One of my favorite things about Tom Taylor's work is that he always has something big on his mind. His books aren't "political in the way some are they're not polemics, but they're stories that tackle real issues through the filter of a fictional world. This book is about the prison-industrial complex and the way the rich are increasingly seeking to find a way to cheat death with Batman in the middle of both. Read Full Review

Overall, this is a fantastic issue, and I'm looking forward to seeing what unfolds in the third issue, expected around Christmas. Read Full Review

A question of extending the fight leads the Dark Knight into a different light. Taylor sets the stage for a question of ethics with the writing. Janin and Abbott construct the fallout of the choices with impressive art. This story keeps readers guessing as the true danger stays lurking. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #1091 is a fantastic issue. If you're not reading this series, you best jump in a time machine. Go back to a month ago, buy the last issue, pre order this issue and slap past you in the face for not being a fool! Read Full Review

Detective Comics #1091 stands out as a visually remarkable and emotionally resonant issue. While its pacing could use refinement, the depth of its themes and the quality of the art make it a memorable addition to the series. For fans of Batman's more introspective tales, this issue is a must-read, offering a unique exploration of his vulnerabilities and the choices that define him. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #1091 wasted no time getting things going and that is a major strength. Taylor does a solid job of establishing a certain tone but getting readers on track to subvert expectations. Even if readers arent hooked yet on the main story or mysterious villain, this issue contains plenty of wonderful interactions between characters that make it worth picking up this issue. Read Full Review

Exploring this personal story for Bruce makes what is going on with the mysterious new villain that Batman is investigating a different sense of danger. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #1091 takes the time to explore all of the ramifications of the actions taken by the characters thus far. Such a breather works this early in the story with the expectation that the threads will be picked up later. In the meantime, it's interesting to see just how Batman reacts to the question of “who decides who lives and who dies”, even if the responses are a little on the nose. Read Full Review

After the rapid plunge of the opening sequence, it is a relief to see Taylor pull back on the reins just a bit and offer readers a chance to breathe. The story is well-paced and well-sequenced, and paired with Jann's fantastic art, effectively layers the narrative. The arc is engaging and I am more than a bit curious about Asema. I'm excited for the next issue! Read Full Review

Detective Comics #1091slows down the pace and the plot while Batman grapples with his inadequacies and privilege in a sedate step down from the previous issue. Tom Taylor slathers on the heavy-handed pontification while progress on finding the serial killer and the twist involving Thomas Wayne go completely on the back burner. The first issue showed promise. The second does not. Read Full Review

Extremely interesting story, and very well written and drawn. This "fountain of youth" plot works great in the Gotham setting, and the moral conundrum for Batman/Bruce Wayne is good drama. Superman's perspective was very well done and felt right for the character. Great issue all around.

The interaction between Bruce and Superman really hit the button on the way an aging superhero might think. The art was again next level and the amount of little plot lines keep this fresh and dynamic. The thought of a wonder drug that keeps you alive and young must make anyone stop and think about what is a life without death? This kind of writing is wonderful as I've been reading and watching Batman for nearly all my 60 years..........JM

Taylor and Janin are a magnificent team, and their work feels like it’s going to really have some dramatic long-term implications. Some may complain that the story is unfolding too slowly, but for me, with a story like this, it’s about the journey and not just the destination.

Good story and art but Tom has to bring his soapbox with him to any title he writes and it's always distracting.