The Batman Who Laughs #7

The Batman Who Laughs #7 provides a fitting conclusion to what has been one of the most intense Batman stories ever told. Read Full Review

Jock brings all his talent to bear on this final issue. There are most of beauty and visceral horror throughout and so many of the visual moments in the story stand out with some awesome panels that take your breath away. Read Full Review

The Batman Who Laughs#7 delivered on every front. The story was engaging, the characters heroic and/or terrifying and the dialogue was on point. The line-art and color were resplendent and the series both read and looked amazing. Joshua Williamson and David Marquez have a tough act to follow, but they've been left with some incredible toys and a great sandpit to play in. If their Batman/Superman series is even half as good as this one was, then fans are in for a treat. Read Full Review

The Batman Who Laughs is a twisted, bittersweet goodbye letter to Batman, revisiting some of Snyder's most iconic moments with the Dark Knight -- Black Mirror and Court of Owls -- and is a truly a fitting end to Scott Snyder's time with Batman and Gotham City. I expect The Batman Who Laughs to go down in comics history as one of the best Batman stories ever told. Read Full Review

In The Batman Who Laughsfinale, Bruce has to accept that he's trash and bad at his job in order to stop his evil counterpart from turning the entire city into hateful human beings. He's the worst Batman, but that just makes him the best one for the job. Read Full Review

Must read for any Batman fan. Read Full Review

I hope to see Snyder and Jock work together again soon. They are only getting stronger with each and every collaboration. This is their strongest work to date and I love every second of it. Read Full Review

So, it is revealed Gordon is one of the Secret Six which the Batman Who Laughs has turned. I guess we can find out his fate in Batman/Superman! Read Full Review

Run to your nearest comic store and buy every issue and explore the Dark Metal origins of The Batman Who Laughs. This run by Snyder has been epic and has gotten everyone back on board the Batman train (as if we ever left".). And what a cliff hanger... A case of Visine cannot get this red out of the eyes! Read Full Review

This was a wonderful series in my opinion. A great look into the real problems with Bruce not only as a hero but as an icon in the real world. The Batman we know is the worst one. Snyder just wants better for us. Read Full Review

If theres one weak area its the amount of bullets Batman seemingly shrugs off. Maybe some of that is from the serum, but it still seems odd that a character whos not typical bulletproof wouldnt instinctively avoid a few bullets. Read Full Review

Batman Who Laughs #7 is a comic that should work nearly as well as it does. It tries to combine big event-level storytelling with subtle character-driven writing. It's as explosive as the "Court of Owls" and as haunting as Snyder's Severed. Read Full Review

This was a solid and clean conclusion to the miniseries, which I expect isn't truly over and will continue in some form into other books throughout the rest of the year and beyond. You'd think that might turn me off but the team tells the story well and the ending fits, so it doesn't bother me. Read Full Review

Overall, The Batman Who Laughs #7 has the elements that make any great Batman story; high stakes, a compelling villain, and a Bruce Wayne on the brink of insanity. Bruce's descent into madness is haunting and as the book concludes, readers are left questioning their own psyche, their own worth, and their own demons. As one of the final Batman stories from Snyder, it is bittersweet to see this epic mini-series end. Read Full Review

This is what a Batman book should read like! Read Full Review

Batman. Always. Wins... with enough prep time, obviously. Buy this book. Read Full Review

The Batman Who Laughs is the perfect modern-day comic book addition. Although he's not exactly a “brand new” character, he's a new take on a beloved character and he pushes Batman to greater lengths to win than readers have ever seen. Read Full Review

The story, art, coloring and lettering all combine to make THE BATMAN WHO LAUGHS #7 a horrifying thrill ride. Read Full Review

Beautifully illustrated and well-structured, with parallel stories that mirror each other in key moments and provide insight into almost every major character in the tale, The Batman Who Laughs #7 only suffers from how completely it is focused on setting up the next big story with the title character, which takes the wind out of your sails as a reader when the big "ending" is no end at all. Read Full Review

The Batman Who Laughs is another interesting entry in Snyder’s legacy with Batman. It takes ideas that he’s been toying with for a decade and turns them over and inside out to provide new insight into an old character. But it also works in the larger meta narrative of the DCU. This book pushes forward to the next big story element - Snyder isn’t one to leave his fellow DC writers completely hanging just because he wants to do a character study, and we’ll see what’s next in Josh Williamson’s Batman/Superman. Overall, this is a must-read for fans looking for more Snyder Batman and fallout from Metal. Read Full Review

Overall, the Batman Who Laughs wraps up this month in pretty satisfying fashion, with Scott Synder syncing up this title to his other current works occurring at DC at the moment.  The issue isn't without it's flaws, mainly a few transitional art hiccups, and where this title falls within the timeline of the more current DC 'events'. Yet the good far outweighed the bad throughout the mini, as it became one of the more solid and recommendable Batman titles, to come out on a consistent basis for a few years. Read Full Review

This is an okay conclusion to an otherwise fantastic series. I dislike that the book, in the end, falls back to the same old pattern of having the entirety of Gotham City be threatened by the super-villain of the week, especially because the awesome body horror and claustrophobic elements, which gave this book its character and voice, get lost somewhat. Other than that, each character's individual arc is resolved in a satisfying way, except for BMWL's, who is merely taken off the playing field for a while until he can come back in the upcoming Batman/Superman series. Read Full Review

There are some cool moments in a whirlwind of blood and word balloons but the overall effect is one of despair and reader exhaustion. Read Full Review

The Batman Who Laughs #7 tries to tie up the multiple and myriad plot points this miniseries has had going, and does so, but in a way that feels messy, unconvincing, and overlabored in its delivery. The art is gorgeous but at the same time could be better, and the story is trying really hard to convince readers it has something to say - whether it does or not is up to the reader, but the fact that it's as nebulous as it is speaks to the general sense that this series' eyes have been bigger than its stomach from the start. Read Full Review

While the issue wraps up the uneven miniseries, beyond the final page, it's an issue that you can skip. There's a lack of emotional punch to it and overall feels like a few extra pages stretched out to a full issue. It's a clunker of an ending for a miniseries that went on a bit too long. But, as a piece of the whole, it's fine. This is a series which will be much better read in one sitting as a trade. This issue is a prime example of why. The issue feels not like a chapter but a continuation after a commercial break wrapping up the last ten minutes of a show. It's vital but doesn't stand on its own. Read Full Review

Seven issues complete, and yet nothing has been accomplished. Batman destroys his gateway into the Dark Multiverse like he should have well over a year ago. The Batman Who Laughs winds up locked up again such as he was before the series began. The series never once managed to prove why it needed to exist outside of sheer marketing strategy. The toys get moved into strange and new areas. But by the end, nothing matters and everything gets put back into its spot while making room for more appearances from the polarizing monstrosity. Read Full Review

Anotherfan

Jul 31, 2019

Fantastic. This mini has been a thrill since the beginning and it ends with a blast.

rayonymous

Aug 24, 2019

The finale is perfect, adds more weight to the Batman legacy if you think about it. I thought James would die a hero (which I wouldn't have liked) but he embraced his inner self, he wanted to show his dad Gordon how he feels when he lets loose. It's as practical as it can get, well done. I loved the part where Batman thinks Joker's decelerating agent gave him an edge against The Man Who Laughs, while though Alfred has tested it negative the story wants us to think it could possibly be the cause or it's 'Because he's Batman' works the same. Bat Biology 101 at the end, that's how you conclude a Batman comics. Scott Snyder and Jock nailed it!

Azrael

Aug 03, 2019

What a finale! The art was good but the story was better. The whole discussion on if Batman beat the change in his blood through him being Batman or whether it was planned by the Joker was great. It also sets off the Batman/Superman series very well. I would have liked to see more of the Punisher Batman (a.k.a. Grim Knight) but maybe he survived and will make an appearance again. That is my only serious knock on it.

allenquanobi

Jul 31, 2019

Downgraded review from 9 to 8.5. In hindsight, the ending is a little disappointing. I wish it ended with some finality to the Batman who Laughs, instead of setting up the new series. He was a great character, but the weight of the series and Snyder leaving Batman has been lost because its just setting up another series. A small shame, but overall, the series was entertaining.

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln

Aug 03, 2019

Solid.

thecomiccookebook

Jul 31, 2019

A little bit of a clunky ending but this was an overall great, horrifying series. Snyder falls victim to many of his tropes on the finale of this story by wrapping up fairly conveniently and a philosophical discussion on what Batman means to his city. It's not an outright bad thing but is becoming more apparent the more he writes Batman. On a more positive note, Jock has some of his most beautifully grotesque art in this book and is worth picking up for that alone. The final page was also very interesting going forward although I'm a little disappointed that this story wasn't self contained. Despite my few issues, I'd still recommend this to any Snyder Batman fan.

Darkseid24

Jul 31, 2019

Great finale. I think Bruce gave Joker a little too much credit in the end& sounded quite crazy with his evil Batmen are the better Batmen talk, but this could be the gas still talking. Overall this series is a great character study of Batman‘s dark side& it reminds me a lot of Arkham Knight‘s idea: what would have happened if Joker& Bruce became one& the same person. It’s sad, that the Grim Knight doesn’t appear as a real threat in the final issue, since the story concentrates more on the Batman Who Laughs. But I like the interaction between Gordon& his son. I’m also happy, that Snyder gives James Jr. a chance to rehabilitate& the scene hugging his father was nice to watch. I hope other writers don’t mess this up. However give n the ending this could change, so I’m not that happy what Snyder did with Gordon at the end. Overall great mini series every Batman fan should check out. more

EDiakota

Aug 01, 2019

"Hey Bats... You're Welcome."

DDJamesB

Aug 04, 2019

Its a well drawn staisfying conclusion to the series. I really enjoyed this story.

Gizmo

Sep 02, 2019

Right here still ha ha

Psycamorean

Aug 03, 2019

Pretty good final issue. I just wish it had blown my mind. Instead we get about what you'd expect from this story. And that's perfectly okay. But maybe not if you want to tell a story that will be remembered on its own.

Spacey Medicine

Sep 03, 2019

Bleh this was fine.

ohhaimark

Jul 31, 2019

THE GOOD: -I will admit there was potential with the final battles, and I was entertained at times. Just more proof this should have stayed a six issue miniseries. -Damn, I love Jock's art. I wish I hadn't bothered hurting my eyes with Snyder's super-exposition. I also loved the color art. -I'm actually pretty excited about where that final page is leading. Just about the only interesting thing in the issue if you ask me. THE BAD: -Um, I knew the last couple of issues in this miniseries would feel off, but I didn't know they would feel SO extended. I feel like if they had kept the series to it's original length, this would feel a lot less filler-y and full of fluff. -I don't know. Something just fell flat with Gordon a nd James Jr.'s story. The emotion didn't really hit the way Snyder wanted it to, and it ended up feeling kinda hollow. more

daspidaboy

May 18, 2024

This entire series was a slog to read. Reading this after Dark Night Death Metal made me happy Batman Who Laughs is dead. Scott Snyder has a problem with exposition where it takes up half the page, but it's executed in a sterile boring manner. The art is good, and the first issue I was hooked. But as the series went on, I lost interest and just wanted it to end.

G_Crunkfiesta

Nov 14, 2022

This is a review of the whole story because I'm too lazy to write 7 reviews for each issue. If you're a casual fan, don't read this, the story gets very hard to read and it just doesn't make sense at some points. The ending is fun and climactic, and the artwork is very good but it doesn't make up for all of the content leading up.

KFuqua

Jul 31, 2019

More of this horrible "Batman Who Laughs" garbage! Enough already!

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superstan52 - Jul 31, 2019

If you don't like the "Batman Who Laughs" you're aware that you're not obligated to read a series titled "The Batman Who Laughs," right?

KFuqua - Jul 31, 2019

Wow...I didn't realize that. Thanks for letting me know.

superstan52 - Jul 31, 2019

the point is, it seems stupid to give a rating to a book you likely didnt even read, and just dislike its concept. and if ypu did read a 7 part mini series why are you complainibg about them putting out 7 issues?

VicSav - Jul 31, 2019

Oh look you again. Piss off troll. Nobody cares about you.

Micky H - Aug 1, 2019

This idiot again!

KFuqua - Aug 1, 2019

I have read the series and have been hoping that something would change my mind about it, because I am a Batman/Batman Universe fan and have been for most of my life. I gave my opinion on the issue and the series, which is what this page is supposed to be for. Sorry if it offends some of the fanboys who can't understand that.

superstan52 - Aug 1, 2019

No, you maroon, you didn't give your opinion on the issue. It's a 7 ISSUE MINI-SERIES titled "The Batman Who Laughs" and your "opinion" , as far as I can make sense of it, is either that they shouldn't have put out a 7th issue, or it should be about something other than the "Batman Who Laughs." An OPINION would actually say something about the merits, or lack of, of the book itself.

Psycamorean - Aug 3, 2019

Just because it's not a very well constructed opinion, or rather it doesn't meet your requirements, doesn't mean it's not an opinion all the same.

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln - Aug 3, 2019

I do agree that it sounds a bit like he may not have read it. "Enough already" >literally last issue. Wouldn't anyone who read it know it is the final issue?

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln - Aug 3, 2019

(I haven't read it. So maybe it will make sense after.)

Psycamorean - Aug 3, 2019

You'd all sooner believe that he must not have read it, rather than he just didn't like it. Which is just brilliant deduction. And this isn't at all it for the Batman Who Laughs. Batman/Superman is yet another series about him. He's not going anywhere.

Psycamorean - Aug 3, 2019

All this comes down to is superstan being upset someone didn't like what he liked and using the oh-so-classic argument of "don't read it," which is really stupid. When KFuqua gave that more attention than it deserved, superstan switched to the argument that he definitely didn't read it. And then gave some bullshit rules for how opinions work? And then everyone else piled on like superstan signaled the rest of the Borg because, I don't know, how dare KFuqua dislike this comic. This is all stupid.

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln - Aug 3, 2019

Batman/Superman isn't the same writer, which goes back to him just not liking Batman Who Laughs, which makes the suggestion of not reading it kind of valid. I would be a hypocrite to suggest he doesn't read it though. I somehow read every issue of Neal Adams' Deadman. Dropping books you dislike is great though, I have been doing it lately. I used to read everything, I tried my best, but then I realized I was just making my life hell.

Psycamorean - Aug 3, 2019

This book ends with a tease for Batman/Superman. It's a continuation of this book.

superstan52 - Aug 3, 2019

Actually, Your Greeness, this has nothing to b.v do with me liking TBWL, and I'm fine with someone not liking the book. What bbn got me going is KFuqua's "review" is nothing but him venting that a series called The Batman Who Laughs exists. Or continues. Then Dont Read It! Lord knows theres enough other books out there. It would be like someone scoring every Spider Man comic "zero" since One More Day because he wants Peter and MJ to still be married. Kfuqua adds nothing to anyones insight.

Psycamorean - Aug 4, 2019

But that doesn't matter. Opinions are opinions, regardless of their usefulness to others.

superstan52 - Aug 4, 2019

if you want me tosay he has the 4ight to post a 'useless' opinion, and waste everyones time,i guess he does. i still say its pointless and stupid. and thats MY opinionm

Psycamorean - Aug 5, 2019

Alright then, I'm glad we could agree.