This issue concludes one of the best Batman stories I have read in years. I would easily put this in the top five Batman stories of all time, among the likes of The Dark Knight Returns, The Long Halloween and The Killing Joke. I wasn't sure what to expect going in but it was a unique take that took risks that not only paid off but were entertaining and thought provoking as well. I cannot recommend this mini-series enough to anyone but especially to Batman fans. Read Full Review

This is definitely a favorite Batman comic I can look at and appreciate, and wish it was more than a limited series. Read Full Review

Overall, a great end to an epic miniseries, one I'd love to see as a DC animated movie. Until then, Batman: White Knight can hold its spot in book form as one of the best Batman stories I've ever read. Easily a must-read. Read Full Review

Suffice it to say that Sean Murphy brings his epic tale to a proper conclusion. Read Full Review

And in that revelation, were left with a new problem. What is Batmans place in this new world? Well thats something he asks himself, and one well find out about when White Knight returns at some point in the hopefully near future. Read Full Review

I recommend this mini-series to anyone who is a Batman fan looking for a great adventure. Read Full Review

This was just such a unique take on the Caped Crusader. It showed a human side of both him and The Clown Prince of Crime I'd never expect to see in a comic. Read Full Review

Even those who don't read DC Comics or enjoy their catalog as a whole should recognize the inspired work of writerSean Murphy and furthermore have the ability to acknowledge that a well-written story is hard enough to come by in our current period of comics but in 2018 White Knight truly stands among the strongest of those tales on a very high pedestal. Read Full Review

The conclusion to one of the greatest Batman stories ever. It's required reading for every Batman and comic book fan. This story features a fresh interpretation of Batman and Joker engaging with complex political and social issues while simultaneously exploring the natures of their own relationships. There's also enough action, humor, and romance to keep readers engaged. It's a timely and impressive addition to the Batman mythos. Read Full Review

White Knight was a series that took its time to get started, but once it found its footing it really took off. That's something that most miniseries, or any title, can take away from this book, and that is finishing on a strong note. Read Full Review

The leading lady is diminished to enhance the story. Warner Bros. is doing so much to change their tales to fit the real world, that I hope all Batman comics stop being filled with toxic-masculinity and low-key racism. Bruce Wayne is not an abuser; he's a mentor, a father, a teacher, and hero. I look forward to more issues that show this (hinting at Tom King's Batman #17, where the Robins grab fast-food for a meeting). Read Full Review

For fans that may be tired off the main continunitys inability to progress Batman in more long term ways, White Knight is perfect because it has the leeway to grow organically. Added to that is the clear connections to Batman the Animated Series giving it a nostalgia factor. It makes you feel like you know these characters even more intimately than normal as many adult readers grew up watching one the Caped Crusaders most influential animated series. Read Full Review

Sean Murphy's unapologetically gonzo and gritty miniseries comes to a close with a lot of loose ends, but it's still a satisfying conclusion to a series that was unafraid to take some narrative and stylistic risks with venerable intellectual property. Read Full Review

Wraps things up and fully comes clean on how this story changed characters and what was going on all along. Read Full Review

This is ultimately a story of both Harley and Batman letting go of the past " Harley, of her love for Joker; and Batman, coming to terms with the death of his adoptive father. While the world this comic takes place in is strong, it wouldn't be half as effective without the excellent character work. Read Full Review

This was a great series to read and I thoroughly enjoy many of the character's story development. I look forward seeing Sean Murphy's next project series. Read Full Review

Batman: White Knight delivers a conclusion that is as thrilling as it is gorgeous. Read Full Review

Don't let anything I said in my review make you think this is a bad book.  It is so far from bad and is still my favorite book in quite some time, but I was still a bit disappointed with this finale.  Sean Murphy had set my expectations so high for this finale that maybe it's more my fault than his, but like I said, this was a good issue instead of a great one.  Overall, however, this was an awesome series and if you haven't read it yet, go and do so now! Read Full Review

Batman: White Knight and its final issue have certainly not been a slog to get through. Sean Murphy and Matt Hollingsworth have most certainly put their own unique stamp on the Batman mythos with this mini-series. It just feels unfinished with so much potential still lying around. Batman: White Knight #8 ties things up pretty neatly however leaving little room for expansion, which is perhaps it's greatest crime. Read Full Review

Like so many stories before it, Batman: White Knight in the end shows that it was far better at asking questions than answering them. This final installment has plenty of tasty artwork, fan service, and character resolution; but the deeper issues surfaced in the debut receive only predictable, unsatisfying comment. It was a thrilling ride along the way, but Batman: White Knight fails to deliver on its more compelling premises, and, in consequence, fails as a whole. Read Full Review

Never have I wanted more to rate an issue 11/10. 2nd best Batman comic EVER in my opinion; just behind Long Halloween

The end of the road & the alliance between Batman & Joker/Napier continue. I had a very good time reading it. And I find very interesting to put (Once more) Harley against Harley/Neo Joker. I like the fact Freeze was a huge part of the success for the mission. The end is very sad but in the same time seems to be "the end" ... Maybe we will be put again in this amazing univers. I'm eager to see a Cassandra Caine or Stephany Brown in there. I want to read once more the real Harley, the only I like & respect (With the Bruce Timm one).

Cover - I take the variant giving up a dramatic alternative ending. 2/2
Writing - It was well down ... All the story was very well written and I liked every version of the Batman univers put in here. Like Duke for exemple. 3/3
Arts - Murphy is magnificent ! 3/3
Feeling - It was a very fun & beautiful reading. Thanks mister Murphy ! 2/2 more

Best Batman book I since Snyder.

Amazing ending to amazing series. I hope this Murphyverse keeps on coming.

Good and heartwarming ending to one of my favorite series in the last few years.

Seeing all of the iterations of the batmobiles together pushes my fan-boy buttons, but it's the the satisfying resolution to this truly noteworthy Batman story that seals the deal. Finally, a great series that sticks the landing.

I'd also like to acknowledge just how humanized Bruce is in this series. He's often portrayed as infallible, always knowing the answer to everything and being one step ahead. But he makes genuine, emotionally-driven mistakes and grows as a character in this series, which is a rare treat for Batman.

Now, if we only found out what's under the floorboard in Alfred's quarters...

Great finale to a great series!

Thank you, Sean Murphy. For the ride, for this clear love letter to Batman fans, acknowledging the character's rich history (from Roxy Rocket from Dini and Timm days, to Tumbler from Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight) and creating one of the best Bat stories I've got pleasure to read. It's am odern classic, start to finish, and I truly can't wait to put its complete TP, preferably hard cover, on my shelf, next to other absolute must reads, like The Dark Knight Returns, The Killing Joke or The Long Halloween. Yes, I think The White Knight is THAT good, and I lack words to praise it enough.

Fans of Batman, Joker and Harley will be very, very pleased with portrayal of these characters, their emotional journey since #1 and constant development. They are more than one dimensional stereotypes they sometimes are portrayed as (especially Harley, poor girl) - they are flesh and blood, what I mentioned before, when reviewing previous isues. The finale concludes their arcs and offer couple of nice, little twists making the entire story so much better. The last time I've got so much fun was probably with The Long Halloween's last few pages. more

This is story arc great! It was the best Batman story I've read lately. I don't want this series to go on. But I want an animated or movie about this series. Thank you Sean Murhpy for the story and art. Both is great.

This was a really fun series. Each issue was definitely a worthy read and this capped it off nicely. The art was a strong point, some issues weren't as exciting as others, but overall I am satisfied with the story that was told here.

Wow. Just wow. What a fantastic conclusion to this story, I thought it would be difficult to end on a high note but this has become a classic Batman Elseworlds story. Highly recommended.

"I do!!!"

After the last two, a bit underwhelming issues the conclusion delivers a very satisfying ending.

And Sean Murphy just goes crazy with the art and all those various Batmobiles.

The ending feels a little bit of a cop out because overall we're back at the status quo. Murphy has done a fantastic job with his self-contained story but I can't help but feel like the editorial team held this title back from its full potential. Comparing it to Nightwing, The New Order, another self-contained elseworlds story, I think White Knight is overall better written but New Order had a more satisfying ending for me. It wrapped things up while White Knight had loose ends that sets up a possibility for a sequel. I mean no important players die and I could be wrong but it was never revealed what Alfred had for Bruce after he died.

this was a really good series. the ending was good too. brought it together in a way youd expect. nothing crazy, which may or may not be great. i just really hope it isnt made into a movie. i fear every shittard sjw in america pushing for it as canon.

A dutiful enough wrap-up to all of the corners of characters and Gotham explored throughout the series. It was serviceable, but lacked the character moments that really made the early issues special. Let the Gordon-verse expand!

Yep, Middle Of The Road.

Story: 7/10
Art: 10/10
Overall: 7/10

Story: I don't understand what the love is all about. It's... fine! Fine... I can't get over all this pill stuff, and the flipping back and forth with Jack and Joker. I also found Sean Murphy's excessive dialogue to be in full swing here. It's a good read. If you hate Tom King's Batman like I do, then this may give you an alternative. I guess my fight with it is that I struggled to get through this a bit. A bit.

Art: His art though... wtf. I'd be literally nitpicking to say anything bad. I'd feel like a jerk.

Overall: It's a good read, but it's not a light one. Get your beer or wine, or whatever you might need to slow down and take this one in. She's a hefty one.

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Honestly, the ending is not what I thought it would be. It’s not what I thought we were building to. With this being an alternate timeline “what if” story, I thought we’d get some type of crazy ending. Something kind of nuts like this story began. Turns out, it’s end is as predictable as any other summer movie... dare I say Michael Bay?

We open where we left off. The crew team up in their Batmobiles to stop Neo Joker, destroy the freeze gun, and unfreeze Gotham. There are explosions and ultimately the cannon is destroyed and Gotham is unfrozen. There is also tons of fighting with all the Batman villains. Batman’s crew seems to be winning until Mad Hatters mind control breaks off of Clayface and he pieces himself back together outside of the villian’s bodies. Clayface is angrier than a hornets nest and chases down Joker.

Joker grabs a Batmoblie and starts to turn back into Jack Napier. Harley hops in the Batmobile with him and they drive off to get away from Clayface. Neo Joker drives up beside them trying to escape and she closes this huge gate behind her so the Batmobile won’t make it through. Jack Napier sacrifices himself and shoots Harley out on a Batbike leaving Napier to blow up giving us more Michael Bay explosions.

The ice is melting and flooding our heroes and villains trapped but they all work together to escape as well as Batman finding Jack Napier and rescuing him. OMG!!! He didn’t actually blow up! That’s a good thing because Harley tracks down Neo Joker and tries to kill her but she hears from Jack on the walk-talkies and decides to just knock her out instead. Smells like summer blockbuster to me!

Joker goes to jail as Jack, but in order to give us a happy ending, he gets a much nicer cell this go around AND he marries Harley right before he more

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Dispatchdcu - May 12, 2018

returns as Joker and goes nuttier than a bag of cashews. Batman shares a letter from Alfred that gives his crew the feels, Jack Napier gave a confession, Batman shows Gordon he’s Bruce Wayne, and we find out that Harley planned the entire thing. She’s the White Knight. Fade to black. Pretty bow! Fin! I just feel faked out. We started with Batman in jail and thinking he’s the villain of the story. Turns out, nope that was just a trick. This story was just like all the rest to me.

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It began with an idea that suckered me into reading the entire thing. Granted, it had some really cool moments. I loved the reveal of two Harleys and the Jason Todd angle was awesome. I love this Duke better than our main Duke. And the art was fantastic. But for having the ability to go outside the normal realm of what can and cannot be done in a Batman book, this just gave us elements of what we’ve always seen.

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Neo Joker was a dumb, awful villain to this story that required Bat tanks and villain team ups in order to stop her. It just seemed far fetched. And freezing a city had elements of Batman Forever in it that I hoped to forget. Why couldn’t Joker be the hero and Batman the villain? That’s how it started and that’s what I thought we were getting. Batman goes off his rails and Joker brings him in. But Murphy morphed this story into the norm and expected.

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I ultimately leave this books disappointed and I feel Murphy has fallen into the same trap many writers have been doing lately, and that is ending a good story. His story began really well but he couldn’t stick the landing like many other writers now. Why can’t writers work backwards? Figure out how we need to end and then work forward. The ending just felt like “gotcha!” or “psych!” or “fooled you!”... it’s just the same old. I thought he was giving us something new. I was wrong.

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The review sounds bad, understandably since I was disappointed in the ending, but the writing, art, and story out of context of the my expectations were great. Murphy is a great writer and artist with great ideas and concepts. And as a snapshot of a single issue filled with action and adventure, it was fun and exciting. But as a wrap up to a series that sold itself as something entirely different, I was disappointed.

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Meh, this turned out to be pretty lame. Love Murphy's art though.