Detective Comics remains one of the best reads from DC under Ram V and Albuquerques run and this was another highly satisfying issue. Read Full Review

Albuquerque delivers some beautifully detailed art in the issue. The action is visually thrilling throughout and I love the horror elements in the art and how they change the tone of the story.  Read Full Review

For the first time in a while, Gotham is facing a threat that not only feels existential, but feels totally unpredictable and foreign to Batman. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #1065 is page after page of enjoyable reading. Get a hold of this storyline and catch up if you haven't read it yet! It's twice the fire every thirty days or so. Read Full Review

As I mentioned at the start of this review, this series continues to really shine. It's paced and structured in such a way that it keeps you interested with each character the narrative turns to, whether that's Batman, or characters new to this run. No element once introduced feels wasted, even if it takes a little time to get back to it, V proves that time and again in this series, making careful attention to each issue worthwhile. Even the backups add to the main story, providing insight into other characters during the run and their own struggles. This is certainly a book I'd recommend picking up! Read Full Review

It's gone gothic in a hurry and is quickly becoming one of the best Batman stories in a decade. Read Full Review

Two-Face is the one guy who shows up in both features. It would be interesting to see him become the central character in Detective Comics. It wont happen, but both Ram V and Simon Spurrier are making him feel like a much more fascinating character than Bruce Wayne. Its kind of a fun journey from the first feature to the second. Spurriers story picks up Two-Faces journey more or less directly from where Ram V leaves it at the end of the main issue. Shermans art is a natural shift into Harvey Dents perspective from the less stylized art of the main feature. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #1065 was a big improvement on the last issue. I'm still waiting to really feel wowed, but this was definitely a step in the right direction. Let's see where we go from here. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #1065 rolls out the gate from the momentum of last issue and progressively loses steam. The inconsistent voice for Batman and strange pacing choices bog this issue down. If you're bought into this story arc, this issue might make you question continuing on. If you're not already reading, I can't recommend this as a Batman comic. Read Full Review

This is a really really good start to a Batman run. It's different and sets itself apart from every other Batman book on the shelf. It has a mood to it that matches the story it's trying to tell perfectly. Ram G writes a very interesting Batman story. Can't wait for the next issue, also Albuquerque's art is perfect for this book. Only reason it's an 8 and not higher is I just liked the white knight series better this week.

But between detective comics, the Zdarsky Batman run, and the white knight, waid's Batman and supermen, and Batman vs Robin, it's possible the best over quality in the Batman line up in a long time. I'm loving it.

This issue was much stronger than the start to the new arc and is more in line with what I was expecting from Ram V. He thankfully dialed back the cringe "poetic" dialogue/monologue from characters that would never speak that way and really hoping that continues to not take away from the story he's telling.

Full review. It'll make you laugh, cry and wonder why...
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Pretty good, but I'm starting to lose interest in this story.

I am losing interest in this tale, lots happening but it's all falling kinda mute for me now.

I loved Ram V's Catwoman, but I'm not sure I'm liking this. It feels so convoluted. So, slow in getting to the point that I'm losing interest. Perhaps if this was a trade it would be better. I'm pretty close to removing this from my pull list if it doesn't get a little more focused.

I wish I could find something to praise about this issue, but only one word sums it up. and that's BOR-RING! At least the Justice League hasn't had to do their usual thing and butt in (Yet anyway). But this was a dull issue featuring Talia, a character who wore out her welcome so long ago I can't even remember when it was I was glad to see her. I really just don't have any interest in this Orgham family, and I have a feeling they're going to be around for as long as Ram V. This guy obviously likes the Supernatural and if the new logo was his idea, an obvious Stranger Things fanatic. So from what I've drawn from the 2 regular series' current writers' first few issues so far it looks like Batman will be facing challenges that send him into hiding while the bad guy takes over the city, as usual in Batman. And here he'll face out of the ordinary things, most likely with a supernatural twist, while a bunch of new loser villains manipulate his old ones. Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't this guy supposed to be a crime fighter? I don't think I can remember the last time he actually solved a crime in the last 2 years.
I know fans are in love now, and I'll admit V and Zdarsky are an improvement after the age of King and Tynion, but it wears off and you see it's still just not that good (especially when you're having to pay $5 an issue) and realize the Batman you used to know and love is just gone and is not likely to come back any time soon. This must have been how some fans felt in the '50s when he traded crime fighting for corny Sci-Fi adventures.
I've been back with Batman since rebirth 6 years ago, but it looks like I'll be jumping off soon. I hope those who stay find it worth $5 an issue. That's the only reason anyone today should still be collecting, if it's worth it.
As for this issue itself, I'll admit that though incredibly dull, it still had its charm, so I'll be fair and give it a 6.5. more