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really excited to read this issue now, been loving the series so far
After a shocking tragedy strikes the Bat-Family and Montoya takes the reins, Babs defies the GTO and goes rogue in the hunt for Azrael. When her new methods prove almost too effective, Batman intervenes-leaving Harley to her own devices in the wake of her own emergency.
Batman: White Knight was special. And this sequel is really really special. You should go to your local comic store, ask for the White Knight and ask for every issue thus far of Curse of the White Knight. You can't drink this story in fast enough. Read Full Review
This issue is a great one and a somber one. Sean is pulling at my heart and it's not okay. Read Full Review
The next four weeks can't go by fast enough. Read Full Review
It might be set in an alternate universe, but if you're a Batman fan there's no reason you shouldn't be reading Curse of the White Knight. Read Full Review
Murphy's art is as detailed, intricate and deliberate as the story is. Brilliant visuals. I love the minor details sprinkled throughout. Read Full Review
Not only that, Batman left Barbara hanging out to dry once he disarmed her. Azrael could've done much worse damage than he did. Now, it looks like he broke or dislocated Batgirl's arm. If he broke her back, I don't know how Barbara ever forgives Batman. Because that's entirely on him. Read Full Review
(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});This is a great comic book and looking forward to reading the next series. Read Full Review
Batman: Curse of the White Knight #4 impresses on all fronts, once again demonstrating Sean Murphy's strength as both a writer and artist. The Murphy-Hollingsworth art team produces solid work yet again. Though slightly slower paced in terms of story progression, Murphy delivers emotional character-focused moments while also answering questions posed by previous issues and setting the stage for events to come. Read Full Review
Sean Murphy unpacked a lot here. Excellent character development, fantastic visuals, and emphasis on the secrets at play has Batman in a position where he can't possibly win on his own. Read Full Review
Batman: Curse of the White Knight #4 is without a doubt the most emotional installment in Sean Murphy's Batman tale to date. It also happens to feature strong dialogue, a solid plot, delectable artwork, and excellent lettering. If you haven't been keeping up, see if you can track down the first three, then read this one"it's worth it. Read Full Review
Overall, book 4 really holds its own in this series and was a great read. There wasn't one page where I felt the story was losing me and the build up of events just kept me hooked. Every panel caught my eye and the transitions in the frames were flawless. If you have been a fan of the series so far, you will be happy you picked this one up and the final panel will blow your mind and leave you wanting more and want it now! Curse of the White Knight Book 4 is available now so do yourself a favor and pick it up! Read Full Review
A strong flashback to Alfred's role in the Wayne's big secret, and a tense cliffhanger that leaves another hero's fate in question adds up to the best issue of the run. It's no surprise that this series essentially launched Black Label. Read Full Review
Batman: Curse of the White Knight #4 is one of the best issues of the franchise as it balances action and emotion as the Bat-Family mourns Jim Gordon. They explore the weight of what he meant to Gotham and, most importantly, each other. Read Full Review
This series continues to titillate with its intriguing flashback reveals and excellent art. This issue may suffer a bit though as it's so hung up on the demise of Jim Gordon it seems to put the more interesting plots on hold like Joker and Bruce's ancestor. That said, there is no denying this series continues Murphy's fresh take on the character. Read Full Review
Overall, Curse of the White Knight slows down mysterious reveals in the overall story a bit this issue, albeit to tackle last issues huge cliffhanger ending, hitting some emotional notes in the process, especially when it comes to capturing how different people in someones life might handle grief they're experiencing. It moves on to setup another huge conflict to kick off next issue, that coupled with some amazing art yet again, proves to be one of the most consistently good books on DC shelf at the moment. Read Full Review
Tragedy follows upon tragedy as Azrael continues to prevail in his struggle for the soul of Gotham. Read Full Review
Light on heart-stringing, heavy on exposition, "Batman: Curse of the White Knight" #4 suffers a fatal crack along its narrative spinal column, but the pain, which is yearned to be felt, ends up numbing. This is the mini-series's halfway point, so maybe this is its creative and figurative low point. Read Full Review
Perfection
Prelude:
The Good:
Damn, that flashback scene hit hard.
I love how Gordon's death just causes Bruce to break down. Really shows the relationship between the two.
As always, the historic events are really well done. Even if this one is set a lot closer to present, it is still poignant.
Babs is out for blood. Usually these aren't done well, but here it's done effectively and you can feel sympathetic for her. But it isn't without cost either.
The showdown between Batman and Azrael was superbly done. Murphy's art is great for many a thing but it's in action pieces that it comes alive.
The Bad:
I have to wait until December the 11th for the next issue.
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After the gut punch from #3 the hits keep coming. This series continues its high quality in the illustration and the writing. Azrael seems to have learned a lot from his time dealing with Bane.
Best Batman related book on shelves. Murphy is killing it.
Barbara takes center-stage. Her drastic change in character is entirely justified and I feel for her.
Heavy
Best Batman book alongside Batman Universe right now. The two main Batman books don't even come close
The scene when Batman sees Barbara running out of the hospital, and the realization hits him was a gut punch.
It still is, the next day thinking about it as I type this.
" Atta girl. You drive."
- Bullock
I don't know how Sean Murphy does what he does. Pure love for the mythos, combined with some otherwordly storytelling skills and talents? Most likely. The man knows how to tell an intriguing story with several parallel story arcs, where each character has a purpose, instead of just... being there. This issue focuses mostly on Batgirl and her emotional struggle - it was a fantastic idea to include a retrospection of her childhood, and how the scene was mirrored in the present day. Not only it gave her so much depth, it also helped to flesh out Gordon, and actually highlighted something that regular comics never touch - their relationship, motivations. There's not much complexity when it comes to Barbara in the main continuity, she's just a B more
This had a strong emotional core that even got to my black heart. But there were a few issues. Nothing major. Just, I don't know, I don't really like Azrael as a villain. He's kinda weak. I'd prefer this story a lot more if that stuff was excised out of it.
THE GOOD:
-This was a fantastic issue. This series keeps getting better.
-The best thing here is the art. I think that's expected by now. It's a spectacle book and the art is definitely the biggest contributer to that.
-I thought the opening was pretty heartbreaking. Especially that last panel before the title page.
-Barbara feels like a real person here, which is great. It;s interesting how she's gone from the child-like character in the original WK to her character here as well.
-Those scenes with Batman and Leslie were really great.
-Interesting flashback scene. The lore behind this sequel is quite intriguing.
-Damn. That ending.
THE BAD:
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I actually quite liked this one, some really good emotional moments and overall a quicker read.
I am not enjoying any of the Batman "White Knight" stuff by Sean Murphy! Bad art and a poor excuse for a story.
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