With mere hours to go before Batman’s mind and body are destroyed by the Lion’s anti-fear virus, Batman takes drastic measures and seals himself inside an airtight suit to keep those around him safe while continuing his desperate search for a cure. But with the virus already taking hold and Batman’s fears melting away, the world will soon see how dangerous a Dark Knight without fear is. “The Courage That Kills” continues in this penultimate chapter that will need to be seen to be believed!
Detective Comics #1105 gives us a lot of what we want. But something huge that we didn't know we needed. Brava team! Read Full Review
The Lion's evolution from scared boy to fearless foe comes to life in an incredible issue. Taylor pens an epic and tragic look at the latest rogue's beginnings. Janin's art constructs the tormented start of terror with superb imagery. This run of Detective Comics has been nothing short of amazing. You can't afford to miss what's happening here. Read Full Review
The use of Scarecrow in this arc has been pretty clever of course this is a plot he wants to stop and the Lion makes for a great villain because his MO is genuinely something we haven't seen much of in comics. Read Full Review
Detective Comics #1105 ramps up the tension while giving Batman a metaphorical smack in the nose for not realizing he was missing the bigger picture. Batman's growing self doubt and Leo's overconfidence makes for a thrilling contrast. The story, art and color also maintain their high quality. Read Full Review
Detective Comics #1105 continues "The Courage That Kills" with confidence, sharpening the Lion into a formidable, emotionally charged foe while reinforcing the ties to Batman's past. While it's not the most accessible chapter for newcomers and leans heavily on setup, the character work, visuals, and thematic resonance more than justify the ride. Longtime readers will find plenty to chew on as the arc barrels toward its endgame. Read Full Review
A bit of a comedown from the last couple issues, this is still an exciting read as we learn the origin of the Lion, and of course it has a Bruce Wayne connection. The no-fear plague begins to sweep the city and Batman begins to question himself more as the plague takes hold. Not quite the thrill ride as before, but it sets up an exciting finale to come.
For some reason Mikel Janin’s art isn’t as great as usual this month - might be the inker’s fault - and the story continues to be okay, but not very exciting - which, of course, is absolutely subjective.
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