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Grodd? When did Flash appear in this issue lol
A new day dawns for the Dark Knight Detective as Eisner Award-winningwriter Matt Fraction (Hawkeye, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen) joins forces withsuperstar artist Jorge Jiménez (Batman, Summer of Superman Special) for anunforgettable new era of Batman!The best superhero in comics gets a brand-new first issue to kick off this newera that will test Batman and Bruce Wayne like never before!
Batman #1 (2025) is a comforting reset for the character that attempts to prove Batman's relevance will always simply be: he's Batman. Read Full Review
While the larger plot still has yet to unfold, the series has set a stellar foundation while also picking up the various pieces from previous runs. It's certainly a visual tour de force, but it also presents a more reltable and vulnerable Batman without losing the hallmarks of the character, all wrapped up in an issue that serves as the perfect starting point for lapsed or new fans. Simply put, Batman #1 knocks it out of the park, and this era is off to a truly grand start. Read Full Review
The new launch for Batman is more than a must-read, its a thrilling comic experience. Dont miss a phenomenal start to a new era for the Dark Knight. Read Full Review
Batman #1 is a thrilling new beginning for The Caped Crusader that reads as beautiful as it looks and takes the message at the heart of the character, expanding on it tenfold. Read Full Review
Batman Issue 1 revitalizes DCs true flagship title. Fraction returns to superhero comics with energy, pace, and clarity. Read Full Review
Batman 1 was a very welcome opening chapter for this new run of Batman. It feels like the creative team has the best approach for Batman stories in 2025 and beyond and for the first time in many months, I'm really excited about reading the next issue. Read Full Review
Batman #1 might be the most promising introductory issue for a title that I have seen in a long while. If Matt Fraction can maintain this quality of writing, this could end up being remembered as one of the definitive runs on a Batman title. And Jorge Jimenez is already showing that his artistic work is well-suited to visually realizing Fraction's story. If this first issue is any indication, this new run of Batman has a bright future ahead. Read Full Review
Strong start, with just enough of the insanity I expect from Fraction. Read Full Review
Jimenez delivers some stunning art throughout the issue. I love the visual style and the beautifully detailed characters and environments. Read Full Review
Batman #1 does everything right for a debut for a new creative team. Matt Fraction and Jorge Jimenez make it clear they are aiming to move the Dark Knight and the world of Gotham City forward. How that is communicated sets the groundwork for a lot of intriguing developments to happen in the future. It leads to a much-needed fresh creative start for Batman. Read Full Review
Batman #1 breathes new life into DC's flagship title, with Fraction returning to superhero comics full of energy, clarity, and momentum. The story honors previous arcs while introducing fresh perspectives, following Batman on a compelling new mission through a Gotham that feels both familiar and revitalized. Read Full Review
Batman #1 strikes an impressive balance between honoring tradition and forging a new path. The creative team establishes a strong visual identity and narrative tone, offering both new readers and longtime fans a compelling entry point. The artwork is exceptional, the pacing dynamic, and the mood maturely hopeful. While some may bristle at its darker slants, the issue makes a potent case for Batmans evolution. Read Full Review
A new era of the Caped Crusader leaps into action with a sleek new look. Fraction changes the standard stat quo with the writing. Jimnez, Morey, and Cowles present the bold takes with strong art. This chapter indicates to expect the unexpected with Gotham City's protector. Judging by the last page, the fight on crime has been taken to a new place. Read Full Review
Batman #1 has high flying visuals, sleek designs, and a color palette that pops while not being afraid to probe its protagonist's wounded psyche (The Alfred appearances!) and get away from a typical hero vs villain showdown. It's not a status quo upending/everything changes #1, but Fraction and Jimenez definitely stack the deck against Batman with foes both physical and mental. The cool gadgets should help though. Read Full Review
Batman #1 is a gently paced foray into Gotham City as we start the Fraction era. He has not yet revealed his hand regarding his first big arc, but the early signs are promising. I certainly have optimism as we move forward from this point and look forward to seeing who emerges as the next major Bat-threat. Read Full Review
Excellent start to Fraction's highly anticipated Batman run. This first issue doesn't reinvent the wheel so much as just kick off a nice Batman story, and I'm totally down with that. Read Full Review
Matt Fraction's debut on Batman spends a good amount of time establishing the new status quo, including supporting cast shakeups and a much more high tech Batman. Along with Jorge Jimnez and Tomeu Morey's colorful art, it creates all around flashier Gotham than past iterations. Some of that flashy technology can at times however feel out of place with the traditionally noirish Dark Knight, especially his new holographic Alfred AI. Batman himself is surprisingly much more cynical despite the vibrant atmosphere, though the issue's climax suggests that this could end up being an (admittedly seen before) chance to grow. Read Full Review
Batman #1 has a ton of promise, but this big relaunch stumbles in the execution of its story. With art that barely fits the ton and a narrative structure that solves itself before the seeds of anything interesting are laid, only time will tell whether or not Fraction's time on the title will prove worthwhile. Read Full Review
Batman #1is an unfortunate example of style over substance. Despite some great art, the comic is a complete letdown with its unoriginal plot and a cast of characters that are about as exciting as a wet newspaper. This is a limp start to what should have been an electrifying new run. Read Full Review
It's not really often that there's a first issue of a Batman series. It happens more often for him than any other character. But it's always interesting to see what happens when someone tries to open up a new title for a character who has been around for as long as he has. Fractions doing a pretty good job. It's just really hard to come up with anything new for this guy. Read Full Review
Maybe there are some who still like to see Batman written as a cynical, jaded loner. They may find something to enjoy in this new series. As far as I'm concerned, they can have it. Read Full Review
Solid first issue! Love the art that Jimenez always brings to Batman and the Bat Fam. The designs of the characters' new suits, as well as the Batmobile, are all great. I love the character struggle we first see of Batman getting fed up with people not changing. Will this be something that we dive more into? I'd love to see it, and the story of Killer Croc regressing into a man-child and Batman reasoning with him based on his care for children was a beautiful thing to see.
Best looking Batman I’ve seen in a while, and I really liked the story. A great #1!
It's just nice to read a good Batman comic. Thank grodd this isn't related to H2SH.
Man, Jorge is A BEAST! The art in the issue is just exquisite! The story was good, I think fraction handles the characterization well. The only downside? It fells short.
Great start. The whole croc interaction I thought was nice. Alfred(which I guess is AI even tho I can’t see where that’s said) obviously isn’t as good as the real thing but I’ll take what I can get. Gordon going back to being a cop is a solid move, despite I can’t see Vandal letting him come back at all. And of course the art is 10/10.
Close to perfect first issue.
It seems that ever since Grant Morrison and Scott Snyder finished their Batman runs, every writer starts off strong but in the end falls flat. Tom King's run started off strong with his first arcs (The I am Trilogy) but then falls flat at City of Bane. I am one of the minority who personally enjoys James Tynion IV's Batman run, but I think it is very shallow. Joshua Williamson's filler run was not that bad, but it was forgettable. Chip Zdarsky starts off really strong with Failsafe, and while I did enjoy Dark Prisons ending (as that was Chip Zdarsky's true resolution), DC forced him to pad out and it ended flat post Absolute Power. I can tell that Zdarsky told everything he wanted about Zur-En-Arrh and wrapped up everything, but didn't know more
Loving the art from the off. Very vibrant. Pops, if you will. Nice to open a new run with a beloved character from the off and tapping in to precious nostalgia. I am enjoying beat cop Gordon!
Things escalate very quickly and some kind of creature is terrorizing Gotham (how original! I jest).
This Batman doesn't suffer fools . Our first central mystery appears to relate to Killer Kroc. As part of his investigation, Batman gets the scrip on Waylon's recent circumstances from Dr Zeller. A cure for his condition has been found.
Very intriguing! She seems like an interesting new character. She speaks warmly of Croc in a way that counld be construed as romantic. I feel like this is a ruse. I think we'll be see more
Hm. I liked this quite a bit. I will say that I think this lacked a big hook at the end, as others have already stated. However, there is a lot to like throughout this issue. First and foremost, it's nice to see...actual light on Gotham. I can't remember the last time I saw Gotham depicted in the daytime. Furthermore, I like the blue costume. Is it my favorite? No, as I do prefer black-and-grey on Bruce. However, I can't deny that this new costume looks great and I think it fits the tone Fraction set here. As for the actual story, I thought it was well-done. Slightly underwhelming ending aside, Batman is depicted as more of a superhero than a vigilante, if that makes sense. I really liked that here. I don't need every Batman series to be da more
This is mostly setup for what’s to come, but I like the look and atmosphere of this hyper-dangerous version of Gotham. Jimenez delivers some stylish and dynamic art, especially when it comes to architecture and the Batmobile. The colors complement the lines perfectly.
Personally, I prefer a more old-fashioned Batman with less focus on technological gadgets, but overall, Batman 1 was a strong start.
Whilst not entirely groundbreaking, Fraction's first issue on the Batman title looks very promising in tone, concept and writing style. The return of an episodic format is definitely needed to ground the timeline after the mess that is Hush 2 and the hit-or-miss Zdarsky run.
Establishes a Bruce Wayne struggling to remember why he fights so hard, whilst grappling with an ever-changing Gotham city; one we've never seen depicted in such a way before. The gothic architecture over-run with a brighter aesthetic adds a beautiful contrast and represents Bruce's conflict in choosing to face modernity or remain true to his core beliefs.
Jorge Jimenez also cements his spot as the best comic artist in modern history.
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Fraction is as sharp on the keys as Jiminez is with the pencils. This is a new, shinier Gotham with a new, shinier Batman. The bat suit is undeniably gorgeous and really works in this new tech heavy backdrop. My only gripe is having Vandal Savage being commissioner but thats not Fraction's fault (thanks Zdarsky). 4/5 Batarangs
It’s hard to judge based on just one issue, but Fraction’s first Batman outing shines through in a way that we haven’t seen on the main Bat-book in many years. He begins putting down a strong foundation consisting of an interesting supporting cast, a rather exciting new take on the city itself, a new look at an old villain, and a somewhat more thoughtful, humane and inciteful first person narrative than we’re used to seeing. Jimenez’s art has never looked better, and rarely have I seen coloring better utilized in the storytelling. The new costume is a sharp return to the blue and grey Bronze Age look, but with a more electric light blue than we’ve seen before. All in all, a stellar launch that will likely get even better as i more
Solid start. Beautiful art. The story doesn't give us a whole lot in terms of direction as there really isn't a villain present. It'll likely be a commentary on the current militarization of the police and extra-policing forces that have been deployed. Poignant. I'm for it. What really catches with this issue though is the levity. Batman needs that every once in a while. The color palette is used very well. It was amazing seeing Batman be an actual hero to civilians, and how the little girl lit up when she saw him before engaging Croc. Fraction is solid and I expect good things.
Solid start. I became more invested as it went on. At first Batman seemed a little too flippant, but the sit down with Croc was really nice. I think my hot take here is that I think Jimenez needs to move on. The art here is serviceable but sloppy. It also creates this sense of stagnation to have the same artist across multiple runs now. I don't think the coloring of the suit looks great in his style. I just... want something new.
It’s a new day, no rain and a number 1 for Batman.
Matt Fraction takes the reigns on a reset the long-running DC title and uses pieces from Chip Zdarsky’s previous run to fill in the alleys and rooftops of his Blade Runner-esque take on Gotham City’s
Fraction has a knack for deftly weaving small character beats into his scenes that add a weight and relatability to his characterizations. Fraction’s Batman operates in a light grey that matches his suit: Neither teetering on the edge of psychosis or drawn back into the inner recesses of his private turmoil(s), his version of Bruce Wayne’s alter ego come across as resignedly understanding that Gotham City is the way it is. Still, this Batman is getting a li more
A much better start than Chip's. We are already seeing the human side of Bruce that we never saw during the previous run. Of course, we have seen Batman as an outcast and being hunted by the police before. Let's see if Fraction does something different with it. I'm not sure which Robin this is. If anyone knows, let me know.
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It's a breath of fresh air - Fraction maybe oughta buy a beer for Loeb for ploughing the road so badly that anything he did to follow would feel like an improvement - but it stands up for itself as a reset of what Batman is at his core: caring, troubled, a family man, a man of the city.
I also like the Alfred AI as a sly commentary on how deeply sub-par Generative "AI" is in real life, lmao
I don’t like the constant renumbering of comics back to issue one … so I was already suspicious of Batman #1 even before I bought it, that being said I liked it. The main drawback is that it fails as a first issue - no explanation as to why Gordon is a 60 year old beat cop, or how Vandal Savage is the new police commissioner. Also it’s clear that Alfred is dead and only appearing in Bruce’s subconscious … so I think some explanation is needed there. They could have dropped the DC KO preview and used those pages to get a lapsed reader up to speed.
I will say Killer Croc was very VERY well done and made for a great one-and-done story. The writing was nice and tight and the art was absolutely beautiful. Outside of the few more
I was initially blinded by the beautiful art by Jimenez, and it is gorgeous! So are the colours by Tomeu Morey. When I reread the story, I felt it was pretty basic overall. Yes, there's always going to be a lot of set-up in a first issue. But there were no major "wow" moments in the writing. The whole give-little-Croccy-a-toy-dinosaur plot felt a bit dumb on first reading, but after a re-read or two I enjoyed the scene more. Especially the heart-to-heart that Bruce has with Waylon. Croc has a few too many teeth, though!
Ghost Alfred will take a bit of getting used to, but I'm not against the idea. I'd rather have the real Alfred, but what can you do? I'll be giving this at least 3 issues, so I'm hoping for better things in the ne more
My summary is that it is OK, but I'm not sure they wanted to publish a batman #1 that is just OK...?
Art is fine, story is slow, the point isn't really there, for now. As this is prob a long ongoing series, they want to build up slowly...ugh
I'm seriously thinking of dropping this series already
The art is great and there are some pretty cool moments.
Too early to say anything definitive. But I have worries. One of the reasons Robin was created was to give Batman someone to talk to. Now Bats has an AI holographic Alfred. That doesn’t strike me as mentally healthy, especially considering the fact that there are 174,964 Bat family members Bruce can talk with.
This better not be another arc where Bats learns the value of family. Just saying. Gordon is now a beat cop again. I don’t think you can go from commissioner to beat cop. Wouldn’t he just retire. A beat cop that’s well into his 50s is just a bridge too far for me. Your mileage may vary.
Bats spends most of his time tracking down a child-like Killer Croc, who is regressing because he’s is molting or som more
DC shamelessly slapping a number 1 on this is disgraceful. It’s nothing but a blatant and misleading marketing stunt.
This is in no way shape or form a proper relaunch/reboot. This just follows the same old story from the last renumbered issue #1. That being said, I had to really slog my way through this comic. I didn’t find the writing even remotely enjoyable. I’m sick and tired of dank and depressing mentally unstable Batman. Especially if this was DC’s great idea of a relaunch.
I also cannot say that I’m a fan of the writing style in general. I just found this to be very uninspired and very mid. Absolute Batman for any faults I may have had with it was a much more compelling story. At least I was hooked more
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