This issue fits perfectly with the series as a whole, predictable and just doesn't amount to much. That said, I don't think any of this was necessarily bad, outside of some particular characterizations from issue-to-issue, but it wasn't great. If you enjoy Bane being a badass, then there's something to enjoy here, but just don't expect it to be a big shocking conclusion, as it's pretty much just more of the same. Read Full Review

The VedictDo you like seeing Bane punch things really, really hard? If so, you'll have an okay time with this chapter. However, if you were expecting a huge payoff with the war's ending, you're likely to be letdown because this literally boils down to a big (albeit good looking) match of rock 'em sock 'em robots. It's remarked that Bane's a great tactician, but let's be honest, this book exists just to see some fighting between Batman's villains and the plot itself feels secondary. If that's all you expect or want, then it'll be worth the $2.99. For everyone else, you're probably better off spending that money elsewhere. Read Full Review

If the characters on the frontlines don't do it for you there isn't much going on back in the barracks to keep you around. Read Full Review

The finale to Forever Evil: Arkham War is a bit of a mixed bag. The story gets to the resolution everyone can be satisfied with but without any surprises along the way. The action is fast and slick, and seeing all the villains in one place is entertaining. But this issue is also predictable. The side-effects of Venom, Bane overpowering all the other villains in a fight, and the ultimate winner of this showdown were all predictable (especially since the April solicitations ruined the ending in the title of the aftermath book). There were too many characters in a story that was too thin, with too little time to tie up the loose ends. It's a fun book that delivers on all the action it promised, but not much else. Read Full Review

So like the last battle plan that fell on it's face, this new strategy to beat Bane actually falls further on it's face.  Does that make sense?  About as much sense as Scarecrows battle plans.  With one issue left, I don't really see this mini going anywhere good, and can't believe a story about all the Gotham baddies can actually leave a bad taste in my mouth.  Oh well, I'll have to wait till the last issue to pass a total judgement on this series, but it seems that each issue keeps letting me down, more and more. Read Full Review

It's really just more of the same only this time a little worse because most of the villains are the size of The Hulk (it was a terrible idea in David Finch's Batman: The Dark Knight and it's a terrible idea now). If you liked the nonsensical never-ending fight sequence quality of the previous issues then by all means have at it but if you have been as consistently disappointed in Arkham War as I have then you have no reason whatsoever to believe it has made any improvement with this finale (actually, it's not really the finale, we still have the one-shot Forever Evil Aftermath: Batman Vs. Bane) Read Full Review