This issue of batman features the penultimate chapter of the 'Dark Designs' storyline and it was quite an enjoyable issue. Firstly, I read this issue twice to fully appreciate the scale and nuance that Tynion brings to his Batman story, and there is plenty. Arriving at this point of his first 'Batman' story arc, he has added a number of characters, gadgets, tricks, and tropes to make this run feel as if it were truly his own and is something I really enjoy.

Tynion utilizes all the characters well to add a sense of weight to his storyline. Batman's world is really falling apart here, setting up the chaos we are sure to experience in the upcoming 'Joker War' story arc. There is an exciting battle between Punchline and Harley Quinn which will leave fans excited for more. We get to see Tynion play with the underbroker more, to get a sense of the character and their place in the Gotham mythos. The issue features great moments with Batman and the Designer which take unexpected turns. The artwork by Guillerm March is fantastic and he brings an interesting quality to the joker, preserving his elegant clownlike manner while also managing to capture his e sadistic and twisted nature, even through a phone call. Overall, this issue was great and has me very excited for the Joker War. 8.5/10