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It didn't do it for me either. I almost put it down 3 pages in. I can't stand the Vandal Savage status quo and Riddler was annoying. It almost felt like a non-issue. I'm with you.
Batman #3
| Writer | Matt Fraction |
| Artist | Jorge Jimenez |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
Vandal Savage makes his move against Batman and Robin, Bruce Wayne tries to make amends, and the Riddler makes his play for arguably the most important item in all of Gotham. Fraction and Jiménez take things to a whole new level as their thrilling new run on Batman continues!
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9.5
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Nov 05, 2025. So far, this run seems like it's trying to get ahead of all the questions about how Batman operates and painting a picture of a more responsible, more human Batman for the future. Read Full Review
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9.0
Nerd Initiative - Megan Nichole
Nov 05, 2025The creative team does it again! Matt Fraction continues Batman's story, making it a thrilling roller coaster that you don't want to get off of. Read Full Review
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9.0
But Why Tho? - William Tucker
Nov 05, 2025Batman Issue 3 is spreading the story around the city. Fraction drew us in with two action-packed and thoughtful issues, and is now extending further. Read Full Review
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8.9
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Nov 05, 2025Fraction crafts a gritty, intense and entertaining story in this issue. Beyond the great mystery and dialogue, Fraction adds great moments of humor and heart as well with Bruce contemplating his relationship with the people around him and the danger he puts them in with his crusade. Read Full Review
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8.7
Graphic Policy - Logan Dalton
Nov 09, 2025Sure, this comic has a lot of the usual ass kicking, but Fraction and Jorge Jimenez also show how Batman's actions influence Gotham from the board room to ordinary citizens making a lived-in tech Goth world. Read Full Review
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8.3
KPB Comics - Phillip Creary
Nov 05, 2025Batman #3 may not be a groundbreaking epic, but it delivers on character dynamics and boasts some of the most vibrant and engaging artwork on the stands right now. It's a fun, stylish ride that sets up a lot of interesting threads for the next issue. Read Full Review
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8.0
Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez
Nov 05, 2025Batman #3 does a lot to progress several ongoing plotlines in this franchise. Matt Fraction utilizes what his predecessors work to showcase Vandal Savage's strongarm approach to using his GCPD Commissioner powers against the Dark Knight. This has forced Bruce Wayne to respond in ways that will excite fans with how he is evolving his Batman methods in response. That along with other sub-plots that are develop make this a great continuation to Fraction and Jorge Jimenez's early creative run. Read Full Review
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8.0
AIPT - Michael Guerrero
Nov 05, 2025Batman #3 takes an opportunity to slow things down while adding depth to the series as its new direction begins to take shape. Read Full Review
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7.5
Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles
Nov 08, 2025Batman 3 does show the difficulties of having a universe-wide crossover and 10+ Batman titles as there's no reference to the events playing out in DC KO, but this was a solid installment. If this is the floor for this title, Batman fans should feel pretty confident this title is in the right hands. Read Full Review
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7.0
Dark Knight News - Max Byrne
Nov 05, 2025Batman #3 is another slowburner of an issue. I do hope that the pay off justifies the slow walk to the finishing line, but I have every faith in what is going on here. I look forward to the floodgates opening and all hell eventually breaking loose. Read Full Review
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7.0
The Batman Universe - Gareth Turner
Nov 07, 2025With Batman #3, I still have this underlying feeling that Jimenez and especially Matt Fraction are playing it a little safer than what I would like in this run. This doesn't feel groundbreaking or exciting in the same way that Absolute Batman does, but it's solid Batman storytelling and I can't knock it for that. Read Full Review
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7.0
Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills
Nov 08, 2025The issue is a bit scattershot in terms of subplots and main plots, but most of them are still entertaining, and the character work is very strong. Read Full Review
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6.5
Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez
Nov 05, 2025Batman #3 gives you bang for your buck if kinetic art and meaty Bat-family drama are draws, but its Bat-braininess sometimes leaves the plot gasping for focus. This comic justifies a slot on your pull list - barely - but Bat-fans hoping for fuss-free thrills or tight logic might need to park the Batmobile elsewhere next month. Read Full Review
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6.5
Comic Watch - Tyler Davis
Nov 13, 2025After three issues, I cannot say that Matt Fraction'sBatman relaunch has me excited for the future. While it has many things to love, its a mess of overlapping tones and ideas that have potential on paper, but have thus far lacked the teeth needed to hook readers in. Read Full Review
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10
Fraction does it again.
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For me this is the best issue so far. It is written very old school. Very early 80s Batman with many small subplots going on at once. Jimenez nails the small moments so well.
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9.0
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 ea more
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9.0
The story is flowing nicely, but it's the art that made me care. Despite his preference for Manga faces, that make his art look somewhat shallow at first glance, Jimenez is a capable storyteller. There are small moments, gestures, facial expressions, that elevate this issue from a good to a great comic.
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8.5
Detailed character work once again from Fraction is helping set the stage for the inevitable confrontations to come, with Savage, with Strange, with Bernard, and more. I like that he's delving into less commonly used villains and preserving past continuity to a large degree. The art remains gorgeous, the best work Jimenez has done! This may not be the flashy, plot-driven Uber-Bat portrayal we were used to under King, Tynion and Zdarsky, but it's far more compelling and interesting to this reader. A massive breath of fresh air.
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8.0
A lot of moving parts that I think keep this really interesting.
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7.0
I like all the set up going on but have a lack of enjoyment due to too many comics of late treading water or mainly being all conversation without any excitement (i.e. Ultimate Spider-Man). The set up is all good and works fine especially only being at issue 3 but my biggest concern is with some of the character work, especially with Damien. That scene felt too contradictory to where Damien is now, and I worry Fraction may not have a grasp on Damien. Not only is he currently seeking to pursue a medical career but also has a deep passion for creating his own comics which has been a strong focus of Williamson and PJK's fantastic work evolving Damien. This scene was just enough off character that I fear there may be a lack of understanding the more
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7.0
I guess the whole one complete story per-issue concept was tossed out with Batman #3, as almost every plot point was left dangling for the next issue. The book is well written and beautifully illustrated ... but ... I'm still not as invested as I would like to be. There are so many threads carried over from the previous run that I just don't care about. There is some machinations underway by the clearly evil Vandal Savage, who is somehow the police commissioner ... still waiting on an explanation for that. Also Batman having more than one Robin is confusing and a bit too much. Oh and who the heck is Bernard? I already have issue 4 so I'm sticking around for at least one more issue ... maybe that will give me a reason to keep going with this more
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6.0
I think this is a good issue to reach some conclusions about this new series. unfortunately, I do feel that something is missing. this issue is quite fragmented, being made up of a lot of different episodes that don't really seem connected. there's nothing really driving the narrative and things just seem to happen. the Riddler suddenly appears with no explanation as to what he's doing or why he's there. On the Riddler, I find his constant extremely weak riddles quite grating. they seem like the worst Dad jokes in the World rather than anything meaningful and profound. I find the Vandal Savage thread intriguing. However, there has to be more to him than simply wanting to go after Batman. it's not entirely unreasonable that a police commissi more
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4.0
Great art. But I just don't like the story. The cop shootout last issue gets a flashback where we see a youth recording it on a smart phone. During the issue, we see him him go to a guy at a diner who is a newspaper reporter. It seems the kid also recorded Vandal planting a batarang to frame Batman. We see Bruce try to visit Tim in the hospital, but he is intercepted by Bernard, who points out every time Tim gets together with Bruce he gets hurt. We also see Bruce turn down great profits by not building weapons. Bats also captures Riddler,who can only communicate with riddles. And we learn that Arkham is experimenting on patients - again. I guess my problems are two-fold. One - it reads like a greatest hits story. We Have seen a lot more
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4.0
This may be better than Chip's run, but not by much. Savage drops a batarang at the crime scene. Apparently both he and Fraction are too stupid to realize that the medical examiner will debunk this in 2 seconds. Then we have to deal with Barnard. I was hoping Bruce would put his face through the wall. They were in a hospital anyway. He'll be fine. Instead, we get a cringe scene of a teenager chastising an adult. Just awful. If this doesn't get better, it'll be a ton of bricks. Dropped. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/HiZds_UkaVw
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4.0
If you're having trouble sleeping, then give this comic a try. Nice art. Story? ........... ZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz 😴😴😴
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I had this vibe, but i was not sure. Now i am. This is definitely inspired by norm breyfogle and alan grant.
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