The cards are on the table and ultimatums have been delivered. Karma is clearly luring Batman into a trap, not just physically, but psychologiacally. We all know that Bruce will answer the call, but at what cost to himself, and to the family of crime-fighters that he's building? Read Full Review

This issue captures so much of who Batman is and was. It speaks to many of the critiques that have been increasingly thrown at Batman and it looks like these will be further explored. If you are a long time Batman fan, this is the book for you. You certainly don't want to miss the next issue. Read Full Review

Hill has created the best Bat Book out now, and possibly since REBIRTH. Heck, he even gives readers Commissioner Gordon. Read Full Review

On the Outside has been a very entertaining Batman story and Hill is hitting on all the sweet spots to make it connect. The issue's cliffhanger certainly puts Batman in an interesting predicament and I'm intrigued to see where Hill will take Batman next. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #985 is a much needed moment of introspection for the arc. Mind you, this is the Hill Administration here. ‘Slower' is a relative term, and there are still plenty of wonderfully drawn action and jaw-dropping moments that'll keep your eyes glued to the page. At the midway point of the arc, Hill allows us to steep in the emotional intensity of the situation. He gives us a peek into the premeditated, rather than the reactionary. It's a wonderful shift in gears and Detective Comics remains mandatory reading for Bat-fans. Read Full Review

The writing in this issue was the true shining star. It is nice to feel excited about a Batman driven story again. Read Full Review

While Bryan Hill explores some well-trod themes of self-sufficiency and co-dependence, the story is wonderfully free of overwrought melodrama, and so far feels well-worthy of the Dark Knight. Read Full Review

There's a little bit of clumsiness in how the tone shifts, but overall Hill is continuing to deliver a highly compelling Batman arc with a terrifying enemy. Read Full Review

The art is very good too, here. Someone (I won't say who) is executed at the very end on television and it's a nice way to end on a cliffhanger. Read Full Review

Despite a few bumps in the narrative, Detective Comics #985 moves Karma--and the story--into the realm where you truly fear what might happen next. Read Full Review

The premise might not be the most original, but so far Hill is delivering a fresh take on an old classic. Read Full Review

After seeing Bruce's role in the creation of Karma, I am eagerly waiting to see how he will be able to shield himself from Karma's mask in order to bring him to justice. I am a little leery of the Jefferson plot in this arc though; it is not bad, but Bruce's plot is just more interesting. Bryan Hill is writing a killer arc; it is definitely worth your time. Read Full Review

Briones' art is beautiful and there are some great panels that I went back over multiple times including Bruce's drive through the mountains, Batman's conversation with Gordon and the end of the issue. Those moments are awesome to look at and frame themselves well with the tone of the story. Read Full Review

Karma has upped the ante, proving himself as lethal a foe as the Joker. His taste for murder rivals that of the Jokers early days, but regrettably, Bruce recognizes this too late. His origin almost echoes a scene from this weeks Batman Beyond,suggesting a certain irony seeds planted in the current Batman titles come tofruition a generation later. I rather fancy that idea. But more importantly, itmay harken a return to Batmans solo career, without an extraneous team surrounding him. I see that on the CW shows, and thats what has contributed to me abandoning them. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #985 isnt bad. In fact, some of its scenes are memorable through their own macabre nature. That said, not a whole lot happens here, and it certainly isnt among the better issues of this comic since its Rebirth relaunch. I can still recommend it though, so feel free to check it out. Read Full Review

This issue was rather droll in comparison to the ones that lead to this. Its just exposition stacked upon exposition with no real payoff. I enjoyed reading it but I just can't give credit to something that we've seen Batman do countless time be repackaged in an uninteresting way. The issue feels like it was more so the readers have something to chew on while waiting for the climax of this arc. Read Full Review

This comic averages out to be okay in the end, but this is still a serious step down from the past two issues. Read Full Review

We learn what Karma is all about this issue and while that seems like a good thing, I don't quite know what to make about it.  Add in some rough art and a story that is mostly set up and you get the first issue of Bryan Hill's Detective that I can't fully recommend.  I am still all in with this arc, just not this issue. Read Full Review

I'm really interested in this villain and while there were a few missteps, on the whole I'm quite positive about this comic.

I really enjoyed this comic a lot. This arc gets better with each issue. Bruce's characterization was on point and his dialog with Alfred was A+. I have nothing to complain about on those fronts.

We finally find out who Karma is and his motivation for targeting Batman. The twist adds an extra layer to the story and asks the age old question; are Gotham's villains a direct result of Batman??

There was some fun dialog between Jefferson, Barbara, Cass and Duke in this issue. Barbara, Cass and Duke reacted how Bruce predicted in Detective 984. Jefferson gave as good as he got, which was good at establishing him as a leader.

The artwork in this comic was very good. My only complaint was Cassandra's portrayal. She looked closer to 30 than in her teens.

If you are not reading Hill's run, I would highly recommend you check it out. more

There's not a bad word I can say about this issue, and the arc so far - it's entertaining, tense, and Karma already established himself as one of the most ruthless villains of the Dark Knight. It's a pretty dark comic, like Detective Comic should be.
Definitely recommend it.

No where near as good as the Tynion run, but still a decent book.

I want to like it...

This issue have some good thing :
- Alfred trying to help Lightning
- The fact they will tell Karma identity.
- The Karma actions.

But there is some disappointing thing too :
- For one this issue seem a transitional one & not action one.
- Karma identity

Cover - The variant nice but not related. 1/2
Writing - I didn't like how this story was tell. 2/3
Arts - The art is really good. 3/3
Feeling - I don't like this story for now. And I still think DC do a mistake replacing Tynion IV. Them too it seem because they will put gleason on the title until the 1000. 0/2