Detective Comics will be going in a different direction after issue #12, so there is hope in sight. As for this book, leave it on the shelf. Read Full Review

He uses a jet pack in this issue which came from I don't know where. Tony Daniel does a better job at drawing than writing. The ending with Sgt. Bullock was a nice touch to clear the impression left by the disappointing story line. The good news is that the story is now going in a different direction and hopefully it's in a good one. Read Full Review

The main “Detective Comics” story written and drawn by Tony Daniel is not worth your time, but the backup by Tynion and Kudranski is most definitely deserving of your attention. However, it only makes up 8 pages of a 4 dollar book! It's also important to note that the back-up isn't necessarily must-reading– you'll be able to read Snyder's “Batman” #13 fine without having seen this one-and-done prelude. I'm simply saying that “The Tell-Tale Face” is an entertaining and spooky short story that was well executed. You have to ask yourself: Do I want to spend $3.99 on 8 good pages? Read Full Review