I didn't need this particular carrot, but am pretty darned happy to receive it. Read Full Review

This 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

Batman Curse of the White Knight delivers with every issue, and it looks to get even better from here. Read Full Review

Murphys art is fantastic. Everything from the characters to the highly detailed backgrounds are drawn beautifully. Read Full Review

Lastly, The main cover is great, but the "Gordon smoking" variant is pinnacle Sean Murphy artwork. True grit. Read Full Review

This 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

Murphy accomplishes both in grand fashion by changing the questions, as readers believe they have the answer. Read Full Review

final 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

DISCLAIMER:Batman News received an advance review copy of this book from DC. Read Full Review

An 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

Sean 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

Overall, 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

There 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

The stakes rise in the war between Batman, Azrael, Joker, and the mysterious Ruth in an uneven but powerful third issue. Read Full Review

Sean 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

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 sequel. However, Batman: Curse of the White Knight has proven me wrong at every point. Even though I don't buy in hardcover (I prefer paperback), I will have to make an exception when this becomes a trade. more

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.

Even if I love King's Batman, Murphy is on fire ans this is the best Batman book out right now

Boy!!! Murphy has the best ongoing bat-book of them all.

This issue is a perfect example of why I like Elseworlds stories so much.

SGM never disappoints! Excellent issue 9.5/10.

Gorgeous, wonderful, stupendous, RIPendous.

" 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

Fantastic stuff, even better than the first series, which was already great

This story is dumb af, but in such a good way that doesn’t make it any less fun

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 entertaining as hell.
If I had to pick one thing I liked the most about it, I would probably go with dialogues - each character is faithful to their general concept, but also mature, complex. Joker is half terrifying and half fun, Harley is lovable and extravertic, Bullock is a bit of a rough dick, but also a good, principled cop, and Batman himself grew a lot since White Knight, now being more open, trusting his allies and revealing his identity to them.

With the ever-disappointing King series, and rather underwhelming Detective Comics as of recently, that's the Batman comic you want to pick up. Murphy just performed a fatality on King, I swear. more

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Linkush - Sep 25, 2019

I agree, the dialogues in this issue were absolutely fantastic. Sean Murphy gets these characters.

Nihilist - Sep 25, 2019

Oh yes, absolutely. Each time I read what his Joker says, I have Mark Hamill's voice narrating in my head. That's always my instinctual way to determine whether or not someone wrote his dialogues well.

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Very intense issue.

haha it was awesome. I like elseworld story more than main story. I'd read a whole series about Batman fighting pregnant women lol

Great issue

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:

-I don't find Harley particularly interesting. It seems to be going down a very traditional "pregnant character" storyline thus far. more

I think the ending would've worked better if it didn't need the most contrived circumstances possible to happen. Otherwise, I liked this.

Eh I’m just really not all that interested in this.

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.