The Penguin #6

Writer: Tom King Artist: Stevan Subic Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: January 24, 2024 Cover Price: $3.99 Critic Reviews: 5 User Reviews: 9
8.3Critic Rating
8.6User Rating

The battles between the Penguin and Batman are the stuff of legend on the streets of Gotham City…but what of their very first encounter, the first strike in this contest of champions? Tom King and guest artist Stevan Subic (The Riddler: Year One) tell the story of the brutal first meeting of these two titans.

  • 9.5
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Jan 23, 2024

    Tom King has been weaving a fascinating story of Penguin's return to power so far, but for this issue he goes backway backto explore the story of Oswald Cobblepot and his first rise to power. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    AIPT - David Brooke Jan 23, 2024

    The Penguin #6 offers longtime Batman fans a chance to see Penguin and Batman first interact while building up the conniving and truly disturbed nature of the title villain. An excellent look at the mind of Penguin and all the macabre and twisty things he thinks and does. It's also a good chance to check out Subic's work, some of the most intriguing art today. Read Full Review

  • 8.2
    The Batman Universe - BJ Shea Jan 25, 2024

    In The Penguin #6, Tom King bends Penguin's origins to retell Oswald Cobblepot's rise to power. Though quite a good tale with great art, your mileage on this retcon may vary. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    ComicBook.com - Chase Magnett Jan 24, 2024

    The Penguin is in the best form it's been since debuting and "An Unimportant Man" already feels like an important Penguin story. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    Dark Knight News - Philip Clark Jan 23, 2024

    The Penguin #6 was a very well-rounded issue, although it seemed a little out of place with the way the main story was progressing up to this point. King has me hooked on this series, so I'm along for the ride either way. I just want to get back to our normal story, and creative team as quickly as possible. Read Full Review

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