Batman #52

I couldn't find anything wrong with this book. Tom King and Lee Weeks knock it out of the park. Read Full Review

Lee Weeks was such a great choice for this arc. Weeks' has a very dramatic storytelling style that works for extended conversational moments with the occasional action page. The star of the issue though was Elizabeth Breitweiser, who did some incredible work here particularly in the Mr. Freeze vs. Batman sequences. Breitweiser crafted a very unique way of showcasing Freeze's power. This arc is exactly the kind of story King's run needed at this point. It's character focused and is a very smart dissection of the man under the cowl as Bruce starts to assess reasons why his relationship with Catwoman ultimately failed. Read Full Review

Tom King has crafted an incredible story. The visuals by Weeks and Breitweiser are masterful. Every part of this book is top-notch and I cannot wait to see where this goes. This is an absolute must-read for any fan of Batman or comics in general. 5 out of 5 stars. Read Full Review

The book is a beautiful disaster. King and Lee capture what may prove to be the most trying time in Batmans publication history using the mundane banality of jury duty. They progress both the most pressing conflict of Bruces fragile mental state and Kings overall end game with this current run. This is a cant-miss arc in Kings character defining run on Batman. Read Full Review

A deep, soul searching narrative that explores the fascinating relationship between hero and foe. Read Full Review

Tom King's writing is giving Bruce an introspection one wouldn't have expected after Selina left him at the altar and it might be one of the finest chapters in the Caped Crusader's story yet. Read Full Review

The jury may be out on Mr. Freeze's innocence, but as far as Batman #52 is concerned, it would be a travesty of justice to pass this book up. Read Full Review

Batman #52 is a great read and I can't wait to see how this story plays out. At first when I started reading this book I initially thought that Freeze was guilty myself, but by the end of this issue, you'll have your doubts too. Although we start to think that Freeze is innocent, we still don't have another suspect either, and there's only a handful of people with access to freeze technology like Mr. Freeze has. I'm definitely looking forward to reading the next issue! Read Full Review

The way King and Weeks go back and forth in time to show Batman fighting Freeze mixed with the jury's deliberations is amazing. This is a fantastic issue that pushes and challenges the reader and rewards them for their effort. Well done, yet again. Read Full Review

Progressing Cold Days, Batman #52 is an engaging glimpse into the emotional composition of Bruce Wayne, structured around a compelling procedural. Continuing his 12 Angry Men homage, Tom King provides a thought-provoking issue which captivates the reader and leaves them wanting more, as it explores the effectiveness and failings of Batmans brand of justice. Read Full Review

Any interaction between Bruce and the jurors is entertaining, but the scenes where Bruce gets to know them during deliberation breaks, like one with Fred, formerly from Metropolis, are poignant and as well " which only further reinforces the air of authenticity which propels the narrative. Read Full Review

I wish we had seen a bit of Dick as Batman again this issue, but this is one of the most compelling issues of this Batman run, and Batman is barely in it. Read Full Review

This issue was amazing, even if it has me wondering how "heroic" Batman is, I find myself lost in the story and compelled to learn more of what's to come. This is some uncharted territory for Batman, a zone that King has proven time and time again that he is comfortable in. Read Full Review

It'll be interesting to see Bruce navigate his feelings without straight up saying the words, “I'm Batman” and make sure that the justice system doesn't put an innocent man in prison on circumstantial evidence. Read Full Review

To use baseball terminology: Tom King and Lee Weeks are batting 1.000 together. Everything they've released has been a cut above the rest. We should take time to recognize that they seemingly bring the best out of each other, it's been a joy to read their work. This courtroom drama is the breath of fresh air that we needed following the heartbreaking #50 issue. Read Full Review

Week's art is perfect for this particular story. Using the film noir, gritty style to the visuals really punctuates the mystery aspects of the story and adds an additional outside element that contrasts with Bruce in the jury room. A thoroughly interesting issue that ends on an interesting note as well. Read Full Review

BATMAN #52 is a worthy follow-up to its predecessor, one that maintains captivating drama, unexpected twists, and a new look at Batman himself. Read Full Review

It's Bruce Wayne vs. Batman here in Batman (2016-) #52; Bruce Wayne continues to make his case against his darker half, the Dark Knight, and as he does, it becomes obvious that he is a changed man. Batman (2016-) #52 is another intense chapter in what has proven to be a stunning Batman run. Read Full Review

Batman #52 is exhilarating. The callback to older Batman stories is great for older readers, but the step away from wedding build up means it's an opportunity for new readers, too. Every creator on this book is a rockstar. Buy this issue, buy the last issue, and buy every issue of Cold Days. Read Full Review

After some missteps with storylines like "The Best Man", King appears to be firing on all cylinders. His writing style seems to be better suited for these non-traditional, personal stories more. Here, King wields all of his storytelling tricks to maximum effect to create a dense, satisfying narrative. Read Full Review

Batman #52 is another great issue in this series. Tom King continues to weave a tale that on paper soundslike it should not work, but somehow it does so well. Lee Weeks andElizabeth Breitweiser continue to deliver some incredibleartwork, filling Batman #52 with some wonderful scenes. I also get an almost nostalgic vibe of Batman the Animated series from these past two issues. From a combination of the artwork and the structure of the storyline, it feels like this story would fit perfectly well in that world. Read Full Review

Batman #52 is a visually stunning and methodically executed look at the troubled psyche of Bruce Wayne. Read Full Review

Having been on a jury, the arc is hitting me a bit more than I'd expect without that experience. Like Wayne and those around him, the role is a tough one as you decide the fate of an individual and possibly condemn them to death. Luckily, the guilt in mine wasn't in doubt just if it was an pre-determined act. Still, this issue, and the last, have gotten me to think about the decisions we made and whether we debated everything properly. It's a fascinating piece of work that shows that even without the cowl, Batman works at an entertaining and amazing level. Read Full Review

This is one of those plots that really makes you sit down and think. There are so many potential reasons and reactions to everything going on that the truth has become almost perfectly obfuscated. We're left grasping at crumbs. Even the great Bruce Wayne/Batman doesn't know the truth. Read Full Review

Fascinating parallels between 12 Angry Men and this issue. Loved Weeks' art and how King showed Bruce's investigative and detective skills. A couple of lines of dialogue stood out to me. "This is Gotham Kid, keep the gun" and "Have you seen anyone "talk" to Batman" I also would of loved to see more Dick under the Cowl in this issue. Overall, issue was great. Read Full Review

King teeters close to derailing this story with a Bruce Wayne pity party just at the height of the action, but if you can just keep all the wheels on the track as you're reading, this is a train well-worth taking so far: solid and interesting detective work (after the fact of the investigation), a room full of interesting characters full of presumptions and motivations, and a Batman who's more man than Bat just now, and throwing all his cards on the table. Read Full Review

Tom King and his rotating creative team continue to delight and entrance with yet another deconstruction of the world's greatest detective and his methods of apprehending his foes. We are shown a slightly out of control Batman who could be making the wrong decisions and we really get to feel Bruce's struggle against himself. King is taking great pleasure in exploring the methods of the Bat as well as public opinion of Gothams shadowy hero and I cant wait until the next issue to see how this story unfolds. Read Full Review

A good detective story, that speaks to the hearts and characters of any Batman fan. Read Full Review

Batman #52 is not a perfect issue. There are some minor problems that keep it from reaching that point. But even with those minor problems Tom King still tells a powerful story centered around Bruce Wayne tearing the idea of Batman down while Mr. Freeze is put on trial. It all helps to progress the fascinating narrative King is telling during his Batman run. Having Lee Weeks along to draw the Batman #42 helped elevate this Mr. Freeze story so that the strengths outshine any problems that briefly pop up. Read Full Review

What I hoped would be a thrilling jury room deliberation on the merits of Batman turns out to just be a couple weak arguments. King appears to be saving the really good stuff " hopefully " for a future issue. Read Full Review

Batman #52 isnt a bad issue. Its built upon a clever idea, and the dialogue is solid throughout. The slowness and monotony are the books biggest problem, and I cant say that even that sinks the book. Plus, the art is great. Its a decent comic, and I can recommend it. Feel free to pick it up. Read Full Review

A deliberately paced look at Bruce trying to persuade the other jury members that his actions as Batman cause more harm than good. Read Full Review

Lee Weeks was at pain to depict the talking heads this issue. Of course, I adore his work but even he has limits when handed a script that kills any form of dynamism. One can tell that King overwrote this script. Even Weeks has to rely on the nine-panel grid scheme to get through this issue. While Weeks can deliver nine-panel grid storytelling like the best of them, using him this way is not the best use of his range. Read Full Review

If you loved the last issue than you will love this one, if you are like me and miss Batman doing Batman things, then this is a pass. Read Full Review

Two issues after Bane supposedly broke the Bat and it seems like Bruce is getting his shit together.  Hopefully that means that he'll be getting more interesting stories because while this issue makes more sense to me than what we got previously, it's still pretty dull and I'm just waiting to turn that corner where I can start appreciating Batman as a character again.  I'm a fan of the art this issue, but I'm already pretty bored of jury duty. Read Full Review

Batman Jones

Aug 01, 2018

Holy man, that was amazing. And that art. And that final panel. A perfect example of how and why when this book is great it's the best thing on the stands. I thought this was solicited as a two-parter but maybe I'm wrong. There is obviously a third part and I, for one, can't wait for it.

Linkush

Aug 01, 2018

"THIS IS GOTHAM. KEEP THE GUN" damn, this is some good stuff.

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MKW69 - Aug 2, 2018

Gotham city city should fall long time ago.

Dorival

Aug 01, 2018

Damn it! This is getting better issue after issue!

Ken b

Aug 02, 2018

This was a very good read. Tom king is killing it with this arc !

Æther

Aug 04, 2018

Integrity, empathy, and a punch to the face, I love kings Batman. Such a smart comic, perfect characterizations, fantastic art, a refreshing read, with an intriguing story. but it tackles some serious issues on violence and its poignant affects on mental health. This is amazing stuff, Tom King continues to impress, I cant get enough.

Steve C

Aug 02, 2018

Awesome story... words and art were both incredible.

KFuqua

Aug 01, 2018

I have not been a fan of Tom King's run on Batman, but I did really enjoy this issue.

mrDovydas

Aug 18, 2018

Builds on what happened last issue and gets even better. There's no action, just words. But that's what makes the story work so well.

auletti

Aug 12, 2018

Batman 52 Twelve Angry Men is one of my favorite movies. With only twelve men in a room almost the entire movie it is dripping with a level of dialogue, interaction, and intensity rarely seen. Tom King and Lee Weeks attempt that here in the second episode of the Mr. Freeze story arc. Now add Bruce Wayne as the antagonist attempting to persuade the other eleven (yes there are twelve) who have voted Guilty to change their vote seemingly against batman and find Mr. Freeze innocent. In issue 51 where Batman catches Mr. Freeze in regards to the deaths of three woman. Bruce Wayne get selected to do Jury Duty and works hard to get selected. He gets asked why he couldn’t get out of it and in true Bruce Wayne fashion states it’s his civil duty but end with him being the only not guilty vote. The evidence is largely against Mr. Freeze. Who wouldn’t convict him when The women’s Brains were found unnaturally cold and he already confessed to the police. What could Bruce Wayne possibly be thinking not convicting this obviously guilty man. Jurors reiterate the fact unlike Bruce they have jobs and children unlike the “playboy” with nothing to worry about or get home to. Please let these poor people go home!! Tom King’s ability to create a dialogue is nearly unrivalled in current writing. This is especially true about the mundane parts of life, interactions between people, or to blossom a relationship between two people and works well in the juror’s room. When the Jurors complained I felt I knew them like they were my neighbors bickering about the lawn being mowed or being late for work. I can’t say this is one of his best works but he writes in a way that we believe these people said these words and reacted this way. Tom King writes real people… Although Lee Weeks has not been on my “go to” artist and really wouldn’t be able to pick out his titles from others I was impressed. The facial expressions and emotion in the juror’s room was intense and intricate. I could feel the emotion and aggravation of the jurors as each second passed. The action/flashback scenes were drawn in a surreal dark manner with a hint of 50s noir that separated Bruce from Batman. This also reminisced on our views of Batman of the past. King and Weeks do a wonderful job complimenting each other and this story. Truly quality writing and art but I found myself comparing it to not only twelve angry men but King’s previous works. Also, this seemed to be the vessel for 53 setting up what’s next but Sometimes the foundation is not a pretty as the house. The highlight of issue 52 was the last panel. It left me needing to read 53. You’ll have to read it yourself! As always Thank you Tom King, Lee Weeks, and all other comic book writers and artist who make me dream, give me universes to set the dream, and keep me a kid inside. Frank Auletti (comic book fan) more

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Apr 26, 2019

Far too much of Tom King's Batman work lets gimmicks and experimentation get in the way. Too often King tries to tie Batman to over-obvious themes. But somehow, with this arc, he examines the grief associated with a fallible Batman in a harrowing, introspective way.

Federico Liguori

Feb 15, 2023

This is great! Tell them, Bruce!

MKW69

Aug 01, 2018

It's good, but this feels cheapened by being after Batman not Marriage. King Hammered down, that Batman is not perfect, and if this would be a example of that, but that Bruce lose control, by himself it would have worked better.

bucswin611

Aug 01, 2018

Incredibly detailed and focused, and amazing action sequences by Weeks, but it's definitely a middle chapter in the story's development.

nickogle

Aug 02, 2018

This was overall a good issue. I think I would essentially call it the "12 Angry Men" of Batman comics. And honestly, hearing that out loud, it shouldn't work, but honestly, it does. Easily the best part of the issue is the characterization for Bruce Wayne. Plus the whole "Batman vs. Bruce Wayne," scenario actually goes a lot deeper than one might expect. Like many issues of this run of Batman, Tom King goes deeper into the psyche of Batman and several supporting characters than most other writers. I also liked Lee Weeks' art, he is probably one of the best recurring artists on the Batman run. However I'd be lying if I said Elizabeth Breitweiser's colors are actually better than the penciling. Overall, I think this story arc is one that rea ds better in trade, but that's only a minor issue. Still, a good issue in a great run. more

egonnn244

Aug 02, 2018

This is a good story. It's interesting to see Bruce saying that Batman is not the best there is, that Batman is not infallible. Other members of the jury see just that, but we as readers actually see Bruce saying "I'm not infallible. I can make a mistake". I find it really neat for Batman to own his mistakes and trying to fix them somehow. Usually, he is the stoic guy with all the answers. But now when he's been through some emotional turmoil he made a bad call, just like any ordinary person could have made. And Lee Weeks' art is terrific. He's great at portraying emotions on characters faces. My only problem with this issue is the little dialogue thing that Tom King sometimes does. That characters (Bruce Wayne in this case) talk o r answer with just one word. "Yeah"; "yeah" and "yeah". Sometimes it works, but most of the times is a bit weird and annoying. more

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Æther - Aug 6, 2018

I love how introverted Kings Batman is. He doesnt over express himself verbally, but when he does have something to say it's well thought out, concise, and clear. I feel as if Bruce is just an introverted personality who is low of energy, and going through some changes. It was very realistic, sometimes conversations are weird, but still thought provoking no?

Talon1load - Aug 7, 2018

Thought provoking? No. Boring? Oh yeah.

Dani

Aug 03, 2018

I found a quote on tumblr from @tterrymcginnis that said Bruce would fight his own reflection if you caught him in the right mood. He was definitely in the mood in this issue. Bruce gave a compelling argument against Batman to the jurors; arguing in defense of Mr. Freeze. It's almost ridiculous at this point. This makes you wonder what is next for Batman; because his mind is definitely not into it. The artwork continues to be reminiscent of a Law & Order episode, which I really like. Once again I was less than impressed with how Bruce looked. It was actually distracting in a couple of panels. This arc is interesting because it can lead to so many story lines. While I was advocating for some self-reflection, I didn't think it woul d come in the form of Bruce self-sabotaging. We'll see what part 3 brings. more

Afre

Aug 02, 2018

It's pretty good. I hated Batman #50, so as a follow-up to that, this sucks. As a standalone story, this is great. I have so mixed feelings about this. At least the art is great.

Nihilist

Aug 01, 2018

I enjoy the concept behind this story, but let's be real for a moment - 12 Angry Men executed it way better, with more complexity and humanity, 60 years ago. Of coure it would be unfair to compare a comic to a movie, but nonetheless, I feel like this issue didn't have the same tension and stakes as its cinematc competitor. Especially when King resorts to his notorious trick - repetition, whether you like it or not. There's couple of pages that add absolutely nothing to the story - one's we've seen in #50 as well, and also, for the nth time, Bruce brings the tale of his parents' deaths again. We know it, from Miller to Snyder, Johns to Loeb, and King himself, it always comes back in, and I have to say, I think King overused it a bit. Not onl y in this issue, naturally. At least there's one objectively truly glorious thing this comic accomplished - fnally Scott Snyder's butchered origin of Mr. Freeze from New 52's Batman Annual #1 was retconned, and Nora is once again Victor's wife. Let's celebrate that! This is a good day, everybody! Art is serviceable, but inferior to first arcs of Batman's Rebirth comics. There's few very climactic panels, but for the most parts, illustrations are rather simple and unexpressive. The comic's readable, but it's not the way to redeem the series after the nasty backslash of #50 caused by false advertising, and disappointing writing as well. If you want to experience a similar story, but executed twelve times better, go and pick up 12 Angry Men. Great movie, absolute must watch. more

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MKW69 - Aug 1, 2018

Freeze Origin was retconned out long time ago.

myconius - Aug 1, 2018

i really liked that phrase - - "notorious trick - repetition". . . . it's very appropriate to both Tom King's as well as Scott Snyder's writing. ...they rely on this gimmick as a crutch wat too much. ...and while the deception may dazzle readers once, it will ultimately lead to forgettable stories with no real long-term readability.

egonnn244 - Aug 2, 2018

Was it retconned before though? I don't remember anything like that happening, but maybe I missed it. At least now we can be sure.

Nihilist - Aug 2, 2018

I don't remember it being retconned either. Last time Vic appeared was in... Gotham Resistance crossover event? Unless I missed something. Nonetheless, I'm very happy Snyder's atrocious origin story is finally retconned.

egonnn244 - Aug 3, 2018

I like Snyder, but that origin was a total misfire. It made Freeze like most of Batman's villains, crazy. Before he stood apart from them. I think that Paul Dini's origin is gold and should not be touched.

Nihilist - Aug 3, 2018

Yup, I absolutely agree, my friend. Same with Harley Quinn - she was completely ruined with her New 52 redesign, and lost what made her so funny and lovable during Dini/Timm days. Sadly only her looks were fixed with Rebirth, inside she's still the same annoying, one dimensional regressed shadow of her past self. I guess that's one more reason to be happy about Vic going back to his pre New 52 state, at least one character we love is back. At least I hope so.

egonnn244 - Aug 4, 2018

I didn't have a problem with the redesign and I really liked that they took her out of Joker's shadow, but I'm not a fan of the dichotomy they got going on. That Harley in the Squad is homicidal psycho and in her solo book goofy, crazy gal. Granted, I'm not keeping up with these books, so maybe that changed. Still, my favorite Harley Quinn is from Injustice, specifically from the second game. I would love for the mainstream one to become like that.

Talon1load - Aug 7, 2018

They definitely need to pick a direction with Harley.

Nihilist - Aug 8, 2018

Yeah, they definitely should, but despite changing the writers every few weeks, they're doing exactly the same with her character, and commit the same mistakes. Everything went down in ~2010, when she was turned into a female Deadpool clone. Just finished reading Supergirl #21 - and man, how much she was changed as a person compared to her previous issues. I love it. Hope Harl could get the same treatment. Preferably from Dini/Timm or Sean Murphy, only writers who seem to understand her.

Melkor

Jan 01, 2019

Art is good. But it's so nonsense.

Spacey Medicine

Mar 05, 2019

I'm kind of on #TeamJury here. Put up or shut up, Bruce.

myconius

Aug 01, 2018

if Victor had gone right to the police this would never have happened. Bruce isn’t presenting a valid argument. even IF Freeze happens to be innocent, he was still in violation of his parole. whatever BS reasons Freeze had for suiting up and leaving his house arrest, if he was truly afraid that Batman was coming for him then he should have called the police. how did he think this would turn out for him? and if Freeze refuses to name his ‘underground associate’ then he’s pretty much framing himself. but if Victor Freeze was truly innocent, then he should have JUST called the police the moment he heard Batman was coming for him. Bruce is wasting everyone's time by trying to sway the jury. if he knows Freeze is innocent t hen he should use his resources as Batman to prove it, instead of this drawn out court drama. we get to hear Bruce go on about his man-pain yet again about the death of his parents. after all, it’s been long overdue that we’ve gotten to hear Bruce crying over Mommy and Daddy. Tom King probably thinks he’s being profound with Bruce questioning Batman’s actions, and Freeze’s fear of Batman being comparable to his own grief as a child. but the while thing is just laughably ridiculous and very very asinine. and of course the comic wouldn’t be complete without the obligatory cliffhanger leading us to believe that Bruce might actually reveal his secret identity to the members of the Jury. i absolutely hope that he does! i’d like to see Tom King write his way out of THAT one! this isn’t good comic writing. this is just Tom King cashing paychecks on the climb to issue 100. in all of this Lee Weeks dos his best to try to ape David Mazzucchelli's art style. some of the 'sparse' splash pages were nice, but they could have used a bit more fluidity. more

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RyanSmith28 - Aug 1, 2018

You're just pissy about the Batman #50 and taking it out on this excellent issue. Most of you're arguments make little to no sense.

myconius - Aug 1, 2018

Batman trying to prove Freeze is innocent thought the court system is idiotic. the whole reason he became Batman was so that he could operate outside the law. even if Freeze is convicted, Batman could later prove his innocence, then Victor would be exonerated. . . . . case closed.

egonnn244 - Aug 2, 2018

I think that violation of parole is pretty small compared to triple homicide.

myconius - Aug 2, 2018

if after the fact, Bruce figured out that Freeze was actually framed for crimes he didn't commit, i think he would have a better chance of exonerating Freeze as Batman rather than than trying to sway a jury as Bruce Wayne. ...better yet, if Bruce feels that he's way too off his game from being heartbroken, then he should take a knee and let Dick Grayson be the one to reveal who really killed the 3 women. ...so far Dick being Batman hasn't served any real purpose for this story.

egonnn244 - Aug 2, 2018

Grayson Batman did serve a purpose. Bruce is locked with the jury and city still has a Batman, so secret identity is protected. As for exonerating Freeze after the trial. Why wait, when you have the opportunity as a juror to save him?

myconius - Aug 4, 2018

it was alluded to, that the “proof” that Bruce has was figured out as Batman. Evidence that he could only have known while under the guise as Batman. evidence that he couldn’t know know as Bruce Wayne. hence why he’s having such a hard time proving this to all the other jurors. …all he’s doing is wasting all the other jurors time, when he could have presented his evidence to Gordon before this even went to trial. …this entire premise is contrived.

Æther - Aug 4, 2018

Myconius I dont even think you possess the ability to realize you've made a mistake, this issue is just not for you. It's about knowledge and secrecy, it's about being honest and open minded. The Arc is thus far alluding to Banes involvement, we are all waiting for his next move... could it have been him who messed with the women's bodies and tipped off freeze? I dont know but it sure is interesting. You just want to carp carp carp all day, complaining about Bruce not going to Gordon now?

Æther - Aug 4, 2018

Silly

Æther - Aug 4, 2018

I can think of a handful of explanations as to why that maybe. Why cant you? Bruce probably realized he made a mistake long after it was in the works to go to trail... and you think Gordon can just testify and fix it all. Maybe he can maybe he cant, Bruce wants to be sure! No maybe, this is not Gordon's story this is about Batman and integrity.

myconius - Aug 4, 2018

Æther, you sound as though you've been drinking. ...drunk from too much of that Tom King Kool-Aid perhaps?

Æther - Aug 4, 2018

You know people like things in life, doesnt have anything to do with Kool-aid. You sound like the cultist some worshiper of diversity and comics?

myconius - Aug 5, 2018

yup! drunk as a skunk, from the looks of it.

Talon1load - Aug 5, 2018

Come on man, even you have to be able to see how Bruce being on a jury doesn’t make sense. He could do a better job of exonerating Freeze as Batman like he’s done probably a hundred times before. Him being on a jury is a waste of time and going on about how Batman does more harm than good is ridiculous. I bet all the people he’s saved would disagree and this just comes off as a pity party. Stop making Batman so damn whiny.

myconius - Aug 5, 2018

see? Talon1load gets it. ...this whole concept of Bruce being on the jury, instead of doing what he's always done (more effectively) as Batman is just another one of Tom King's sad attempts of Batman character deconstruction, (i.e. ~ a whiny pity party)

egonnn244 - Aug 5, 2018

Here we go again. One is trying to explain how he understands the story and the other one just ridicules him and sh*ts all over the story. Every goddamn issue. Aren't you guys or gals tired of fighting the same battle over and over again? One of you hates King's Batman without giving any legitimate criticism, other than "he makes Batman whiny boo hoo" and the other loves it blindly without seeing any flaws that this book has. Come on, pull yourselves together.

myconius - Aug 5, 2018

yup, and then we have egon244 trying to blind us all with his virtue signaling. please talk down to us some more. i think it's just groovy.

egonnn244 - Aug 6, 2018

I rest my case.

Æther - Aug 6, 2018

Relax Myconius, we do appear to be two individuals with an extreme bias, abeit polar opposite.

Æther - Aug 6, 2018

It is odd seeing Bruce in jury duty, but to me the story is just not over yet. He obviously doesnt want to do this as batman, it should have you asking why. It's to soon say if it's stupid or brilliant, I myself am very excited. Most of the "flaws" that annoy the haters have me intrigued. It was a lot of fun to read, and I want to know what Bruce is up to. It was jam packed with interesting ideas, there was Batmans violence and Bruce's probity, there is mystery, there is tension, it's just fun.

myconius - Aug 6, 2018

yes egon244, please do rest. ...being so self righteous must be absolutely exhausting.

egonnn244 - Aug 6, 2018

Dealing with you is exhausting. And by the way, you're constantly proving my point.

myconius - Aug 6, 2018

no one asked you to comment on my review. ...you did that all by yourself.

egonnn244 - Aug 6, 2018

True. I guess my self-righteousness got the best of me.

Talon1load - Aug 7, 2018

Still, at least people are talking about it. Whether it sucks or not, that’s what DC wants. Everyone has differing opinions and we take stances because we care about the character. No one is forced to read the reviews or the comments so just let people talk man. It literally does no harm to anyone.