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Up in the sky, in the dark of the night, trust no one-for the Secret Six walk among us. Spinning out of the devastating events of the Batman Who Laughs, Superman and Batman are together once more in an all-new monthly series-and they're facing a terrifying new threat that could strike from anywhere. The Dark Knight and the Man of Steel must journey into the depths of Gotham City to learn which of their fellow heroes has been transformed into the horrifying horseman of their most dangerous and deranged foe ever. Our heroes will need to fight to survive, but an even more dangerous question lurks in the shadows: Can Superman and Batman even trus more
You definitely do not miss this one, folks. It is very well done. Read Full Review
If you didn't get The Batman Who Laughs seven issue series or the Grim Knight one shot…shame on you! Get to your nearest comic store and get the back story. Scott Snyder did a lot to plant the seeds, but now Joshua Williamson is behind the wheel. Change is a coming and we already see in the last frame of the story, we are in for quite the ride! Read Full Review
One issue in and this already looks like its going to be a special book for DC. No need to miss out on the fun, jump in on this title right now. Read Full Review
A big cliffhanger ending I did not expect finishes off Batman/Superman #1 in the best way it could. I have nothing but high expectations for this book going forward and cannot wait to get my hands on issue two. If you are a fan of these two comic book icons, you should definitely make a point to grab Batman/Superman #1 at your local comic book store. Read Full Review
The creative team has a great and original take on this story that demands the reader's attention right from the first page! I am more excited after reading this first issue about where we might be headed. I can't wait to find out. Read Full Review
An expertly written story with properly terrifying and gorgeous artwork that displays everything that makes Superman and Batman great. You need to read this comic. Read Full Review
David Marquezs art is fantastic. Everything works visually and the art perfectly complements the tone and style of this story. Read Full Review
This first issue has me bouncing in my chair. Honestly, I can't wait to see how this is going to affect everyone in the League, not just the titled two because this series is started hardball in the first inning. Read Full Review
I thought the Batman Who Laughs mini-series brought horror into the world of the Justice League. That is small potatoes compared to Batman/Superman. This is a universe-spanning epic following the deranged methods of a murderous lunatic. The Dark Knight and the Man of Steel are already a few steps behind and will have to work extra hard to catch up. Read Full Review
I really like where the story is heading, it's a terrifying concept… whether hero or not, to face a “mirror” evil version of yourself… to be tasked with stopping them would be quite daunting. The set up for the next issue is very well executed too so I've no doubt if you grab this copy (which you should) you'll want to continue… as a cliffhanger… it's a good lure to get you hooked. Read Full Review
Batman Superman #1 may be tied to a greater event, and may have had the issue's title already spoiled, i.e. "Who are the Secret Six?", but it stands really well as its own entity with a great turn by the creative team. Well worth the purchase. Read Full Review
BATMAN/SUPERMAN #1 excels at characterizations of the iconic duo but reads like a line-wide event instead of a new ongoing first issue. Read Full Review
Batman/Superman #1 is one of the strongest first issues of a DC series in recent memory. Read Full Review
With fantastic art direction and an interesting story, Joshua Williamson and David Marquez are gearing up for an absolute banger of a book. This is one of the few times I can say, this will change the face of the DC Universe and not want to vomit by how cheesy that sounds. Read Full Review
Batman/Superman #1 is a great start to this series. Even if you are not familiar with the whole Batman Who Laughs stuff going on in the DCU you can still pick this up and thoroughly enjoy yourself. The story and mystery are delightfully engaging and the artwork is some of the best you will see on the stands. Read Full Review
The Dark Knight and the Man of Steel have teamed up to take on a group of terribly dark and powerful new foes in an exciting new series. Batman/Superman (2019-) #1is an impressive debut. Read Full Review
Batman/Superman #1 is a great start to this series. Even if you are not familiar with the whole Batman Who Laughs stuff going on in the DCU you can still pick this up and thoroughly enjoy yourself. The story and mystery are delightfully engaging and the artwork is some of the best you will see on the stands. Read Full Review
Overall, this is a strong and creepy first issue that may work better as a Batman Who Laughs comic than a Batman and Superman one. Read Full Review
Why, then, does the issue feel like it lacks something essential? It might be the dependence on story beats from the Batman Who Laughs mini (which itself was a continuation of the Dark Knights: Metal crossover), making this feel like yet another cynical extension of the never-ending-event cycle that can dominate Big Two comics. It might be that it covers ground weve seen before, analyzing once again the similarities and differences of the most dissected duo in superhero comics. Whatever the reason, while Batman/Superman may be essential reading for those following the metastory of the DC Universe, it has some work to do to justify its own existence. Read Full Review
The series' title carries high expectations and Batman/Superman #1 meets those expectations head-on. Read Full Review
Batman Superman #1is well worth your time as long as you've done your homework. Read Full Review
This comic is well worth your time, as long as you've done your homework. Read Full Review
Although this sort of story continues to remove Batman from his street-level origins, it still delivers a sort of mystery story as Batman and Superman chase their enemy and seek to find out how to stop his plans to infect this world. Read Full Review
If you've been following the sadistic escapades of the Batman Who Laughs since his debut in Dark Days: The Casting this is an absolutely essential purchase, and if you love a good superhero horror mystery story, you definitely owe it to yourself to pick this one up. Read Full Review
Beautiful art and sets up a promising story arc. Fans of "The Metal" and "Batman Who Laughs" won't want to miss out. Read Full Review
Joshua Williamson and David Marquez delivered a strongly paced debut issue with Batman/Superman #1. This issue does a good job explaining why Batman Who Laughs is one of the biggest threats in the DC Universe. In the process Williamson and Marquez give Batman and Superman a reason to secretly team-up away from their Justice League adventures. With one of Batman Who Laughs' Secret Six members revealed in the form of Shazam it'll be interesting to see where Williamson and Marquez go from here with Batman/Superman. Read Full Review
While I wish that this series had come out of the gate stronger and made a real statement about the two biggest characters in comics, this will have to do. Read Full Review
Everyone always wants a Batman vs Superman fight. But, I have always wanted to know if Shazam could beat Superman. We will get that fight next issue: Superman vs the Shazam Who Laughs. Read Full Review
The comic features some back and forth between the two characters, along with some inner monologue from both, on the status of their partnership and the threat that the toxin presents. There may not be enough here to keep me around the long term, but I'm certainly curious enough to return and see how the current situation gets resolved. Worth a look. Read Full Review
C'mon DC, try harder; I don't just buy a book because it has Batman in it. Read Full Review
Tricky question. On one hand, it's refreshing to have a writer that doesn't bog the central relationship down with bad meta jokes and esoterica. Yet, the plot is generic at best and too confusing/cumbersome for new readers. Read Full Review
The title of this story – Who are the Secret Six? – implies that the arc will amount to little more than a chance for Marquez to show off his designs for six Heroes Who Laugh. While they may look amazing, Im not sure the premise is enough to keep me hooked. Read Full Review
This was not a good start to a series that is already playing catchup to all the big things going on at DC Comics right now. The issue ends with a great cliffhanger, but if you have even a tiny bit of an idea who Batman and Superman are and read the Batman Who Laughs, you can just skip to the last page and come back next month. This was a really big disappointment for me! Read Full Review
Great start to hopefully a successful book. Loved Marquez art in this story and happy DC picked him up. The story by Williamson was good I think a lot of the exclusive first looks and leaked images took away from the initial story. But that didn't make it a bad story just wish they kept somethings a little tighter on the lid. I was hyped for this book and overall enjoyed it. Since I'm not really enthusiastic about what King and Bendis are doing in the Batman/Superman solo books it's refreshing to see The Worlds Finest receive a monthly title that actually good.
I'm surprised I liked this as much as I did. Maybe most of my criticisms of Joshua Williamson's writing have less to do with his skill and more to do with how ridiculously boring The Flash is as a character.
This reveal was still pretty cool despite being spoiled ahead of time.
Probably one of the best Batman Superman team ups in ages. Art is spectacular, great details. It was both creepy and fun to see the death of the Justice League by the hands of the Batman Who Laughs. Although DC has revealed some of the characters that are Infected before this issue, it's still a good read. Billy Batson revealing himself, telling how he was changed is totally fine but I think it would have been interesting to have added an art in the background that shows the very moment of the infection and a tragedy.
This would have got a 10 if DC kept a tighter lid on who the infected are. They revealed it themselves and it was leaked everywhere else.
But this first issue was still very fun to read and I’m excited for the future issues. And this issue shows that Batman can take down the whole Justice League and Superman. But if he has sufficient time to plan.
Absolutely beautiful art from David Marquez. I think it's a superb comic book, and incidentally, unlike some, I appreciate this storyline and how Joshua Williamson's handling it immensely.
Prelude:
A new Batman and Superman team up series continuing from The Batman Who Laughs Mini-Series. I'm intrigued by this so let's see how the opening issue shapes up.
The Good:
Good art here from Marquez. Rarely a bad panel.
Loved the interactions between Bruce and Clark. Gordon's interactions also were good.
The flashback to the Batman Who Laughs Earth concerning Superman was really good but it did retcon what was established to have happened in Tynion's one shot origin.
The Bad:
A lot of this was shown in the previews which did worsen the experience for me.
Conclusion:
A good issue that was spoilt by the previews. Has the bones for a strong series.
The last time I was equally excited about Batman/Superman comic, was when Jeph Loeb was writing the new origin story of Supergirl. This is a great start for new series, full of plot twists, especially the last one - let me tell you, it was one hell of susprise, and chemistry between Supes and Bats. They work so well together because their personalities are so different, and Williamson understands it.
I dig the idea of Batman Who Laughs' own Batcave deep underneath Gotham and his crazy plan of turning heroes evil. It's a great moment to remember and re-read Tower of Babel, waiting for #2 to drop.
You have my attention, DC.
"Sigh so i gonna hear from you and Barbara and you now. "
"My name's Billy"
A fine start.
This was okay! I’m already feeling a little tired.
The random robots add nothing and didn't need to exist, but the book starts off and ends off promising, and the art is great.
Ok start. The story is pretty generic and the last page/twist was already spoiled in previews, which makes it very awkward to end the story on that twist. Williamson hasn't gotten to the point to capture my interest, I'm hoping DC can bring in another writer for this series to complement the art. Marquez is great at drawing faces and his superman looks really good.
DC is really pushing for the "That laughs"
It's great to see David Marquez on a DC book, he really shines at drawing both Batman and Superman. Joshua Williamson continues to be a consistent writer that I'm never blown away by and this issue is no exception. The mystery that is presented here could be compelling but I'm getting tired of is the Batman Who Laughs and other "Jokerized" characters which are a crux to this storlyline. Not really my cup of tea.
THE GOOD:
-This was a pretty good debut. Not sure I'll read on, but it was fun for what it was.
-That opening was dark and perfectly paced, if predictable.
-David Marquez did a pretty good job. I'm not too familiar with him, and his work here wasn't terrific, but I enjoyed it mostly, from a visual perspective.
-The Batman Who Laughs' Batcave was really neat to see.
-That ending looks like it could lead to a great next issue.
THE BAD:
-I dunno, I've never read any Joshua Williamson. I've got Birthright and Nailbiter on my want to read list, but this just felt very bland in terms of writing. The story isn't too interesting, the script basic.
-I'm not more
Art is stellar but the dialog feels clunky.
Fun start Williamson's revival of the Batman/Superman series!
The opening flashback was great, but half of this book was spoiled in the previews so I can't say that I was shocked or wowed by anything else.
Excited for the next issue nonetheless.
Not bad, but I'm just sick of the Batman Who Laughs entirely.
DC beat the character to death months ago. Let it go.
So sick of this "Batman who laughs" garbage. Nice art!
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