Batman: The Brave and the Bold #5

Writer: Tom King, Ed Brisson, Rob Williams Artist: Mitch Gerads, Jeff Spokes, Jorge Fornes, Stefano Landini Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: September 27, 2023 Cover Price: $7.99 Critic Reviews: 5 User Reviews: 6
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Art by Mitch Gerads, Jeff Spokes, Stefano Landini, Jorge Fornes The shocking finale to the horrific, groundbreaking first encounter between Batman and The Joker will leave you gasping for breath. The origin of the greatest duel in the history of comics is finally told! Stormwatch is on the trail of an old god who's been slumming his way across Europe, leaving a mess of jilted lovers and bloody bodies in his wake. The god is protecting a powerful weapon that the team needs to defeat one of their greatest adversaries--a weapon he's sworn to protect with his life Emilia Harcourt is back from the dead thanks to...Amanda Waller?! A shocking tale t more

  • 9.0
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Sep 26, 2023

    Overall, another great issue with a truly spectacular main feature. Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally Sep 26, 2023

    I really enjoyed the dark, noir tone of this story. The plot is laid out beautifully as a detective story requiring investigation rather than action and it works. Fornes delivers beautiful art in the story as well and perfectly matches the tone and themes of the plot. Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    AIPT - David Brooke Sep 26, 2023

    Batman: The Brave and the Bold#5 continues to develop ongoing stories while offering action, mystery, and an ongoing Joker story for the ages. There's a good mix of stories here well worth reading. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    ComicBook.com - Chase Magnett Sep 27, 2023

    Batman: The Brave and The Bold #5 presents the return of "The Winning Hand" and with it a return to form in a collection of four stories wherein three certainly land. Read Full Review

  • 7.5
    Batman-News - Jackson Luken Sep 26, 2023

    Batman: The Brave and the Bold #5is ultimately a passable collection of stories. Most of them are fine, but there aren't really any standouts like in previous issues. All but the black and white short story at the end are middle chapters of ongoing narratives, so unless you're already invested in those there isn't much here to recommend. Read Full Review

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