Batman #112

"Fear State" is shaping up to be the most exciting Batman-line event in years, elevating an underrated and underused villain to A list status while setting the stage for a new Gotham to emerge from this latest trauma... for good or for ill. Clownhunter is constantly falling into these problematic situations, and this time could be the worst of all, at least for him. For me its great. Read Full Review

Much of the cast is split around Gotham without too much to do this issue, but coming off the jam-packed Alpha issue, it's a good break that shows us just how much Gotham's fabric is collapsing in only a short time. Read Full Review

Batman #112 marks the end of Tynion's set-up for the major event that will conclude his run on the title. The potential is there for this to be an all-time classic story, but it remains to be seen if Tynion can deliver. I'm hoping he can. Thomas' Clownhunter backup story shows some potential too. But it's an interesting beginning and I look forward to seeing where he's going with it. Read Full Review

Jorge Jimenez delivers some beautifully detailed art throughout the issue. There are so many great visual moments to be found throughout the issue. Read Full Review

Batman #112 is a really solid start to “Fear State”. It amps up Scarecrow so he feels like a real threat to everyone. Tynion does is best to give us a new take on what we've seen before over and over. The visuals too give a slightly different take to what we've seen before. And, most importantly, it doesn't feel like a distraction from the direction the Batman titles are moving when it comes to “Future State” and a possible future Gotham. This is a great example of an event tying into the greater meta story. More of this please. Read Full Review

Batman #112 is another highly consistent issue that adds more weight to the current storyline. Gotham City feels like a ticking time bomb now, with combustible elements ready to explode in a big way. I implore all readers to get on board for the Fear State arc, as all the early signs point towards it being something special. Read Full Review

This issue is a bit too much of a retread of last week's Alpha issue, but there's still enough new story " and some continually amazing artwork "to make this issue worthwhile. Read Full Review

In a lot of ways this felt like a retread of what Tynion has already established. Fear State is off to a slow start, but there's enough moving pieces that this should be the final prelude before the mini-event really gets going. Read Full Review

Fans of James Tynion's run thus far will find a lot of enjoyment here. All of the new characters and seeds he's planted are slowly coming to fruition. Fear State holds a lot of promise for the Bat-titles, but the jury is still out on how game-changing this event will turn out to be. As it stands,Fear State is off to a steady start backed by brilliant art. Read Full Review

Batman #112 works well as an extension for how Batman: Fear State Alpha #1 set-up the latest big event that is taking over Gotham City. This issue emphasizes how Batman is going to working from behind as Scarecrow and the Magistrate are several steps ahead of him. Which all sets a strong foundation for a Batman event that I am fully invested in from the beginning. Read Full Review

Batman #112 treads water. While the artwork is beautiful and haunting, the narrative barely moves forward. Hopefully, James Tynion IV can regain momentum for this event as it moves forward. Read Full Review

Batman #112 is available now at your local comic shop so make sure you pick your copy up today and let us know what you thought about this issue by leaving a comment below! Read Full Review

After feeling let down by the Fear State Alpha issue, I was hoping Batman #112 would get me pumped up for this crossover event.  It did not.  The issue looked great, but Tynion gives readers more recap (and recap of recap) and meanders around a bit instead of much forward progression.  I know it just started, but I have not enjoyed this start at all. Read Full Review

Batman #112 is a retread of Batman: Fear State: Alpha #1. However, whereas Alpha was a bit of a snooze, this issue brings a stylish and visually engaging tone that makes it much more exciting. Read Full Review

James Tynion proves, once again, that he's not only the king of exposition but that he's the king of regurgitating exposition. This issue does nothing to move the needle and fails to deliver any excitement unless the final page does the trick for you. But even then, Peace Keeper X is nothing more than a copy of a copy, which is just an individual representation of a very tired idea. Jorge Jimenez's art is fantastic, but also completely wasted considering there's literally nothing for him to do here. I was excited for Fear State, but this first chapter was nothing more than a massive letdown. Oh, and skip the Clownhunter backup. Read Full Review

cincyfan

Sep 12, 2021

This continues to be my favorite book. Unbelievably great writing and artwork. I love everything about this one

Tempra16v2.0Turbo

Sep 07, 2021

Arte maravilhosa, o problema da edição é que 80% já estava em Alpha. Mas a cena da Cass derrubando o Batman me ganha uns pontos.

UxasIs

Sep 13, 2021

Batman - 8.5/10 Ghost-Maker - 8/10

Toonstrack

Sep 16, 2021

Really not sure what folks are asking for. This is a high stakes story with a classic Batman villain and new ones, a lot of toys to play with and storylinrs running snd it never skips a beat. Im having a good time reading this.

daspidaboy

Sep 07, 2021

I am probably one of the minority bit I really enjoy the beginning. The art is great and even though it's recap I feel that at least the story is finally progressing for once. We actually know the purpose of magistrate for once and the exposition isn't that bad

Loafy Trophy

Sep 09, 2021

Jimenez is really doing some top notch work here. I stopped on multiple pages just to admire his art and Morey's colors just sing. And while the issue was a bit exposition heavy, I think it worked as we continue to see Tynion's pieces move into place. The general sense of paranoia the writing exudes permeates each character and really lends to the overall theme of the event. I'm a bit worried about event bloat, but so far we're off to a pretty great start.

DDJamesB

Sep 12, 2021

I actually liked this one. It was a little redundant but kept me entertained. I also didnt mind the back up story either.

Screaming Enigma

Jul 25, 2023

This was a good start to the proper Fear State storyline for Batman. Jimenez continues to put out fantastic work here, and Tynion's story is certainly intriguing. Batman is basically cracked out of his mind because of Scarecrow and I thought it was interesting to see him that way, as opposed to him always having his guard up completely without error. The backup story isn't bad either. I actually like Clownhunter and I think he has potential to become a pretty good character. It will just depend on how he's handled in the future.

Robin

Sep 07, 2021

A lot of dialogue, mostly which is recap. The writer does ramp up a little bit since the "fear state" event has started with this issue and it does excite for the next issue but its sill nothing special.

Psycamorean

Sep 27, 2021

The part of the issue I really enjoyed was the beginning where Batman escapes Scarecrow. Scarecrow can be a terrifying villain, and Tynion and Jimenez are obviously well suited to tell that sort of story. The rest is not nearly as fun for me. It's not a bad issue, but Tynion is asking a lot from me to truly enjoy this. The backup was fine, I guess.

Mout

Sep 07, 2021

Nice issue, but that ´´unofficial`` Peacemaker with with a Saint logo on his chest was dumb as fuck. Loved seeing Cassandra drawn by Jimenez.

Merlyn

Sep 07, 2021

I thought the first story was ok, again very great art from Jimenez, the second was just unnecessary and bad.

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Mingthemerciless - Sep 7, 2021

Batman 112- "I believe in the new gotham city,. Nolans The Dark Knight- "I believe in Harvey Dent". Tynion isn't even pretending hes not plagiarizing better material any more. All this meh just so DC can have it's own Miles Morales Batman in 2022. Sorry Merlyn but you're way more patient with this Tynion drek than I am.

Merlyn - Sep 7, 2021

I am, mostly because I like the Scarecrow angle. It's nothing great but given it's the last TRUE Batman story for a while, because he's getting replaced by the Usurper, I guess I'm looking for the good in it.

Mingthemerciless - Sep 7, 2021

I get what you're saying but I cant hold my nose like that for Tynions mess hes leaving.

Mingthemerciless - Sep 7, 2021

In the hands of a better writer without an agenda to cater I think scarecrow could really be a force in Gotham.

Afre

Sep 07, 2021

It's not like this is bad. But after Alpha being mostly setup, this issue being just recap and more setup really isn't a good thing for this series' pacing. I've reread Tynion's Batman run and while I do like it more now when reading it back-to-back, this series really has poor pacing and plot progression. But Jimenez's art is still wonderful.

Comics Code Authorities

Oct 29, 2021

This was more or less the same thing we've come to expect from Tynion's current run. Another new character, Batman returning after spending several days held by an enemy. If you feel as I do you're counting down the remaining issues not for the story's climax, but the fact it will finally be over. I was looking through some old issues remembering how I'd anticipate each new Batman issue in the old days, but these days I'm just not as enthusiastic.I'm just hoping things will improve a little after this story finally ends.

Quinn

Sep 07, 2021

More of the same from Tynion, which is just basically a rehash of previous Batman stories done in the past. In this it's Knightfall. Batman is replaced by a more violent version that kills and hears voices. Batman has to, through shear force of will, fight off the attack that was meant to cripple him. In Knightfall, it was his back, here it's Scarecrow's mental games. You may say that's different, but I am declaring variation of theme. Calling in Ghost who wears white bed sheets is just like how Batman called in Azrael. It's not a one to one parallel, but it's pretty close. All the actual action took place in another side book. So this issue is all exposition setting up the new paradigm. St. Simon Says wants to go through with his pla n even though he knows it's been hijacked by Scarecrow. I think Tony Stark holding a whiskey glass might have something to say about that. We see Batman with Oracle, the Batgirls and they talk and talk and talk yet do nothing. You can't have a main story where all the action takes place elsewhere. That's just a bridge too far for me. In these multi issue crossovers, the main action takes place in the main story book, and the side issues can be skipped, but do offer a fuller viewing of the main story. That's the way it was done in the past when the kids stayed off my lawn and I see no reason to change that now. We still don't really know a lot about the, what is it - third?, group created by Tynion as a reaction to Batman's war on crime. I can't even remember their name. And what's their goal? What's their manifesto? Their purpose? What holds them together? Damned if I know, but I will admit to only reading the stories once, so maybe nuance has been lost on me. I am SO SICK of the "Batman has to shake off the villain's efforts to break him through his awesome Batwill." That's been done to death in Knightfall, City of Bane, Snyder's Batman run, the Joker Wars, and God knows how many other stories in the past years. Here's a thought, instead of robbing Frank Miller's Batman yet again, why not try something different. A Batman who is smart, treats his fellow heroes well, and can be seen actually helping people. I kind of like Adam West's Batman. Jokes aside, his Bruce is seen as being caring, tolerant and working toward a better world as both Batman and Bruce. He suggests the study of music and math because they can bring people together. Instead of condemning hippies, he notes their flower power stance is meant to bring peace to the world and therefore should be applauded. Now that would be a brave and bold stance, writing a Batman who is actually nice and well-adjusted. That attitude certainly didn't hurt Steve Englehardt's famous Batman run in the 1970s. The art was nice, but the story was, again, just there and just a rehash of Batman stories from the past. These stories can be easily accessed because DC has continued to put them out in books that can be bought at any comics and regular book store. Do something original. Or I could be wrong. more

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Mingthemerciless - Sep 7, 2021

Tynion is even ripping off lines from Nolans The Dark Knight...I believe in Harvey Dent/the new Gotham city. And in the context of a campaign no less. I know Tynion got off the Titanic (not before leaving a mess for 2022) abe DC just lost more editorial staff but some one needs to tell them the movies get inspiration from the comics not the other way around.

Quinn - Sep 7, 2021

I am just afraid DC does not know what it is doing. I think we are having, what the third reboot in a decade. Every time they do that, good stories I like are forgotten and they double down on stuff I do not like such as the Thomas Wayne as Batman man that is dumb. Then there is Dick as a spy and breaking up the wedding. Grrr. Or I could be wrong.

Mingthemerciless - Sep 8, 2021

No question DCseems adrift right now. All the reboots don5 help either. Snyders Death Metal was essentially the latest one and honestly it was bloated mess to me and has created more problems than it was meant to solve. Then add the abandoned 5G which was rejiggered into Futre State and even got DiDio fired. So you've got a reboot in a reboot as DC heads towards a watered down version of Future State. Itself mostly poorly received by the fans.

Mingthemerciless - Sep 8, 2021

DCs money woes are well known and guys like Bendis and Ridley haven't been delivering. Batman has been top ten with Tynion but it almost sells itself. If I was at DC I'd be scouting IDW Boom Dark Horse Dynamite..anyone that can come to the table with some vision and fun writing. Something is not right at DC agreed.

RKS

Sep 08, 2021

Drivel, pure drivel. Is it a race to the bottom for DC at this point?