Batman: Curse of the White Knight #8

This final issue just couldn’t be any better and is a fantastic way to end what has been an incredible run. It is sad to me to see this story come to an end, but I am so thankful for the way it was ended because it brings the entire story full circle and sets up so many possibilities for the future of the series. An intricately written story that keeps the reader guessing and full of mystery and suspense and an astonishing art style that sell the emotion of the story visually, Batman Curse of the White Knight will go down as one of the greatest batman stories ever told. Issue #8 is available now so head to your local comic shop and pick it up! As of right now it is unknown if shops will have it or not but if not, you can also buy and read the issue digitally from several online retailers. Read Full Review

Most of all, though, Batman: Curse Of The White Knight #8 provides an ending that's satisfying, innovative and downright inspired. The best part is, it clearly shows us that in many ways the story's only just begun. Read Full Review

Okay…the interviews told us that he wanted to explore one more character within this universe. Murphy feels like a little more can be told on this birdy…this Robin that met a different fate at the hands of readers. If I were you, I'd re-read the entire series again…issues 1-8, and then look at the Easter Eggs Murphy provides. And then tell me if you saw this return coming at all. Maybe he even dropped the title to the next part within this issue……? Read Full Review

Murphy delivers some beautiful art throughout this finale and the emphasis on the characters and their journeys gives the art a grounded, human feeling with characters filled with emotion. Read Full Review

OverallThis final issue wraps up the story quite nicely and sees Bruce Wayne taking responsibility for the actions of his family many years in the past is pretty much a given. It was the panels that led up to that. Such as the few panels in which Harley Quinn tries to talk Bruce out of giving himself over to the Gotham PD. The final panels of this leave things open for more adventures to come, but the conclusion of this story changes everything for the life of Bruce Wayne and Batman. Read Full Review

In the end, Murphy wrapped everything up nicely. But he just had to make sure he left us wanting more. Honestly, even if he didn't include the tease, I want more of the Murphy-verse. But now I'm on the very edge of my seat. Read Full Review

Curse of the White Knight's final issue may be its strongest. Sean Murphy delivers a no-holds-barred story that sees Batman driven to his absolute limits, enhanced by more of the great introspective and emotional moments that have made the other stories in Murphy's Batman universe so memorable. Murphy and Hollingsworth's art is stunning on its own, and the seeds that Murphy plants in this issue clinch CotWK #8 as a must-read. Read Full Review

Sean Murphy delivered one hell of a conclusion and created a sequel series that somehow surpassed the original. If the White Knight series becomes a trilogy, it has a lot to live up to, but it's evident that Murphy is up to the task. Read Full Review

Batman: Curse of the White Knight concludes by taking Batman places I would rather he not go; however, I can't help but be impressed by the strength of narrative and sustained visual storytelling that Murphy brought to this book. I will be buying the next series whenever it, Lord-willing, comes out, and that tells me all I need to know. Read Full Review

While I do think Murphy rushes past a lot of his emotional beats to the point that they only feel like taps rather than haymakers, the core audience for Batman: Curse of the White Knight will likely vibe much more with his deeply kinetic art style. Do I think that this conclusion necessarily hits all the points that a good sequel does? Not quite - and a series less masterfully drawn would likely get hit a lot harder as a result. But for Curse of the White Knight, the outstanding visuals helps stick the landing where its own shaky narrative might not. Read Full Review

This isn't the strongest issue of the series, but it sill packs amazing visuals and an emotional punch into the book's big conclusion, and brings this phenomenal series to a close...for now. Read Full Review

The White Knight franchise continues to be a promising line of books that's reminiscent of the iconic worldbuilding of Batman: The Animated Series - just much darker. Read Full Review

Overall, Batman: Curse of the White Knight wasn't a bad sequel but also didn't feel very necessary at the same time.  I think a little more time to think this story out might have been needed here instead of DC rushing things to market (from what it felt like) because the initial series was a surprise hit and retroactively attached to DC Black Label. I can't say enough about Sean Murphy's art throughout the series it kept my interest even when the story might have lacked in areas and is worth the price of admission alone.  As a final thought, Curse of White Knight is worth a read overall but its fails to live up to the quality of the initial outing. Read Full Review

Curse of the White Knight gives an exciting ending and a way forward to new stories. Read Full Review

Having recently rewatched The Dark Knight it's uncanny to see the similarities of this world and its ideas. Unfortunately, focusing so heavily on the symbol of Batman rather than the man himself has made the narrative boring, losing touch with the connective tissue we can relate to. Read Full Review

allenquanobi

Mar 25, 2020

Pretty awesome stuff, Murphy definitely saved his best for last. This series isn't as good as the original, but damn is it still fun and great to read. It really examines what Batman really is and means to people, while also taking the dumb 90s trope of Azrael seriously and making him cool, I like this version better than any version of Azrael we've seen in main continuity. The entire issue was exciting and emotional, I thought the ending was great, hopefully there's a White Knight 3 sooner rather than later. I don't know how well the concept of White Knight Line/Universe will hold up/succeed after DC and Murphy announced it. I think this entire series and the previous worked because there was one person at the helm creatively, bringi ng in others invites too many cooks in the kitchen. But if there's a White Knight 3, Murphy better be the writer and artist once again. Bravo Murphy, you continue to show you're one of the best creators working today more

Ryan

Mar 26, 2020

No words

Azrael

Apr 10, 2020

Great end to a great series. Everything was wrapped up very nice and the next series "The Trial of Bruce Wayne" was also set up very well. Nightwing's line where he said "Holy biblical flood Batman" was genius.

EDiakota

Mar 28, 2020

" You've always been smart enough to see my flaws, Dick. Maybe that's why There's been a wedge between us-- Because we both know who the better man is. " - BATMAN (BRUCE WAYNE)

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln

May 03, 2020

My only problem with this is that it follows a lot of similar plot beats to the first White Knight, but I can't help but feel it is a better executed version of the same plot beats.

M1sf1r3

Jun 15, 2020

Prelude: I've been consistently loving Curse of the White Knight. Let's see how this final issue goes. The Good: I love the action in this issue. It feels so much like a blockbuster film and I love it. Murphy's art is amazing. Dynamic and action paced. I loved the emotional parts of this issue. Jason!!! Plus an interesting finish that makes me intrigued for Beyond the White Knight. The Bad: I don't like the BrucexHarley relationship. It's written decently enough but it's something that I am personally against. Conclusion: A great finishing issue that is fast paced and resolves its own plots well. It also leaves me intrigued for where the story will go in Beyond the White Knight.

Liem Duong

Jun 12, 2020

***Reviews the entire series*** I might be in the minority here, but I liked this better than White Knight. This story goes into a more classic Batman tale as opposed to the superhero critique of White Knight. Maybe its because I am a stickler for Batman goodness. The exposition, while slow and expansive, builds up not only the conflict, but the setting and characterization of the series. Better art style than the previous series, with grand scapes of Gotham and bad-ass cars. In-cooperates detective skills of Batman combined with the Wayne/Gotham Lore finessed to pack a huge revelation on Bruce's identity. I also really like this version of Batman, with conflict, emotions, failure, and redemption, this Batman is great. Azrael also is modernized with his classic roots in Christianity, making him a much more effective villain than guys like Neo-joker. Both White Knight and this fine sequel are an acquired taste for different audiences. For me, even though White Knight is considered more " Ground-breaking ", COTWK to me is the better series. For those who love classic Batman tales with a twist, this is for you. 8.5/10 more

Gizmo

Apr 03, 2021

Nice wrap to another hit.

Psycamorean

Apr 10, 2020

This was a pretty good ending. Not really looking forward to a sequel or an entire line devoted to this universe. That wouldn't be worth reading.

Spacey Medicine

May 11, 2020

This was a fine ending, but I never looked forward to reading it.