Overall, The Batman Who Laughs #4is another incredible issue and with only two more remaining in the mini-series, I am bittersweet to see it's conclusion. Read Full Review

The Batman Who Laughs has not only become one of my favorite mini-series, but one of my favorite villains as well. Snyder has delivered a horrifying gem. Read Full Review

I was struck by both Snyder and Jock's work throughout these panels -- Jock on the last moment we see Batman and The Joker together here, laughing maniacally, had me reminiscing about Brian Bolland and The Killing Joke. Snyder killed me with how raw, emotional, and strangely heartfelt the duo's dialogue was, and then mere seconds later I'm laughing my ass off at how utterly and delightfully f*cked up the moment becomes. Man, what a good comic book. Read Full Review

I love it when I can't see an out. I'm usually the one who annoys all around him by guessing plot twists and figuring out all the clues. Not this time. I'm genuinely scared for Batman. Any time that our hero can find himself seeing eye to eye with the Joker scares the living bejeezus out of me. The Dark Knight and the Clown Prince Of Crime share a “Moment” in this issue reminiscent of the final pages of “The Killing Joke.” I'll leave it to you to work out your own feelings about this exchange. For me it's just another reason why I have to give this horrible, HORRIBLE issue another: Read Full Review

This issue is very heavy on dialogue, but every line is packed with tension. Read Full Review

I cannot say enough about Jock's artwork bringing Scott Snyder's work to life. This is a new injection of life into the myth of Batman. What a ride! This issue means there are only two more to go and that is sad! As a collector or a Batman fan, you have to grab this mini-series. And from seeing other items in celebration of Batman, TBWL and the Grim Knight have already shown that they are going to be around a while in the Batman realm. Grab your copy as soon as possible! Read Full Review

Ultimately I thought Scott Snyder and the rest of The Batman Who Laughs creative team have knocked it out the park with another stellar chapter for the series as events start building up towards the endgame. We see all the pieces coming together although as we see that the deeper the Joker toxin flows into our Batman's veins and the more he looks at the world the way the one who laughs does, we wonder if those pieces will form that of a bat or if it will spell out one big joke when things all come together. Read Full Review

A downright bonkers blockbuster of a book that adds a whole new dimension of terror to the ever expanding mythos of The Bat! Read Full Review

Jocks art is so amazing in this issue and throughout the series. Its dark, scary and full of shadow. There are some great close up moments throughout with Jock showcasing the details of the characters faces to show both emotion and horror. Read Full Review

This is possibly the best single book starring the Batman Who Laughs that Snyder has dished out. The art by Jock is top notch, the colors by David Baron are stunning, and the letters, of all things, by Sal Cipriano add this story a depth I wouldnt have thought possible. Read Full Review

The horror aspect in the book is great and the whole thing just doesn't let up. Snyder and Jock have a hit on their hands and it's has some incredibly momentum. A great job by the creative team overall yet again. Read Full Review

As a whole, the Batman Who Laughs continues to be the best Batman book on the 'spinner racks' right now, serving up thrillingly haunting story which keeps you guessing at every page turn.  Even if the connections to Metal might have made you hesitate to pick this up at first, the title is making an argument that its entering must read territory, and it deserves such attention for the ways storytelling and art are working in conjunction to tell a truly one of a kind Batman tale. Read Full Review

In general, the outlook is pretty bleak for Batman. The Grim Knight is shooting his shot to take vengeance for what befell him in his universe. James Gordon Jr. is giving Batman advice that's not necessarily helpful, given his condition. And, once again, the real Batman Who Laughs is at least two steps ahead of everyone else. Read Full Review

The Batman Who Laughs #4 highlights Batman's descent into darkness with its stellar lettering by Sal Cipriano. Snyder and Jock create a story that's mentally and visually unsettling, but Cipriano's eerie lettering hits you in the soul. Read Full Review

I'm really enjoying this crazy ride. I've got no idea where Snyder and Jock are going to take it next and how Batman can overcome these odds. It's nice to see Batman as the underdog in this kind of situation. Read Full Review

Snyder has mixed his recent cosmic storytelling sensibilities with his horror roots, which is an unexpected combination. This work is fantastic, and the art by Jock and David Baron elevates the plot. Read Full Review

You really dig Jock and Baron's art.Themes in comics coming full circle is really satisfying to you.You're looking for a book that's put together extremely well, from the script to the art and right down to the lettering.You want to see what's beneath BMWL's mask. Snyder, Jock, Baron and Cipriano are on a roll. This book is put together really well and it's a joy to read and reread. There are so many layers to this story"it's exhilarating. The art leans more to horror than superheroics, too, which is, from what I have seen so far, Jock's greatest strength as an artist and it's a great fit for a book like this. It's well written, too, with a lot of energy and confidence. If you're a Batman fan, it's very likely you'll enjoy this story, so run to your LCS now and snatch up this issue along with #1-3. Highly recommended! Read Full Review

All in all this is a very solid book with very good writing and artwork. While it isn't my cup of tea, I remain open to seeing where the story goes and I recommend it to anyone who is a fan of the series, Batman, or Dark Night's Metal. Read Full Review

The issue is a solid one with just a few more to go before things wrap up. This absolutely is that key issue that gets the ball rolling to the end and delivers a lot of reveals as well as emotional and exciting moments. This series has been fantastic and there's not only excitement in how it'll wrap up but where things go from here. Read Full Review

While much has been said about The Batman Who Laughs being a spiritual sequel to Scott Snyder and Jock's work on Detective Comics, one could argue that this fourth installment owes just as much to Alan Moore's The Killing Joke in terms of exploring the dichotomy between Batman and the Joker, and their reactions to their unholiest of mashups. Read Full Review

Another solid entry to a series walking the line between dark and light. 4 out of 5 stars. Read Full Review

Scott Snyder is 4 for 4 so far with this series. This issue has plenty of horror and suspense to hold you over until the finale. Read Full Review

The Batman Who Laughs is a fascinating character study, pushing the caped crusader to the breaking point. This is more stressful than No Man's Land, Knightfall, War Games, and more. He's fighting a battle on multiple fronts and coming up short on all sides. Read Full Review

Oh, Scott, “your kingdom rots beneath you. It makes me frown, frown, frown! Frown so deep my jaw is breaking. I look at you and I want to knock on your skull and ask ‘who's in there? Who is this? Where's my old friend?' Sigh…But don't worry! We're going to correct it all tonight. Because now I'm here! I've come back to save you! Save you from the ones you call your allies. Your table. The ones who make you slow. The ones who make you weak.” Read Full Review

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The art was amazing. I think this is the best Jock has done this entire miniseries. Read Full Review

As the series creeps towards its finale, Snyder and Jock will need to pick up the pace to deliver any kind of good pay off for yet another title to spin out of Dark Knights Metal. Albeit a mini-series, any heart seems to be lost on the title while it appears more as an option to cash in on variant covers and merchandise. Read Full Review

Lots of creepy moments here. Batman and Joker's relationship is cemented further for contemplation. I love just how Batman is outwitted by the Man Who Laughs on every turn, certainly did not expect Grim Knight's move to release Gordon but that's justifiable given the story from one shot.

We start with a heartbreaking interaction between Bruce and Alfred before steadily progressing into a dark game of cat and mouse. This is what I want in a Batman comic, more of this please!

Superb loved it. On a special note, There is one image in this issue that will give ya nightmares 4 a while.

This issue presents a more desperate Batman and continues the ongoing storyline with more twists and turns. Very good read!

DAMMMN.

A round of applause for Sal Cipriano on letters, who had one of the tougher assignments in a single issue that I've seen! Some classic Snyder science-ing and this reads like a Jock indie that just happens to have Batman. Great series.

THE GOOD:

-Even if it felt kinda pointless, the opening scene was still just very well executed.

-Batman's little moments as the Batman Who Laughs were outstanding. Probably my favorite part of the issue.

-This issue was all kinds of creepy and I love it.

-Batman fighting Alfred was just so good. I mean, not that he fought Alfred, but the fact that it was executed so damn well.

-I loved seeing Batman fight for control over the Batman Who Laughs inside him. The way he would see what people were "really" saying. It was great.

-Despite all the horror and action, Snyder still leaves plenty of room for a moment of tenderness between Batman and Alfred.

-The Batman Who Laughs is finally a great villain. His moments with Jim were quite creepy actually.

-Those Batman/Joker moments were the best in years.

-That David Harper twist was confusing, but surprising nonetheless.

-Seeing Bruce meeting himself as the warden of Blackgate was great.

-The Grim Knight is still good. The added layers from the one-shot are certainly helping.

-Can I talk about Jock's art? So perfect for this story. Creepy, atmospheric.

-Those evil Robin-pets or whatever they're called were finally used incredibly well.

THE BAD:

-It'll likely smooth over in trade, but the ending felt really abrupt here.

-I'm not sure how to feel about James Gordon Jr. He's not awful or anything, I just don't feel he's being used to his full potential. more

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Darkseid24 - Apr 13, 2019

Im still asking myself, if James Jr. already betrayed them or not. Guess we have to wait another month to find out.

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Bit confusing, but it makes sense considering with what's happening to Bruce.

The story still holds on. But the art still weakens the impression of what is happening.

"Cross your heart?"

Now this one was good. This was a good issue.

Pretty good issue. No real complaints. Nothing much to say either.

Good issue, even so it was a little bit confusing. Bruce is getting crazier. He’s apparently trying to think like the Batman Who Laughs by becoming him to beat him, but not sure, if that really works. His scene with Joker was quite weird, but also showed how much he’s already lost. These Bruce Waynes are also kind of weird.
Gordon is still held hostage& I don’t know, if James Jr. already betrayed both. Guess we’ll find out next issue.

I’m so exhausted by this comic. It’s just so many things happening and people are dead and then they’re not and then they’re wandering around and then they’re not and I just want one story that doesn’t involve fifteen different characters doing a bunch of different things all at the same time, all massively important and yet written and drawn so confusingly that I can barely follow who is who.