Final Thoughts: "...I'm going to sleep well tonight". Batman is back with a vengeance. This issue is a perfect kickoff to what looks like a promising story. The story is interesting, with enough hints to keep you enthralled. The characterization is dead on, and the art is near perfect. And remember, this is only half of the storyline's creative team; I can't wait to see what Don Kramer does with the book. Read Full Review

This is a great starting point for new readers.James Robinson creates an atmospheric comic and set up an interesting mystery.Another positive is the dialogue between Batman and Gordon because it feels natural.