This was the best issue yet and brings home the core concept of the series and what makes this Batman different, and why making him decidedly NOT a billionaire was done. This Batman is very not just doing this out of a hatred of evil, but a desire to help people and to curtail corruption by those who have the power to enact change but don't.

Its not the first time the character has flirted with these ideas but id dare to say its never been more intertwined with the Bat mythos. Really good stuff. I think I'm in on this for the long haul now.

Gabriel Walta being on art duties is a big shift from Dragotta but I've liked Waltas art for some time and I think he's particularly skilled at conveying the emotion of this issue and the gritty struggle of Bruce trying to adapt to a situation he can't possible comprehend the scale of.

A great read all around. more

Top-tier comic book.

What an issue! It was such a joy to see all these characters sharing an evening, and that twist was brilliant! But most importantly, it felt earned. The entire issue had a weird vibe to it with Gwen calling multiple times and Peter just standing there, not saying a word, which made the twist hit even harder. Best ongoing series right now!

Similar to what Psycamorean mentioned in the previous issue, but what I like about this is Kelly Thompson's character writing. This isn't Wonder Woman talking like she's from the 1800s with Shakespearan thoughts and dialogue that feels stilted wooden and dry. This is Diana Prince talking like a normal person who feels Empathetic, Earnest and Wise. Her chemistry and dialogue with Steve Trevor immediately make me latch on to her, she's gentle and kind. But she is not a pushover, and she will stand her ground if people test her patience.

The art and coloring work SUPER well. I honestly believe that Absolute Wonder Woman is the best one coming out of this Absolute Universe. Which is a relief and makes me happy since Wonder Woman often gets pushed to the side in the main comics in favor of Batman and Superman. I am excited to see how this goes on. Kelly Thompson truly understands who Diana Prince is as a character, considering Wonder Woman (as a character) has been in limbo ever since DCEU ended. more

Thompson’s interpretation of Diana is brilliant—strong but empathetic, stern but understanding.

Love it.

Just spectacular!!!

The way Waid writes the father-and-son relationship is just so well done. Moments like when Batman is worried about Dick and then trying to downplay it are so heartwarming and nice to read. This book has a lot of heart in it. And then you have the story, filled with mystery and excitement with a new villain who is genuinely interesting is just the cherry on top. All of this is brought to us by the incredible Chris Samnee who nails the Noir and moody feel of the story. What can I ask for more? Waid and Samnee were at the top of my list for who I want to write a Batman run and so far they are knocking it out of the park! more

Utterly superb. The same quality as World's Finest but ever better. Batman and Robin adopting the father and son approach to their relationship is so beautifully done. Waid just gets these characters. Every little thing feels deliberate and consequential.

Along with Absolute Batman, this is the best new Batman series.

Gabe Hernandez is a ball bag.

Man, this is incredible!

The action scenes, the humor, the conversations between Peter and MJ/Ben, and the plot that keeps getting more and more complex, are all so good. Hickman's characterization of every character is on point and it's just so much fun reading all those interactions. Each issue genuinely blows me away.

I also have to give it to Messina. When he first came into the series, I didn't really like his art. But now, I'm actually really enjoying it.

I can now confidently say that in my opinion, this is the best ongoing series right now. more

*Gabe Hernandez should be fired out of a cannon, shot directly into the centre of the sun.

Upon his contact with the sun, the sun itself explodes - disintegrating Gabe Hernandez from being a comic book critic in this timeline and all others.

Perhaps there is a timeline in which Gabe Hernandez is not a joyless twat. He has the critical observation skills of a rodent with no eyes.

For all the great comics he has ruined with his shite, I feel he should be taken to task. Join me friends in slating him henceforth.

A bit of friendly banter we'll call it.





Batman turned up to 11.

How much more Bat? None. None more Bat.

For those disillusioned with the Zdarsky run, read this. It's over the top, it's fun, it's bombastic and it has some fascinating takes on familiar faces.

Scott Snyder reasserts himself as the best modern Batman writer.

The names that have failed to capture Snyder's excellence - Tom King, Joshua Williamson, James Tynion, Chip Zdarsky. Most of these authors have had the odd moment of excellence. However, none of them had a Court of Owls moment.

So excited to see his Absolute run continue.
Between Matt Reeves Batman Universe and Scott Snyder returning - it's the best time to be a Batman fan in ages. more

Another masterclass from Snyder.

The action scenes in this comic are so badass! It’s genuinely so cool!!
As for the story, it comes along very nicely so far. The pacing is great and we get a lot of exciting information about the story and this new world. I also really like how Harvey, Oz, Wilson and Nygma basically serve as Bruce’s information network. It’s awesome.

Yeah…

THIS GOES SO HARD!

Mark Waid and Chris Samnee are responsible for one of the best runs in comics (*cough* Daredevil *cough*) so you can bet your ass this is going to be incredible.

Incredible. This was some great investigative journalism story with a lot of interesting character interactions. This issue reminds me of issue number four where there isn’t any action, yet it’s still very gripping.

"Oh Peter... Isn't it obvious? You're Spider-Man."

This just works. Every decision Hickman makes regarding the story is the right one so far and I can't be happier for that.