Buy, as we find out more about the inner turmoil that the Bat Family harbors as well as who Kate is apart from Batwoman. Read Full Review

If this anniversary issue is any indication, Detective Comics is in great hands as it makes its way to its 1,000th issue. Read Full Review

All of this equals another strong issue in one of the most compelling parts of the Batman universe. Read Full Review

Detective Comics is being handled by fans who are true professionals and, in my mind at least, leaders in their respective fields. "The Trial Of Batwoman" is another prime example of what a great comic looks like. With James Tynion nearing the end of his run I must admit to feeling a twinge of sadness, but I can't wait to see what he brings us next. Read Full Review

Detective Comics just keeps shining. We're nearing the end of the road of a fantastic ride, but if this issue and its cliffhanger is any indication, there's still some fun surprises left. Read Full Review

An excellently written issue that lays bare each character's take on what to do with Batwoman. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #975 is another impactful issue of the series meant to make you question what you know about Batmans thought process and motivations. It sets him opposed to one of the only remaining blood relatives he has, and it drags his family into the fray. This book comes highly recommended. Give it a read. Read Full Review

Some of the best dialogue I've read in a while. I loved Barbara in this issue and the rest of the characters were served with some great moments. Worth reading. Read Full Review

Tynion and Martinez return to top form, with pitch-perfect voices and stunningly detailed and appealing illustration for this stellar anniversary issue. Read Full Review

First up, I totally understand how the concept of this issue " "The Trial of Batwoman", as Batman brings in all his allies to discuss whether Kate should be allowed to remain part of the Bat-family " could turn off a lot of people. And I think Tynion understands that in this oversized prelude to his final arc, because the issue feels largely like a subversion that, if not exonerating Batwoman, implicates Batman in a lot of ways too. Read Full Review

This team has done excellent work on Detective Comics, and this week's issue promises another compelling arc. Read Full Review

In this anniversary issue, Batman and Red Robin take Batwoman to trial in front of all the Bat-family; for the actions she has done. Can she still wear the Bat symbol when she has pulled the trigger? As the Bat-family comes together to understand the evidence from what has happened, truths about the Gotham Knight's agenda comes to light. Only now, Batwoman will not be the only one on trial. You do not want to miss what happens next. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #975 is an excellent example of a comic that sets the tone for the future of the Batman franchise. James Tynion IV made this rare Bat-Family meeting standout as something special as they decided what to do about Batwoman. Given each member of the Bat-Family's perspective there are a lot of potential storylines that have been created with Detective Comics #975. If you are a Batman Family fan this is a comic that you must pick up. Read Full Review

I've always been a bigger fan of what a character is thinking than the action beats a story delivers. If you share that sentiment, you'll probably enjoy Detective Comics #975. It's basically void of any real action as the main centerpiece of the story is simply the characters gathered around a table discussing Batwoman and what to do about her. But it's not just a story for the cerebrally inclined, as the inclusion of several guest stars means tons of potential fan service as well. Dick Grayson, Barbara Gordon, Jason Todd, and Damian Wayne all attend the meeting, and for the most part, Tynion does each character a considerable amount of justice. Sure, there's the occasional flub, but I was overall pleased with the character portrayals Tynion presented. Couple all that with the fact that Alvaro Martinez is on art duty for this story (he's been my favorite Tec artist since Rebirth started) and I think what you have here is a tale worth reading. Read Full Review

Tynion flips everything on its head in a fun, revealing issue of Detective Comics, though he relies too much on guest stars and long speeches to make it happen. Read Full Review

While she doesn't deal directly with any of the other heroes in this issue, Batwoman does make a choice which will no doubt put her at odds with Batman and company, regardless of the outcome of what occurs in the Batcave. Despite nagging doubts regarding her actions, Batwoman has chosen her side. Worth a look. Read Full Review

Though much less action, this one has all the hallmarks of a well-written story that furthers a plot. Read Full Review

While there isn't really a trial going on here, we get the Bat Family, some great art and a microscope on what Batman has really been up to since Rebirth started.  It all leads to clear sides being drawn, but not in the way you might have expected and I'm okay with it. Read Full Review

There truly isn't much going on in this issue, despite it being over-sized. I wouldn't go so far as to call it a scam, but it's pretty bad and whatever happens here will definitely be recapped in the next issue if that helps. However, the art is simply magnificent and it alone may be worth the price of admission. Read Full Review

This issue takes its time getting us to the spoiler from Batwoman #1 last year, and it wasn't worth the ride. Read Full Review

Best Batman book right now. I loved how all the characters were written in this issue especially Batwoman. Such a good series

Batfamily reunions are always a hit. And this issue brought out the best among them. Loved each and everyone's point of views, as they were both mature and in character with their nature. Barbara's speech really hit it hard.

Even when it seemed that Rebirth was writing Batwoman into a corner, this issue brought her back on track. Now rooting for Kate to have the benefit of doubt. Which unfortunately is looking less likely since she's choosing to join the Colony.

Only downside is it's really hard to make up where Batwing and Azrael stands with her. Either way, hats off to James Tynion for another well executed storyline.

Amazing comic. Only minus is Damian's characterisation, everything else is just great.

really well done. OMG just seeing a Batgirl who isn't an idiot and with art that doesn't belong on Sponge-Bob.. I'm so jealous!!!!!

Maybe I was in the minority? I was getting tired of the team book detective was turning into. It became an extended Bat family and it was really losing my interest.

This issue invites the actually Bat family in to talk about the events that happened with Kate. Everyone got to talk..... and then Babs had her turn.

Now, I'm not the most knowledgeable when it comes to Bat girl, and maybe this was a good character representation of her, but this part was over the top.

Babs got DEEP and tried to come off as the smartest person in the room. I wasn't a huge fan of her long-winded diatribe but her end point was spot on: It's Bat woman's decision to stay or go. I feel Jason was kind of trying to get at the same thing but in a way I could understand a bit more.

If we want to debate, I feel Kate was right in doing what she did. The serum was tried on clay face and it didn't work. If we got Night of the Monster Men 2: Clay Face edition, I think I'd drop the book!!!

So, she put him down. He was a villain working to change, and was doing ok with it. But people could have died and she stopped it. Kate's got to live with it now, which is what they show Kate doing from her perspective throughout the book. And honestly, I'm glad she has the stones to do what Batman can't!

Now, what I don't want: I don't need to see Azrael, Batwing, and a Batwoman book... I also don't want a fight between the two. Let's have Detective go back to Batman and Robin and some Gotham crime again.

But it won't. I see 6 issues ( I don't like to read solicites) of Batman's team and Kate's team working together to stop Ulysesses... the worst villain ever! Please don't go down that road Tynion.

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Clayface's death served not only as a dramatic conclusion of Detective Comics' first Rebirth year, but also as a spark, triggering a chain reaction I absolutely love to see developing before my eyes with every new issue coming out.

We've seen initial reactions of the team, most importantly Cassandra, but it was just a beginning for something bigger, deeper and ambitious. This issue shows us more than we probably would expect it to, starting with opinions of Bat Family members regarding Basil's death, and then switching to Barbara's questions and theories about the nature of the meeting, which to many readers, may instantly turn the entire story 180 degrees. There's more though - we can see Kate's point of view and incomprehensible feeling of guilt, or acknowledgement of breaking someone's heart beyond repair. That's necessary - for once we can understand her motivations and sympathize with her - and that's pretty uncommon for her character, since her solo series are not known to be groundbraking in any way. This time even Batwoman's got humanized, without sacrificing the weight of her fatal decision. more