Detective Comics #1030

8.2

Critic Rating

11 Reviews
7.2

User Rating

30 Reviews
Writer Peter J. Tomasi
Artist Bilquis Evely
Cover Price $3.99

A new foe called the Mirror has joined the Dark Knight's rogues gallery-but is there more to this villain than meets the eye? Or is he simply a reflection of the world around him? As the Bat-Family find themselves on the run from the Mirror's army, Damian Wayne lurks in the shadows, plotting his next move in a cat-and-mouse game between father and son that can only end in disaster!

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  • 10

    DC Comics News - Matthew Lloyd

    Nov 10, 2020

    Tomasi leans hard into character with Detective Comics #1030 letting it drive not only Bruce and the family, but also Detective Nakano and the most likely, soon to be prodigal son, Damian. Throw in the exceptional work of Bilquis Evely and it's a no-brainer! If the character work doesn't get you, the mysteries will- this is the Batman title you should be reading! Read Full Review

  • 10

    AIPT - Chris Showalter

    Nov 14, 2020

    Powerfully written and beautifully illustrated, Detective Comics #1030 is a perfect union of Tomasi, Evely, Lopes, and Leigh's work. Read Full Review

  • 9.6

    Forces Of Geek - Lenny Schwartz

    Nov 11, 2020

    This is pretty damn great overall and this new creative team clicks great on this issue. Read Full Review

  • 9.0

    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield

    Nov 10, 2020

    This title has been on the upswing for months now, and the arrival of Bilquis Evely takes the quality to another level. Read Full Review

  • 9.0

    Dark Knight News - Steve J Ray

    Nov 10, 2020

    Since Peter J. Tomasi took this title over there hasn't been a single issue I haven't liked, or absolutely loved. This new storyline has started strong, so I'm keen to read more. Read Full Review

  • 8.6

    GWW - Deron Generally

    Nov 11, 2020

    Bilquis Evely brings some beautiful imagery to the art in this issue. There are some beautiful details throughout and the flow of the panels helps to emphasize the intimacy of the story. Read Full Review

  • 8.5

    Batman-News - Casper Rudolph

    Nov 11, 2020

    I think this is another strong issue. The writing and art both contribute to the good character work. There is less focus on plot development, but that allows for this issue to breathe, and for the characters to come to life. The artwork is outstanding and the writing is solid. Tomasi, Evely and Lopes have some real synergy going here. I'd definitely like to see more from this creative team. Recommended! Read Full Review

  • 8.0

    ComicBook.com - Christian Hoffer

    Nov 12, 2020

    It's a shame that we couldn't get this bold new art direction at the beginning of the current arc, but I'm suddenly much more excited about the mystery surrounding the Black Casebook. Read Full Review

  • 6.0

    Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles

    Nov 10, 2020

    Detective Comics has been a remarkably consistent title and it's likely this is just a random misstep. That still makes for a disappointing installment this week. Read Full Review

  • 6.0

    Weird Science - Joey Casco CSW/CSS

    Nov 10, 2020

    You get to see what is going on inside two character's heads with everything going on. We see Nakano's drive and fear, and what happened with Damian through his own father's eyes. I like the idea of Nakano wanting to unmask vigilantes, but the extension of that with The Mirror really feels played out. And it's taking away from what should be the focus right now: Damian. The art is pretty damn cool with its sketchy style in some frames, and also pretty bad in others (especially during the Batfamily meeting).  Read Full Review

  • 5.0

    The Batman Universe - Theodis Wright

    Nov 10, 2020

    Even with some pretty unforgivable missteps, I am still interested in seeing where things go with Tomasi's story, particularly as it pertains to Damian Wayne. For me, the art has to get better. It's workflow just does not work for me at this time. This Tec fan prefers either Brad Walker or Doug Mahnke (Walker returns for issue #1032). Read Full Review

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  • 9.5

    cincyfan

    Jan 09, 2021

    This was a fantastic issue this story is a great detective story with multiple layers I am very intrigued by it all. There really isn't anything I don't like about this book plus Cassandra Cain makes an appearance I love Cassandra Cain she is so underused whether she is batgirl or orphan or whatever I wish she was in more books

  • 9.0

    JSaucedo

    Nov 15, 2020

    The art in this issue is very nice, and the story seems interesting

  • 8.5

    EDiakota

    Nov 18, 2020

    " Survived ?! It's these maks and what they represent... Secrets... Liés... The good guys and bad guys--ruinning around Gotham like it's their own private circus !" - OFFICIER NAKANO

  • 7.0

    This is a hard issue to review. I didn't think much of the art, but the main story is pretty entertaining. I can't say I care much for the Damian subplot. I never liked him anyway, and thought he was a shitty Robin. And thanks to Bendis fucking up the character of Jon Kent Damian has lost the only thing that ever brought out the better in him. Perhaps his real problem is he feels unworthy because his actions resulted in Alfred's demise, but naturally he's too proud and stubborn to admit it. Perhaps as a way better Superman writer, Tomasi can one day (Hopefully soon) come up with a way to restore Jon to his better youth so the Super sons can reunite. Otherwise they may as well kill the brat off for good. Then we wouldn't have to endure his a more

  • 6.5

    Spacey Medicine

    Nov 15, 2020

    I feel like I'm going crazy, am I supposed to have no idea what's going on with Damian? I realize that it's from Teen Titans which I refuse to read, but also are we not going to set anything about it up at all in this comic before deciding to make this a subplot?

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  • 6.5

    nekizt

    Jun 17, 2021

    So, Mirror gang stole Batfamily's comm frequencies and fooled them to gather up together in a location, just to run on them while yelling? They had a great oppurtinity but not prepared an actual trap to unmask heroes? Ok whatever, dream sequence and detective Damian parts were cool.

  • 3.0

    KFuqua

    Nov 10, 2020

    Not a good issue at all. Okay store and some absolutely terrible art don't do anything for this title. Please do not let Bilquis Evely draw any more comics.

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  • 3.0

    Psycamorean

    Nov 13, 2020

    Oh. This was interminably boring.

  • 2.5

    SenpaifenixJäger

    Nov 16, 2020

    The art is pretty bad, the story a bit lazy, let's hope they start doing this a little more agile because it's boring, the only interesting thing is that now they have to confront angry citizens for no reason.

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    Hayskai

    Nov 10, 2020

  • 10

    EdNothIng

    Nov 24, 2020

  • 8.5

    BitchWitcher

    Nov 13, 2020

  • 8.5

    Swift Planet

    Jan 10, 2021

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  • 8.5

    Brideshead

    Dec 18, 2021

  • 8.0

    sebastianorellana95

    Nov 11, 2020

  • 8.0

    c.oliv

    Nov 13, 2020

  • 8.0

    Bananaknight

    Nov 17, 2020

  • 8.0

    Quirky Genin

    Nov 02, 2021

  • 7.5

    tonpas1989

    Nov 10, 2020

  • 7.5

    hanry1998

    Feb 01, 2021

  • 7.5

    Justin Ray

    Feb 15, 2021

  • 7.5

    myconius

    Jun 19, 2021

  • 7.0

    Watchtower022

    Nov 14, 2020

  • 7.0

    Radar

    Nov 15, 2020

  • 7.0

    Jason The Dude

    Nov 16, 2020

  • 7.0

    Adsun22

    Jun 17, 2022

  • 6.5

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    Magik

    Nov 11, 2020

  • 6.0

    BlueAndEvil

    Nov 26, 2020

  • 4.5

    pizzamain

    Nov 30, 2020

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