All-Star Batman #10
| Writer | Scott Snyder |
| Artist | Rafael Albuquerque |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
"The First Ally" part one! When the Dark Knight is taken down by a new enemy whose attacks he cannot counter, he uncovers a plot spanning generations...whose mastermind might be one of his closest allies! But who is the First Ally?
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CRITIC REVIEWS
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AIPT - Nick Nafpliotis
May 10, 2017If this issue is an indication of things to come, then The First Ally might be a lot more than the introduction of a new Batman villain"it could also turn out to be a classic. Read Full Review
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Comicosity - Vronique Emma Houxbois
May 10, 2017As this issue continues to prove, All Star Batman is a precision instrument and the crown jewel of DC's current output. Read Full Review
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Newsarama - Justin Partridge
May 11, 2017All-Star Batman continues to surprise as Scott Snyder and company give us a superheroic pirate adventure starring Alfred Pennyworth and yes, you read that correctly. Read Full Review
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Dark Knight News - Ryan Lower
May 11, 2017Overall, an excellent new issue for Snyder and Albuquerque. Emotion, fun, tense, action, exciting…it has it all! If you haven't been keeping up withAll Star Batman, this is a perfect place to start. Read Full Review
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You Don't Read Comics - Ben McElveen
May 12, 2017I can't wait to see what comes next and for once, that goes for both stories in the comic! Read Full Review
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Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles
May 10, 2017The start to new arcs is always exciting and All-Star Batman definitely delivered. This continues to be one of DC's most consistent titles. Taking Batman out of his normal environment has made for some terrific fun and thrills continue on in this issue. Read Full Review
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9.5
Graphic Policy - Brett
May 12, 2017A solid start that shows why this is one of the best comics on the shelves. Snyder continues to surprise at the quality and depth delivered (as well as bringing something new) and the addition of Albuquerque on art is the icing on the cake. Absolutely awesome. Read Full Review
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9.0
The Brazen Bull - Charlie Chipman
May 10, 2017At the start of All Star Batman #10, it becomes apparent that Scott Snyder has elected to change direction, and yet again, in doing so, provide fans with a unique reading experience Read Full Review
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9.0
Weird Science - Jim Werner
May 10, 2017No matter what you thought of All-Star Batman up until now, I suggest you check out this issue. It's a really good start to an Alfred story that still has plenty of Batman as well. Scott Snyder is having fun here and so was I. Plus, Rafael Albuquerque's art (and backup story) only made things better. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comic Book Corps - Tim Montoya
May 10, 2017Alfred is one of the strongest characters in the Batman universe that isn't named Bruce Wayne. Having quite the checkered past, just like Bruce himself. So seeing a story that digs into his past is always a welcome tale in my book. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comics: The Gathering - Hussein Wasiti
May 10, 2017Snyder impresses with this fun, fresh Batman story set in Miami. It fits in with Snyder's aspirations for weird stories set within the DC Universe, but does so with a more accessible story and accompanying artwork. The back-up piqued my interest, and I hope the writers can pull it off. Read Full Review
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Batman-News - Jay Yaws
May 10, 2017A grand, swachbuckling adventure with a strong emotional core, you couldn't ask for a better beginning to a new arc. There are elements of spy fiction, summer blockbuster action movies, heists, and even a bit of horror present here, but everything works together to tell a massively entertaining yarn. The main story has strong dialogue from Snyder and gorgeous, haunting visuals from Albuquerque, and the backup is a tough and gritty while still maintaining a sense of levity. Like Bruce said, it's a pirate adventure; let's have some fun. The rum is optional. Read Full Review
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We Got This Covered - Christian Bone
May 10, 2017All-Star Batman's new story arc kicks off with yet another stunning issue that combines amazing artwork with a fantastic character study of Batman's butler Alfred. Read Full Review
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The Batman Universe - Corbin Pool
May 10, 2017This book does a perfect job in starting a new story, but also calling back to things that have happened in past issues" Not to mention that this is the Alfred/Batman story that I've been secretly wanting for years now. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comic Book Bin - Avi Weinryb
May 16, 2017A back-up tale features Bruce Wayne going deep undercover in a Russian mob (in Russia!) to track some weapons headed to Gotham. It's gritty, bloody and a lot of fun. Readers can look forward to part two of both this story as well as the main event. Written by Rafael Albuquerque and Rafael Scavone. Art by Sebastan Fiumara. Read Full Review
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8.5
GWW - Mark Delaney
May 10, 2017All in all, it's another strong month for the team behind All-Star Batman. It's getting comfortable expecting a great issue each month and we may have to wonder -- can it always be so much fun? Read Full Review
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8.0
Fortress of Solitude - Sergio Pereira
May 10, 2017Every issue of All-Star Batman surprises me. Not one story is similar to the one before, nor does it feel tired in any way. You can tell that Snyder's having the time of his life with this series, and it shows in the quality of this book. That's ten home runs in a row, Scott. We can't wait for the next issue. Read Full Review
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8.0
All-Comic - Jessica Petrecz
May 10, 2017All-Star Batman #10 may not have been the issue that we wanted, but maybe it is the issue that we needed. Not every issue has to reveal life altering facts about Batman or have a huge action sequence with one of his big bad guys for it to be a compelling book. Maybe we as readers have gotten spoiled with Batbooks as of late, but this book has a purpose. This issue's slower pace and thoughtful setup serve as a basis to prop up future storylines for the next arc. Read Full Review
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8.0
Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez
May 15, 2017All-Star Batman #10 does an excellent job kicking off "The First Ally" arc with multiple intriguing plotlines, including a fun back-up story. Giving us a conclusion of the long-running Hush plotline of the character posing as Bruce Wayne was very satisfying and perfectly set-up the story Scott Snyder has in store for us next involving Alfred Pennyworth's history. That along with some incredibly artwork from Rafael Albuquerque and Sebastian Fiumara made All-Star BAtman #10 a must-have for Batman fans. Read Full Review
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7.8
IGN - Blair Marnell
May 11, 2017Snyder is also walking a fine line between cool and cheesy with Batman's very public appearance. But it's fun, and there is some nice misdirection late in the story. Read Full Review
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7.5
Nerd Church Radio - Ben DuPey
May 10, 2017A new story arc for All-Star Batman is here and with that new story arc comes hope. And Snyder didn't let me down on this one. He delivered a totally understandable and even fun story that left me excited for the next issue. This one is a great pick up for new readers as it starts down a new story arc. Read Full Review
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7.0
Bleeding Cool - Joe Glass
May 10, 2017A great start to a new story arc, introducing interesting elements and mystery to go on. Read Full Review
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7.0
Newsarama - Matthew Sibley
May 10, 2017This stands out because it feels different in an issue that otherwise feels surprisingly familiar, not solely because Snyder’s using one of his go-to narrative tools, but after the previous arc’s twisting of formal storytelling conventions, this brings us back down to earth with something that feels a more typical. Compared to the first arc, the narrative has a more solid foundation, but it doesn’t get the blood pumping like both of those have tried to. That said, based on the execution alone, All-Star Batman #10 will clearly appeal as a solid opener, but given the ambitions that have defined this title, I hope this arc will ramp up as we get deeper into the story. Read Full Review
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Between the two arcs, All Star Batman #10 makes full use of the anthology nature of the series. Snyder fleshes out another intriguing Batman mystery, just through the eyes and thoughts of his most trusted ally. Alfreds narration and introspection is heartfelt and sincere, and readers get a deep appreciation for the years of his servitude and mentorship to Wayne. Its a great jumping on point to the series, and offers a new lens and dynamic in the world of the Batman. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS
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The whole construction of the story is so good, the way it gets you to the very end and then, the twist... it's like saying "read it and get ready... this is about to get crazy".
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9.0
This was one of my more favorite issues of All-Star Batman. I have always enjoyed the father/son bond between Bruce and Alfred and am very interested in seeing a bit of Alfred's past.
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9.0
After the brilliance of the last arc I was very curious to see how Snyder would be able to follow it up and man did he deliver! As with all the arcs so far in All-Star we get a serious dose of intrigue and action! This time around he uses Alfred's eyes to tell this story and it works incredibly well. Giving us some emotional insite to not only how Alfred views Bruce/Batman but a little into his own brand of justice and just how far he might be willing to go! Art is a little hit or miss for me in this issue. I thought some panels especially when Batman is present that look phenomenal, but some of the Bruce redeitions are a bit rough in my opinion. Overall I'm quite excited for this arc and extremely glad I stuck with this book!
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HUGE step up.
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8.5
A little convoluted but it's shaping up to be an original story... The backup seems fresh as well. The visuals were amazing and memorable (Batman and baseball AND Miami???). I'm all in on this arc.
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8.5
This is an interesting look at the Bruce/Alfred relationship, kind of focusing on the idea that Alfred has always kind of been Bruce's defacto dad. The Miami setting is interesting, as is the idea of this being a kind of pirate adventure. Also boasts strong Rafeal Albuquerque art.
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7.5
Your typical Snyder storytelling with great art. The story did a fine job at making me intrigued with where the story will be going next. Like most Snyder stories, I can't help feeling like this would read better in trade so that is how I would recommend reading it.
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7.5
There is a nice flow of shock and reveal that keeps the reader engaged. The backup story takes Bruce Wayne out of his element and makes for an interesting introduction to the new villain as well.
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Scott Snyder just gets too cute with his storytelling. It seems like he has to try too hard to have some spin or surprise that alters a character's origin or makeup. Case in point; the surprise revelation at the end of who the boy was running from the bobbies in London. Sometimes I wish he would just tell a story that doesn''t have to redefine a character; which obviously too me it looks like he is going to do here with a major supporting Bat character. I like Rafael's artwork, but it looks out of place in a Bat book. There were depictions of Bruce that seemed out of character. A couple panels showed Bruce terrified and I hardly believe anything is going to terrify Bruce/Batman or at least cause him to have that kind of scared express more
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