The Penguin #5

The Penguin #5 is a pretty spoiler-heavy issue, and I don't want to give anything away. Let's just say we're treated to more insight into Cobblepot's plans, and how things are being run by his children in Gotham currently. Read Full Review

We're building towards the return of the Penguin to Gotham, and King has done an incredible job of getting us invested in this story. Not in Penguin himself, per sehe's still a horrible person with few redeeming qualitiesbut a great conflict has been set up, and we know why we're supposed to fear Oswald Cobblepot, and maybe view him as the lesser evil. Read Full Review

The Penguin #5 is another amazing issue that cements the series as one of the best of the year. It has taken characters and made them both frightening and sympathetic while taking us into the mind of each. Here's hoping the next year can bring more of the same as the Penguin begins to really make his moves. Read Full Review

The violence and power dynamics laid out in The Penguin #5 set the stage for Cobblepot's return to Gotham, and it promises a brutal and excessive story to come; readers will likely be relieved just to learn that the prologue is finally over. Read Full Review

liolia

Jan 25, 2024

Great issue! King does a superb job of introducing a new complicated and flawed character with a fascinating backstory and compelling motivation. I really like the use of the dramatic ironies and the contrast between the internal narration and the action in the panel. The art is beautiful, as always.

BatSledge

Jan 24, 2024

Very well done, setting up the last piece of Penguin’s plan by using a classic Bronze Age Bat-villain to be his mole. Fast-paced, great character work, and moody art.

Silver Rocket

Dec 28, 2023

Yawn.