I completely enjoyed Batman #679. The Byzantine and intricate story arc that Morrison is weaving has completely captured my attention. I am having fun sifting through the various layers of this story and trying to piece together the puzzle that Morrison presents to the reader. Read Full Review

All that aside, issue #679 is the moment when I have become excited about Batman. I'm excited for next month, and I'm really excited for what happens next. I will say, in addition, that the recent Robin tie-ins have done a lot to expand the story and assist them. So if you want more from the storyline, look into Robin. Otherwise, it's a great book for now, and I hope it stays this way. Morrison has a lot to keep in check with this crazy storyline. Let's hope he gets it done. Read Full Review

It's certainly exciting to see all the seemingly bizarre pieces fall into place, as the final showdown is prepared. Old friends both high profile and delightfully B-List are all waiting in the wings for what will, no matter who lives or who dies, certainly be worth reading. Read Full Review

This is perhaps the most straightforward issue yet of "Batman R.I.P.", but it's no less enjoyable for that. There's a real sense that this book is gearing up for a climactic finale, not only to "Batman R.I.P." but to Morrison's entire run thus far, and I can't wait to read the concluding issues. Read Full Review

After posting my review for last issue, I had one reader ask how I could give Grant Morrison a pass for this “incomprehensible nonsense”. I agree that this arc has been more of fragments and pieces rather than a story. Most of RIP requires digging into Batman lore, which I honestly don't have the time to do, but I have read some of the annotations out there and found them to be quite telling. Based on the story's merits alone, it's a mess riddled with too many nods to Batman's past. And I can't think of too many readers who've been reading Batman since the Silver Age. Yet on the same token, what's being told here is completely different and unique from any other Batman story I've read and because of that, I think it requires a closer examination. It may not be comprehensible at times, but it cannot be denied that there's something intriguing going on with this story that keeps me coming back month after month. Bring on The Joker and Black Glove! Read Full Review

Daniel's better with more straightforward Gotham crime, but this story veered off the straight path long ago. Of course where there's madness, there's Arkham, where the Joker awaits, but that'll be next issue. I'm sure it'll be okay. After all, Bruce still has his Bat-Radia. Read Full Review

I can't wait. Bat-Mite is really the only thing about Morrison's entire run on Batman that has grabbed my imagination and sparked my interest. I hope it pays off in the end. Read Full Review

I'm wary to give it a Must Read since the first couple of issues were nearly unreadable and I'm unsure if this will continue to improve or if this will take another trip down the rabbit hole next issue. For now, this was good, but tread lightly in fear of future issues. Read Full Review

Plus, it forces me to eat my words that "Morrison isn't going to slow down the story to have a character explain things through some awkward exposition that serves no purpose other than to make sure the readers are following along." Read Full Review

Definitely not an issue to pull in new readers. If youre a Morrison fan, youll probably enjoy this well enough. But if youre just reading this to find out what Batmans alleged new status quo will be at the end, just wait until its finished and ask someone. Read Full Review

I’m too dumb for this