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I thought personally this was a great issue, can definitely picture a batman in his early years wanting to take up a challenge like this to grow and become a better batman in the future by wanting to visot ET life.
Batman: Off-World #1
| Writer | Jason Aaron |
| Artist | Doug Mahnke |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
A routine night in Gotham City for a young Batman proves to be anything but routine when the crime-fighter is confronted with a sort of foe he's never faced before--one from beyond the stars! A universe of possible alien threats leads Batman to make a daring decision--to venture alone into the far reaches of the cosmos for the very first time, where the Dark Knight will face the fight of his life! Superstar writer Jason Aaron delivers his first Batman story ever, partnered with blockbuster artist Doug Mahnke for a unique, brutal tale!
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9.5
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Nov 21, 2023This makes an interesting parallel to Superman's Warworld Saga, which had a more mythic take on the concept. But that's not Batman. Batman is here to get his hands dirtyand this first issue makes me very confident that Aaron's time at DC will be spectacular. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comic Watch - Tyler Davis
Nov 21, 2023Batman Off-Worldisn't just an entertaining and atmospheric comic, it's one that clearly understands the necessity of pulpy science fiction in an age of where corporate art is becoming extremely homogenous. With the edge of Rocksteady's Arkham Batman and a ferocious commitment to its science fiction ideas, Jason Aaron and Doug Mahnke have crafted a comic well worth checking out. Read Full Review
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9.0
AIPT - Collier Jennings
Nov 21, 2023Batman: Off-World #1 is the weirdest, wildest Batman book in a long while, and it's worth the read. Jason Aaron's DC debut is off to a good start, and judging from the final page Batman's prepared to take on anything and everything no matter what galaxy it comes from. Read Full Review
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9.0
Weird Science - Jim Werner
Nov 21, 2023Batman Off-World #1 is a cool, action-packed comic with some clever twists. Jason Aaron just might have gotten his groove back and Doug Mahnke's art is fantastic. Recommended! Read Full Review
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8.7
Multiversity Comics - Robbie Pleasant
Nov 24, 2023A good start for a different kind of Batman story, with an excellent creative team bringing the world to life through the writing and art. Read Full Review
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8.4
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Nov 21, 2023Mahnke delivers some beautifully detailed and visually impressive art throughout the issue. The visuals connected with me as a reader and I was drawn into every moment both with the action and the quieter moments. Read Full Review
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8.0
But Why Tho? - William Tucker
Nov 21, 2023Batman Off-World #1 is a chaotic cosmic adventure. Whilst Batman has been taken to territories where he doesn’t belong, the tone and the characters are representative of a world he is all too familiar with. Read Full Review
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8.0
Graphic Policy - Brett
Nov 22, 2023Batman: Off-World #1 has moments. There's good details within and when it focuses on how it stands out, it does that really well. But, the overall plot feels like something we've seen so many times before on Earth. There's potential here and this is clearly a setup of more to come but as a first issue, it's entertaining but doesn't quite hook the reader with excitement. Read Full Review
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7.6
The Batman Universe - Jamie Remolde
Nov 23, 2023Batman: Off-World #1 has an interesting concept. Chronicling the training of Batman to fight aliens, unfortunately it still shows Batman as being too formidable to be believable. Read Full Review
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7.0
Dark Knight News - Eric Lee
Nov 21, 2023While Aaron and Mahnke have given readers an amazing opening issue, with a clever conceit, Batman: Off-World #1 tends to prioritize style over substance. Perhaps it will evolve as the series continues, but for now, it is an entertaining detour from the mainstream Batman comics and it is only the first issue. Read Full Review
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7.0
ComicBook.com - Nicole Drum
Nov 22, 2023It's entertaining and has obvious room to grow and, if nothing else, the art is out of this world pun intended. Read Full Review
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5.5
Batman-News - Cam Lipham
Nov 23, 2023I'm waiting to see what's in store, but I really have to say I'm disappointed. Read Full Review
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9.5
You know what ? I like B-movies. This issue was not great, was not very smart, but it was like a very good, brainless b-movie of the 80 with Batman. And i'm up for that.
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9.0
Pretty cool start. Hoping it kicks on.
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9.0
Excellent art and it seems like a modern version of those old silver age stories where Batman was always off fighting aliens and such.
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9.0
It's unbelievable how darknightnews gives 10/10 to garbage comics with social messaging, while giving 6 or 7 to decent or good comics. Don't trust their reviews.
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9.0
A fun ride. Arguably an underwhelming concept that Aaron pulls off well. It's somewhat unique seeing Batman underpowered against aliens that would be your quintessential jobber in any other comic. It actually humanises Batman in a way that's a bit different. I think people have been too hard on this. It's depthless sci-fi fun, which is what I often want after a hard day at work. Job done. I look forward to reading this series. If this is the kind of quality to expect from Aaron in DC, his Absolute Superman should be good.
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8.0
I'm giving Aaron the benefit of the doubt.i know his tenure at marvel ended badly and fans didn't like his punisher and avenger stuff (I never read it) but for a out of continuity batman book, this is pretty solid. Art is great and hopefully the story continues to be fun.
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8.0
It was a blast seeing Mahnke back on Batman. Lots of fond memories there. Aaron... Full disclosure, I hated his last several years at Marvel. He ruined Frank Castle. His 500-year Avengers tenure was easily one of the worst runs of all time. I tried to go into this with an open mind and I was pleasantly surprised. While nobody did a better job of justifying the totality of Batman's publishing history than Grant Morrison, this was still a lot of fun. Think Miller's Batman being inserted into a 50's sci-fi storyline. Not "goofy Batman" off-world, more like "Year One Batman" off-world. Highly enjoyable.
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8.0
The concept of Batman in space runs the risk of crashing into the ridiculous. Setting the series in the early years of Batman mitigates any continuity complaints and allows the story to exist beyond the scope of other Batman stories which feels like a smart move. As first issue there is a good deal of backstory, but a number of flashbacks are used to prioritize the action before giving the explanation. The issue moves quickly with crisp artwork from Doug Mahnke. Jason Aaron is bringing a relentless ad brutal version of Batman who has a specific purpose to be in space. It doesn't feel like there is a need for Batman to be in space yet, but the issue to not too serious and not too goofy. It feels similar to when Mark Waid took Doctor Strang more
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8.0
I'm not a a fan of Jason Aaron but wanted to give him a fair chance with his move to DC and see if it reinvigorates him to tell some interesting stories. That said, I found this to be a solid first issue and appreciated it having a unique story and feel than the Batman & Detective books. Hope it keeps up the pace and sticks the landing.
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8.0
Weird, but I like it.
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6.0
Someone at DC must have been thinking, "gee...how do we make Jason Aaron's return to DC seem special?" To which someone else shouted, "A Batman miniseries! But make it in space!" And thus, Batman: Off-World was born. This debut issue lacked a punch or a reason for existence, other than to give Jason Aaron's return some extra pomp and circumstances. I never really felt like I was being informed why this was being written. Aaron's exposition carried most of the issue, trying to will a reason into existence. But what new idea around Batman's character is this telling us? Nothing, as of yet. The new characters came off as hollow and nothing more than plot devices to move things along. Doug Mahnke's art was fine. It felt like a traditional B more
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4.0
Always felt that casting Batman in a Space Opera is like casting Aquaman in a sequal to Dune. Clearly a case of a fish out of water. Back in the 1950s there was a run of Batman and Robin fighting aliens either on Earth or being transported to the ends of the cosmos. Those stories were cute but rather peurile. My feeling this story arc is similar
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