Batman / Superman #4
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| Writer | Joshua Williamson |
| Artist | David Marquez |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
Even from prison, the Batman Who Laughs is staying two steps ahead of the Caped Crusader and the Man of Steel. His plan to infect heroes and turn them into the Dark Multiverse versions of themselves is starting to build steam, with Shazam and others already succumbing to his evil toxin. Batman and Superman are racing the clock to prevent the other three members of the Secret Six from being poisoned, but they realize they are too late when those three come looking for them instead-one of whom is a lot closer to Superman than expected and itching for a fight!
CRITIC REVIEWS
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10
Comics: The Gathering - Wes Greer
Nov 20, 2019This is honestly the first issue in this series that I can't find anything to complain about. The story is action packed and fun. It gives us the answer we have wondered since issue 1 and does such a good job going into getting that answer. The story is met with brilliant art and colors that appeal to the eye and is completely satisfying to the reader. The creative team behind this issue deserve mad kudos and I hope to see more issues that are just as fun as this one! Batman Superman issue four is available today, so go pick up your copy at your local comic store or buy it digitally from your favorite online retailer. Feel free to let us know how you felt about this issue by leaving a comment down in the comment section on the bottom of the review. Read Full Review
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DC Comics News - Carl Bryan
Dec 09, 2019Batman/Superman #4 " TBWL's infection is about to take off. He's opened a portal to the Dark Multiverse. What will be left to consume after this happens? Scott Snyder let all of this out of his sandbox and Joshua Williamson keeps making an even bigger, prettier, "evilier" mess! Read Full Review
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9.5
Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles
Nov 20, 2019Wed come close to the point where a Superman/Batman team-up was unbeatable, but Williamson has found some very credible foes to keep them in line. This title isnt showing any signs of letting up as The Infected storyline rolls on. Read Full Review
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9.5
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Nov 20, 2019David Marquez does some brilliant work with the design of the characters and how tense and beautiful the action is. The characters are expressive and the art is full of energy. Read Full Review
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9.0
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Nov 20, 2019As the dark mirror to the current storyline in Justice League, Batman/Superman seems to get better every issue. Read Full Review
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9.0
But Why Tho? - Charles Hartford
Nov 20, 2019Batman/Superman #4 shows off plenty of cool action, good character moments, and big reveals. The stakes are suitably raised and I am sincerely looking forward to what next issue will reveal. Read Full Review
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9.0
Forces Of Geek - Lenny Schwartz
Nov 21, 2019The tone of the book is great. I love what Williamson is doing here. It is a lot better than most of the Batman and Superman team-ups. The story is well done and I have no idea where the heck we are going from here. Read Full Review
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9.0
On Comics Ground - Travis Tucker
Nov 22, 2019I'm very much excited for the nex two issues of this series. It's turning out to be a fantastic development. Between all drip Jim Gordon and the new Secret Six this is gonna be wild ride. Read Full Review
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8.6
Comic Watch - Tyson Yurai
Dec 05, 2019This issue of Batman/Superman was nothing but non-stop action and future set-up. I love that the new crop of villains are former heroes that have had their inhibitions removed and will likely remain that way for the foreseeable future. Joshua Williamson has scripted an awesome story, made real with David Marquezs dynamic art, Alejandro Sanchezs beautiful coloring and John J. Hills expert lettering. The Batman Who Laughs is genuinely a credible threat and things are looking dire for the DC Universe after this amazing issue. Read Full Review
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8.5
AIPT - David Brooke
Nov 20, 2019Batman/Superman continues to be a force and possibly the best fight-comic on the stands today. Read this expecting some interesting character wrinkles, all new stakes, and great fight sequences. Read Full Review
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8.0
Dark Knight News - Bryant Lucas
Nov 22, 2019Final Verdict: It's good. Really good. Read it. Read Full Review
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7.5
Weird Science - Jim Werner
Nov 20, 2019The Secret Six have Batman and Superman on the ropes as we see the crazy plan the Batman Who Laughs is putting into play. Joshua Williamson is cutting some corners here to get the ball really rolling and while they don't bring down the story, they could in the near future. For now, though, the great art and over the top story has me more interested with each issue. Read Full Review
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7.0
The Batman Universe - Tony Hammack
Nov 22, 2019I have no clue how Batman and Superman are supposed to stop the Secret Six. Read Full Review
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7.0
You Don't Read Comics - Jason A. Fleece
Nov 27, 2019If youre following the overarching meta-story of the DC Universe as its Year of the Villain crossover continues, Batman/Superman #4 is a must-read. If not, then the issue doesnt offer much more than a well-rendered slugfest. Read Full Review
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6.0
ComicBook.com - Matthew Aguilar
Nov 20, 2019Batman/Superman has been an entertaining ride thus far, but #4 doesn't spend as much time focusing on the series' biggest strength. Read Full Review
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6.0
Supergirl Comic Box Commentary - Anj
Nov 25, 2019Am I being too pig-headed about this whole arc? The infected Kara and her brethren of the Secret Six unite to bring the satellite in. And then she is ready to fight. Read Full Review
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4.0
Batman-News - Casper Rudolph
Nov 20, 2019I don't like this comic. I think the dialogue is bad, and heroes fighting heroes is an overdone and redundant trope and I'm frankly tired of it. That said, the way Marquez draws Superman is awesome, and his fight scenes are pretty good as well. But all things considered, I recommend skipping this book. I think there are much better comics on stands right now. Batman/Superman #4 just ain't it. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS
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10
Best of the series so far! Wall to wall acton and the final reveal of all the infected was done in a very good way. I'm dubious the Fortress of Solitude can be that easily hacked but it was enjoyable nonetheless.
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9.0
" This is for Wally. For Dick ! For Roy ! This is the revenge of the titans ! " - Doanna Troy
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9.0
I am beyond sick of the Batman Who Laughs, but I have to admit this was a pretty exciting issue.
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9.0
Prelude: Williamson's Batman/Superman has been great and as this arc heats up, let's see how it all goes down. The Good: It's a smart choice to reveal the remaining members in this issue then slowly revealing them. Even though we already knew the Infected, it was cool seeing them in action and the events unfold to create the 6th. Williamson is tying this to Dark Nights: Metal in an interesting way. I love the characterisation for everyone in this issue. Williamson gets the characters and it shows. The Bad: Nothing. Conclusion: Another fantastic issue from Williamson. I've been loving this series and this issue represents those aspects extremely well.
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9.0
One word: Bat'leth
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8.5
When it comes to sheer action, nothing I currently read comes close to the entertainment value of Batman/Superman. This arc, so far, has been an outstanding example of how to create a good, tense series, having time for both personal growth, as well as relentless fight scenes. Oh, and its art is outstanding, duh. If there's one thing I could criticize it for, it's amount of tie-ins, which complicates things a little. Not only you need to watch out for singular issues out there, to understand everything, there's also the problem of other series being affected by this crossover, so if you follow them, but not this arc, you may feel like you're wasting your time. Either way, once you take a look at the big picture Joshua Williamson painted more
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Fun, simple, and beautiful art.
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8.0
So is that super dog coming or not?
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"Those children are dead or dying because of you!"
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7.5
This was mostly good, I'd say. I just find most of the Secret Six and their motivations petty. The only one I could see having a real reason to be upset is Donna. I also think the ending was a bit contrived.
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6.5
Eh, I guess the Batman who Laughs is still nigh unstoppable, and is more powerful and unstoppable than any villain Batman or Superman has ever faced before. Also Supergirl grabbing that batarang, and Batman and Superman not saying anything about it was really dumb. Art is still amazing though
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6.0
Keep the name of the Secret Six out of your mouths. Also, does being infected also infect your clothing? Do they all take a break to make new costumes? These are the questions that I want answered.
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