DC K.O.: Knightfight #4

Batman has broken the rules throughout DC K.O.: Knightfight, and the Heart of Apokolips imposes its cruellest punishment yet. Read Full Review

DC KO Knightfight Issue 4 concludes a comprehensive character study. The brutal soul searching that Batman has had to travel through has damaged his spirit, mind, and, ultimately, his body. Read Full Review

Thats all, folks; I dont think I need to bother with a my recommendation section like I usually do. Read Full Review

I'm disappointed to see DC K.O.: Knightfight is over, but what a powerful way to end it! The artists went far and beyond to ensure that the miniseries was at top quality from beginning to end. Read Full Review

What is the cost for everything the Dark Knight could ever want? This is what is discussed in this epic finale . Williamson dangles a perfect dream to a broken soul with phenomenal writing. Mora and Farrell construct a powerful look at the hidden side of the Dark Knight. This isn't your typical Batman story by a longshot. Read Full Review

This series might have been an event tie-in, but it managed to pack some serious emotional punch into these four issues. Read Full Review

Williamson saves the best for last as Bruce is tortured with happiness he hasn’t achieved and a world he can wish for. I love that the characters know the truth of their circumstances and don’t look for ways to circumvent reality. Instead, they come together as a family to help one of their own. It’s a testament to who the character of Batman is and what he represents to the people closest to him. A great finale that leaves some interesting breadcrumbs in its cliffhanger. Read Full Review

Though DC K.O. at large has been hit or miss, Knightfight shows the character-focused brilliance that can emerge from its premise. It is a brilliant exercise in subversion. It lures you in with promises of big exciting fights and powerscaling but delivers a heart-wrenching meditation on family and the power of a strong and loving parental figure. Read Full Review

DC K.O.: Knightfight #4 earns a spot in your pull list if Bat-Family feels hit you right; it trains you to care deeply before the knockout punch. Skip if endless tournament setups wear you thin, as even sharp execution can't fully escape the formula. Your wallet thanks the wit, but demands proof next arc delivers. Read Full Review

I really like this miniseries tie-in. I would say that minis like that have a low batting percentage but I think this was a worthy tie in and is a must read. Usually tie-ins are very skippable but I don't think this is. It is worth it and I hope people pick it up. Read Full Review

daspidaboy

Feb 04, 2026

This was a really strong conclusion to this series. I like Joshua williamson's writing for Bruce Wayne/Batman overall. I intend to buy the dC KO omnibus, and I hope this series is also colllected into that alongside DC KO main event

Aesopjer

Feb 05, 2026

Honestly probably the weakest of the four issues but still a lot of fun. And to the cynics, there's plenty of elseworld titles where Batman's life is hell, let the knight have a win eh?

BatSledge

Feb 06, 2026

A strong finale to an enjoyable mini-series that was in several ways better than the main DC KO series. Seeing Bruce come to realize what his extended family means to him but also why he matters to them results in genuine heartfelt emotion with high stakes. As for the art, what can be said about Dan Mora that hasn't been said already by now, The man is a master at the peak of his powers! Paired with Williamson, it makes for amazing storytelling!

Brandon

Feb 04, 2026

First off, I'll say the Dan mora art is beautiful. The pages pop and are full of action that is well laid out. The book ends with what we all knew was going to happen and it's semi satisfying.Now for the bad stuff... How many times are we going to be revisiting the story of "does the world still need a Batman, batman fighting grown up versions of Robin, can Batman be happy? Over and over. The writing of Batman has become so insanely one dimensional it could drive one to madness. Maybe we could revisit Batman in crime alley for the 900th time or talking to his parents. The book isn't bad, I've just seen it before countless times and I'm so tired of a take on the same story. Overall did Joshua Williamson tell a fun story in Knightfight? sure . its good and looks gorgeous. But if you've read Batman anything over the last 30 years you're tired of this same old. more