After two action packed issues, the story's pacing feels as if it slows down a little here. We are still getting more details on the history of Gotham City and are getting closer to getting all the answers. Dick Grayson and the other members of the Bat Family shine as each is given their own voice and place in working together without Bruce Wayne around to guide them. Reading through this story makes you wonder if all the interactions and character developments we're seeing among the characters will carry over into the new relaunch titles in September. Snyder, Higgins and Parrot do a great job capturing each character's voice and McCarthy's art is stunning except I have some minor issues with the way Tim Drake appears. Things are heating up and this issue may be giving us a slight breather as the final two issues kick things even further. Read Full Review

The story of the past and the strong character work in the present keep "Batman: Gates of Gotham" #3 lively and entertaining. Explorations of the past can be dry or seem irrelevant and that's hardly the case here. The various elements come together and enhance one another. I can't wait to see what happens next. Read Full Review

This is by no means a bad issue, but it isn't quite at the same level as the last one was. To be honest, it feels a bit like this issue is coasting on the success of #2. Things continue to build, but they aren't moving as fast and the logic doesn't entirely fit. It all adds up to a couple of minor problems that are slowly threatening to overwhelm the overall story. I must say, unless you're already enthralled with the tale that's being told, the book doesn't give a lot of reason given to get you to come back for more. Read Full Review