Batman's Grave #5
| Writer | Warren Ellis |
| Artist | Bryan Hitch |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
The Batman is summoned to Arkham Asylum, where he is presented with parts of a deadly puzzle he couldn't see assembling all around him. And he may not make it out alive.
CRITIC REVIEWS
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9.8
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Feb 12, 2020Bryan Hitch delivers some great art in this issue and the beautiful visuals feature a sense of movement throughout. A great looking issue. Read Full Review
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9.6
Chuck's Comic Of The Day - Chuck
Feb 16, 2020I'm really enjoying this series - it's the best book from DC this year! (Well, so far.) Read Full Review
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9.5
AIPT - David Brooke
Feb 12, 2020This series continues to prove a high budget TV show would work if given plots that seem thin, but are in fact detailed in their production and sub plotting. Hitch and Ellis continue to amaze me at how layered you can make a comic while on the surface it all looks so simple. Read Full Review
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9.5
Comic Watch - Cody White
Feb 18, 2020The Batman's Grave #5(Ellis, Hitch, Nowlan, Sinclair, Starkings) sees the mystery building around Batman start to coalesce. Read Full Review
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9.0
Forces Of Geek - Atlee Greene
Feb 13, 2020Even though we know Batman isn't going to die, that doesn't stop Ellis from trying to convince the reader that it could happen, which is ultimately the book's greatest strength. Despite no rogue's gallery or bombastic plot points, the craftsmanship of Ellis, Hitch, and Sinclair makes this series the best Batman book you will find on the shelf. Read Full Review
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8.0
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Feb 12, 2020Ellis seems to be building to a slow-burn confrontation between Batman and this new cult of enemies, but when the title does show off its action chops, it delivers some of the best action on the stands. Read Full Review
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8.0
Batman-News - Joshua McDonald
Feb 13, 2020Batman visits Arkham Asylum on Gordon's request as a connection is discovered between the recent murders and suicides in Gotham. With something tangible to work with, Batman begins his mission to uncover the Scorn " a task that brings him face to face with Eduardo Flamingo again, and puts both he and Gordon in danger. As expected, The Batman's Grave #5 is brilliantly executed by Ellis and Hitch, but delivers a much-needed dose of adrenaline. Read Full Review
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8.0
Dark Knight News - Max Byrne
Feb 13, 2020Another hugely enjoyable issue, The Batman's Grave #5 is consistent with the preceding four issues. A perfect storm of mystery and fisticuffs, humour and straight talking, it really does cover all the bases. Ellis' take on the Batman as a kickass yet articulate and erudite chap feels just right and proves his affection for the character. Ending this issue with an event that makes issue 6 even more of a must have is a smart move indeed, as we should all now be on the hook for next month's release. We need it now! Read Full Review
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7.3
Major Spoilers - Matthew Peterson
Feb 19, 2020The inking isn't always to my liking and it's a very cynical book, but the mystery is engaging in a very Warren Ellis way. Read Full Review
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6.0
ComicBook.com - Evan Valentine
Feb 12, 2020Hitch's art work is still great and a joy to experience but this latest installment suffers from a tad too much decompression. Read Full Review
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4.0
But Why Tho? - Lizzy Garcia
Feb 12, 2020The only saving grace of this book is Sinclair's coloring. The book is bright and Sinclair is able to add some life to Arkham's dull backgrounds. Even still, The Batman's Grave #5is not good and apparently, not getting better. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS
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9.0
Another issue where half of it is a big fight scene, but I didn't mind so much here because it was riveting. Ellis is great at choreographing fight scenes in comics. I also appreciate that he's one of the few writers who doesn't feel the need to make the people fighting talk to each other while throwing punches. I've always found it unrealistic when the fighters are constantly talking in long paragraphs during their bout; doesn't seem super practical. Also, the conversation between Batman and the warden at the beginning was great.
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8.0
The best issue so far. More story than previous issues, but still fairly light.
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8.0
This had some issues but I'm staying positive.
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6.5
This would be a lot better with someone else on art, just saying.
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3.0
It's official, i'm dropping this book. Or as Glenn from Comic Book Palace on Youtube would say, "firing it". Why? Because the issues 1-4 had little to no writing. And i get that sometimes less is more, but not with this book. And then here in issue 5 the dialogue is poor and stilted. The antagonist group "Scorn Army" is lame, generic, and forgettable. Are we really to believe Batman doesn't see all the thugs with similar scars? It of been one thing for him to have gone along to see what reveals itself. But for him to be caught off guard and then explain classic tropes to Gordon? Was this supposed to be an homage issue? Anyhow, save yourself the remaining 7 issues and spend that $28.00 elsewhere, jumping off point is now. Actually 3 co more
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