Batman #64 is a great read, especially if you enjoy Batman and the Flash team ups. Also it's good to see some tension between Bruce and Barry as well. It seems that Gotham Girl is set on bringing her brother back from the dead, but I'm wondering if this is linked to Sanctuary at all? If it is, I'm pretty certain that Bruce and Barry will find the connection"that is if they can work together again on this case! I can't wait to read the next issue of Batman! Read Full Review

The balance between the anger stage of grief in Flash and Batman's guilt and desperation makes for a deeply meaningful story, and it's one you won't want to miss. Read Full Review

I wish this comic had been completely separatefrom the ongoing Batman comic but I also understand the decision to make it intersect since it ties so heavily with storylines from King's run. Nonetheless, this is a must-read for Batman and Flash fans alike, and that should mean a lot from someone who so far has been very disappointed in Heroes in Crisis. Read Full Review

Williamson and March create a fun, fast-paced opening act of the Flash and Batman crossover. It is breezy, fun, while providing a sufficient amount of action and drama. It is still annoying that it interrupts the flow of King's story and the art is a little odd in some places. But for the most part, this is a highly enjoyable issue. Read Full Review

Overall I think this is an excellent and exciting chapter in the ongoing story of Batman and The Flash that pushes the journey forward toward a path that is filled with all the answers we've been waiting for and wondering what mysteries have been kept hidden from us. My favorite part of this issue has to be Batman and Flash's interactions, as the two drop the smiles and bs and get right to the point. It was very rewarding seeing them confront each other so they can get past their hang ups in an effort to find the answers they've both been seeking for several months. As a first chapter in a four part arc I'd say writer Joshua Williamson has truly hit the ground running, and I, for one, cannot wait to get to the location this journey will take us. Read Full Review

The end of the book reintroduces two characters from the beginning of King's run. It's super cool to see them handled this way. While I hate an interruption of a storyline in progress with fill ins, at least this is of a good quality. I'm happy it isn't just a throwaway and it seems they did something really cool instead. Read Full Review

Guillem March's art is great. I enjoyed the details and the beauty of the splash pages. Other than a few too many open mouth screams, everything was visually solid. Read Full Review

Entirely written by Joshua Williamson, the man behind last week's exceptional Flash annual, "The Price of Justice" seems to be a good fusion of psychological drama and high-octane action " but so far it doesn't seem to have all that much to do with the main plot of Heroes in Crisis, and even more surprisingly it draws its biggest plot point from the early issues of Tom King's Batman. Read Full Review

A strong first part in a story that should bring in fans from different corners of the DCU. Read Full Review

Setting the scene for the The Price of Justice, Batman #64 is expository, but never feels drawn out, or devoid of action. The creative team works wonderfully in tandem, providing layered, engaging characters, a stunningly beautiful world, and a nuanced tale about coping with loss. Read Full Review

Joshua Williamson gets this series back on track while simultaneously kicking off a Bat/Flash crossover event that shows promise. Read Full Review

The Price of Justice continues next week in The Flash #64. I'm intrigued to see where it goes and how Williamson will further the story next. Read Full Review

BATMAN #64 kicks off a thrilling team-up between two characters that undoubtedly deserve the focus in the midst of HEROES IN CRISIS. Read Full Review

BATMAN #64 begins a two-issue Batman/Flash crossover, tying in to Tom King's ongoing HEROES IN CRISIS limited series. It's a well done chapter, though the visuals can be a little overly-energetic for the nature of the story. Read Full Review

Batman #64 provides a good start to a story that is acting as a tie-in to Heroes In Crisis. Joshua Williamson is able to highlight how much weight is on Batman and Flash's shoulders with all the events they have been involved with the last year. If it wasn't for the timing and odd choice in villain for this story, Batman #64 would've been a much stronger read. Read Full Review

Batman #64 kicks off an awkwardly timed but still engaging crossover with The Flash. Read Full Review

Joshua Williamson kicks off a four-part arc about the cost of doing justice for superheroes. In this first issue, we learn all about the tension between Batman and the Flash and get hints as to the cause: a recent tragedy involving one of their own has both characters cautious about their roles as defenders of the people. We've seen a lot of guilt and self-flagellating between the pages of Batman lately. By introducing the Flash, there's a strong opportunity for Williamson to work with his powerfully positive personality to shine some light into Batman's deepest and darkest recesses. Let's see if he takes advantage of it! Read Full Review

The reward in being a day one reader of the series comes towards the end, as we're given a chance to catch up with some characters that were very important to the earlier issues of this run but have been left alone to their own devices. This helps ground the story a bit more in the Batman mythos and gives hope that the next three issues will find the Batman/Flash balance that this issue missed the mark on. Read Full Review

Glad to be taking a break from King's current story arc, for the start of another enjoyable team-up with Batman and Flash, brought to you by Joshua Williamson. Read Full Review

Incoherent dialogue, a rushed pace, and a flimsy plot cannot, it turns out, be redeemed by good line art. Read Full Review

This issue is a good one and ties into not only Heroes In Crisis but Detective comics as well. Worth knowing this level of depth between Flash and Batman. Perhaps not worht the cost of the direction of Batman's self titled comic. Especially since it ties into Detective Comics. Read Full Review

Williamson's work differs so greatly in tone from King's that this almost doesn't feel like a Batman book. That's not so much a knock against Williamson as one against an odd editorial decision to set this before the "Knightmares" arc concludes, instead placing it directly in the middle. Read Full Review

As much as I've loved Williamson's work on The Flash, even he can't make me care about the trappings of Tom King's Batman run. Read Full Review

Joshua Williamson and Guillem March begin a dark crossover, probing at the heros weakest spots. Read Full Review

This whole thing screams shenanigans to me and I don't like it. The art is good but the story didn't do much for me in the way of properly justifying its existence. Read Full Review

Batman is pushed to his breaking point and The Flash has had enough of his crap. It's at least more successful in addressing trauma than the series it's crossing over with. Read Full Review

This issue is recap and forced setup and not much more.  Guillem March does his job making it look good but the story is slim pickings and by the end, I can only guess this was thrown together to fill the gap while Tom King is away.  I have seen DC pushing this as something huge...someone better tell Joshua Williamson. Read Full Review

When I picked up Batman #64 I expected the continuation of Tom King's goofy ass "Nightmares" story arc. I was pleasantly surprised when I was given a break from that storyline but I was somewhat disappointed that this crossover with Flash ties directly into another flawed Tom King series, "Heroes in Crisis". I honestly forgot that this tie-in existed. My hope digging into it is that the event retroactively makes Heroes in Crisis better but I won't get my hopes up.

Before getting into the actual review I want to mention that the art is fantastic. Batman is portrayed as extremely capable next to the other Justice League members. This is done at multiple points in the issue, which is a huge difference between Joshua Williamson's take on Batman and what we've been getting from King. The Sean Gordan Murphy Variant cover is also beastly. I had to use it as the cover image because It's worth the price of the comic alone. I rarely say that with variants but seriously, damn!!!


The comic opens with the Justice League taking on Justice League versions of Amazo. I've never seen Amazo in a comic so I'm not sure what the threat level actually is but the League takes the robots down fairly quickly. During the encounter, Batman begins seeing distorted versions of the League and leaves abruptly. Flash chases after him and it is revealed that the two men have been working together investigating the murders at Sanctuary (Heroes in Crisis).

Bruce Wayne and Barry Allen seem to be a natural pairing and it's surprising that you don't see them team up all that often. Batman is regarded as the "Worlds Greatest Detective" while The Flash is a renowned Forensic Scientist. These are skill sets that overlap and a Batman-Flash series just waiting to happen down the line.

There is also a cool contrast established between Flash and Batman. Whereas Batman is all about the job at hand and secrecy. Flash takes the time to let the citizens see him in action which gives the people a chance to see their heroes. It's not stated in the comic but what visibility does is allow a connection between the characters. With Batman always dealing with misdirection and shadows it calls his motivations into question even amongst allies.

The standout moment in the issue happens when Batman tries to lie about his motivations for leaving the League after the Amazo fight and Flash immediately shuts him down for gaslighting and demands the truth, why? Barry Allen isn't an idiot and it's nice to see him portrayed as more than a goofball.


The comic concludes with the strong hint that the Sanctuary killer is actually Gotham Girl. If you've read Heroes in Crisis you know that this isn't the case but based on prior evidence and what was going on in 2019 she definitely had the skill set needed to kill those heroes.

This is a great start to this mini-series and honestly better than anything in Nightmares or Heroes in crisis. The downside is that King is on the main series for another 30+ issues and based on all of the information out there the run never gets better. It's pretty messed up but on a positive note the art is always amazing and diversions like "The Price" make it all worth it.

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Not a fan of who is revealed at the end, but I like the hero’s in Crisis tie in

Cover: Ok.
Art: Ok.
Color: Ok.
Story: This first part is an interesting introduction for this arc. Sometimes it feels like nothing really happens at least nothing relevant for the story but I supose nothing is what it seems. The relation between Batman and Flash is the best part and all fits perfectly with everything Batman has lived and is living. I think that as the story progresses the following issues will be more interesting.

This is going to be good. Love the Heroes in Crisis tie-in and also finally using Gotham Girl and the thread from Batman #50.

It lacked focus. I think Williamson could be a solid Bat-writer, but maybe the combination with March led to disjointed scenes/dialogue that took away from an otherwise interesting and potential-to-be-heartfelt connection. We'll have a better sense after all 4 issues.

Overall I liked this issue. It had way better dialogue than Kings run, so I think HIC actually would work, if it was better written.. Not that much new happened here, just Gotham Girl returns. I guess we’ll find out next issue, since it ends when it just became interesting.

I have the feeling this story was done due to Detective Comics run getting 1000 issues. This way DC doesn’t have to leave Batman our for a half month.

Sudden storyline change was unexpected but it’s a welcome change as the “Knightmares” arc is a mess all around and the definition of “filler”. Overall a slightly above average story with the potential to improve in subsequent issues, the end reveal explains a character’s motivation in King’s overarching narrative and is not as Shyamalan-esque as others seen in other dc titles (every bendis superman issue).

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To start off I must admit I was caught off-guard by the sudden change in storyline. But as I mentioned before I believe this change was ultimately beneficial to the title. While I must admit I would rather see the "Knightmares" storyline come to a close so the filler portion of King's story is over and done with, a well executed diversion could actually generate more interest and I believe the lack of actual progress and substance these past 3 issues made that wane for readers.

The issue starts off with the Justice League engaging Amazo counterparts of themselves. The encounter itself is not particularly noteworthy but it does provide entertaining exchanges between the characters and is a serviceable opening to the story. Batman having flashbacks to what happened in Heroes in Crisis is a nice nod to the event and how it expands on the fallout from the Sanctuary massacre helps to add weight to this title. This was also in character as Batman is very reticent to show any weakness and emotion and finds it hard to express himself, so refusing to state what he's going through is very much in-character.

A missed opportunity was showing how other members of the league (aside from Flash) dealt with this event, as the Trinity in the pages of HiC itself were shown to have been significantly impacted by what happened; as a Batman/Flash story it's understandable that they would be the focus, but even a nod to them showing their own way to process this would have gone a long way.

Following the battle we get a spectacular image of the Flash museum. I dare say the artwork showing this was the best part of the issue, visually speaking. Flash showing up to assist after Batman's initial intervention reminding him that rather than stopping a villain, helping civilians is there focus was a good portrayal of Barry who has generally been portrayed as always focused outwardly and showcases how his approach to heroism is in stark contrast to Batman's. Their brief exchange where Flash asks Batman to step aside, indicating he'll take the lead and Batman is not able to carry out the work well due to his investment in HiC's event was well done. A nod to both the ongoing story of the title and the larger one in the DC universe. The rest of their interaction which ends in them choosing to work together to find out who attacked the Flash museum was pretty much par for the course and while good does truly "shine".

The best part of the writing was in the flashback to a team-up of not only Batman and the Flash but of Kid Flash and Robin. Unfortunately this only serves to highlight how DC has treated so poorly two very beloved characters and how their current state, "ric" and "dead", was just a poor editorial decision and ultimately detrimental.

The ending twist of this issue, for an arc that actually takes the focus away from the principal Batman storyline, ultimately delivers more information regarding it than the past 3 issues combined which amount to nothing. It presents the reason why Gotham Girl is working alongside Bane and generates sufficient intrigue to warrant interest in the following issue of this story contained in The Flash.

Overall, this was better than Batman 61-63 and sets up what could be a very interesting arc but despite the highlights I've presented does not deliver anything particularly noteworthy aside from solid tie-ins to other stories and a flashback. I'd actually recommend reading this, and while I don't believe it will match The Button it should still be a solid crossover.


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That was better than Knightmares.

But not that good. It was okay. A bit odd and out-of-place, but still, not bad.

But it is too early to recommend this no idea what's happening, but not in a good way where Iam invested what happens next. Now I am just confused and I feel like since this can go anywhere, it can go pretty bad too...

Art is nice though.

"Too many mysteries"

The first part of the crossover The Price is here and... it's just OK. It's alright.
I was hoping we would get a little break from the tortured Batman but no such luck. It also rubbed off on Flash a bit, but at least he's keeping a smiley facade for the people.

The issue opens up with the League fighting a bunch of Amazos and doing something I'm not a big fan of which is having a casual conversation mid-battle.
After that, we jump to the Flash museum that has been attacked. We are treated here to a short, but nice, flashback showing the Dynamic Duo and... (is there some name for Flash-Kid Flash team?) working together. It was good to see something like that, it reaffirms that moments like that are back in characters history.
But aside from that, not much else is happening here. Maybe it will gain some momentum later.

As for the art. I usually like Guillem March's art but here it looked a bit ugly at times. I think he can do better. more

While this Batman/Flash crossover doesn't capture my attention and imagination nearly as much as The Button did, I can't say it's bad. At least so far. It's readable, and that's certainly an improvement over regular Batman comics written by Tom King, but being readable isn't enough for me to recommend it.

For the most part, the comic tries to be a sort of duct tape, sticking previous events together, giving us insight into what's happening to our heroes, and how it all may be connected. And while it most definitely was much needed, taking to considertion how shallow Heroes in Crisis and Batman are, is it enough to fuel an entire crossover event?

I'll give it a try. After all, it's nice to see Claire back, albeit being just stereotypically crazy. But I don't have big expectations for this crossover - maybe I'm burned out of King's presence in the DC universe and simply can't come to peace with anything he writes or is written with his previous works in mind, continuing them. Either way, I'm definitely underwhelmed with this issue, but can't say it's as bad as anything King writes himself these days. more

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RBL - Feb 6, 2019

It’s a welcome change from the ongoing arc before it at least. Like you said nothing particularly spectacular but also not really bad. It’s above average and could improve in subsequent issues, but definitely not as hyped as “The Button”.

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This was fine, I guess. I was expecting much worse. Not much happens here. It's nice to see these characters actually suffer ill effects from the things they've gone through. Something that is mostly ignored in Heroes in Crisis.

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RBL - Feb 8, 2019

I've seen someone ask if this is an official tie-in to HiC, and while I do not consider it to be one, I would surely recommend they read it to add more depth to that title.

Psycamorean - Feb 8, 2019

Good call. But let's be honest, adding depth to HiC is not exactly difficult.

RBL - Feb 8, 2019

Indeed, one would expect it to have more yet it actually just lacks it in spades

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With a new writer on Batman for couple of issues, we see what Williamson is all about. And from the start, the dialogue with the rest of the league feels a bit off. The art in this issue is gorgeous! Though does Central City fully remember Kid Flash (Wally)? The cliffhanger definitely has me excited for next issue however really hope she is working with someone on this bringing her brother back. Surprised how much Bruce already knows of what she has been up to.

Soooooo, this sucked. It's like Tom King couldn't figure out how to connect all of his poorly written stories so they called someone else in to do it and they had to make due with what they had. While this Batman has shown more emotion in this issue that King's has in maybe the whole run, it is still poorly executed. The ending was a nice surprise though.

I found this issue . . . confusing. In that it does not take up from last issue and all it says is that Flash and Batman are considering the notion that there are too many mysteries.

For that, we get some Justice League action and Flash and Batman talking about said action and how it seems to lead them to some thoughts about too many mysteries.

I felt no emotional connection to characters or story. Rather I felt disconnected from everything going on.

The art is nice, but Batman needs a shave. He's not a damned hippie. Razors aren't expensive and how Alfred lets him go out of the manor groomed like that is beyond me.

There's not a lot of "there" there. So I give it a 5 - neither good or bad, just there.

But seriously, trying to fit in King's 100 issue plot with DC's NEXT BIG THING (something the Big Two do too often) really cuts out momentum from an arc that is already decompressed.

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I mean, this is technically less annoying in the sense that it’s not endless repetition and basically pointless psychodrama, but I’m already so not interested. Just... let things stay dead. Come up with a new idea for once.

what the hell is going on?

this has absolutely nothing to do with where the last issue left off.

Guillem March's art is always nice, but this series has zero consistency as far as story.

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points had to be subtracted after finding out this was going to be a cross-over.

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Psycamorean - Feb 6, 2019

There was an editor's note. This story takes place before Knightmares.

Darkseid24 - Feb 6, 2019

This story has been teased since a while. It’s a tie in for HIC. King will continue Knightfall in March.

Psycamorean - Feb 6, 2019

Also, just in case you don't know, this is a crossover. It'll be continued in Flash #64.

Talon1load - Feb 6, 2019

A tie in to another crappy story in the middle of an arc is just a shitty thing to do. It interrupts an already painfully bad story with a tie in to another painfully bad story but it's written by different writer who is then hamstrung having to work with in another writers poorly thought out continuity.

myconius - Feb 6, 2019

ay ay yai! what a frigging mess!

Darkseid24 - Feb 6, 2019

That’s actually quite common. DC did that before, but yeah it’s not the best time for a crossover in a story like Knightfall, where stories aren’t really connected yet.

myconius - Feb 6, 2019

this is the worst possible time for a cross-over. they are in the middle of an arc. a story is supposed to lead into a cross-over. built up to it. not just sloppily jam it in where it don't fit.

Darkseid24 - Feb 6, 2019

It’s because of HIC& I’m fine with it. Still have to read this issue though.

myconius - Feb 6, 2019

hahaha! Heroes in Crisis? that's not a good launching point for anything. and i'm sorry it didn't exactly build up to it either. at least when Snyder did his Owls arc or Death of the Family, there was a HUGE cliffhanger for each that set up the event like "HOLY $#%&!! i HAVE to read that!!!" at least Snyder knows how to build anticipation.

Darkseid24 - Feb 6, 2019

For us, but DC is hyping HIC a lot& actually so do some critics& fans. NML or the Genesis crossover was the last one I was hyped for.

myconius - Feb 6, 2019

i'm not really talking about propaganda hype. i mean good storytelling that ACTUALLY gets the readers excited. this cross-over has failed to do that.

myconius - Feb 6, 2019

i'll be honest. i grew disenfranchised with Snyder's Batman as it went on. but it was Gold compared to King's Batman.

Darkseid24 - Feb 6, 2019

I hated the Gotdon being Batman part& that’s why I was happy when King took over. I think these days it’s better than Post Convergence, but just wish Pre52 quality was back.

myconius - Feb 6, 2019

i'd much rather see Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant or Doug Moench back on Batman.

myconius - Feb 6, 2019

hell! get Denny O'Neil back.

Darkseid24 - Feb 6, 2019

Doug Moench would make me so happy, if he returned for Batman. He wrote a few of my most favorite comics. Same goes for the other two. But we two can dream lol

myconius - Feb 6, 2019

most definitely! i've been digging out a lot of my back issues for some time now. we had a real drought of good Batman stories for some time there. LotDK really helped me get my much needed Batman fix.

Darkseid24 - Feb 6, 2019

Agreed.

Psycamorean - Feb 6, 2019

I know Moench from Moon Knight more than Batman and he's great.

Darkseid24 - Feb 7, 2019

I only know him from Batman.

Psycamorean - Feb 7, 2019

His Moon Knight run is great. Check it out.

Darkseid24 - Feb 7, 2019

Ok I will, thanks

Soul Assassin - Feb 8, 2019

Please don’t rate things based on your ignorance to the story

Darkseid24 - Feb 8, 2019

@Muggz You just used two words for describing why you don’t like Female Furies ( not that I can’t understand your disappointment there), but you really shouldn’t complain about short reviews. Let people have their opinions.

myconius - Feb 8, 2019

Muggz - does my review offend your love love LOVE for bad comic runs?

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