DC K.O.: Knightfight #3

DC K.O.: Knightfight Issue 3 continues a battle of attrition. This is a test of nerves for both the Heart and Batman. For the Heart, it's an example of a human refusing to accept its rules and succumbing to its whims. Read Full Review

Tim Drake was the Robin that I grew up reading, and the characterization here was everything I hoped it would be. Read Full Review

It's really interesting how each of these worlds requires a different skill set, and that seems to make the entity even angrier as he prepares one final test for Batman one that shows him something very different, something that his life could be if he would only lay down his burdens. Read Full Review

With both Scott Snyders Absolute Batman and Matt Fractions mainline Batman, it truly feels like Dark Knight fans are getting spoiled nowadays, and to top it all off, fans get this excellent story from Joshua Williamson. My recommendation: if you have read and enjoyed the previous two issues of DC K.O.: Knightfight, then issue three is a great pickup for you. Read Full Review

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Bruce Wayne's fight against the Heart Of Apokolips takes him into a few difficult spaces to find some semblance of hope. Williamson's writing casts Batman in a more optimistic place which feels fresh. Mora and Farrell craft a journey into Batman's fight against not only the Heart, but his inner thoughts as well. The stage is set for one epic final round. Read Full Review

DC K.O.: Knightfight #3 continues to surprise by redefining what it means to "break Batman, using alternate worlds and emotional truth instead of sheer force. With Dan Mora's stunning visuals and Williamson's deep understanding of the Bat-family, the series proves its real strength lies in forcing Bruce to confront the lives his legacy creates, and the ones it might undo. Read Full Review

DC K.O.: Knightfight #3 is a masterclass in clickbait. A series that promises an all-out brawl between father and sons turns into a tasteful character study of what makes each Robin unique and how Bruce views each one. Read Full Review

DC K.O. Knightfight #3 swings wildly between genuine character work and confusing narrative sprawl, creating a reading experience that frustrates more than it engages. The Tim Drake sequence proves Williamson understands emotional storytelling and can use the psychological torture premise effectively, but the murder mystery section feels like filler that doesn't justify its page count. Mora's artwork carries the visual storytelling competently despite tonal chaos, but even his skills can't fully overcome the structural confusion. The issue exists in an awkward middle space, too ambitious to be straightforward entertainment and too unclear to function as intentional mind-bending storytelling. Read Full Review

Aesopjer

Jan 07, 2026

Emotional gut-punch.

George

Jan 09, 2026

And next issue we get “for the Batman who has everything”, the retelling of Alan Moore’s classic Superman story. And I’m ok with that. I enjoyed that I was surprised with the Damian approach. I thought it would be the Morrison Damian 666 Batman.

Tempra16v2.0Turbo

Jan 07, 2026

One thing I don't like about Williamson writing the Robins is that he only knows how to appeal to the reader's emotions or fanboy side. On the positive side, the art.