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Batman / Superman #1
| Writer | Joshua Williamson |
| Artist | David Marquez |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
Up in the sky, in the dark of the night, trust no one-for the Secret Six walk among us. Spinning out of the devastating events of the Batman Who Laughs, Superman and Batman are together once more in an all-new monthly series-and they're facing a terrifying new threat that could strike from anywhere. The Dark Knight and the Man of Steel must journey into the depths of Gotham City to learn which of their fellow heroes has been transformed into the horrifying horseman of their most dangerous and deranged foe ever. Our heroes will need to fight to survive, but an even more dangerous question lurks in the shadows: Can Superman and Batman even trus more
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10
Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles
Aug 28, 2019One issue in and this already looks like its going to be a special book for DC. No need to miss out on the fun, jump in on this title right now. Read Full Review
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10
But Why Tho? - Charles Hartford
Aug 28, 2019A big cliffhanger ending I did not expect finishes off Batman/Superman #1 in the best way it could. I have nothing but high expectations for this book going forward and cannot wait to get my hands on issue two. If you are a fan of these two comic book icons, you should definitely make a point to grab Batman/Superman #1 at your local comic book store. Read Full Review
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10
Kabooooom - Roy Buckingham
Aug 29, 2019You definitely do not miss this one, folks. It is very well done. Read Full Review
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10
DC Comics News - Carl Bryan
Sep 03, 2019If you didn't get The Batman Who Laughs seven issue series or the Grim Knight one shot…shame on you! Get to your nearest comic store and get the back story. Scott Snyder did a lot to plant the seeds, but now Joshua Williamson is behind the wheel. Change is a coming and we already see in the last frame of the story, we are in for quite the ride! Read Full Review
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9.6
Forces Of Geek - Lenny Schwartz
Aug 29, 2019The creative team has a great and original take on this story that demands the reader's attention right from the first page! I am more excited after reading this first issue about where we might be headed. I can't wait to find out. Read Full Review
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9.2
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Aug 28, 2019David Marquezs art is fantastic. Everything works visually and the art perfectly complements the tone and style of this story. Read Full Review
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9.2
Multiversity Comics - Matthew Blair
Aug 30, 2019An expertly written story with properly terrifying and gorgeous artwork that displays everything that makes Superman and Batman great. You need to read this comic. Read Full Review
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9.0
IGN - Jesse Schedeen
Aug 28, 2019Batman/Superman #1 is one of the strongest first issues of a DC series in recent memory. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comics: The Gathering - Olivier Roth
Aug 30, 2019Batman Superman #1 may be tied to a greater event, and may have had the issue's title already spoiled, i.e. "Who are the Secret Six?", but it stands really well as its own entity with a great turn by the creative team. Well worth the purchase. Read Full Review
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9.0
Monkeys Fighting Robots - Jason Jeffords Jr
Aug 30, 2019BATMAN/SUPERMAN #1 excels at characterizations of the iconic duo but reads like a line-wide event instead of a new ongoing first issue. Read Full Review
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9.0
On Comics Ground - Travis Tucker
Aug 30, 2019This first issue has me bouncing in my chair. Honestly, I can't wait to see how this is going to affect everyone in the League, not just the titled two because this series is started hardball in the first inning. Read Full Review
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9.0
Impulse Gamer - Chris O'Connor
Sep 08, 2019I really like where the story is heading, it's a terrifying concept… whether hero or not, to face a "mirror" evil version of yourself… to be tasked with stopping them would be quite daunting. The set up for the next issue is very well executed too so I've no doubt if you grab this copy (which you should) you'll want to continue… as a cliffhanger… it's a good lure to get you hooked. Read Full Review
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9.0
Horror DNA - James Ferguson
Sep 18, 2019I thought the Batman Who Laughs mini-series brought horror into the world of the Justice League. That is small potatoes compared to Batman/Superman. This is a universe-spanning epic following the deranged methods of a murderous lunatic. The Dark Knight and the Man of Steel are already a few steps behind and will have to work extra hard to catch up. Read Full Review
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8.8
The Brazen Bull - Charlie Chipman
Aug 28, 2019The Dark Knight and the Man of Steel have teamed up to take on a group of terribly dark and powerful new foes in an exciting new series. Batman/Superman (2019-) #1is an impressive debut. Read Full Review
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Word Of The Nerd - Brent Jackson
Aug 28, 2019Batman/Superman #1 is a great start to this series. Even if you are not familiar with the whole Batman Who Laughs stuff going on in the DCU you can still pick this up and thoroughly enjoy yourself. The story and mystery are delightfully engaging and the artwork is some of the best you will see on the stands. Read Full Review
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8.8
Word Of The Nerd - Brent Jackson
Aug 28, 2019Batman/Superman #1 is a great start to this series. Even if you are not familiar with the whole Batman Who Laughs stuff going on in the DCU you can still pick this up and thoroughly enjoy yourself. The story and mystery are delightfully engaging and the artwork is some of the best you will see on the stands. Read Full Review
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8.8
Comic Watch - Tyson Yurai
Aug 30, 2019With fantastic art direction and an interesting story, Joshua Williamson and David Marquez are gearing up for an absolute banger of a book. This is one of the few times I can say, this will change the face of the DC Universe and not want to vomit by how cheesy that sounds. Read Full Review
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Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Aug 28, 2019Overall, this is a strong and creepy first issue that may work better as a Batman Who Laughs comic than a Batman and Superman one. Read Full Review
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You Don't Read Comics - Jason A. Fleece
Aug 28, 2019Why, then, does the issue feel like it lacks something essential? It might be the dependence on story beats from the Batman Who Laughs mini (which itself was a continuation of the Dark Knights: Metal crossover), making this feel like yet another cynical extension of the never-ending-event cycle that can dominate Big Two comics. It might be that it covers ground weve seen before, analyzing once again the similarities and differences of the most dissected duo in superhero comics. Whatever the reason, while Batman/Superman may be essential reading for those following the metastory of the DC Universe, it has some work to do to justify its own existence. Read Full Review
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8.0
ComicBook.com - Matthew Aguilar
Aug 28, 2019The series' title carries high expectations and Batman/Superman #1 meets those expectations head-on. Read Full Review
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8.0
Big Comic Page - Craig Neilson-Adams
Aug 28, 2019If you've been following the sadistic escapades of the Batman Who Laughs since his debut in Dark Days: The Casting this is an absolutely essential purchase, and if you love a good superhero horror mystery story, you definitely owe it to yourself to pick this one up. Read Full Review
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8.0
Dark Knight News - Bryant Lucas
Aug 29, 2019Batman Superman #1is well worth your time as long as you've done your homework. Read Full Review
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8.0
Dark Knight News - Bryant Lucas
Aug 29, 2019This comic is well worth your time, as long as you've done your homework. Read Full Review
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8.0
Newsarama - Forrest C. Helvie
Aug 29, 2019Although this sort of story continues to remove Batman from his street-level origins, it still delivers a sort of mystery story as Batman and Superman chase their enemy and seek to find out how to stop his plans to infect this world. Read Full Review
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8.0
Comic Book Legion - Jacob Woolsey
Aug 30, 2019Beautiful art and sets up a promising story arc. Fans of "The Metal" and "Batman Who Laughs" won't want to miss out. Read Full Review
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7.5
GWW - Dusty Good
Aug 28, 2019While I wish that this series had come out of the gate stronger and made a real statement about the two biggest characters in comics, this will have to do. Read Full Review
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7.5
Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez
Sep 01, 2019Joshua Williamson and David Marquez delivered a strongly paced debut issue with Batman/Superman #1. This issue does a good job explaining why Batman Who Laughs is one of the biggest threats in the DC Universe. In the process Williamson and Marquez give Batman and Superman a reason to secretly team-up away from their Justice League adventures. With one of Batman Who Laughs' Secret Six members revealed in the form of Shazam it'll be interesting to see where Williamson and Marquez go from here with Batman/Superman. Read Full Review
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7.0
The Batman Universe - Tony Hammack
Aug 30, 2019Everyone always wants a Batman vs Superman fight. But, I have always wanted to know if Shazam could beat Superman. We will get that fight next issue: Superman vs the Shazam Who Laughs. Read Full Review
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7.0
Razorfine - Alan Rapp
Sep 02, 2019The comic features some back and forth between the two characters, along with some inner monologue from both, on the status of their partnership and the threat that the toxin presents. There may not be enough here to keep me around the long term, but I'm certainly curious enough to return and see how the current situation gets resolved. Worth a look. Read Full Review
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6.0
AIPT - Alex Curtis
Aug 28, 2019Tricky question. On one hand, it's refreshing to have a writer that doesn't bog the central relationship down with bad meta jokes and esoterica. Yet, the plot is generic at best and too confusing/cumbersome for new readers. Read Full Review
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6.0
Comic Crusaders - Johnny "The Machine" Hughes
Aug 28, 2019C'mon DC, try harder; I don't just buy a book because it has Batman in it. Read Full Review
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6.0
Impulse Gamer - Chrys Terlizzi
Aug 29, 2019The title of this story - Who are the Secret Six? - implies that the arc will amount to little more than a chance for Marquez to show off his designs for six Heroes Who Laugh. While they may look amazing, Im not sure the premise is enough to keep me hooked. Read Full Review
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5.0
Weird Science - Jim Werner
Aug 28, 2019This was not a good start to a series that is already playing catchup to all the big things going on at DC Comics right now. The issue ends with a great cliffhanger, but if you have even a tiny bit of an idea who Batman and Superman are and read the Batman Who Laughs, you can just skip to the last page and come back next month. This was a really big disappointment for me! Read Full Review
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Batman-News - Casper Rudolph
Aug 28, 2019So far, this is purely setup. The stakes, characters, setting and themes are introduced and the mandatory exposition is out of the way. The artwork is particularly strong, although some of the writing could have been more streamlined. All in all, it's an enjoyable start to this ongoing, especially if you've read The Batman Who Laughs and already have a good idea of what our heroes are up against. However, there's no mention of the Secret Six, and how this is connected to the Secret Six at all still remains a mystery. If you're here just for the Secret Six, I recommend continuing to check out the reviews to make sure this is actually something that you want to spend your hard-earned money on. Read Full Review
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Sequential Planet - Tariq Sims
Sep 04, 2019
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.0
This would have got a 10 if DC kept a tighter lid on who the infected are. They revealed it themselves and it was leaked everywhere else. But this first issue was still very fun to read and I'm excited for the future issues. And this issue shows that Batman can take down the whole Justice League and Superman. But if he has sufficient time to plan.
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9.0
Probably one of the best Batman Superman team ups in ages. Art is spectacular, great details. It was both creepy and fun to see the death of the Justice League by the hands of the Batman Who Laughs. Although DC has revealed some of the characters that are Infected before this issue, it's still a good read. Billy Batson revealing himself, telling how he was changed is totally fine but I think it would have been interesting to have added an art in the background that shows the very moment of the infection and a tragedy.
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9.0
This reveal was still pretty cool despite being spoiled ahead of time.
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9.0
I'm surprised I liked this as much as I did. Maybe most of my criticisms of Joshua Williamson's writing have less to do with his skill and more to do with how ridiculously boring The Flash is as a character.
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9.0
Great start to hopefully a successful book. Loved Marquez art in this story and happy DC picked him up. The story by Williamson was good I think a lot of the exclusive first looks and leaked images took away from the initial story. But that didn't make it a bad story just wish they kept somethings a little tighter on the lid. I was hyped for this book and overall enjoyed it. Since I'm not really enthusiastic about what King and Bendis are doing in the Batman/Superman solo books it's refreshing to see The Worlds Finest receive a monthly title that actually good.
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8.5
The last time I was equally excited about Batman/Superman comic, was when Jeph Loeb was writing the new origin story of Supergirl. This is a great start for new series, full of plot twists, especially the last one - let me tell you, it was one hell of susprise, and chemistry between Supes and Bats. They work so well together because their personalities are so different, and Williamson understands it. I dig the idea of Batman Who Laughs' own Batcave deep underneath Gotham and his crazy plan of turning heroes evil. It's a great moment to remember and re-read Tower of Babel, waiting for #2 to drop. You have my attention, DC.
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8.5
Prelude: A new Batman and Superman team up series continuing from The Batman Who Laughs Mini-Series. I'm intrigued by this so let's see how the opening issue shapes up. The Good: Good art here from Marquez. Rarely a bad panel. Loved the interactions between Bruce and Clark. Gordon's interactions also were good. The flashback to the Batman Who Laughs Earth concerning Superman was really good but it did retcon what was established to have happened in Tynion's one shot origin. The Bad: A lot of this was shown in the previews which did worsen the experience for me. Conclusion: A good issue that was spoilt by the previews. Has the bones for a strong series.
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8.5
Absolutely beautiful art from David Marquez. I think it's a superb comic book, and incidentally, unlike some, I appreciate this storyline and how Joshua Williamson's handling it immensely.
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8.0
"Sigh so i gonna hear from you and Barbara and you now. "
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7.5
It's great to see David Marquez on a DC book, he really shines at drawing both Batman and Superman. Joshua Williamson continues to be a consistent writer that I'm never blown away by and this issue is no exception. The mystery that is presented here could be compelling but I'm getting tired of is the Batman Who Laughs and other "Jokerized" characters which are a crux to this storlyline. Not really my cup of tea.
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7.5
DC is really pushing for the "That laughs"
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7.5
Ok start. The story is pretty generic and the last page/twist was already spoiled in previews, which makes it very awkward to end the story on that twist. Williamson hasn't gotten to the point to capture my interest, I'm hoping DC can bring in another writer for this series to complement the art. Marquez is great at drawing faces and his superman looks really good.
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7.5
The random robots add nothing and didn't need to exist, but the book starts off and ends off promising, and the art is great.
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7.5
This was okay! I'm already feeling a little tired.
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"My name's Billy" A fine start.
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7.0
Fun start Williamson's revival of the Batman/Superman series! The opening flashback was great, but half of this book was spoiled in the previews so I can't say that I was shocked or wowed by anything else. Excited for the next issue nonetheless.
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7.0
Art is stellar but the dialog feels clunky.
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7.0
THE GOOD: -This was a pretty good debut. Not sure I'll read on, but it was fun for what it was. -That opening was dark and perfectly paced, if predictable. -David Marquez did a pretty good job. I'm not too familiar with him, and his work here wasn't terrific, but I enjoyed it mostly, from a visual perspective. -The Batman Who Laughs' Batcave was really neat to see. -That ending looks like it could lead to a great next issue. THE BAD: -I dunno, I've never read any Joshua Williamson. I've got Birthright and Nailbiter on my want to read list, but this just felt very bland in terms of writing. The story isn't too interesting, the script basic. -I'm not sure why, but this didn't really fully click for me. Every aspec more
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6.5
Not bad, but I'm just sick of the Batman Who Laughs entirely. DC beat the character to death months ago. Let it go.
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So sick of this "Batman who laughs" garbage. Nice art!
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