Batwoman #1
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| Writer | Greg Rucka |
| Artist | DaNi |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
Batwoman. Daughter. Sister. Soldier. Hero. But since she was 10 years old, Kate Kane has lived in the shadow of a prophecy and the machinations of a religion devoted to the end of all things. How do you fight the devil when the devil is real? And how do you win? Acclaimed writer and co-creator of the modern Batwoman Greg Ruck returns to the story of Kate Kane alongside visionary artist DaNi for aDC Next Level series that will redefine Batwoman and her mission fora new generation.
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9.5
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Mar 18, 2026This issue asks a lot of questions it’s not ready to answer yet, and is a fast read, but it really shows just how good Rucka’s grip on the character is. It throws us back into her world with no preamble, and wastes no time engrossing us in a mystery as compelling as any other in the Bat-line. Read Full Review
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9.4
Fanlight Zone - Ken M.
Mar 18, 2026The odds are not in her favor, but Kate Kane is ready to fight in this thrilling debut issue. Rucka locks in readers in the ever-twisting mystery with superb writing. Dani & Hollingsworth take the audience on a stunning trip via the visuals. Kate Kane has returned in a monster way fans can’t miss! Read Full Review
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9.0
Nerd Initiative - Matthew Roth
Mar 18, 2026Batwoman #1 is taking us into the shoes of Kate Kane and bringing us a dark and mysterious past that is simmering at the surface. This first issue will draw you in leaving us ready for what is next. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez
Mar 20, 2026Batwoman #1 is an excellent example of how to debut a new series. Greg Rucka and Dani find a way to welcome in new readers and welcome back long-time fans of Kate Kane. Read Full Review
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8.5
AIPT - Tiffany leigh
Mar 18, 2026The pace, intensity, sense of foreboding was all there... like a waking Freudian nightmare coded with the uneasiness of A Clockwork Orange smashed up with One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. This is bolstered with DaNi's raw, moody art that is enriched by colorist Matt Hollingsworth's aubergine palette (I absolutely adore the contrast with the oceanic and picturesque tone of Petalon, Greece in the initial sequence pages (it brilliantly gives you a false sense of security and that's quickly stripped from you when you see the context of why Kate is in this remote part of the world). Read Full Review
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8.3
Comic Watch - Marcell Hines
Mar 18, 2026Batwoman #1 is a solid re-introduction to the character that shows plenty of promise as its mystery unfolds. Read Full Review
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8.0
Get Your Comic On - Neil Vagg
Mar 18, 2026With Batwoman #1 Rucka returns like he never left, crafting a densely atmospheric mystery that gives Kate Kane the triumphant comeback she deserves. Batwoman is back — and she means business. Read Full Review
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8.0
ComicBook.com - Matthew Aguilar
Mar 18, 2026Batwoman #1 hits the ground running with an intriguing central mystery and gorgeous artwork that captures the spirit of the character’s most iconic adventures, and we can’t wait to see where this captivating adventure leads. Read Full Review
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8.0
Graphic Policy - Brett
Mar 18, 2026Batwoman #1 is an interesting start that focuses on the past but also sets up the future, tying in the character and her mystery into the bigger picture of the DC Universe. Read Full Review
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8.0
Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills
Mar 21, 2026A subtle start to a series that has a lot of potential and a lot of big artistic moments. Read Full Review
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7.5
Comic Book Clique - Frank Jarome
Mar 18, 2026Broken Mirror All in all, Batwoman #1 is a well-put-together comic that had me confused or off-balance for much of it, yet it left me intrigued enough to plan on grabbing the next issue and see where the story goes. My Darkseid fatigue is very real, so that is definitely a strike against the book, and I’m not sure if my lack of familiarity with the character was actually a blessing or a curse going into this issue. But even if I didn’t understand what was going on, there’s no denying that the creative team are putting their all into this book, an Read Full Review
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7.0
Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez
Mar 18, 2026Batwoman #1: We loved DaNi's hypnotic layouts and Rucka's prophecy-charged dialogue that propel Kate's defiance with brilliant immediacy, while room for improvement centers on the heavy unexplained backstory that erects a real barrier for new readers despite the fresh #1 status. This relaunch nails the basics with Kate as focal character chasing redemption's goal through trauma's journey, stakes of Anti-Life conversion, and obstacles of grief-possession, but that lore overload dulls its pull-list urgency; it earns a spot mainly if you're invested in the mythos. Read Full Review
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7.0
The Batman Universe - Ian Miller
Mar 20, 2026Rucka and DaNi produce a deeply moody, foreboding issue with Batwoman #1 that’s a bit light on explicit plot and character revelation, but heavy on the vibes. Read Full Review
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6.0
But Why Tho? - William Tucker
Mar 18, 2026Batwoman Issue 1 is a rich but harsh return. Rucka brings back characters and concepts left behind, inflicting trauma on Kate Kane once again. Read Full Review
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6.0
Kabooooom - Matt Morrison
Mar 18, 2026I suspect that this new volume of Batwoman, like much of Rucka’s work, will read better once collected than as a month-to-month drama. As it stands, I would recommend Batwoman: Elegy to those wanting to know more about Kate Kane before handing them this issue Longtime fans may enjoy it, but I fear few new readers will be adding this to their pull lists. Read Full Review
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8.0
I liked it but thought it ended abruptly.
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7.5
A nice start, although I must say I was hoping for more. Rucka and DaNi is a duo that I feel had a lot of promise and I do still think this has a lot of potential to become better than what it is here. That said, this was a bit slow, without much being established. Perhaps this might work better if it were placed at a different point in the series, though I did like it overall. Rucka does a nice job making the dialogue intriguing, though I do have some problems with the art. I really like DaNi's style, but, as of now, I'm not completely sold on it suiting a superhero book well. There were multiple panels and pages where I really enjoyed her work, but there were others (notably the scenes with more motion/action) that I didn't find to be as more
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4.5
i was expecting much better . Not sure i will keep going .
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