I'm really enjoying this series - it's the best book from DC this year! (Well, so far.) Read Full Review

The Batman's Grave #5(Ellis, Hitch, Nowlan, Sinclair, Starkings) sees the mystery building around Batman start to coalesce. Read Full Review

This series continues to prove a high budget TV show would work if given plots that seem thin, but are in fact detailed in their production and sub plotting. Hitch and Ellis continue to amaze me at how layered you can make a comic while on the surface it all looks so simple. Read Full Review

Even though we know Batman isn't going to die, that doesn't stop Ellis from trying to convince the reader that it could happen, which is ultimately the book's greatest strength. Despite no rogue's gallery or bombastic plot points, the craftsmanship of Ellis, Hitch, and Sinclair makes this series the best Batman book you will find on the shelf. Read Full Review

Batman visits Arkham Asylum on Gordon's request as a connection is discovered between the recent murders and suicides in Gotham. With something tangible to work with, Batman begins his mission to uncover the Scorn " a task that brings him face to face with Eduardo Flamingo again, and puts both he and Gordon in danger. As expected, The Batman's Grave #5 is brilliantly executed by Ellis and Hitch, but delivers a much-needed dose of adrenaline. Read Full Review

Another hugely enjoyable issue, The Batman's Grave #5 is consistent with the preceding four issues. A perfect storm of mystery and fisticuffs, humour and straight talking, it really does cover all the bases. Ellis' take on the Batman as a kickass yet articulate and erudite chap feels just right and proves his affection for the character. Ending this issue with an event that makes issue 6 even more of a must have is a smart move indeed, as we should all now be on the hook for next month's release. We need it now! Read Full Review

Ellis seems to be building to a slow-burn confrontation between Batman and this new cult of enemies, but when the title does show off its action chops, it delivers some of the best action on the stands. Read Full Review

The inking isn't always to my liking and it's a very cynical book, but the mystery is engaging in a very Warren Ellis way. Read Full Review

Hitch's art work is still great and a joy to experience but this latest installment suffers from a tad too much decompression. Read Full Review

The only saving grace of this book is Sinclair's coloring. The book is bright and Sinclair is able to add some life to Arkham's dull backgrounds. Even still, The Batman's Grave #5is not good and apparently, not getting better. Read Full Review

The best issue so far. More story than previous issues, but still fairly light.

This would be a lot better with someone else on art, just saying.

It's official, i'm dropping this book. Or as Glenn from Comic Book Palace on Youtube would say, "firing it".

Why? Because the issues 1-4 had little to no writing. And i get that sometimes less is more, but not with this book. And then here in issue 5 the dialogue is poor and stilted. The antagonist group "Scorn Army" is lame, generic, and forgettable. Are we really to believe Batman doesn't see all the thugs with similar scars? It of been one thing for him to have gone along to see what reveals itself. But for him to be caught off guard and then explain classic tropes to Gordon? Was this supposed to be an homage issue?

Anyhow, save yourself the remaining 7 issues and spend that $28.00 elsewhere, jumping off point is now. Actually 3 comics ago... more