King, Janin, and Chung's talents are front and center in BATMAN #41. Furthermore, a suspenseful and bold opening issue signals great things to come for the new arc. Read Full Review

Praise be to Tom King's Green thumb. Read Full Review

Everyone Loves Ivy is going to be another fun arc and this is a solid jumping on point for anyone who for some reason isn't already reading this book. Read Full Review

King writes a flawless script. It has action, intrigue, and a looming sense of dread for our heroes. Only Janin's art is a little stiff, but that is a fairly minor nitpick in an otherwise flawless issue. Read Full Review

Knowing that the rest of the DCU is ignoring what's happening here makes it obvious that Poison Ivy's control won't last long. The question is, how will Batman and Catwoman stop her? I'm curious to find out. Worth a look. Read Full Review

Overall, this is a very good issue. The only real complaint I have is how short it feels. We get 21 pages, but it is almost all just a setting of the board where we are shown the scope and stakes, but don't get much of the actual story. That said, what could be told with what they have established in this issue could be huge. While there is a lot to love for any Batman fan, fans of Ivy will be especially glad to pick up this issue. Hello indeed. Read Full Review

Batman #41 was an absolutely stunning comic book. Tom King and Mikel Janin created a comic book that perfectly capture how confident and terrifying Poison Ivy can be when she is using her full power. Seeing how Batman and Catwoman had no way of fighting back against Poison Ivy's latest plot elevated Ivy among the villains in Batman's Rogues Gallery. If you are a Batman fan this is an issue that you do not want to miss out on. Read Full Review

Batman #41 is a gorgeous book to read, and a perfect place to jump in for folks pining for a little more Poison Ivy in their lives. Read Full Review

Equal parts horror story and artists' showcase, the creative team's Poison Ivy story debuts in Batman #41 with a gorgeous, haunting tale that shows off just how powerful she can be. Read Full Review

Overall, this is a great issue with a great beginning. Ivy is back and more powerful than ever, and I can't find out why she's so mad at the world. Read Full Review

The story is well-paced, not too fast and not too slow, and enough happens to keep you turning the page. It also has a clear structure that makes the events easy to follow, and Batman and Catwoman are on point in terms of characterization. However, Poison Ivy is seriously overpowered, and that might not be to the liking of fans who prefer smaller, street-level Batman stories. Read Full Review

A short story that happens kind of quickly with little explanation. Not a bad one by any means, but it left me a bit thirsty for a bit more exposition. The art is truly amazing! The pencils and the colors are on point here and this is a very visual issue. I recommend getting it and just looking at the beautifully rendered scenes of Ivy and the characters. The colorist June Chung and the Artist Mikel Janin really shine in this issue. Read Full Review

After a rough couple issues, Batman is back on track thanks to a new story arc and the return of the always dependable Mikel Janin. This issue may annoy readers hoping for more consistency in how Poison Ivy is portrayed in the DCU. But on its won terms, this issue paints a vivid portrait of a villain dominating an entire planet and a Dynamic Duo rendered helpless in her wake. Read Full Review

As a part one to a story this is an intriguing opening. The payoff, hopefully, is worth the price of admission. At the very least this is a beautifully disturbed vision of obsession. Buy the ticket, take the ride... Read Full Review

For the only major drawback of this issue, and I have absolutely zero doubts that it'll payoff in a big way as “Everybody Loves Ivy” goes on, the lack of knowledge stands out. While the notion of being dropped right into the action in this issue is entertaining, it's a bit frustrating when you realize you'll have to wait two weeks just to know how the hell we even got here. Read Full Review

Batman #41 is a great read! I'm looking forward to seeing exactly what Batman's options truly are. Although Batman is a strategist and proficient in many things, he also has allies that he depends on for their expertise and resources as well. Ivy has essentially taken all of that access away"so what will Batman's next move be? Read Full Review

This is not a continuation to the "Super Friends" story arc, but a new epic arc that has brought b back artist Mikel Janin back since we last saw Tom King and Mikel Janin working together in the amazing War of Jokes and Riddles. This time things are taken to a grander scale; so grand that everyone around the world is in love with one person. Read Full Review

The Dark Knight is back to his best in the best book that DC is currently putting out. King has steadied the ship, and as we race toward issue 50, things are surely going to get more interesting in Gotham. Highly recommended. Read Full Review

Batman #41 is a promising if thin start to a new chapter in the saga of the Dark Knight. Ivy is back and more dangerous than ever. Bruce and Selina are left alone to stand up to the threat. Janin and Chung provide some fantastic artwork. This one comes recommended for sure. Give it a read. Read Full Review

It's a testament to the creative team's skill that this simple, straight forward issue is still so much fun to read. Read Full Review

It remains to be seen if this arc will have any far reaching ramifactions in the Batman mythos, but so far its offered, at least, a glimpse into what adventures with The Bat and The Cat will be like in the future. Read Full Review

Confusing personality swings and briefness aside, this was an entertaining issue. It sets up a really interesting next few issues, and with Tom King at the helm you know it's going to be good. Read Full Review

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A solid first installment that sets up some interesting implications. However, they have not paid off yet, as this is mainly set-up. Read Full Review

I'm confused by this story in terms of its placement, mostly because I was under the impression that King is building towards the eventual wedding in #50. This doesn't have anything to do with that except for the appearance of Catwoman. The art is fine and the colouring is even better. Read Full Review

Poison Ivy makes her villain debut in Tom King's run of Batman, even though she's not a villain in other books and with that...She's just a villain.  Nothing really happens in this issue and it takes twenty pages to tell four pages of exposition and setup.  The art is great, but like normal, there isn't much going on here. Read Full Review

Poison Ivy as femme fatal, but on global scale. Brilliant, beautiful start.
Never mind the noise.

Tom King is one of the best last writer on Batman

This issue of "Batman" is a great read, in my opinion. The way King frames the story is great, and the art of Mikel Janin is awesome (check out the double-page spread of Ivy amidst a beautiful tangle of vegetation overtaking the city). This book is blessed to have several of the game's top artists working on it--this level of quality on a bi-weekly basis is incredible. Ivy here is rather omnipotent, which is perhaps a stretch of credulity, but I found myself not worrying about it and going with the story. It's a lot of fun.

This was a pretty interesting start to an Ivy Arc. I loved her portrayal as a villain but a villain that isn't crazy, or trying to kill millions of people, or trying to hurt anyone. She's genuinely trying to make the world a better place "her" way.

I was confused in the beginning but later figured out that Bruce was trying to get the antidote before it was too late.

So it appears Ivy has billions in her control including the Flashes, Alfred, Cyborg, and we can assume many more. My question is:

Who is not under the control of Ivy? Who haven't we seen or heard from in Batman Comics for a bit? Who fits both criteria that could save the day, or at less help to save the day?

Will we see swamp thing again maybe?

Great start! Great art! Loved it and loved the quick read! I love that Kings writing isn't too wordy and blends with his artists to tell a story. I don't need "read" everything that's happening. I can also be shown it too!

If you like what you heard, love talking comics, and are interested in joining a DC book club, hit me up at dispatchdcu@gmail.com. Catch you all later! Peace
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Good issue, strong and intriguing start for a new arc. And as always great art by Mikel Janin.

Seems to me like the series may be heading into direction "Batman and Catwoman, rather than Just Batman" and I'm OK with that.

And on the sidenote: Does every Bat-villain nowadays knows that Bruce Wayne is Batman?

An overall good issue with phenomenal art from Mikel Janín. It's a promising and enticing setup however it is purely that; a setup. Not much happens in this issue other than giving you the basic facts.

With only two other issues to go in this mini-arc, I really hope this Ivy centred story can make a lasting impression.

Promising start to a new arc, but this was so short that I can't even comment much. I am probably a minority, but I really enjoy Janin's art, and it definitely was very good here.

Definitely a promising start to the new arc, portraying Ivy in a way we haven't seen yet, and using her powers to a new, unimaginable degree.
The narrative may be a bit confusing during the first read, but once it's revealed what really is going on, everything "clicks", leaving no room for second thoughts. Where is the story going to lead, though? That is the question.

I think that this introduction is over amplified for the situation. A story that should've only taken a few pages took up the entire book. I likewise wasn't very fond of entire panels and pages taken up to show scenes that could've been presented in a far smaller space. As usual, the art is top grade; pages 5-7 being among my favorites.

The art and coloring are beautiful, great to see Mikel Janin draw Ivy. I had thought maybe she had made an appearance in the War of Jokes and Riddles, but I guess not.
As for story not a whole lot happens in this issue, but as the start of a new arc it grabbed my attention. I was distracted by the all therugs Bruce has in his bedroom, just stacked on top of each other. Cat needs to do some redecorating!

Ok. I love Batman but if you have been following the way too many Batman titles out from DC you will struggle with this book. I think Tom King wrote this story and has had it in the back burner somewhere and he has brought it out while preparing for his big story with the wedding and finally looking into that 3 jokers topic we still need to flush out. Ivy looks great and the art works but the level of little inconsistencies with other stories is kind of odd. My biggest question being why is Poison Ivy into taking over the world again? She was turned into an anti-hero and I think Tom King is playing a little fast and loose. There are other little logic issues with story that make me ask if this is really happening. I wonder when this is actually happening too. DC has a lot of timelines that are weird. I think this takes place after metal but before Doomsday Clock. No idea. I may check out of this arc and come back in with Tom is telling the story he really wants to tell. more

The art is amazing especially the way Janin renders Selina and Pamela, but the story is lacking. At this point Janin might as well be drawing porn and you'd get about the same enjoyment with or without writing. In fact maybe skip the writing. It boggles my mind that the same man responsible for Vision and the current run of Mister Miracle is also writing the weakest stories for Batman...

Tom King is ruining the Batman book. Please get rid of him. Maybe put him on JLA or Super Sons or some other crap that could only get better. the art is great tho!

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Ugh Tom Kings Batman has become boring. I want Batman to be a savage that stalks criminals in the night. Batman is not interesting to me when he’s in a relationship. This is a broken human with issues. Nobody reads Batman to see him attempt to be “happy”. I understand King is trying to do something different with Batman but it’s not working for me.

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egonnn244 - Feb 24, 2018

I do. I was really hoping for someone to try something like that. To give Batman some "peace and happiness". And the fact that it's with Catwoman makes it that much better.

myconius - Mar 6, 2018

i don't mind seeing Batman finding happiness. i would just like to see him written better.

egonnn244 - Mar 6, 2018

Well, thats the thing. I think he is written pretty good.

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a while ago i quit this series before when it was getting too painfully terrible to read.
the announcement of Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle possibly getting married lured me back in.

unfortunately this title is REALLY testing the grounds of just how $#!††¥ it can get!!!

this comic is SO bad that it practically reads like comedy now!
but that’s NOT what i want in a Batman book!

very padded. lots of filler, thin plot.

dull repeating dialog.
a WHOLE double page spread FILLED with "I LOVE YOU".

an ineffectual, incompetent boob of a Batman.
there are more than a dozen ways Bruce could have incapacitated Alfred without having to just punch him in the face like an oaf.

and really? Flash comes running out of nowhere just to take a punch in the face?
sorry Flash fans!

this is a slap happy joke of a comic book. more