Detective Comics #1030

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JSaucedo

Nov 15, 2020

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

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

Comics Code Authorities

Dec 10, 2020

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 nnoying smartass "Tts" Anymore. As for the rest of the issue, it wasn't Tomasi's best, but not his worst either. It looks like we have yet another person blaming Batman for his unfortunate accident. As for the Anti-mask mob, I hope they don't become a constant factor. This is Batman, not X-men. more

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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SenpaifenixJäger - Nov 16, 2020

As you say, it is a way of wanting to force the reader to read Teen Titans, which has been a resounding failure. Do not do it. What happens with Damian is that he brings ingrained guilt for the treatment he had and the death of Pennyword, another blow was Dick Grayson, but above all they focus on Alfred and Damian is furious with his father, really here they repeat Under the Hood a lot already that Damina like Jason claim to Batman that he is not solving anything,

SenpaifenixJäger - Nov 16, 2020

Damian assassinates Brother Blood and in retaliation Batman wants to disintegrate the Teen Titans, then Damian is beaten but Batman does not defend himself, he only lets himself be beaten and asks sorry, at the end Damian rips the R from his chest and tells him that he broke up with Robin and leaves.

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.

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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Hayskai - Nov 24, 2020

You are Insane my friend.

Psycamorean

Nov 13, 2020

Oh. This was interminably boring.

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 24, 2020

You are insane.