Another solid done in one by mark russell. Artwork for the story nicely (contrasting in a good way).

Very good done in one. Nice to see Alberto Ponticellis art again.

While this series never reached its potential, this was the best issue in the series with ot of good moments.

However the flash forward and backwards stuff never justified itself. I do appreciate the experimentation and hope that King learns to better use it for future stories. I wont go to extreme conclusions that this is the worst comic ever or that King should never write again. This isnt his best comic for sure but I sincerely hope that Kings learns from the critiques in this story more

Wait Beaumont lives because she was impersonated by clayface and the worlds greatest detective didn’t realize it?

Eh.

It seems that ever since Grant Morrison and Scott Snyder finished their Batman runs, every writer starts off strong but in the end falls flat. Tom King's run started off strong with his first arcs (The I am Trilogy) but then falls flat at City of Bane. I am one of the minority who personally enjoys James Tynion IV's Batman run, but I think it is very shallow. Joshua Williamson's filler run was not that bad, but it was forgettable. Chip Zdarsky starts off really strong with Failsafe, and while I did enjoy Dark Prisons ending (as that was Chip Zdarsky's true resolution), DC forced him to pad out and it ended flat post Absolute Power. I can tell that Zdarsky told everything he wanted about Zur-En-Arrh and wrapped up everything, but didn't know what to do with Vandal Savage.

My point being is that I was nervous coming into this run, but now I'm excited, and I pray that Matt Fraction run stays consistent. Jorge Jiminez is the definitive Batman artist of the 2020s, and it's like his work keeps on getting better and better. I Love how vibrant and pop this initial issue looks compared to James Tynion IV and Chip Zdarsky. It's very bright and colorful, I like Batman's new suit, and it is so nice to have a blue and gray suit instead of the black and gray suit. This is the exception where the trunks works.

I love AI Alfred, I like how this run really emphasizes Bruce's technology. I like how Matt Fraction doesn't want to deconstruct or break down Batman, but just make him have fun adventures. I like how Bruce talks to Killer Croc and opens up his trauma. I even like how Batman uses technology to solve mystery, similar to Christian Bale's Batman. Overall, while this debut issue isn't as action packed compared to Scott Snyder, Tom King, Joshua Williamson, and Chip Zdarsky. But after seeing Batman getting beat down and question his motivations..... it's nice to see Batman be hopeful for once. more

A perfect issue. And the best to date.

i would give a 100 score but i can't.

Continues to impress! Thompson is flawless here: the plot and characterization are on point. The art is astounding. People talk a lot about Mora (rightfully so) but Sherman is incredible as well. I love his work in dark patterns but WW Iis where he truly shines. The tease in the end is fantastic.

This is a generational run that is defining Diana in the most emotionally resonant way. Truly transcendent in it’s execution when it is all said and done this tale all ready has opened new depths to the character of Diana. in the darkness of the circumstance Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman manage to make Diana shine even brighter in this issue.

The story in this one is a 10. It’s great that PKJ was able to finish his story from action comics.
The art brings it down to a 9. It’s just not to my taste.

Absolute Evil was well written and clearly well thought out … but boring as heck. All this book did was expand the “Absolute Universe” giving it a history that resembles an upside down version of the standard DC Universe … and that’s ALL it did. Yes there are some well written character pieces and they did knock off an Absolute version of one of my favorite DC characters to up the flatlined drama. Clearly this book is setting up something that will come into play in the other Absolute books … but six bucks for a backstory that I’m sure will be retold down the road felt a bit like a grift. more

It’s a solid old school issue.

This was a more exciting issue compared to the debut with more action. But it also has great characterization for Tim Drake, and I love the chemistry between Tim and Bruce. It seems that DC remembers Dick Grayson as Batman's greatest sidekick, Jason Todd as violent Red Hood, and Damian as Bruce's son. But they dont seem to know what to do with Tim Drake, seeing as he's normal.

But that's what makes him special compared to the most talented gymnast, an edgy punk, and a trained assassin. That's what makes him stands out in a good way. Believe it or not, Tim Drake is the reason why Robin was popular in the general audience, not Dick Grayson. I love his fight in the comic, and the crooked cop. This is just harmless fun simple adventure that we seen before, but it's executed well.

And Jorge Jiminez's art dazzles me. While it's not as flashy as Zdarsky or James Tynion IV, he is just having fun drawing light-hearted Batman. And I'm all here for it. I also do like Matt Fraction's writing and notes on the Bat-tech. It just hits well for me more

The dialogue feels like it was translated by somewhat literate AI. It’s not smooth.

This felt like a rushed finale. And there is no excuse for that when you take 12 issues to tell a story.

Solid. Not great but solid.

My favorite current title marches on in its greatness…

I think I said this a bajillion times. But Jason Aaron has won me over. He hasn't lost his talent or was past his prime. He just needed a new motivation and a change of scenery. It's debatable between which Superman series do I prefer, Joshua Williamson's main Superman or Absolute Superman.

But besides the tight pacing, interesting story, Rafa Sandoval's art is the scene stealer. I legitimately believe this is his best work, and I just love the coloring. I just love Jason Aaron's writing for other Superman characters on how it's different. it's not cringey or out of character like his back end of Marvel comics. It's unique and fresh. This is why Absolute Superman is personally my favorite out of all the Absolute series. more

Best issue since #7, less chatter with the Al Guls and more focus on Kal and his search for connections. Beautiful art as always, and I liked the writing much more this time. Lana Lang's introduction too, I can't wait for this arc to end and focus solely on the core of Absolute Superman.

Nothing short of majestic.

Overall, Simon Spurrier's Flash is just confusing. This is the confusing, disjointed run I have read in a Flash run. Compare to Mark Waid, Geoff Johns, Joshua Williamson, and Jeremy Adams this lacks focus. Simon Spurrier is a writer that I'm hard to get behind because he likes to get all dense and crazy. I can tell that Simon Spurrier wanted to make a Flash version of Immortal Hulk where he goes all out bat-shiz crazy, but after the fan and critic response you can tell that Simon Spurrier had to be more family friendly and his heart wasn't in it.

I appreciate Simon Spurrier for taking risks and not having Wally West be stagnant. But the problem was that the writing, the dialogue, the art was not consistent, the story just felt dry and rambling. It feels that Simon Spurrier is writing the story he wants to write..... but it doesn't work with Wally west. The heavy mathematical and scientific concepts he’s weaving in just do not work. Don’t really make sense, don’t contribute to the story, and are just a hassle to read. Honestly, the only thing about this run that I like is *hot take The new suit.

So overall, not horrible. But forgettable. more

PJK took too long with the last arc.
The way he wrote this issue feels like he will do the same with this arc. The issue was totally fine. But not as good as Batman, Detective, Dark Patterns or Batman and Robin year One. Nothing in this issue that says I have to pick up the next issue. Which is how I like my comics to work.
I’m out.

Difficult to review, because this book summarizes everything that both worked and didn’t work about the run. thank you to Si Spurrier for trying something different with s character I love, but have grown tired of because of repetitive rinse and repeat stories. Because you can love and character and be tired of them because “both can be true”.

For everyone that hated it, you will get more stories of Flash chasing rogues in Central City. I may or may not be back after KO. more

David and Maria Lapham at their best.

This is a Batman comic.

Another gripping tale launches strong out of the gate thanks to Taylor and Janin. While the new BATMAN volume that launched this month gets all the press and (deserved) accolades, this title and its creative team are often overlooked while consistently telling great stories month in and month out. This latest mystery is certainly no exception. I feel like all of the core Batbooks are firing on all cylinders right now! more

Tom Taylor does it again. He puts out a solid issue so far, I like seeing Batman being all detective and grounded in this story.

Awesome issue.

I liked it but my expectations were probably a little too high.

I love the building dread. And the stuff with the cat.