Batman #80

8.0

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26 Reviews
7.0

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67 Reviews
Writer Tom King
Artist John Romita Jr., Klaus Janson
Cover Price $3.99

The bad guys thought they had it made with Bane in control, but with Batman back in Gotham they'll be reminded what justice feels like... and how it hurts when it hits you in the face. With Catwoman at his side, the Caped Crusader is looking to take down Bane's army and reclaim his city. But what happens when old allies like Gotham Girl also stand in his way? The legendary art team of John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson join BATMAN for two action-packed issues that will rock Gotham City to its foundation.

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  • 10

    Comic Book Legion - Kevin Vilim

    Oct 02, 2019

    Tom King and team did a great job from start to finish. The stage has been set and we have five issues left after this one to see how it all ends. Read Full Review

  • 10

    DC Comics News - Derek McNeil

    Oct 07, 2019

    Tom King's run has been polarizing amongst the readership, but the last few issues should be heartening to any Batman fan. Let's hope he can keep it up as the City of Bane storyline continues. Read Full Review

  • 9.7

    The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally

    Oct 02, 2019

    Romita Jr. delivers some beautiful art in this issue. The art is detailed and filled with energy and movement. There are moments filled with drama and emotion throughout and I enjoyed how the story was laid out visually. Read Full Review

  • 9.3

    Sequential Planet - Ethan Maddux

    Oct 02, 2019

    This isn't an issue with much plot resolution, but it's a hell of an emotional payoff. Tom King delivers on the return that we all knew was coming, while John Romita Jr, Klaus Janson, and Tomeu Morey display an incredibly tight grasp on comics pacing and storytelling. This is an incredible issue full of things I've been waiting to see for a long time now, and it's just as sweet as I hoped. Read Full Review

  • 9.2

    Geek'd Out - Aaron Roberts

    Oct 02, 2019

    Batman #80 is hard, fast, and smart " showing you precisely what you need to see in order to appreciate how it was built and where its going. Exactly like a tour of a city Banes city. Read Full Review

  • 9.0

    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield

    Oct 02, 2019

    We know he's going to make a face-turn by the end of the arc and probably wind up back in oblivion just like Jor-El, but unlike Jor-El he's been taken so far that I don't know if I'll buy it. And still no word on or reaction to what happened to Alfred. But segments like Batman's face-off with Hush, or the brief and thrilling segment involving Kite-Man, show King's deliberate pacing at its best. Read Full Review

  • 9.0

    But Why Tho? - Charlie Ashby

    Oct 02, 2019

    Overall, Batman #80 is a fantastic issue that kickstarts the final phase of the City of Bane storyline, with art by Romita Jr. being the biggest highlight. Read Full Review

  • 9.0

    Comic Crusaders - Johnny "The Machine" Hughes

    Oct 02, 2019

    By this time, no matter how many fans, and in that group I include myself , complain about King's pacing or overindulgence at times, nothing is going to change. With King you know what you are going to get, which may explain the books slip down the top ten sales list. You may want more direct story telling over the meanderings of character's dialogue. The knock on King's method is that the payoff has to surpass the setup; this is a failing that affects a number of DC's writers. Still, as this hit and miss run of Kings nears its climax, I can't help but hope, just one more time that King manages to hit this one, this last one, our of the park. Read Full Review

  • 9.0

    Forces Of Geek - Lenny Schwartz

    Oct 02, 2019

    At this point, I just want to see Batman beat the living hell out of Bane. And that is because the story itself has been so involving with a lot of build up to the main event. Read Full Review

  • 9.0

    Comic Watch - Bethany W Pope

    Oct 09, 2019

    Literary wit, astonishing action, and kneebuckling art all abound in this issue. What more could you possibly want? Read Full Review

  • 8.6

    Black Nerd Problems - Keith Reid-Cleveland

    Oct 03, 2019

    There's seemingly no time left for detours in this run, even the really fun and insightful ones. So it's time for all of our players to come to blows and see what's left of Gotham when they're done. Read Full Review

  • 8.5

    Comics Bookcase - Alex Batts

    Oct 02, 2019

    Batman and Catwomans return to Gotham does not disappoint. The pieces for a final showdown are falling into place perfectly. Seeing Batman in control of himself and wrestling for control of his city makes the book as exciting as ever. Read Full Review

  • 8.0

    GWW - Nicola Austin

    Oct 01, 2019

    With the promise of two action-packed issues that will rock Gotham City to its foundation, I have all of my fingers crossed for a hugely climatic showdown in the next part of the tale. Come on King, don't let me down! Read Full Review

  • 8.0

    ComicBook.com - Nicole Drum

    Oct 02, 2019

    The ending of the issue isn't a twist, you can largely guess what's coming, and like many issues of King's run this one could have benefitted from being part of a larger story rather than a single issue. But it is an excellent issue, one that truly sets the stage for the end in a powerful and important way. Read Full Review

  • 8.0

    Monkeys Fighting Robots - David DeCorte

    Oct 02, 2019

    BATMAN #80 offers fun and action-packed writing, with gorgeous artwork courtesy of John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson. The ending cliffhanger carries some troubling implications, but the rest of the book is stellar. Read Full Review

  • 8.0

    Dark Knight News - Eric Lee

    Oct 04, 2019

    Batman #80 has some over-due action sequences that are sure to thrill, as well as good character interactions with Flashpoint Batman and Gotham Girl. Despite a slow pace and a repetitive plot, this issue is a lot of fun. Read Full Review

  • 8.0

    Newsarama - David Pepose

    Oct 04, 2019

    Writer Tom King teams up with artist John Romita, Jr. for an issue that has plenty of much-appreciated fireworks after the slower pacing of the previous chapters. Read Full Review

  • 8.0

    Impulse Gamer - Matt Fischer

    Oct 24, 2019

    Bane is in a whole heap of trouble. What the villains just cant seem to grasp is that Batman may be flesh and blood, he is not a man. He is a force, an idea, and he wont stop. EVER! Read Full Review

  • 7.5

    The Brazen Bull - Charlie Chipman

    Oct 02, 2019

    Batman is back in Gotham City, and if it feels like it's been too long, well, that's because it has been... Read Full Review

  • 7.0

    The Batman Universe - Paul Shanly

    Oct 02, 2019

    This was a fun but quick issue that I think could benefit from letting some of the action breath and possibly letting some of the big reveals or moments of this title happen without as much delay. Read Full Review

  • 7.0

    Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills

    Oct 05, 2019

    The grand Tom King finale kicks off with a flashy issue that is fun to read, but overall a bit fleeting. Read Full Review

  • 7.0

    Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez

    Oct 07, 2019

    Batman #80 gets "City of Bane" back on track after two issues that halted the momentum of the story. Tom King and John Romita Jr. did a very good job getting over the tone of this story and delivering an ending that will have readers guessing. Unfortunately the lack of Bane and poor way Gotham Girl's sub-plot was handled are things that continue to hold "City of Bane" back from reaching its full potential. Hopefully with Batman and Catwoman back in Gotham City these negatives can be turned into a positive, in turn creating a strong march to the conclusion of King's "City of Bane" epic. Read Full Review

  • 6.0

    AIPT - Vishal Gullapalli

    Oct 02, 2019

    The writing and art in this issue feel lacking compared to prior issues of the run. Read Full Review

  • 6.0

    Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles

    Oct 02, 2019

    Tomeu Morey experimented with some different lighting throughout and it helped sell the deep stakes of Batman resurfacing.King left a lot of questions unanswered but Batmans comeback looks to have some huge repercussions for the Bat family again. Read Full Review

  • 5.5

    Weird Science - Dan Mayhoff

    Oct 02, 2019

    We finally get some story progression in this book but it's beginning to feel too little, too late. This book needs to pick up. Instead, we get four identical scenes in one issue. This book needs to take chances and make me excited to read the new issue. I'll give credit where credit is due for the things we did get, but we're on our last legs here. Read Full Review

  • 4.5

    Batman-News - Joshua McDonald

    Oct 02, 2019

    Is that a harsh statement? Absolutely. But I call it as I see it, and King has been coasting on Batman since the non-wedding. The book has gone nowhere since then, accomplished nothing for the greater universe/ legend of the character, and has made a mockery of many of the characters it's featured. At this point, King's Batman is like an old, sick dog that just needs to be put down. Thankfully, that appointment has already been scheduled. Read Full Review

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