ighting off Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum and two versions of the pyro-maniac Firefly shouldn't be too difficult for Batman...but the real threat comes from the fact that they're pairs! For some reason, Two-Face doesn't want Batman to discover the truth behind the murder he's investigating...but what's his angle?
This issue continues the arc set by Robinson and Segovia, which looks to be part of a bigger scheme that Two-Face has setup. The story by Robinson definitely feels like a crime procedural, one that can almost be an episode of Law & Order, as the story grind at the details like most procedural dramas until you get a breakthrough like most crime TV shows do. The art by Segovia continues to be stellar, which is more than enough reason to re-read this book more than once. Overall, an engaging second installment in what looks to be a very interesting story. Read Full Review
Detective Comics #989 features the second chapter of Deface the Face and its coming along better than I imagined. Robinson and Segovia are rolling while preventing any kind of drop-off after the departure of the last pair of writers. Detective Comics is in great hands. Read Full Review
Stephen Segovia is the perfect artist for this title. His work here is just spectacular and he is the perfect Batman artist. The story isn't groundbreaking but it's incredibly solid. I'm enjoying it though and it ranks high for good entertainment value. Read Full Review
Although the emotional weight isnt as noticeable in the second entry into the Deface the Face arc, the focus on mystery and core characters inside Batmans life help to create what is shaping up to be a classic Detective Comics story. Read Full Review
There are enough things in this book to love that overlooking its fairly standard storytelling approach seems justifiable. James Robinson may be a "safe" writer, but now and then the less divisive, the better. He handles the characters well, is adept at serving up fan-favorite scenarios and interactions, and so far he's focused on grounded questions and challenges for Batman, which already put him ahead of the class for me personally. Slow and steady wins the race; sometimes you just don't need to change the formula to stay relevant. Read Full Review
A great "breather" or "back to basics" tale of Batman being a detective. The art is splendid and the dialogue is fun. I hope the rest of the arc continues with the momentum. Read Full Review
The art was great. Segovia does some amazing work with shadow and composition in this issue and the details were amazing. There were some great shots in this issue that enhanced and complemented the story. Read Full Review
Aside from the oddly paced scenes, this was enjoyable enough. The dialogue is fun and the art is pretty stunning. I just wish I cared about what was going on. Read Full Review
Butthe strength of this issue is in the dialogue, between Batman and Alfred andBatman and Commissioner Gordon. Two of Batmans oldest allies, they have theprivilege of being blunt with the truth, and reminding him that in their eyes,hes not the urban legend that all of Gotham City believes him to be. He needsto hear that more often. Read Full Review
"Deface the Face", James Robinson's new storyarc on Detective Comics, is a good-looking, flashy comic that unfortunately has very little behind the mask. Read Full Review
This issue was a bit of a let down for me after enjoying the last issue so much, but there are still things to like here. Batman continues to do actual detective work and interact with some close allies and it all looks great. However, the story felt a bit padded out to keep the big reveal for the cliffhanger. I'm still into James Robinson's story, just not as much as I was going in. Read Full Review
If there is any saving grace of the issue, it is Segovia's artwork. The costume work and atmosphere is the only strength really maintained throughout this mini-arc. I enjoy the dynamic action shots and the lighting. Honestly, this was the first time in a long while where at the end of a Batman issue I was disinterested in what came next. Hopefully, the conclusion can salvage some of the notes that made #988 entertaining, but I am not an optimistic reader this time around. Read Full Review
I liked this issue, but it was still quite slow and rather cliche if I'm being honest. I like the emotion that Batman is getting but honestly with how slow paced this new arc is I can't but feel like this is just run of the mill filler, and will ultimately have no impact. Read Full Review
These two issues have not been terrible, but when every issue before them has been bordering on perfect I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little disappointed. I am keen to see what Mr. dent is up to, but when Two-Face shows up as the main villain in chapter two I can't help but feel in two-minds (sorry) about the whole endeavour. Read Full Review
This new-and-improved Batman is still taking some getting used to, but he's moving in the right direction. Read Full Review
For those hoping for a more lively Batman issue, #989 of Detective Comics gives you just that. It is a Batman that adds a berating diatribe to the list of his normal theatrics. There are a number of solid character beats that make up for a disappointing conclusion. With a number of issues still left in this arc, there is promise that is this will be more than a holdover before a more concrete direction is set. Read Full Review
As someone who has been a fan of Detective for many years and really enjoyed Tynion's run on the title, I have to say this just doesn't get it for me. I typically like James Robinson's work, but I've not been a fan of his Detective issues.
I haven't really followed Detective Comics in a while and wasn't sure where to pick up reviewing the series again so I figured start of a new arc, what the hell.
Detective Comics #989 is a pretty straightforward Batman comic, covering pretty standard mystery, and a pretty standard villain. This is the second issue for the current arc involving Two-Face. Batman confronts the villain after gathering clues. We get the revelation from Harvey that the situation is Commissioner Gordon's fault and that is where the comic ends...
The main problem with this comic is that it's not memorable. The story isn't terrible, the art is okay the book just doesn't feel like the best use of my reading time. I'm also not a fan more
I’m very torn with this comic.
The art work is really really good and I will definitely be picking future work from the artist, but the story is average at best and just screams fill in. Now I know we all know that this is nothing more than a fill in and it seems even the writer feels that and has decided not to give this his full effort but just make it passable. This is a very Average story with above average art.
Baseline Batman comic but weirdly refreshing counterprogramming to King (who I enjoy). I like it.
Everything in this comic leads to the cliffhanger, clue by clue. I wouldn't call it a surprise ending, by no means, but perhaps it never meant to be surprising, not even slightly. It's a chapter, after all - leading forwards, to the unknown territories, and from now on, we can enjoy the ride not knowing what's ahead.
It was nice to get some insight into Fireflies' lives, and their reasoning, even if tere's not much actual substance in it. Nonetheless, I enjoyed this pacing change.
What' going to happen next? How will the story unravel? Is it going to aim to be a huge spectacle featuring multiple different villains, like Loeb's crown jewels - Hush and The Long Halloween? I'm looking forward to see.
from a base of 6, this gets a rating of: 6.
+1 because: the art was definitely above average.
-1 because the dialog was just bad.
The dialogue is way off. Do DC’s editors even pay attention to how people write their characters anymore?
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