I agree, the dialogues in this issue were absolutely fantastic. Sean Murphy gets these characters.
Batman: Curse of the White Knight #3
| Writer | Sean Murphy |
| Artist | Sean Murphy |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
Batman salvages a groundbreaking clue from the wreckage of Wayne Manor and recruits Harley Quinn to confront The Joker for answers about the mystery of Gotham City's foundations! Their investigation takes a dire turn in the darkest corners of Arkham, and Gordon's life is in peril after a new commissioner is named.
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ComicBook.com - Matthew Aguilar
Sep 25, 2019Batman Curse of the White Knight delivers with every issue, and it looks to get even better from here. Read Full Review
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Dark Knight News - Steve J Ray
Sep 26, 2019I didn't need this particular carrot, but am pretty darned happy to receive it. Read Full Review
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Kabooooom - Matt Morrison
Sep 27, 2019This is another solid issue of a great mini-series and if there's any justice in this world, we'll soon see Sean Murphy writing a monthly Batman comic in 2020. Read Full Review
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DC Comics News - Carl Bryan
Oct 06, 2019Again…Batman: White Knight was special. And this sequel is a fun ride. Murphy reduces the character down to bare bones in this issue. What is really the lineage of Bruce Wayne? And how does Azrael fit in on all of this? What a great time to be a Batman fan! Read Full Review
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The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Sep 25, 2019Murphys art is fantastic. Everything from the characters to the highly detailed backgrounds are drawn beautifully. Read Full Review
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GWW - Nick Friar
Sep 25, 2019Lastly, The main cover is great, but the "Gordon smoking" variant is pinnacle Sean Murphy artwork. True grit. Read Full Review
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9.0
Forces Of Geek - Atlee Greene
Sep 25, 2019Murphy accomplishes both in grand fashion by changing the questions, as readers believe they have the answer. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comic Book Legion - Jacob Woolsey
Sep 25, 2019final pages will have a huge impact of the rest of this story, an absolute must read. Pick up the prequel story Batman White Knight too if you haven't already! Read Full Review
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On Comics Ground - Travis Tucker
Oct 01, 2019This was a fun and fulfilling issue. I very much enjoyed the amplified sass that is pregnant Harley. I also am in absolute love with this new GCPD knowing Bruce is Batman. I know it's not canon so I won't see much more of it. However, I can't say "IT'S ABOUT TIME!" enough. Read Full Review
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AIPT - David Brooke
Sep 25, 2019An enjoyable third chapter that sets the stage for a confrontation for the ages. The secret weapon is the Harley/Batman relationship which is well worth the price of admission. Read Full Review
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Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Sep 25, 2019Sean Murphy, along with Matt Hollingsworth, is pulling off an impressive feat here " giving us a dark Batman future that doesn't feel like Read Full Review
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Batman-News - Brian Warshaw
Sep 25, 2019DISCLAIMER:Batman News received an advance review copy of this book from DC. Read Full Review
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Weird Science - Branden Murray
Sep 25, 2019Overall, Curse of the White Knight takes a break from the faster pacing of issues one and two, to dig into the mystery at hand, and really examine how all the different pieces fit into this puzzle from past to present. Sean Murphy again does both scripting and art duties, showing equal care in crafting a tale that remains visually interesting, and intriguing to fans of the Worlds Greatest Detective. The series as a whole continues to be a nice break from a typical Batman story, that may miss the mark at times with a few of the 'chances' it takes, yet still manages to find a good combination of familiarity with originality by the end. Read Full Review
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Major Spoilers - Matthew Peterson
Sep 30, 2019There are a lot of interesting moments here, but the basic "What if Batman, only people think he's bad?" premise still isn't holding water.It's very well-drawn, though. Read Full Review
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6.0
The Batman Universe - Ian Miller
Sep 25, 2019The stakes rise in the war between Batman, Azrael, Joker, and the mysterious Ruth in an uneven but powerful third issue. Read Full Review
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Newsarama - Pierce Lydon
Sep 27, 2019Sean Gordon Murphy can sure draw the hell out of Gotham City, but his writing in Batman: Curse of the White Knight leaves a lot to be desired. Read Full Review
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This issue is a perfect example of why I like Elseworlds stories so much.
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Boy!!! Murphy has the best ongoing bat-book of them all.
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Even if I love King's Batman, Murphy is on fire ans this is the best Batman book out right now
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Every character was on point and this series has not failed to really bring it. The dialogue with Batman and Harley was fantastic! There is plenty of intrigue on what the Joker's plan is and the ending was quite a surprise. Can't wait till the next.
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Prelude: I freaking loved the previous issue of Curse of the White Knight. Can Murphy live up to that hype in this issue though? The Good: I am loving this series. I can't just say everything when I'm talking about the good can I? Any scene with Harley in it is amazing. The standout being the interrogation scene. I love the historic flavour that this series brings with it. Speaking of, Murphy's art was amazing this issue. Top notch stuff. Azrael is freaking wicked right now. I've got a soft spot for him and man, he has been killing it. Ha. The Bad: There is not a single panel that I don't love. Conclusion: I thought Batman: White Knight was good but too much of a tall task for Sean Murphy to overcome when making the more
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Heartbreaking last page. Amazing action and art. Already becoming a modern classic
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I'm just stunned how Sean Murphy managed to effortlessly put Tom King to shame, showing him how to kill a major character, make it dramatic, meaningful and, of course, heartbreaking. The issue is fantastic front to back, and it really made me walk around the house, contemplating what just happened. There's so much to unpack, so much character development, and lovely, lovely nods and easter eggs, like Harley's dress. I adore White Knight, and I was really worried when Curse was first announced, thinking it may have been a one hit wonder. But nope, Murphy continues his mavelous work, and man, I feel like a fanboy right now, not even being able to say anything bad about this comic. It's tense, it's dramatic, it's intelligent, surprising and more
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This story is dumb af, but in such a good way that doesn't make it any less fun
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Fantastic stuff, even better than the first series, which was already great
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" I am the light of the world... He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life. Tell the devil Azrael sent you. -Azrael
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Gorgeous, wonderful, stupendous, RIPendous.
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SGM never disappoints! Excellent issue 9.5/10.
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THE GOOD: -Great issue. -Sean Gordon Murphy is one of the most talented artists working today. He's up there with Andrea Sorrentino, Stephanie Hans and Greg Capullo. Everything about his work shows an artist pouring all their effort into every panel. -It's just fun. I have a great time reading this, and it never feels like it's trying to be anything other than fun, which is rare in modern comics. -This Wayne history stuff is surprisingly interesting. -Sean Gordon Murphy's Joker is one of the best portrayals of the character I've seen in a long, long time. It's also clear Murphy has really found his groove with writing more with this sequel than the first series. -That ending was great. Wonderfully executed. THE BAD more
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Great issue
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haha it was awesome. I like elseworld story more than main story. I'd read a whole series about Batman fighting pregnant women lol
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Very intense issue.
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I think the ending would've worked better if it didn't need the most contrived circumstances possible to happen. Otherwise, I liked this.
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Eh I'm just really not all that interested in this.
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Some of the worst jokes I have ever read in a comic book were found right in this issue. Everyone is just casually goofing off in the midst of a crisis lol.
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