Lots to enjoy in this wrap-up to the Elixir storyline, especially the fun chemistry between this goofy and unlikely trio. However, the ending is a bit weird and anticlimactic with the reveal of the criminal mastermind, along with some loose ends that aren’t fully resolved. Would have liked to know why Ra’s got involved with these goons.

Both this issue and the previous one are the best chapters yet. Waid provides a clever twist this issue that I was half-expecting, but not in the way he delivered it. The emergence of Two-Face as a series villain is also a highlight for me. Alfred steals the issue with a perfect, heart-tugging scene. I’m eager to see how Waid wraps things up in the next three issues!

Waid's modern masterpiece.

What a beautifully written Alfred. They really must reverse his death in the main series. His lack of presence in mainline Batman is felt each passing year.

This book is so great! With a great twist for the final act.

Wad pulled off a tricky stunt with this issue: a Bizarro story that is fairly coherent and sensible, and even scary at times. I’m usually not a fan of the Bizarro characters so I had initially approached the issue with trepidation, but thanks to Waid’s script and the gorgeous artwork, I was pleasantly surprised.

Me hate this book. It awful with ugly pictures and bad story. You not read this.

The writing and art is continuing to grow on me. This issue successfully captured the spirit and tone of the new movie, and was a blast to read. Seeing Krypto paired up with a more age-appropriate Jon Kent was a lot of fun. I like the direction of this book.

This issue encapsulates all the problems this run is having. The pacing is very strange; while little seems to happen, everything that does happens very quickly. It's bizarre how fast this issue read, and it didn't develop or advance anything; it's very strange.

The art in this issue didn't help either; it's quite weak, being very direct and sincere.

I like this title, but it can and should be more than a 6.

The next issue should focus more on the rogues, so we can see more development, because this was the weakest chapter by far. more

There was a good story in here somewhere, but the lousy fill-in artwork failed this story in so many ways: I couldn’t tell what was happening between Wally and Heat Wave; the short-haired naked blonde guy lying on the ground with Grodd near the end for several panels is not explained or noticed by anyone and disappears; not clear if Heat Wave is shooting streams of lava or is changing his form. I’m upset that the art ruined Lemire’s script and what had been built up into an exciting confrontation. What a colossal letdown! When is Nick Robles returning? more

This is the second chapter of Snyder’s opus, his best work since “The Court of Owls” 14 years ago. Truly terrifying and horrific, not to mention heartbreaking when we see what Ark M has done to poor Waylon. I have no idea what’s coming next, and I LOVE that!

The use of color, and the absence of color, is so critical to our understanding of the story unfolding in this issue. More masterful storytelling by this entire team, including the letterer. One particular sequence that is perfect is John’s ability to see tempers flaring all around him due to the white light of the White Martian, yet he can’t see his wife’s own explosive rage about to boil over right in front of him until it’s too late. more

Solid issue that continues to move key chess pieces around on the board. I feel like Layman’s writing on the book is improving, as is the art by Woods. I’m in the camp of doubters who suspect Vanadia hasn’t really turned against the Titans, and that she’s just pretending. It seems like her programming would be sophisticated enough to allow for that. As for Terra’s return, she always makes a great foil for the Titans given their long history together. more

This issue was an improvement over the previous 2 arcs since Watters took over. It was nice to see the Babs-Dick relationship get some airtime for a change, and the mystery with Dick’s sister is also interesting, along with the abandoned Titans Tower thread. I’m not a fan of the fifth-dimensional characters typically, but so far Samnee has made it interesting.

My favorite issue so far. Waid crafts a great chapter that also works well as a standalone story. The relationship between Bruce and Dick (and Alfred) continues to develop and keep my interest, and the villains (Grimaldi, Clayface, Two-Face) are well-written and suitably menacing. This all adds up to a fun chapter as we head into the last act.

A rare misfire by Waid for me. Nothing about this story really clicked for me. The story is set in the past, bronze-age adjacent as we’ve seen in this book previously, but the video podcasting gimmick seems pretty contemporary. The out-of-nowhere kaiju Batman super suit that seems to be the size of a skyscraper?! Never seen again to my knowledge. The lame villains. Even the artwork wasn’t up to usual standards. It all reeks of a hastily-written fill-in issue. While I love the occasional one-and-done single issue stories, this one just didn’t work for me. more

This run is shaping up to be a very fresh and…quirky…take on the Man of Steel and his supporting characters. Slott takes some big swings these past two issues, and while I wouldn’t say they’re all grand slams, he definitely succeeds in getting a couple doubles and triples. The unique art meshes well with the offbeat writing and the combination definitely stands out among the other great Superman books out there right meow. more

I really love where this story is taking us. The combination of Batman, Bullock and Penguin is one that I never knew I needed, but one that I’m now savoring. I knew that Ra’s was somehow going to figure into the story somehow. The guest artist did a very nice job as well, filling in very capably with a similar art style. This book is by far the best of the Bat-books being released these days! more

Finally feel like we are starting to scratch the surface of what Barry was actually working on. Still not too much of a fan of the art, but starting to like the story more and more each week. I liked seeing that Omega Men graffiti, just letting you know. It is all connected. Really loving Grodd; I'm just not sure if he's against Wally or with him by the end of the issue LOL. Solid Issue.

Writing in this one is top notch. Very well paced issue, probably best so far in that regard.
Art is pretty good, bringing down rating a little.

Aside from Absolute Green Lantern, the Absolute Universe keeps delivering hit after hit with consistently high quality. Absolute Flash isn’t my favorite title from the line, but it’s still top-tier, especially compared to what other publishers are putting out. And the pacing seems to improve with each new issue.

The story is perfect, as usual.

I don't love the art. Some of the character designs pale in comparison to previous issues but the story is so compelling, it elevates the art.

Next issue please!

Kevin Lainez is gunning for the Gabe Hernandez head bawbag critic on here.
Bloody hell Kev, the f*** were you reading!?

Sure, the art dips but the story quality is no less consistent than the previous 3 issues.

I feel compelled to ask, who hurt you?
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Lemire continues to do an amazing job building the character of Wally, his dad, and the world they live in. Nice to see some new familiar faces appear in this issue. My only complaint is the guest artist, who pales in comparison to the gorgeous Nick Robles art we’ve enjoyed in previous issues. That last page is a stunner, can’t wait to find out what happens next!

Good issue, though not quite as good as previous chapters. I feel like we got an anti-climactic, almost throwaway, reveal of who Memento really is, though the details are a bit murky. I feel like this story is being stretched out much further than it needs to be, and the guest appearance of the Demon seems contrived. Hopefully we get an ending in sight next issue.

Very disappointing issue. I’m still completely missing why none of the Green LANTERNS could use their LANTERN rings to escape the mind maze or escape from Evil Star and his minions. It seemed like a lame excuse to inject Space Cabbie into the story to help them escape….when both Guy and Simon are in possession of rings that could easily whisk them away from danger. I’m truly baffled by this. Where is the editor in all this, or Jeremy Adams, for that matter, who should know better? This book also seems to have completely forgotten the mission of stopping the threat of Sorrow and Starbreaker. It’s a muddled mess. more

A damn near perfect mix of writing and artwork that capture the joys of Clark’s youth. It’s no nice to have Waid at the helm of DC’s flagship Superman title with a clear and focused direction. This tale is a perfect blend of old school storytelling with modern sensibilities.

I think it finally hit me.

I have liked this series the whole time. I think it's great, but I have felt like i don't see the hype.

But now I do.

This is amazing.

I'm calling it, this is the best Batman series of the 2020s hands down. Nick Dragotta's art finally won me over, and I love Scott Snyder's writing this. One of my biggest problems with modern Scott Snyder is that he often needs half a page to just dump exposition, but its very sterile and boring. But his writing is digestible and easy to understand. I also like how different this Gotham and Bruce feels compared to main Batman series. more

The best Absolute comic there is. The most compelling new Batman in decades.

After last issue’s disappointing conclusion to the Fries arc, Snyder comes ROARING back to full-form this issue with a truly terrifying introduction for the absolute version of Bane, which I think is far more epic and scary than his original introduction way back in 1992. Dragotta’s art showcases his best work yet, and the combination with the writing and coloring is absolute perfection! Bruce is finally in over his head and it will likely be up to his friends to save him. I didn’t want this issue to end! It’s my favorite to-date! more