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Not sure where you're from, Merlyn, but Americans don't use the R word anymore. It's ALWAYS offensive.
Fear State aftermath! Following the collapse of the Magistrate program, Jace Fox is still doing damage control from the events of Fear State. There’s a dangerous new player in Gotham, however, and they’ve set their sights on bringing down the Dark Knight!
This issue features some very exciting and well-done action scenes. The attention to detail in the illustrations, and vivid color palette, enhance the engagement of this visual story telling. I felt completely transported with the turn of each page. Read Full Review
I have to admit that I was somewhat cynical of a new Batman taking on the role of Gotham's Dark Knight – especially one who wasn't selected by Bruce Wayne or part of the Bat-Family's inner circle. John Ridley's story has convinced me that the idea can work. I look forward to seeing where the story's heading, and with I Am Batman #4, we can see the various plot points begin to coalesce. Read Full Review
I Am Batman has enough reasons to be optimistic about its future, but eventually it's going to need to start making good on its potential. Read Full Review
This issue has some very interesting things to say about the way mental health is dealt with in Gotham, and I'm hoping this subplot is followed up on a little down the line. We're still not at the point where I really know what the mission is for Jace as Batman, but it's a strong ensemble book right now. Read Full Review
I Am Batman tackles a lot of relevant subject matter in a way that isn't sugarcoated but finds itself stuck in a middle ground between an event and its potential future. A solidly crafted book that needs to firmly stake its place within the greater Batman line of books. Read Full Review
I Am Batman #4 is another solid issue that has a surprising amount of follow up from Fear State. There's some major ramifications for Simon Saint and the Magistrate program that feel like they're major plot shifts. So much, it's surprising they're handled here instead of the main Batman series which has moved on from the storyline already. It's another example of this series being much more key to the future of Batman than anyone is giving it credit for and making it a series to continue to watch and read. Read Full Review
The Magistrate was just the beginning! Sadly, we see that there's something bigger than the Magistrate coming to Gotham and the rest of America, but it's just too bad that it feels just like the Magistrate with a new paint job. The art and character work continue to be top-notch, but I'm not entirely on board with the direction we're heading because it just feels a lot like a rerun. Hopefully, I'm wrong. Read Full Review
There's some good characterization and some meaty themes being explored, but the comic is really struggling spinning threads from "Fear State" into something that fits this book. Read Full Review
I Am Batman #4 tackles the fallout from Fear State and how it affects the Fox family, but ultimately serves as little more than a setup for the series' next story arc. With said story arc taking Jace and his family to New York City, I hope a fresh start for the Fox family is also a second chance for the series to find its footing. Read Full Review
This particular issue seems like a cleanup of sorts from Magistrate to a segeway into a new/old threat of T.A.L.O>n " full funded by Lucius Fox. Jace deserves a better story than this. I am sure he has his own demons to conquer, but wouldn't a confrontation between him and one of Batman's Rogue's Gallery be interesting? Read Full Review
I am Batman #4's flaw lies with the inherent "angle" John Ridley has taken with Jace and his taking on the Batman mantle. It's hard for me to find a compelling hook beyond the somewhat unique backstory of the Fox family and their diverging opinions on masked vigilantes. Jace's relationship with Lucius is by far the most compelling dynamic in my opinion, but the series needs to find Jace a truly unique adversary and mission to take on if this book is to ever gain momentum. As it stands, Jace's mission feels like playing clean up for the fallout from the main Batman series. Read Full Review
Great action and solid art from a series that is between than it has any right to be.
While I didn't hate fear state in fact I quite enjoyed it, this book has handled the new players of the Magistrate arguably better than that arc did. Lots of intrigue, double crossing... reminds me of misson impossible, James bond type of stuff bt on a street level in one crime ridden city.
Im excited to see where they go with this as the story continues.
Also this is my 200th review! Pretty cool.
I feel very similarly about this issue to how I felt with the previous. We get a killer cover from Gerardo Zaffino and a "fine" read inside. I thought this was a little more interesting than Issue 3, but it's not enough for me to bump my rating to a 7/10. I just hope that, with Fear State wrapping up, this title can get a little more focused and get back on track to the potential it was showing and capitalizing on with Issues #0-2.
I swear that, like gun purchases, CBRU reviews need to come with background and mental health checks. It'd save so much trouble. This issue is fine. People need to learn not to get triggered.
Yeah, you have to be extremely dumb to buy the bullshit Ridley's selling here. Never mind the constant race-baiting and laughable attempts at hyping the faux Batman. To think that after FS and the Magistrate, the same strategy would work, just on a bigger level is downright retarded. This book is garbage.
If the rumors are not true, it is possible that in 2022 we will be singing the swallows not only to this series, but to this horrible character who only generates more expenses than profits.
No, you aren't Batman !
Just Ridiculous. Story lines by "How to Even Sell Less of Your Comic" by J. Ridley. A best-seller to DC Comics editors.
John Ridley just simply won't accept it, that the Magistrate story line is played out. So he wants to plan for Lucius Fox to work with Victor Noonan to spread fascism beyond Gotham City to other cities more ready to submit. OK - go to NYC already. See how long the fascist story line sounds credible there.
How many people were gunned down in Chicago last weekend? Over 30? How many children? There is a REAL storyline out there for Luke Fox as Batwing to tell real and meaningful stories in fighting crime and working for Justice. And with the Batwoman TV show including Batwing, this would really provid more
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