Gabe, you suck.

This issue felt a lot more focused and easier to understand with all the chaos. I love how in 2025, this is definitely's Superman year, with James Gunn Superman, DC Ko. It's a shame Superman doesn't have a animated show or movie coming out this year for this to truly be Superman's year.

i don't know how, but this fight lived up to the hype. It was brutal, gory, and even though I knew Batman would win based on future solicitions, it was still tense. nick Dragotta's art is astoundingly beautiful and works well with a more "violent" Batman compared to Greg Capullo's "horror" Batman. The pacing and dialogue is alot more digestible compared to Scott Snyder's DC Rebirth runs, and I'm excited to see Joker. The delay was worth it, and there's a reason why this is the most popular DC Absolute Series. more

Perfection. I’m not quite sure how Snyder and Dragotta managed to pull this brutal rematch off, but they did it in a way that exceeded expectations. We get to see Bruce using his brain as much as his relentless, vicious brawn, with the clever flashbacks of Waylon’s fight interspersed as a backdrop. Seeing Waylon’s courageous assault on Bane, with Bruce coming to save him, was a very nice touch as well. The terrifying coda with the Joker was the cherry on the cake. Best issue yet! more

Snyder is kind of a guy whose work when being extreme, or in this case Absolute, can be an absolute banger, or a shitshow.

Thankfully, this is absolute banger. What a comic and what a story.

Absolute Banger.

The way Scott and Nick mimics the vibe and thrill that Frank Millers Batman run brought, it's amazing to relive that in this ongoing series. In my opinions it even surpasses Frank Millers.. Just be aware that this Batman series will be read by our kids and their friends.

Keep reading this, its the best.

10, obviously.

BJ Shea is a moron.

I think what makes this first three issues special and fresh is that Matt Fraction is not trying to deconstruct Batman or break him down. Sure, it's a simple story where Batman and Tim Drake are framed for a crime to commit. But his humor and Jorge Jiminez art as well as Toreu Morey's coloring just makes Gotham seem more bright and colorful. Instead of being dark and purple, Gotham City is bright blue and green, and I actually feel Gotham City as alive.

Again, usually Batman is a dark brooding serious hero, but him disappearing behind Harvey and Commissioner Gordon's back, him getting kicked in the balls by Damiain Wayne doesn't make me roll my eyes. Matt Fraction's writing is executed well here, and it's nice to feel Matt Fraction's earnest and hopeful Batman. While it's nice seeing Batman be at his lowest point and rise, I want to preface that we had that Tom King, James Tynion IV, and Chip Zdarsky. Almost 3 runs back to back (Joshua Williamson's Batman was still solid, but it was a placeholder) had the same concept, so it just feels way better seeing a different story (unless Matt Fraction drops the ball in the future).

Also, I love how Jorge Jiminez has slowly been evolving as the definitive Batman artist of 2020s. His work on Matt Fraction, Chip Zdarsky and James Tynion IV feel and look so different from each other, you can tell which artist is who. more

Gabe is a baw.

Fascinating little side story. Can't wait for the next part and to see how exactly it ties in with KO.

Fraction does it again.