But this one isn't grounded at all... it is just fun. His Superman is too busy celebrating himself (Bendis), while this book celebrates the universe of characters he is writing.
Batman: Universe #4
| Writer | Brian Michael Bendis |
| Artist | Nick Derington |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
Available to comics shops for the first time! Batman and Green Lantern have followed the trail of Vandal Savage back to the Old West-and right into an encounter with Jonah Hex! But before they can stop Savage from finding the mysterious Fabergé egg, Green Lantern disappears-and Batman lands back where his story began: Crime Alley! Originally published in BATMAN GIANT #9 and #10.
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ComicBook.com - Chase Magnett
Oct 09, 2019Each installment of Batman: Universe continues to thrill in a variety of ways marking it as the must-read Batman comic to read 2019. There's simply nothing better out there. Read Full Review
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Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Oct 09, 2019With Batman Universe #4, two-thirds of the way into Batman Universe, I can safely say this team-up adventure is easily the best comic Bendis has written in years, and maybe one of the best of his career. Read Full Review
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Dark Knight News - Steve J Ray
Oct 09, 2019I love this title, and after that cliffhanger I cannot wait for issue #5. Read Full Review
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Fortress of Solitude - Neilan Adams
Oct 09, 2019Batman Universe #4 is a fun-filled adventure and a pleasant romp through time and space. Read Full Review
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But Why Tho? - Lizzy Garcia
Oct 09, 2019My only gripe with the issue is in the last few pages there is tonally shift that makes it very different from the rest of the series. As much as I loved the final page, it is much darker and alludes to much more depressing themes than anything else previously explored in the series. That being said, it is still an excellent issue and the book that marks the end of the arc. However, the story will pick back up with a new series next month. Read Full Review
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Batman-News - Jay Yaws
Oct 09, 2019This is an entertaining romp that makes Batman and Green Lantern cowboys and also has a fight with a bunch of ninjas. While it may not be a story that's meant for everyone, it's definitely a book that is meant for someone, even if that someone is me. The dialogue is sharp and snappy, and the visual storytelling is absolutely amazing, from the pencils to the coloring to the lettering. Batman: Universe is one of the most entertaining books on the stands, and one that I look forward to reading each month for the sheer thrills it provides. As an entertainment, issue 4 here does not disappoint. Read Full Review
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The Batman Universe - David Finn
Oct 09, 2019A good, solid Batman-centric comic book. A good advertisement for DC and the Batman universe of characters! This title goes from strength to strength. Read Full Review
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Sequential Planet - Pashtrik Maloki
Oct 10, 2019Despite some problems, it's one of the most fun Batman stories I've read in a while. Highly recommended. Read Full Review
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Multiversity Comics - Beau Q.
Oct 14, 2019Look, if "Batman Universe" #4 ain't what'cher lookin' for round these parts, then you might not be into modern renditions of DC Classic, which ain't nothin' wrong,"just gotta ask yourself why not? Read Full Review
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The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Oct 09, 2019Nick Derington is offering some impressive visuals in this issue. The art is expressive, detailed and exciting. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS
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Really enjoying how Bendis and Derington portray Batman.
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Love this.
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Another solid hit! This series has just been fun to read and I never knew Batman in the Wild West was something that was missing from my life.
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Bendis' best work in DC so far. The only comics that is fun to read.
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Please DC just let Bendis write Batman and no other books, he does much better with grounded characters
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Prelude: Well, now we're in the Wild West. Let's see how Bendis handles this issue. The Good: Still loving this lighter in tone Batman. Had some real fun with the Wild West aspect to it. Nick Derington's art is godlike. One of the best parts of this series. The Bad: Both problems I had with the previous issue were either fixed or I got over it (those being Bendis-Speak which this issue was better on and continuity which I just decided to embrace it within it's own universe). Conclusion: This issue improves on the last and provides an immensely enjoyable read. While I am critical of Bendis' other work, Batman: Universe is easily his best work here at DC.
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Great art, fun story. Again, not your usual dark and gritty Batman but Bendis delivers his own unique take and it's a blast.
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Fun writing. Terrific art.
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"Hey, Jonah, you into new experiences?" Well, at least one title this week with the name Bendis on the cover was good. Not just good, it was awesome. Fun story, entertaining action, and good dialogue, and the art that I just adore. Nick Derington is great. One nitpick though. I'm not enterally sure this is how the workings of the Green Lantern power ring were established in the past. But in this case, it's a tiny thing, completely inconsequential for the story, so I can let it slide.
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This is fine.
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Still don't really care, no rules no stakes.
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