Detective Comics #1104 ramps up the tension, throws in a few nice twists and wraps the package in gorgeous artwork. Read Full Review

Overall, this issue feels like the calm before the storm, but it also shows Taylor's excellent grasp on Batman and his supporting cast. Read Full Review

Time slips further out of Batman's grasp as he searches for a cure. Taylor's writing covers a few different emotional stages before diving into action. Janin's art showcases some different sides of Batman as he fights to deny the inevitable. Detective Comics remains a must have whenever it drops at the LCS. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #1104 excels at exploring Batman's psychology and relationships while reinforcing the danger of stripping fear from a hero built on it. Though the overarching plot inches forward at a deliberate pace, the emotional weight, striking visuals, and inventive costume design keep this chapter engaging. It's a strong installment that deepens the arc even if it's still saving its biggest punches for later. Read Full Review

With a bit more to go still, the reveals are still to come in full, and the final confrontation. The structure is pretty standard stuff, but I'm enjoying watching Bruce cope with what he's going through and how it's making him quietly question himself constantly. And even admitting it in his own way, such as the hug and quiet moment with Damian, since everyone can see how bad things are going. The main story with the Lion isn't bad itself, but there's not much mean on the bone for him as a villain, so that's kind of keeping things from hitting stronger. They've had their moments and appearances, but it still feels like a light touch – even when we get some hand-to-hand combat here. The draw is still the style of pacing and narration, as well as the fantastic artwork. Fun stuff that I hope can stick the landing. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #1104 builds tension. It effectively raises the stakes for Gotham while stripping Batman of his most vital tool: his survival instinct. The cliffhanger leaves us questioning just how much of The Lion is Batman's own making. Read Full Review

I've been a little cool on Taylor's writing of late but his Detective run is fantastic and hands down the best in continuity Bat title in the line right now. Not only are the story, character moments, and choice of characters amazing; Mikel Janin's art is just on another level especially for this issue that it felt like a special read each page.

I'm not excited about this story, but the art is simply amazing.

Art: 12 of 10
Writing: 6 of 10

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George - Jan 3, 2026

What don’t you like about it?

Chris Y - Jan 5, 2026

It's not that I dislike it, I just don't find it that interesting. What do you like about it?

George - Jan 5, 2026

In general I like how tom Taylor writes Batman, and I’m not even a Tom Taylor fan. I like that there is a new villain, and like the back story linked to an early appearance of Batman. Because the past is never done with you. I like the use of Bruce Wayne as part of the investigation and the use of Superman and Lois. I think the story does a good job of creating stakes, even though we know he wont die like the people on the boat in the first issue of the arc. And yes the art is awesome.

Chris Y - Jan 7, 2026 (edited)

Okay, that’s interesting. I think I like Tom Taylor’s Batman too, there’s nothing that doesn’t feel like Batman. The other aspects you pointed out - the villain, Bruce Wayne investigating and Lois Lane - are the ones that don’t feel that intriguing to me. It’s all very European spy movie, a genre I’m not very fond of. But if it works for you, awesome. It’s just normal that not every story is for everyone.

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