Detective Comics #1104

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Detective Comics #1104 ramps up the tension, throws in a few nice twists and wraps the package in gorgeous artwork. Read Full Review

Overall, this issue feels like the calm before the storm, but it also shows Taylor's excellent grasp on Batman and his supporting cast. Read Full Review

Time slips further out of Batman's grasp as he searches for a cure. Taylor's writing covers a few different emotional stages before diving into action. Janin's art showcases some different sides of Batman as he fights to deny the inevitable. Detective Comics remains a must have whenever it drops at the LCS. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #1104 excels at exploring Batman's psychology and relationships while reinforcing the danger of stripping fear from a hero built on it. Though the overarching plot inches forward at a deliberate pace, the emotional weight, striking visuals, and inventive costume design keep this chapter engaging. It's a strong installment that deepens the arc even if it's still saving its biggest punches for later. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #1104 builds tension. It effectively raises the stakes for Gotham while stripping Batman of his most vital tool: his survival instinct. The cliffhanger leaves us questioning just how much of The Lion is Batman's own making. Read Full Review

BatSledge

Dec 30, 2025

The best chapter yet in “The Courage That Kills”! Excellent artwork by Janin along with a nice balance by Taylor of plotting, character work, and action that all moves the story forward at a fast clip. The mystery posed at the very end, along with appearances by Damian, Selina, Dick and Babs, all tip this over into “perfect issue” territory as the clock counts down to the finale!

Chris Y

Dec 28, 2025

I'm not excited about this story, but the art is simply amazing. Art: 12 of 10 Writing: 6 of 10

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George - Jan 3, 2026

What don’t you like about it?

Chris Y - Jan 5, 2026

It's not that I dislike it, I just don't find it that interesting. What do you like about it?

George - Jan 5, 2026

In general I like how tom Taylor writes Batman, and I’m not even a Tom Taylor fan. I like that there is a new villain, and like the back story linked to an early appearance of Batman. Because the past is never done with you. I like the use of Bruce Wayne as part of the investigation and the use of Superman and Lois. I think the story does a good job of creating stakes, even though we know he wont die like the people on the boat in the first issue of the arc. And yes the art is awesome.

Chris Y - Jan 7, 2026 (edited)

Okay, that’s interesting. I think I like Tom Taylor’s Batman too, there’s nothing that doesn’t feel like Batman. The other aspects you pointed out - the villain, Bruce Wayne investigating and Lois Lane - are the ones that don’t feel that intriguing to me. It’s all very European spy movie, a genre I’m not very fond of. But if it works for you, awesome. It’s just normal that not every story is for everyone.