Detective Comics #1074

Writer: Ram V, Dan Watters Artist: Dustin Nguyen, Hayden Sherman Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: September 27, 2023 Cover Price: $4.99 Critic Reviews: 7 User Reviews: 19
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DETECTIVE VS. DEMON! An Azmer demon is tethered to Batman! Now it's up to Bruce's inner demons to save him from this very real one...but what about the Barbatos entity that's been lurking beside them? Is it the real Barbatos or simply a figment of Batman's internal struggles, and more importantly...whose side is it on?

  • 9.3
    Comic Watch - Seth A. Romo Sep 26, 2023

    Fans of this series and anyone jumping into this issue will likely find something to be impressed by. Its an incredibly solid return to the series and while I am excited to know what is next for the Orgham family, I appreciate the easing back into this operatic saga. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Sep 26, 2023

    This is a fascinating arc, and one that promises to set up Ram V's final chapter compellingly. I have no clue where this is going, and that's a very good thing. Read Full Review

  • 8.6
    The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally Sep 26, 2023

    Nguyens art is perfect in both style and visual tone. It captures the emotions of the moment as well as delivers on the dark nightmare Bruce is living. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Batman-News - Jackson Luken Sep 26, 2023

    Detective Comics #1074 leans into its atmospheric storytelling by using setting to explore the central characters. It makes little headway in terms of plot progression, but its diverse set of characters and perspectives keeps your attention the whole way through regardless. No one in Gotham quite understands what's going on, and the story pulls the reader into that same mindset as conflicting accounts coupled with surreal art paint both a city and hero in chaos. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    ComicBook.com - Christian Hoffer Sep 27, 2023

    My only real complaint about this issue is that it took me a minute to remember what happened in Detective Comics prior to its "Night Terrors"-induced hiatus, which really seemed to sap this arc of some of its momentum. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    The Batman Universe - Ian Miller Sep 26, 2023

    Ram V's Gotham Nocturne grabs some narrative easy hits, but Dustin Nguyen's stellar art brings the overall effect up. The backup fits perfectly with the world and story Ram V is telling, as well as elegantly tying into Dan Watters' own past work. Read Full Review

  • 4.0
    Dark Knight News - James Attias Sep 26, 2023

    Detective Comics #1074 is part of a bigger story that I'm eager to see the end of. I'm giving this issue 4 out of 10, and every single bit of those 4 stars goes to the artists. The writers should really think about what fans want to read. Read Full Review

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