Batman '89: Echoes #1

This and the Superman counterpart are some of DC's most underrated comics right now. Read Full Review

If this first issue is any indication, Echoes is going to be a fantastic ride and one worthy of both its cinematic and comic book predecessors. Read Full Review

Batman: Echoes #1 is a bit of a slow burn, but it succinctly sets up the world of the characters and introduces new plots and twists in an organic way. I'm personally excited to read the next issue. Read Full Review

Batman 89: Echoes #1 is a great follow-up to last years Batman 89 series so far. It provides twists, turns, mystery and intrigue. It also builds well off of what came before with both the previous Tim Burton movies as well as last years Batman 89 comic series. Additionally, there are some clever homages to other Batmen such as the Nolanverse trilogy, the 1940s film serials, and even shelved Batman movies. This opening issue leaves us with more questions than answers, but it is sure to be exciting as it unfolds. It certainly feels like a new cinematic adventure. What do you think will happen next? Read Full Review

The debut of Batman '89 Echoes is a perfect reintroduction to this world. The introduction of new characters keeps the series feeling fresh and promptly sets up an exciting new chapter. Clocking in at six-issues should inject a healthy dose of exhilaration to the pacing. Read Full Review

Sam Hamms direction for Batman 89 and now Batman 89: Echoes is rare in the sense that it doesnt feel like an outlet to show scrapped ideas if there was another film or two, and there now has been enough time passed for this series to do some interesting things building off of the collective Batman content across all mediums since 1989. It is fun to see a big swing with such an established property with ideas that generally wouldnt work on film but the possibilities are endless in comic book form. Read Full Review

Batman '89: Echoes successfully builds upon the foundation laid by its predecessor, delivering a captivating narrative set in the iconic Tim Burton movie universe of Batman. Sam Hamm, along with the talented artistic team of Joe Quinones and Leonardo Ito, continues to immerse readers in the dark and atmospheric world of Gotham. Read Full Review

When thinking back on Tim Burton's Batman films, it's the gothic aesthetic that endures. Quinones' tight linework and framing, and Ito's blue-purple color palette imbue it onto every page of this issue. With its unexpected ending, Batman '89: Echoes #1 is a thrilling return to a fan-favorite era. Read Full Review

Quinones delivers some beautifully detailed art in the issue. I really like the character designs and look forward to seeing what comes next visually. Read Full Review

Batman '89: Echoes #1 is a strange, surreal, and jarring introduction to this follow-up series to the last Batman '89 miniseries. The art is great, and the characters are written well. The plot threads, however, are a bit confusing and perhaps even off-putting. Read Full Review

L Silverman

Nov 28, 2023

WOW!!!! Was not a fan of the first Batman'89 series but Sam Hamm knocks it out of the park this time! His new and original takes on classic Batman villains is nothing less than brilliant. Love the idea that Drs. Jonathan Crane and Harley Quinn are competing psychiatrists that might be working together, I'm surprised that no one came up with that idea before this. Also brilliant is the idea that Crane would be a VA doctor working with PTSD vets, using them as his test subjects for his fear experiments. Again, makes perfect sense. As for the heroes, it's much more interesting this time that Barbara Gordon is the lead. Hated the fact that she was pushed to the sidelines in the first miniseries but here she shines. And her relations hip with Alfred is really interesting, it's great that Hamm remembered that Barbara and Alfred have always had a relationship in some form, whether in the movies or on the TV show. Can't wait for her to become Batgirl. The artwork by Joe Quinones is aces as usual and the story ends on an AMAZING cliffhanger! Can't wait for the next issue! more

fzanca

Dec 06, 2023

This is definitely a setup issue. We start with the death of Batman only to have the new commissioner Gordan visit Alfred to say he doesn't know where Bruce is. They go after Firefly and we get a reveal at that end. Is that supposed to be Bruce/Keaton? It semi-looks like him, but if it is, I'm really confused. I'm willing to see where this goes. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/GY7No7Y0-Pk

Psycamorean

Mar 14, 2024

Lots of build up and without much pay off. I'm interested to see where this story goes, but I can't say this issue excited me.

NoobishSalad

Mar 19, 2024

Looking forward to the rest of the series

Aviator5000

Dec 03, 2023

Kinda boring, like the first series. I'm all for build-up, and world-building but let me at least see the man... Im definitely dropping, it isn't bad, just isn't for me. I read Batman for Batman.