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6.0
This was a massive disappointment for me. The story itself fails to show why there was even a need for 3 jokers and it really shows how DC, more specifically Geoff Johns, never really had a plan for DC Rebirth. What was the point of the 3 Jokers? Turns out oh it doesn't really matter since only one does. Why have this mystery then? And why make Joe Chill the target to be the new joker? In my opinion, Joe Chill shouldn't matter in the Batman mythos. The only thing he represents is crime and it could have been any criminal that killed the Waynes. He serves more as a plot point than an actual character. It's cool that Bruce makes peace with his inner demons, but we've seen that so many times before, not just in comics, but in the animated series and in video games. Also I know I complained about Jason and Barbara getting a huge spotlight in the last issue, but here they're not really given much to do at all except punch bad guys. What happened to all the development from last issue? And that leads me to the ending is who cares? This book doesn't change the status quo, it doesn't really have a message, and worst of all it baits the reader into thinking that 3 Jokers would affect Bruce's character. Even at the end, Bruce says himself he doesn't care about the real Joker's name because it doesn't matter. And he's right, none of this matters, which is what I felt at the end of the book. Look I get that in comics the toys have to be put back in the toy box, but there are ways to tell an entertaining and interesting story before doing so. Look at Hickman and his Marvel work, he changed the Fantastic Four and the Avengers before Secret Wars, which was awesome. And then he put the toys back in the playbox, in a satisfying way. This just feels like ok The three jokers idea will mess too much with continuity, so let's just kill the two that we think are the least popular and keep the real one. That's not good storytelling, and it makes the book really predictable to read.
The only twists the book offered in its entirety happened in the first issue. The only redeeming factor of the series is Fabok's art. Amazing details and great coloring from Brad Anderson. It's really such a shame that the story is so lackluster more
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6.5
It would be better without that awful epilogue. Just Like Hush Returns they shouldn't touch Kiling Joke that way.
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5.0
Underwhelming ending for an overhyped series.
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Art was great, but the whole story was absolutely useless and added nothing to the mythos besides the Joe Chill redemption and wife & child twist which invalidates the whole point of the Killing Joke. If Joker was always an asshole before his transformation, then the "one bad day" perspective threaded through the book means jack shit.
If you want a good Joker metamorphosis inclusive-continuity story, go read Morrison's Batman #663 ("The Clown at Midnight") and his role in both RIP + Batman & Robin.
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1.0
actually bad and I waited for this story for 4 years and bought all the covers that came out.................
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5.0
I was very curious how Johns would explain the existence of the three Jokers. I thought maybe these are just a three Jokers from different timelines like Golden Age, Pre-Crisis and Post-Crisis Jokers? I mean, we had Kara Danvers' Supergirl and Earth-Two Kara Zor-L... so it's still according to comic books rules. But apparently I was wrong. Now Joker is the title, the mantle that one person's giving to another. And I hate it. If they're literally three different persons with different origins who take the name of the Joker and continue the work of their predecessor... God ... Anything but that! It's some weird idea based on a popular fan theory. Following this line of reasoning, we should also have three Batmen: a dark, brooding avenger, whacky crime-fighter and lighthearted Bat-dad...
Secondly, I always liked the fact that we don't know about The Joker's past. It's a mystery. I think it would be ruined if there were ever a definitive answer. There are several mutually-contradictory backstories presented as the Joker's origin. The Joker is an agent of chaos, so it seems fitting that his origins don’t line up perfectly... And now this story arc did something that completely disturbed that harmony by removing the possibility of the origin story told in TKJ being complety maded up by the Joker (which was in my opinion the best part of this origin - the mystery, and that the reader is not entirely sure if it is actually true. "If I'm going to have a past, I prefer it to be multiple chocie"). One of the more recognizable qualities of the Joker was that he may remember the past differently at times, and might invent certain origin stories based on whom he’s talking to, so he can better manipulate them. But now that we actually know who he was... I guess it's all ruined now.
Also, The Killing Joke may not be my favorite Joker origin (the only Joker origins I've ever liked was the ones where they made him "evil" in the first place, like in Zero Year), but still it's an essential story to so many fans and the main point of it was to show how this one bad day may turn your average good guy into someone really bad. But now that we learned that the Joker was actually never good, it kind of rips the whole story of its meaning...
Also consider that one of the most important element of the Joker's obsession with Bats, is Batman's direct involvement in the Joker's genesis. Yet all of these Jokers seem to be equally obsessed with him, but if Batman only created one of them and the rest simply created each other, that bond with Batman is not that significant anymore. And why would some random people (a dentist, an actor, and other victims of the Three Jokers experiments) hate (or love?) Batman the way the real Joker does? Unless one of the side effects of the acid bath is an irresistible obsession with this particular hero... But again, these are also the same chemicals that the Joker pushed Harley Quinn into, and she is not necessarily inherently obsessed with the Bat.
But now two of the three Jokers are dead anyway, so we're back to square one. What was it all for?
But otherwise, even though I don’t particularly like the story, Johns' skill as a storyteller is evident. I actually liked the parts with Joe Chill, his reconciliation with Batman really touched me. The third Joker's plan was great, he's so obsessed he wants to be the main source of Batman's pain to connect to Bruce and place himself over Chill in his past. Even Jason's sudden crush on Barbara was quite interesting to me, I can understand why the boy feels a connetion to her (even if I still prefer their relationship as familial rather than romantic).
Either way, this book could make a very good Elseworlds story, but I really don't see it as canon.
(btw. seeing what's happening in the comments on other people's reviews, I'd just like to say that if you intend to attack me in the comments section, I remind you that everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Write your own review and share your opinion instead of policing what other people write/like) more
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2.0
Dont tease this things on a Justice league issue next time
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10
Yes, we can say that Geoff Johns follows the traditional line and did not do something silly like what happened in Batman Damned. Not surprising, the end is not an end actually leaving things unfinished.
It was really good that it was not about Jason to turn him into a Joker and that this last issue focused a little more on Batman, personally I would have liked a little more Jason.
A painful moment was the letter, Jason needs support, Barbara (a romantic relationship is not necessary, even though Jason loves her, and it sounds reasonable, Jason from birth has never had the support or real care of anyone) could give it to him. Jason just needs a push and is willing to change, unfortunately everything indicates that the message will never be sent. .
On the other hand Barbara is still broken, she is not as strong as they always appear to be, her anger is channeled into the exercise.
Bruce apparently leaves everything, but in the end he concludes that everyone will follow his destiny, Bruce without freeing himself from Batman now as the Joker said is the Joker the demon who tortures Batman to continue breaking him.
Jason single-handedly continues on his way as the Red Hood.
Barbara pretending to be fine as pain and anger is channeled into the runner, yet she is the most balanced of the three. more
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9.5
This was a near perfect ending! I went into this pretty skeptical and came out loving it.
The art is fantastic! Flawless really.
Spoilers I suppose... The best part for me was Bruce forgiving Joe Chill. That's a super hero move and one that makes me like the character so much more. After the depressing jerk batman from Tom Kings run, this is a batman I can look up to and respect. He also showed some respect and cooperation with his allies which strangely has been absent despite the many teams ups.
The final Joker reveal - I really liked how it tied into the killing joke with a very believable retcon. There is no contradiction between these stories, just a reveal. Knowing that the Jokers wife and child are still alive and also validating the killing joke as continuity I am a fan of.
My only complaint, and the reason why a score of 10, is Bruce saying he's known the Jokers true identity the whole time... So why ask the Mobius chair for his identity?? Doesn't ruin it for me but it's a blip in the story telling. more
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6.5
really underwhelming
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3.0
so boring...
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2.0
There's a lot of wrong with The Three Jokers and I only give it 2 for Bruce save Joe Chill and the art.
First,parallels between TTJ and TKJ.TTJ breaks down the core of the Joker’s character,in the #3 issue,affirming that there is only one specific origin story of the Joker,completely ruin his'multiple choices'.Pre-Joker was NOT domestic abuser.
Second,why Bruce keep Joker's name as a secret?"He doesn't need to tell the world,he can reveal it to the Joker.If Bruce revealed any of it,Joker might stop,like in Death of the family!Why don't let the Joker stop being the Joker?From now on, anyone who been killed by the Joker will be Bruce's responsibility indeed.
Third,the whole "Jason has a crush on Barbara"plot is wrong,Barbara deserves better than reduced to a love interest again and agian.And the Three Jokers did NOTHING for Barbara, she had no storyline,no arc,she was just a good girl who chould 'cure'Jason.
Three Jokers should NOT be canon,issue#3 ruin so much for me that I think three Jokers will be one of those stories most fans will pretend never happened. more
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2.0
NOTHING.
This book is nothing. Nothing.
Story: 0/10
Art: 6/10
Overall: 2/10
Story: There is no point to read this book. It plays out like an episode in the Simpsons where we revert right back to the status quo by the end of the book. Johns created something extra, to eliminate it, and returned all the toys back in the toy chest, EXACTLY AS HE FOUND THEM.
Art: Fabok drew Barbara a lot in this series, and that looked good. I mean, he really did draw the shit out of that (figuratively). So, thanks Fabok. She looked great. So did Batman's side profile. There was a lot of that too.
Overall: I don't know, I'm not surprised... I had high HOPES this would really build up and blow me out of the water... proving me that I was wrong for 2 issues and that there were all these secret easter eggs that I was too stupid to see.
This is a comic book tale that was written in the same style as comics in the 80s. A storyline is introduced, some shit happens, and then there is a swift and quick ending. The following issue picks up right where they left off before this tale is introduced, and no one would be the wiser if this didn't exist at all. Oh sorry, Batman forgives Joe Chill... now he has no reason to be Batman anymore... right, like that makes sense. Good one Johns. more
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1.0
This is a new level of bad. Geoff Johns should never touch anything DC related ever again.
The Art is great, but it’s totally wasted for this trainwreck of a story. 4 years this storyline was teased by DC & the actual plot is just underwhelming. Joker created these Jokers to create a new better one, what doesn’t even make sense for his character. Then he kills his victims. The alternative to this is, that the real Joker is dead now& that one of his clones took over as Joker. But that’s not the worst. In the end Johns makes The Killing Joke the definite origin story for Joker, what makes the entire story pointless, because the point of TKJ always was, that there are multiple origin stories for Joker. Joker also is suddenly abusive to his wife before he becomes Joker, what also makes the One-bad- day theme of TKJ just as pointless. Joker also now has a secret son, he doesn’t know of, so bad sequels are on the way I guess.
As for Jason he‘s just terribly portrayed & the Jokers are treated as villains, while they’re just victims of the real Joker. The writing is just shallow.
So overall this story proves, what I always thought of Geoff Johns as a writer- he neither understand DC‘s characters nor its stories, but he wants to play in the big league like Alan Moore, but fails miserably with that. He’s the worst writer in DC, yes even worse than King, who at least gets some characters right. more
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9.5
This was really great. My only niggling issue with it is the idea of it confirming an origin for the Joker. I don’t like that as a concept. But man, I loved this so much more than I expected.
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7.0
I enjoy the idea that Batman knows the identity of joker and consider it as not important. However, I consider that should be the only thing we know about Joker’s identity. Please stop giving him an original story. Also, even though I consider joker’s identity as not important at all, I consider everything that joker had done is done by one individual. The continuity matter. He does not have any characteristics such as this one just want a laugh and that one wants to kill. He wants everything at the same time. He wants to mean more to Batman, wants to mean nothing and everything to Batman at the same time. All these opposite thoughts should come form the same individual. Such confusion/unpredictable/irrational is the reason Joker is such a great character. more
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4.0
I can't even.
I can't even so many things in response to this series but mostly I can't believe I waited 4 years for such a banal story.
If I were like many here, I'd have given each of the three issues a "1," because at the end of each issue I was actually angry at the anticipation created and the failure to deliver anything remotely interesting. But I reserve 1's NOT for comics I'm mad at/about, but for comics I regard to be among the worst I've read.
Like Cry for Justice. That deserved all the 1's in the world. But at least Robinson swung for the fences and I can at least respect that.
In many ways a "4" is worse than a "1" here. No, Three Jokers wasn't good or great or especially bad or terrible. It committed the far worse sin of being entirely forgettable.
[Heavy, heavy, heavy sigh.] more
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1.0
"One bad day" became a joke...
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1.0
Geoff Johns is a fan fiction writer.
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1.0
One bad day is a joke.
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1.0
Jokes on you,Batman.
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1.0
This series has been complete garbage from the beginning. After reading the first 2 issues, I didn’t think it could get any worse, but Johns proved me wrong. The twist was utter BS. Johns previously wrote that Batman sat in the Morbius chair to find out Jokers identity. Now in issue 3, he tells Alfred he’s known who he is the whole time. Johns clearly has problems with his memory, or just doesn’t care about continuity. Also claims Jokers wife and child never died in Killing Joke...also complete nonsense. Johns is on a total ego trip, thinking he can rewrite the DC universe however he wants. I’ll be throwing 3 Jokers in the garbage, don’t waste your time or money on this series. Not surprised he’s accused of enabling abusive and unprofessional behavior in the industry. I’ll never read anything written by him ever again. more
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10
Just WOW, this was hell of issue,I liked the interaction and chemistry between characters especially between Joe and Bruce,and that ending was incredible.
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10
*spoilers* WOW. What a journey. There were so many moments of doubt I had in this issue but Geoff absolutely delivered. The art and colours is it’s own review, it’s obvious to anyone that Jason and the colourist put their all in this work.
I loved everything, especially how true to the Joker Geoff was. The characterisation of the last joker is perfect. He is completely obsessed with Batman and can not tolerate anyone, especially Joe Chill being higher than him. Perfect. I enjoyed the Criminal Joker so much as well, and it was a good decision to have him die, no one needs to mess up his characterisation. I loved Bruce and Joe Chill’s relationship in this issue. There is a sense of peace Batman can finally have.
The only things I’m unsure of is Jason’s sudden crush on Barbara and the changes to the Killing Joke. It’s a big change to Joker’s story which I’m not sure if I like as canon. But I do like the idea of only Bruce knowing who he is. more
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10
A great ending to an excellent story that had a clear beginning, middle and ending planned and it shows. We get some answers to questions some of us wanted, others didn't. And it is all great.
Art is amazing, writing excellent to all characters. I really don't have any big problems with this one. I understand why some of you might not like it but I did.
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10
Poor Jason!!!
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10
Amazing!!!
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10
Very good comic, al do it doesn’t really give any big surprises, it does change Batman a lot, and makes him overcome one of his biggest flaws, plus imo this is the best Jason has been written in years. Geoff Johns did an amazing job
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10
I felt this was a almost perfect ending to a almost perfect story! I did feel bad for Jason Todd though
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10
Great story and art!
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9.5
Alright, I had some doubts about this story after issue two, but I liked how it wrapped up. The only thing that bugs me is that it confirms that The Killing Joke origin is real. And I know a lot of people think of it as Joker's definitive origin, but I liked the ambiguity of it. Also, I'm not sure how to feel about the "romance" between Jason and Babs as a whole. It plays less like a legitimate romance, and more like Jason latching onto whatever form of love he can get, and that's really sad. As an awful person, I like that idea and the twist-of-the-knife conclusion to it. But part of me doubts whether that was the intention. And even if it was, I guarantee this story will be canonized and someone will use it as an excuse to pursue a relationship between the two characters, and I will hate that. But yeah, overall, I think the issue stuck the landing. more
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9.5
As far as books about the Joker go, it pulled things together very nicely. The book takes the reader out there and then pulls it back in to make sense. The art was nicely done as well. I find it hard to find anything negative to say about this book, maybe a bit too much focus on the Jason/Barbra dynamic but it doesn't take away too much from the book. Over all an enjoyable read.
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9.5
I wasn't sure what to expect with the ending, but I'm very satisfied with it.
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9.0
Do not mind the negative reviews, some people are never happy.
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9.0
Poor Jason, I hope that story between Barbara and he envolve in some point
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9.0
This was solid. I guessed it would be a recontexualization of what we already knew, and it pretty much was. The main hitter was the reveal at the end of course, which people are going to be talking about for a while. It seems relatively small but the ramifications of it are widespanning.
Firstly of course it confirms the origin of the Joker. Some are saying this ruins the theme of that book and the point Joker was trying to make about "one bad day" by making him a bad person from the start as opposed to a normal man that was broken. However the thing is, Joker was always wrong about that anyway and it makes more sense that he was a bad person who was pushed even further into madness.
It also confirms Batman knows his true identity and has for a long time but hasn't revealed it. I REALLY like this change. First of all it never really made sense that Bruce never discovered who Joker was, it couldn't really make sense as is. Like he said, hes the BATMAN. Him not being able to find out always seemed like a cop-out.
Furthermore it mskes Batman and Jokers dichotomy much more interesting. Both know who the other is, but neither will reveal it to further their own goals. I wouldve liked for Bats to reveal to Joker this but I could see there being ramifications for that.
As for killing the other Jokers off, I'm neither here nor there. Its a little too convenient but they sell it well. And it makes sense. Bats was always everything to Joker. No one else ever mattered. But Joker wasn't everything to Batman... and now he will be.
As for Jason and Babs.... eh. Its a little wierd to me. But I dont hate it. It just seems a little too ship baity for me. But J guess it could go somewhere if another writer decides to tackle it. Given what's happened to Babs in her own series maybe it can be pursued.
Overall I enjoyed this series. It got hyped a little too much for its own good but it does a good job accomplishing what it set out to do. more
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9.0
I liked it. Great art n enjoyed the ending
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8.5
Long story short, it's a very solid conclusion to a very solid short series. Sure, you feel free to make an argument some answers should never be revealed fully, but in this particular context, in this particular book, I have to say the revelations we learn are shocking and leave you impressed. If not by the twists they come with, but by at least the fact Johns managed to plan the story this way and execute his concept. So whether you like it or not, you at least have to give him credit for trying to do something unexpected, unconventional and surprise his readers.
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8.5
Finally it payed off. It was actually about something and was really exciting. I love Bruce's growth in this issue. Overall this is what I wanted the entire series to be. This issue was so good, just go and read it. There are twists and turns, great arcs and change.
The problems I have with the issue are:
1) We have once again another Black Label book that has no reason to be. It's yet another PG-13 book but with maybe a bit more violence. Black Label needs to be abandoned or they need to get their shit together.
2) Batman's personality is still off. He still feels emotionless, and not in the traditional way where it's apart of his charisma. He has very few lines, this version honestly reminds me of Burton's Batman, in how he never says anything really. I think it's wise that Johns isn't writing Batman that often, other than Earth One which is an entirely different version of Batman. more
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8.5
" SMILE !"
- BATGIRL
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8.5
Art 4.5/5
Story 4/5
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8.5
Not a bad conclusion to this epic mystery. Could've been better, but still wasn't bad. It's a confrontation between Batman and the man who created him we'll never forget, regardless of what we thought of it. But this Mini-series more than made up for the disappointing turn the Joker War storyline took halfway through. Above all, I'm glad this didn't end up another story revlolving around the question of why Batman doesn't simply kill The Joker. I've grown so weary of stories where that's the focus over the last 2 decades that I can't stand it.
I'm still a bit confused about the 3 Jokers idea and wonder if I missed something, but all the same, it was an enjoyable mystery and one of the better Joker tales I've read in years. This is the first solo Batman story I've read by Geoff Johns, and it was pretty good. I can't tell how or if this will impact future stories with he Joker, but it was worth what I paid, and that's not something I can regularly say these days. more
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8.0
Not as strong as it could have finished, but I overall still think this was a great ending and a stellar series. While it may not have the recognition of being that next innovative Batman story. but it still is a really great Batman story and amazing visuals. Recommend.
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8.0
I liked it for what it was but it was kind of pointless and really and did nothing for this mystery overall.
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7.0
The Society of Clowns ended up just as stupid/predictable as most thought it would be. There was couple good moments such as Bruce forgiving Chill and Jason willing to move forward. If this book had focused more on Bruce/Jason evolving and less on a pointless mystery I would be more appreciative.
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7.0
Lackluster ending. It did not show how and why the Three Jokers were created and their real aim. Disappointed though the art was great
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6.5
As cenas com o Jon são espetaculares, tem vários momentos marcantes, porém... O final é uma merda
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6.0
Whiff. Did you hear that? That was the sound of a bases loaded, bottom of the 9th, game 7 of the World Series strikeout. For the life of me I will never understand why the conclusion was hyped to be some timeline altering occurrence. Outside of Fabok's consistently excellent artwork, with this issue the series is reluctantly relegated to not much more than eye candy.
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6.0
It was fine. Didn't love it, didn't hate it.
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5.0
Meh
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5.0
The ending felt rushed and left us with no greater of an understanding of The Joker than before. This could have gotten much more deep and complex over 10-12 issues. It did help to paint the red hood picture a bit more but all in all we knew knightwing was a bit unhinged. The fact that bats and girl-bats turned a blind eye was a bit uncharacteristic of them. The note on the door scene was too cliche and lazy writing; in their world of high tech, who even writes notes anymore?
I gave this a 5 because the artwork was good.
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5.0
huh?
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5.0
Odd epilogue that ruins it, the Killing Joke is the Killing Joke, it doesn't deserve this kind of weak "Happy Ending" a bit dissapointed to be honest, It was fine till that.
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5.0
Story was not great, kinda cliched, flat ending.
Art was largely good, but I really don't like how Fabok makes Batgirl's eyes look perpetually surprised/puzzled/naive. Automatically positions her as the weakest of the three good guys in this book.
Anyway, it didn't suck as bad as I had read. It also wasn't good.
While it had moments, it largely just...was there.
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