-ending scenarios and focuses on character. A solid read. Read Full Review

Tom King takes what we go through in our everyday normal lives and smacks it right in the middle between Batman and Superman. Making them feel like normal people and not an over powered superhero and the world's greatest detective. With what they go through every single day, seeing them question and struggle themselves on calling the other is pretty cool to see. What the next issue brings will be that awkward setting of a double date. What embarrassing stories will Lois and Selina tell, we can only wait and see. Read Full Review

A Fun example of the work that Tom King has been doing to make Batman more Human. He has taken him from the Stoic and hardhearted Vigilante to someone who experiences the awkwardness of social conventions, just like most of us.While this has a very convenient plot, that brings both the heroes together in a loose manner, I definitely enjoyed it. Read Full Review

This story delivers some very stereotypical content. Not only when it comes to the action, but also with how broadly the characters are defined. This is the kind of story I'd say falls into the “paint by numbers” approach. It's safe, it's familiar, it doesn't really push any boundaries, and it's probably not likely to offend too many people either. But since it doesn't really take us anywhere challenging, it's limited in its ability to entertain on a higher level. And that's ok. Not ever comic needs to be the most amazing thing you've ever seen. Sometimes good enough is plenty. Read Full Review

If you want Batman to explain how great Superman is and vice versa then maybe this issue is for you.  As for me though, Batman and Superman are more than just dramatic teenagers who refuse to make a telephone call and in the end, this issue doesn't jive with the relationship that our World's Finest team should have. Read Full Review

Absolutely loved this issue! Other reviewers have said it well... The juxtaposition of the two of them (Superman and Batman) having conversations with their significant others about their best friend is incredible. Tom King writes terrific relationships, even if he doesn't always excel at writing action. I love the direction he is taking Batman. As a long-time Batman fan, I've never seen this type of Batman story, and I love it, because it's different. Top notch!

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The bad who - Dec 7, 2017

Glad to see "old Batman fan" not thrashing King by comparing his work to previous writers like Snyder! Each has their own style and it sure is a nice change that gives the characters more depth.

Steve C - Dec 7, 2017

I couldn’t agree more. Each writer is different and has different strengths and weaknesses. I think TK is doing a great job with Batman while staying true to his history. If you had two consecutive writers on the same title writing the same way, you’d get bored and it would seem stale or derivative. Tom Kong is doing his thing, and I like it!

Jack's Yattering - Dec 8, 2017

I was thinking,literally, the same thing about Tom King's action vs. relationships. Well said.

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This comic, in its how genre, is just perfect. King shows once again how genuine and funny he can be (funny for real that actually makes you laugh and smile!), but also shows how intimate he can get in his depiction on a relationship. Both discussions taking place are a treat to read and the juxtaposition of the two makes it 10x better by showing how Batman and Superman can be stubborn and have very mundane issues when it comes to communication. Both Lois and Catwoman are also pretty great at calling them on their BS and making them realise how stupid their thinking can get. This all leads to the most awkwardly beautiful scene where they actually meet up without knowing it, making all the build up worth it even more. A must read for sure and a dsplay of King's talent once again more

Geoff Johns said he was going to return the heart to DC, and he has not disappointed. This story was heartwarming, funny and action-packed, and managed to balance all three without collapsing. I loved seeing batman and Superman describe what they REALLY think of each other, and their meeting as the two plot threads intersect was priceless (I chuckled at Batman's opening question to Superman: "You took the elevator?"). It's a nice breather episode after some heavy plotlines in both Superman's and Batman's titles, and again, goes long way to rehumanizing the Dark Knight.

영화에서 둘의 싸움을 보여주기전에 먼저 보여줬어야하는것이 바로 이것이다. 두 영웅의 가치관의 차이, 성격의 차이, 활동 방식의 차이 등 두 영웅의 대비를 보여준 후 둘을 엮었어야했다.

Since the Cat and the Bat have been engaged, Tom King has been doing a tremendous job on Batman. Just last week we had one of my favorite stories of his run / the year (Batman Annual #2) and this week brings us another great character piece. Like all of King's work, the panel work is brilliant and he gets only the best at DC to pencil.

Fantastic. Just great.

Watching the women of Bats and Supes lives telling them to stop being stubborn and just talk to each other is absolutely perfect. The art is great and the story is simple and fun. A historic double-date in the making. I can't wait to see what Batman and Catwoman's relationship means for the DC universe. This is no small thing. Batman is settling down!! Will they let Batman be happy!? So many questions. I will be staying tuned.

When Tom King is on point he is ON POINT. Between this issue and last week's, nearly perfect, BATMAN ANNUAL #2 it has been a good time for Batman fans.
SCORE: 8.9

A look at male friendship that I haven't encountered in comics reading. (The more negative critic reviews seem to only read it on a surface level, not understanding WHY each character is stuck/procrastinating) If others have seen this topic explored in a sincere manner, with the anxieties of how you will be perceived, please leave some recommendations! A promising start to this arc, and Clay Mann delivers.

This book was freaking awesome and a nice love letter to both these icons and there epic friendship. It's really impressive how similar yet different they both are. One represents darkness and vengeance and the other light and hope. Yet they always think with there hearts and do the best they can with what they have. Also having an amazing group of people to back them up when they need it doesn't hurt either. Anyway the artwork was gorgeous and just a joy to look at. Good stuff! I've been very meh with King's version of Batman lately but with this and last weeks brilliant Bat-Cat issue I'm definitely back on board and very excited to see where he takes Batman and the rest of the characters next

the art is fantastic and the story is just as good. not much action, but if you're a fan of the characters, and Superman and Lois, this book is for you. so awesomely done. I love it. and while I'm sure next issue can't possibly be as good... the title brings it all home: a double date 78 years in the making.

SUPERMAN/BATMAN: WORLD'S MOST AWESOME!

There is no Batman book like this one that you can currently read. Tom king really excels at taking an action title and somehow giving us a book about a relationship is ok. I enjoyed this read to the fullest. king is going through a lot of steps to build this marriage between Catwoman and Batman. I think we are at a good place to make this a real thing for years to come and not something that should die with the next major arc or writer.

King is really great at character study and he is putting a spotlight on every part of these characters past and future with this book. Batman's relationship with Superman is something to be considered when writing a book about Batman choosing happiness. The art is great and I am onboard for the next installment this month.

Tom King has not given readers much of a jumping on point with this arc, but reading through the last couple volumes of this story is really worth it. more

Slick & soapy & funny interlude.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltSbwGkt_6s

This issue is pleasant enough, a loving exploration of Batman and Superman's high school crush on each other, but stands out mainly due to the awesome Clay Mann artwork. This book looks great. It's a testament to King's writing that he is able to surround himself with only the best artists, on every arc, of this Batman run.

King has been doing a great job with Batman. This is overall a light hearted story staring Bats and Supes along with their ladies. I like the mirroring stories and how the panel layout is constructed to show this.

At first I didn't want doing it. Then I see Batman 37 sneak peek and I tell myself that I can try it at lest.
So I take this one & the next issue.
So what I have read. Something nice with good part about both character. In trust I would I see this type of story in a Superman Batman title or a Batman Superman one.
But in truth that wasn't the only one (I think to you super sons of tomorrow).
I will not tell that the part about the bad guys is a little empty. Because that's not the point of this issue.
I'm more surprised than Superman didn't have spotted bruce. If both elevator are distinct, I think they didn't have any wall between the two entrance. Even Batman could have ear superman & lois talking before appearing at the same floor.
I find catwoman charming (And very intelligent)

Cover- I only find the regular. 1/2
Writing - I waited for a little more 2/3
Arts - Wonderfull. I like it 3/3
Feeling - That's a good Batman/Superman relationship. I only have a hard time to see why both begin to talk of the other at this time of the story (Well for the parallel. But they both are for another mission with their girls & without her asking anything (For once), they start this long comparison. 1/2
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a nice easy breezy fluff of a story.


i suppose there would definitely be some awkwardness/tension between Batman and Superman of Bruce inviting Clark to meet the future missus. but the dialog of those two droning on and on about whether or not they are truly friends dragged out way too long. it comes off as very out of character for either of them to dismiss the other's friendship.

Lois and Selina both had the best dialog in this issue.
there were definitely some fun moments to be had, but this comic really felt like it was missing something.


i am happy to see that DC finally seems fit to marry Bruce and Selina.

this was a long time coming!!! so that earns the comic an extra nudge.

for a while it seemed like DC conveniently had forgotten the romance that had once again started in 'Hush' as well as 'Heart of Hush' story lines.

i just hope they are serious about really making this a thing. more

Good but not enough.

I enjoyed the art and there were some good moments, but overall, it's kind of silly right? Superman and Batman embarrassed to call each other and introduce their wives, fiances to each other? Just seems like something I would read in an Archie. Tom King's run has been subpar and this is just another example. If anyone wants the entire run I'll sell it to you, because i am just about done with this Batman.

Absolutely atrocious. Tom King’s run is so overrated. I don’t knoe why fans like to see an infantilized version of Batman, and in this issue, of Superman.
This is not Batman, it’s Seinfeld. Looks like King wants to do some deconstruction by showing super heroes as real people and he has a whole issue devoted to Batman and Superman’s insecurities about their friendship because Batman has not called Superman to tell him about his engagement to Catwoman.
Both heroes are totally out of character. This whole wedding with Catwoman has been disastrous. The Cat Bat banter reminds me of Me Tarzan You Jane.
Worst of all, there doesn’t seem to be any direction or big plot (as opposed to James Tynion magnificent Detective). It seems King is just content with going meta.
All this on top of the ludicrous War of Jokes and Riddles whetre Batman was again infantilized to the point of whimpering adolescence when he couldn’t bring to confess to Catwoman that he was almost driven to kill a man. To Catwoman, a criminal. Batman, the Dark Night, has gone emo with King. more