Obviously the medium works perfectly for telling Batman stories. Everything from the duality of his identity to the lurking in the shadows of Gotham, nightlife in the city, and in the corners of the Bat Cave. Short stories that satisfy in the nuggets they are intended to. Art that is worthy of a gallery, and stories that are timeless. That is what everyone wants out of a comic, and that is what this issue delivers! Read Full Review

Batman: Black and White continues to be the best, most worthwhile showcase of talent in DC's circulation today, and this issue is absolutely no exception. Read Full Review

Yet another great collection in an anthology series that blows you away with its art, clever tales, and great writing. Every story is incredible in its own way and the only downfall of this issue might be how many stories aren't focused on Batman. Batman: Black & White is five issues in though, so it gets a pass on focusing on other characters like Nightwing or Commissioner Gordon. Read Full Review

While I don't feel that any of these individual stories pack the punch as some of the stories from the first two issues, I do think the is the best issue overall! Every story in this collection was an absolutely delight to read, and worthy of praise. I was losing hope in this title after watching the quality slip the last few months, but this issue restored my faith. Hopefully, it will close out just as strong next month. Read Full Review

Once again, a near-perfect issue of excellent stand-alone tales. Read Full Review

Even beyond these highlights, Batman Black and White #5 delivers nothing but strong stories that combine skillful writing, unique art, and clear, precise lettering that come together to land every story with an execution that even Batman could appreciate. Read Full Review

“A Father and Son Outing” offers a glimpse at Bruce Wayne's struggle to teach patience and the craft of making Batman larger than life to criminals. “The Man Who Flies” gives us a look at the city through the eyes of Nightwing, whose upbringing as a circus acrobat still colors his personality flying through the air with the greatest of ease. “Blue” offers a tale from the perspective of Harvey Dent‘s wife Gilda, examining her life both before and after the tragedy which created Two-Face. In “Signals” Commissioner Gordon chooses to act on a case personally rather than turning on the Bat-Signal and asking for assistance. Read Full Review

Batman: Black And White #5 is an interesting collection of stories that aims to give us themes or social issues to consider, as well as a unique "game" of sorts with an inspirational finish. It's both challenging and fun, adult and gleeful. This depiction sounds like the issue is all over the place tonally, but it mostly works in delivering a solid assortment of Batman tales. Read Full Review

Kieron Gillen's story was very fun.

The only reason I picked this up is the Nightwing story by Jamal Campbell, and I have no regrets.

Even if I hadn't enjoyed the other stories the price would have been worth it for me. Campbell's art suits Dick Grayson and it was a cathartic tale through the character's life. I would love to see Campbell write Dick again. 9/10

As for the other stories:

The Bruce Wayne & Damian Wayne story had a lot of heart behind it as well. It was a fun insight into how Bruce instills fear how Damian might not entirely agree with his father's perfect planning. It's a lighthearted father & son story. 8.5/10

Jim Gordon's story focuses on old regrets. I have a feeling I would have enjoyed it more if I were more familiar with Jim's character. I feel like I missed something. 7.5/10

In the third story, Gilda Dent is the focus. I actually didn't expect that. While the writing is good, the art seems too stiff to bring the appropriate feelings across. 6/10

Edward Nygma takes the reader on a "choose your own adventure", which is cool but hard to read as a digital copy. 7/10
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I will admit that while this issue is a bit better than the last three, it does have its share of dull stretches. The first story is a reminder to us all how much better we are without Damian and how much I loathe him.
The second story was well drawn but not much to the plot. Who was that old guy? And why was Gordon so determined to get him?
The third story was a reminder of Gilda's secret role in the Long Halloween. Not too interesting, but it had its intrigue.
The fourth story was confusing as well, but did have good art, and portrayed the pre-52 era Riddler without the stupid sideburns and question mark scar.
The art in the Nightwing story was good, but the plot, a traditional bore.
The best I can say about this issue is it features some of the best art yet in this pointless anthology series. The downside is it's just not worth the money like the original mini-series was. That's why this is my last Batman anthology series. more

Some of these were good and some of them weren’t but my god the gimmick grows more annoying with every colour theme anthology I read.

None of these stories were bad, but I didn't find any of them very compelling. I think the last two stories were the most entertaining to read. I do not think the gimmick of the color scheme was taken advantage of here. It's just a thing.

4 out of 5 writers here are actually artists and it shows, I think the book is treading water by now.

Packed with great atwork and bad writting