Detective Comics #1105

Detective Comics #1105 gives us a lot of what we want. But something huge that we didn't know we needed. Brava team! Read Full Review

The Lion's evolution from scared boy to fearless foe comes to life in an incredible issue. Taylor pens an epic and tragic look at the latest rogue's beginnings. Janin's art constructs the tormented start of terror with superb imagery. This run of Detective Comics has been nothing short of amazing. You can't afford to miss what's happening here. Read Full Review

The use of Scarecrow in this arc has been pretty clever of course this is a plot he wants to stop and the Lion makes for a great villain because his MO is genuinely something we haven't seen much of in comics. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #1105 ramps up the tension while giving Batman a metaphorical smack in the nose for not realizing he was missing the bigger picture. Batman's growing self doubt and Leo's overconfidence makes for a thrilling contrast. The story, art and color also maintain their high quality. Read Full Review

Taylor crafts a thrilling, engaging and entertaining story in this issue. I really love this arc and how it handles Batman. The investigation also creates some interesting moments as you learn more about the main antagonist. There’s some great action in the story and I love the reveal towards the end as I was chiding myself for missing that vital clue at the beginning of the arc. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #1105 continues "The Courage That Kills" with confidence, sharpening the Lion into a formidable, emotionally charged foe while reinforcing the ties to Batman's past. While it's not the most accessible chapter for newcomers and leans heavily on setup, the character work, visuals, and thematic resonance more than justify the ride. Longtime readers will find plenty to chew on as the arc barrels toward its endgame. Read Full Review

BatSledge

Jan 30, 2026

A bit of a comedown from the last couple issues, this is still an exciting read as we learn the origin of the Lion, and of course it has a Bruce Wayne connection. The no-fear plague begins to sweep the city and Batman begins to question himself more as the plague takes hold. Not quite the thrill ride as before, but it sets up an exciting finale to come.

Chris Y

Jan 28, 2026

For some reason Mikel Janin's art isn't as great as usual this month - might be the inker's fault - and the story continues to be okay, but not very exciting - which, of course, is absolutely subjective.