The Penguin #7

Writer: Tom King Artist: Stevan Subic Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: February 28, 2024 Cover Price: $3.99 Critic Reviews: 8 User Reviews: 6
8.7Critic Rating
7.3User Rating

In the shocking second chapter of the story of Batman and the Penguin's first meeting, a dramatic change in their relationship has emerged...is Cobblepot ready to go toe-to-toe with the Dark Knight? Or is he already two moves ahead?

  • 9.5
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Feb 27, 2024

    This is the most purely noir-influenced book King has ever done, and it's fantastic. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    AIPT - David Brooke Feb 27, 2024

    The utter horror of Penguin shines through in Penguin #7. He's monstrous in his actions, and he looks the part. King and Subic are crafting a definitive origin for Penguin you can't put down. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Dark Knight News - Philip Clark Feb 28, 2024

    The Penguin #7 is another great issue. There aren't enough words for me to go on about how much King is bringing to this character. Just know this, if there's anything you do in 2024 as a comic book fan; whether you're a Batman or Penguin fan or not, it's to read this run. The man's a storytelling genius. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    The Batman Universe - BJ Shea Feb 28, 2024

    This flashback story is far more exciting and interesting than the main story. Hopefully the main story can cover, but for now, this interlude serves as an interesting origin for The Penguin. Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    Comic Watch - Theron Couch Feb 27, 2024

    The Penguin #7 branches out well beyond the titular character. Batman is more prominent, and King uses his criminal protagonist and intertwined first person narrative to examine the hero from a different angle. This level of character examination continues to set The Penguin apart from most other crime series on the shelves. Read Full Review

  • 8.4
    Graphic Policy - Brett Feb 28, 2024

    The Penguin #7 is another solid issue showing us the first rise of one of Gotham's leaders. It answers some questions and delivers an interesting take on the classic character. Like the series as a whole, the arc shows why this is a character to fear and truly giving him his due. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Nerd Initiative - Ken M. Feb 27, 2024

    The visuals of Penguin running the casino further illustrates what makes him dangerous. The unsettling nature shines through each panel. This all builds towards a show-stopping final full page that will have many fans excited for whats next. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    ComicBook.com - Chase Magnett Feb 28, 2024

    The Penguin #7 presents the best of what this series has to offer in a crime-genre oriented take on the Batman mythos. Read Full Review

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