Detective Comics #1080

One thing I've really liked about this run is how Ram V addresses the complex bond Bruce has with both Selina and Talia, without demonizing either of them. The conversation between them this issue is so packed with meaning in places. But while this issue has some more subtle moments, it also has some huge twistsincluding a major development in the Orgham family that fully reveals who our main villain of the arc is, and a cliffhanger that brings in a major Bat-villain who has been largely forgotten in recent years. Read Full Review

After a lengthy rough patch, Detective Comics is back to a must-read status. Read Full Review

One of the best Batman stories in years continues to churn out a strange, melancholy melody. Read Full Review

Alexander and Perkins deliver beautifully tense and suspenseful art that brilliantly captures the tone of the story. Read Full Review

This issue is enjoyable and definitely warrants multiple read throughs. The quality has been consistent so fans will still find a lot to appreciate, but readers be wary with the multiple plot points. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #1080 wraps up this intermezzo arc with tantalizing possibilities for what lies ahead. It thematically closes the chapter on Gotham City for Batman himself, while having also set up the remaining characters with their own stories to tell. If Ram V can continue the level of quality for the rest of his operatic saga, it could be remembered as a truly great moment in Batman storytelling. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #1080 was the way out of one troublesome situation, and the slow boat ride into the next for the Caped Crusader. Let's hope next year brings the Dark Knight better luck and slightly more cohesive issues of Detective Comics. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #1080 gets Batman out of Gotham City to begin a period of reconstruction for the city and the hero. Ram V's script has one or two cool moments, and the possibilities are intriguing, but the poor pacing and inconsistent art are a bummer. Read Full Review

Excellent action and strong established character work labor against some weaker art transitions and unfortunate structural issues as Batman: Outlaw comes to a close. Read Full Review

liolia

Dec 27, 2023

Ram V is killing it. I LOVE this Selina, Talia, Two-Face, Gordon, Montoya. It's like he turns to gold everything that he touches. And the words he uses! And I absolutely loved the teaser at the end. This arc is so intricate, it definitely deserves a re-read. I love how the back-up stories inform and built-out the main story and how all the pieces come together.

derbycomics

Dec 27, 2023

The final chapter of the "Batman: Outlaw" arc, wraps up the thrilling story with a bittersweet blend of action, emotion, and consequences. Ram V’s writing and Jason Shawn Alexander’s art masterfully navigates the aftermath of Selina’s plan and Batman's apparent death. The issue expertly balances introspective character moments with exhilarating action sequences. The escape from Gotham is a pulse-pounding affair, packed with thrilling chase scenes and narrow escapes. However, even amidst the chaos, the focus remains on the characters' inner turmoil and the weight of their decisions. This ending to a fantastic five-part arc is both satisfying and thought-provoking, leaving readers eager to see how Gotham and its inhabitants adapt to a w orld without Batman. more

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Toonstrack - Jan 9, 2024

Yep. This arc snd this run have been spectacular and I eagerly await it each month.

BatSledge

Jan 02, 2024

Very strong close to this current arc in Ram’s ongoing saga, as we see both friends and enemies of the incapacitated Dark Knight rescue him from a common enemy that both groups face. Seeing Selina and Talia work together as mature adults was a great story choice, and having a great Two-Face return appearance also was a highlight. A few exciting twists to the narrative leave me eagerly waiting to see where the Dark Knight ends up next.

Toonstrack

Jan 09, 2024

This ends Jason Shawn Alexander's tenure on the book, and sets us on a new path for the dark knight. Well over a year and a half into this story ram V can still pull out stops and surprise you. This run is fantastic and has been the best book DC is putting out consistently since human target ended. This Gotham nocturne arc is going to be legendary in the discussion of the best batman stories ever told if it continues on this path. And I mean that truthfully. This is as much a conclusion to the "intermission" as it is the setup for whats to come. And it seems this book is going to live up to its name in spades. Even the backup is excellent. Probably one of the better Damian stories I've read in years. For a character who hasn't been a big presence in this run, barely a presence at all, its very welcome and I have to presume we will see the Robin meeting his mother once again. more