The surprises in this issue are well placed reminders of Batman's recent history and serve to connect these events to a run which has had such a classic tone and feel. Detective Comics #1023 is exactly what you expect from Tomasi, Walker & company. Not only is it still character centered with Batman's commitment to helping Harvey Dent, the intensity that comes through is palpable. Read Full Review

This is another fine issue of this creative team's run. Well done. Read Full Review

After seeing what's been happening over on Nightwing, and with Joker's recruitment drive in this issue, I'm really concerned for Batman's future. The opening shots have been fired, and we're heading for all out war! Read Full Review

While Im less than enthused about another Joker story, the one that we got here was absolutely fantastic nonetheless. Some of the best Batman stories are just about him stomping out bad guys so that he can save someone he cares about, in this case being Harvey. The art was absolutely amazing and the end of the book had a little bit of a teaser that makes the next issue more than worth looking forward to. Detective Comics still stands as one of the best Batman books being released right now, especially when there are SO MANY to choose from. Read Full Review

Peter J. Tomasi continues to do stellar work in Gotham City, delivering a tense and harrowing tale that could easily have been set-up fodder for the upcoming "Joker War" crossover event. Read Full Review

This is a fast-paced issue that delivers in action, and artist Brad Walker is a great choice to illustrate the various fights. But it's felt like this title has been playing second fiddle to the main narrative in the Bat-verse for a while, and it doesn't seem like that's going to change as it becomes a tie-in for the next few months. Read Full Review

The art is so fantastic in this issue throughout the whole thing. Tomasi writes such a great Joker and Walker draws him great too. But the rest of the issue story-wise kinda bored me. I like how the narration tried to go with a Detective Noir feel to it, but it just didn't play out well. As ridiculous as seeing Two-Face in a Bat-mecha-suit that the GCPD hoarded away in their basement is, the action that came from that was pretty cool. Taking the good with the bad, it balances out. Read Full Review

Detective Comics is one of the cleanest and most visually appealing comics on the stands today. Walker, Hennessy, and Anderson are delivering an action-heavy superhero book with a dynamic range that's intense, gripping, and in-your-face good. Read Full Review

Batman hunts down Two-Face while the Joker races an army of Talons in this serviceable, but not stellar, issue. Read Full Review

As we get closer to the events of Joker War, I still find myself looking and hoping for solid cohesion between the Bat-Family books, particularly its two flagship titles. The glimpses are visibly there, and the missing pieces are there for the taking. I continue to remain hopeful that Tomasi's experience will get it together. Read Full Review

What else is there left for me to say? I think I've made myself clear. I don't like this. I love Joker just as much as the next guy, but he has nothing to do with the story that Tomasi and Walker seemed to be building, and I think it's just a lot of wasted potential and missed opportunity. I just wish DC had committed to telling a genuine Two-Face story. So, no, I don't recommend this issue. Read Full Review

This issue was another prelude to the Joker War. The issue features the aftermath of the Two-Face and Batman conflict from last issue, which takes some unexpected and enjoyable turns. Additionally, the issue shows more of Joker's plans and how he intends to take down the batman. Personally, I am a fan of the Court of Owls, so to see them included was a welcome addition. Walker's artwork is solid and I feel that he brings an added element of horror to the Joker. His character really looks and feels decrepit and twisted.

Overall, this issue was very enjoyable and ends with a cliffhanger that will be sure to have readers on the edge of their seat for the next issue. Not to mention, there features the return of a bat-villain that hasn't been around for a bit of time, which is always exciting. 8/10 more

I really like how Tomasi writes the Joker.

I hate the Court of Owls so the Talon crap is always a drag, but Batman and Dent never fail to deliver great interactions that liven the book.

Now for Joker War!

It was pretty well done but some of the parts were just weird. I dont know how else to describe it. Decent read but I really enjoyed the art.

Just more Two Face stuff, but with better art and Joker, which is someone that Peter J. Tomasi writes well. The inclusion of the Talon is an eye roll, and I already can't place the where this issue fits in the timeline since Batman knows Joker is planning a war. Not a bad issue though.

What if Tomasi were doing just another Joker story instead of being subordinated to Joker War? I lke this, but wish it weren't part of an event comic I have no time for.

The Church of Two story has taken a huge shift from where it began. I knew it was a matter of time until the Joker would use the Court of Owls' weapons to his own advantage. At first I rated this an average story, and though it's gained little more interest since, it's certainly full of graphic action. But I will be glad when it's over.

Guns: No.
Rocket Launcher: Yes.

Poor Two-Face. He’ll always be a... secondary villain.