The art is pretty solid throughout the book and the artist and colorist make clever use of shadow and light and create an authentic atmosphere. Read Full Review

So much is set up here, with a great new villain, that I'm already hooked on this run. Read Full Review

The past actions of a father loom over a sons quest for justice in a big opening chapter. Taylors writing constructs a unique build. Janin and Abbott mask the conflict behind an intimate picture of a doctors choice. If this is any indication, prepare for another classic run! Read Full Review

Detective Comics #1090 is a kick ass Batman book that leaves you begging for more, with wonderful art and a great new direction! Read Full Review

A strong debut for Taylor and Jann, this issue boasts vibrant art with excellent action sequences, a script with an intriguing surprise or two up its sleeve, and a standout characterization of Thomas Wayne. Read Full Review

This felt like a needed All-In shift on Detective Comics with a creative team already setting the stage for a memorable run. Read Full Review

Overall, Detective Comics #1090 is a back-to-basics detective story with strong subplots getting set up for both Batman and Bruce. Everything from the writing to the art is clearly laid out and presented so readers will have an easy time jumping in and already starting to make predictions. Taylor isnt trying to reinvent the wheel here, so nothing is too out of left field. There are new characters introduced and certain characters from Bruces past included, but Taylor does a fine job balancing them and avoids trying to change the status quo or cheaply shock the reader. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #1090 is a super-strong start to a new era of Detective Comics with a new creative team. Mikel Jann's art is a winning mix of modern drama and a classic Gotham aesthetic, and Tom Taylor's mystery concerning a new serial killer in Gotham has a lot of potential, albeit with one major point of concern.8/10 Read Full Review

Creating such a big mystery is enough of a hook to come back to read what will be revealed after everything that was set-up in Detective Comics #1090. Read Full Review

Writer Tom Taylor jumps from his acclaimed Nightwing run to Detective Comics and doesn't miss a beat in telling awesome and interesting superhero stories. Read Full Review

The artwork in #1090 does not disappoint; the panels on p. 13 are especially gorgeous, propelling the reader forward directly from a flashback to Batman soaring through Gotham, bats trailing behind him. The perspective is beautifully rendered, and the soft glowing greens and oranges typical of Jann's colors highlight the grey and black Batman that he prefers. It's fantastic and I am so glad to see Jann back on main. Read Full Review

Tom Taylor's first issue of Detective Comics clearly sets up what the main themes of the story will be. It circles questions regarding Batman's moral code, where they came from, and what their consequences might be. In order to do this, he goes back and introduces several significant changes to Batman's past that tie it back into the events of the present. How much this works depends on your tolerance for retroactive coincidences. Read Full Review

Cool look at Thomas Wayne

This is a strong start for Tom Taylor and Mikel Janin’s Detective Comics. As someone who only dips into Batman comics every so often I found myself gripped and engaged from the beginning. I don’t always appreciate retcons or the like, but I was incredibly invested in this one even if it was easy to predict. I believe it sets up a lot of great potential storytelling that I hope they deliver, and given Tom’s track record I have faith they will.

Excellent first issue. The new villain sounds intriguing. The pacing is excellent. There isn't a lot I can say about the art because Janin is a master, and everybody already knows it. I am not sold on the plot twist... but I have confidence Taylor will stick the landing

this was surprisingly good. It seems Tom Taylor finished up his Nightwing, Titans run to work on Detective Comics. I really enjoyed this, and it's no secret that Tom Taylor is my favorite comic book writer of all time. He is very entertaining and his series stands out in a good way

Trying to stick with DC’s ALL IN program has proven to be a mixed bag … however Detective Comics #1090 was a high point. There were no references to the events of Absolute Power or the All In special, while not tying into the bigger picture (or the events of the Batman title) it makes a great jumping-on point. The script by Tom Tayler was tight and very sharp, paring that with great art from Mikel Janin made a really great package. It kicks off a strong mystery and a relatable subplot about Bruce aging.

The biggest drawback I see with this story are the Thomas Wayne flashbacks. It seems that they are retconning part of the Batman mythos … something they have done so many times over the years. It’s tired, dull, and 100% unnecessary, I wish writers would stop falling into these same old ruts … look forward not back.

That being said it was still a very enjoyable read. more

I enjoy Taylor occasionally. Particularly when he puts narrative first.

While there were some things story-wise that I honestly wasn't a fan of, I must admit this really had me engaged. The mood and the pacing had me hooked. And the idea of challenging Batman's moral code is done pretty well here. I just hope the writer sticks the landing.
But I really don't like when writers take an ageist approach with ongoing Batman stories. We already covered that in The Dark Knight Returns, and that was an Elseworlds tale. Hearing about Batman having had knee surgeries has no place in monthly comics. And please don't site Dark Knight Rises as a counter point. If Bruce had as many Knee problems as he did at the end of Chris Nolan's trilogy, the reality would have been him sitting out the rest of the film with his affected leg elevated while taking Vicodin.
Also, I am absolutely no fan of Mikel Janin's "ART". Dude! Just draw it on your own! Stop tracing over 3D/CG character models. It just looks stiff and emotionless. Whenever Janin "draws" a character with their mouth open they just end up looking like a ventriloquist dummy.

My biggest gripe was the very last panel. If this was actually a thing with Thomas Wayne, then WHY is this the first time we are ever hearing of this? I really don't like when writers play loose and fast with continuity. It really just takes one out of the story. I'll check out the next issue, but I'm not really going to go in with much expectations. more