abailey6's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lotoblanco's review
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, War, Violence, Blood, Torture, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
rashthedoctor's review
3.0
[Read as Single Issues]
Well , it was okay I guess .
Bryan Hill takes over the detective comics duties from James Tynion IV , after what was a successful run , Hill maintains the status quo from the Tynion run and proceeds to bring in a new villain - Karma, with artificial metahuman abilities such as mind reading and increase physical strength and agility . The initial issues deal with Batman figuring out who Karma actually is and what his motivations are , while the latter issues see him dealing with Karma and forming a new team - The outsiders .
Overall , I though for a Batman book , Batman does appear too weak and irrelevant for my liking , the interactions between Black Lightning and characters like Barbara or Bruce felt weird as hell but the art was stunning , the plot was quick paced .
Overall , an average outcome .
Well , it was okay I guess .
Bryan Hill takes over the detective comics duties from James Tynion IV , after what was a successful run , Hill maintains the status quo from the Tynion run and proceeds to bring in a new villain - Karma, with artificial metahuman abilities such as mind reading and increase physical strength and agility . The initial issues deal with Batman figuring out who Karma actually is and what his motivations are , while the latter issues see him dealing with Karma and forming a new team - The outsiders .
Overall , I though for a Batman book , Batman does appear too weak and irrelevant for my liking , the interactions between Black Lightning and characters like Barbara or Bruce felt weird as hell but the art was stunning , the plot was quick paced .
Overall , an average outcome .
iffer's review
2.0
This was fine. I mean, it's hard to read a Detective Comics collection that I dislike, and it was nice to read about Black Lightning a little bit. This collection made me realize that I've been taking James Tynion's writing finesse for granted. The script in this installment felt clunky. Plus, the bad kids, intentionally or unintentionally were portrayed as bratty teenagers, which along with Bruce's heavy-fisted (pun intended) angst, ended up getting on my nerves. The art was also not up to snuff in comparison to the previous arcs.
sodope's review
5.0
**Warning: this text may contain spoilers** really loved this arc, is full of action and a pretty cool art.
On the Outside: A new villain appears in Gotham, trying to take revenge for the things Batman did to him. Bruce knows he met this guy called (Karma) a few years ago, and he'll need help from The Signal, Cassandra and Black Lighting, at the end of the arc, Bruce will help Pierce with his school as a sign of gratitude, he will also be the head of The Outsiders.
On the Outside: A new villain appears in Gotham, trying to take revenge for the things Batman did to him. Bruce knows he met this guy called (Karma) a few years ago, and he'll need help from The Signal, Cassandra and Black Lighting, at the end of the arc, Bruce will help Pierce with his school as a sign of gratitude, he will also be the head of The Outsiders.
19lindsey89's review
3.0
This volume was fine. Just fine. It didn’t really feel like a continuation of the last volume. The team has been gutted. I’m really confused by Duke. He’s not consistently around enough for me to get a read on him. He just kind of appears for a few issues here, a few issues there. I don’t like it.
But, DC, frankly I’m sick of reading the same plot. Give these characters some growth. Give them room to develop depth.
But we’ve seen this plot before. As recently as volume 3 of the main Batman series. But I couldn’t get over how much this reminded me of Death of the Family from the New 52 run.
The main thing that needs to die:
Batman: I work alone.
Batman’s 30 kids: We do not believe you.
There has never been a man who works alone less. Can we let Batman have that revelation and move on?
But, DC, frankly I’m sick of reading the same plot. Give these characters some growth. Give them room to develop depth.
But we’ve seen this plot before. As recently as volume 3 of the main Batman series. But I couldn’t get over how much this reminded me of Death of the Family from the New 52 run.
The main thing that needs to die:
Batman: I work alone.
Batman’s 30 kids: We do not believe you.
There has never been a man who works alone less. Can we let Batman have that revelation and move on?
angelwolf45's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this graphic novel.
This is about Batman and how he oversees a team that he creates. He has someone else leading this team. Batman has Black Lightning, Jefferson, takes this team under his leadership after all that has happened.
I loved how Batman dealt with what Karma was saying and put someone else as leader but was there for them when they needed him.
I liked how the characters were still trying to be a team and learn to be one with a different leader.
I really enjoyed this novel and cant wait to see more about the outsiders.
This is about Batman and how he oversees a team that he creates. He has someone else leading this team. Batman has Black Lightning, Jefferson, takes this team under his leadership after all that has happened.
I loved how Batman dealt with what Karma was saying and put someone else as leader but was there for them when they needed him.
I liked how the characters were still trying to be a team and learn to be one with a different leader.
I really enjoyed this novel and cant wait to see more about the outsiders.
mapatchli's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
subhamroxx's review
3.0
This was a fun read!
Its pretty much Batman forming the Outsiders again and we see how Black Lightning is involved and all and then the coming of a new villain in Karma who targets Cass and Duke as he thinks they are making Bruce weaker and we see the villains origin and motives and Hill does it so well and natureally within a few panels which is brilliant and the big fight and he gives an epic moment for Batman to take down this villain and the coming of the team and their next mission in relation to Markovia particularly!
Its an awesome volume and has loads of action and plenty of character moments and dramatic ones at that for Bruce and the writer also does well to highlight his relation with the bat family like how he needs them and all and the relation between Jeff and Bruce was so good, the art was great and it makes for a decent read. The last story with Blackfire was a filler but good moment for Bruce in the end. I would recommend this volume for sure!
Its pretty much Batman forming the Outsiders again and we see how Black Lightning is involved and all and then the coming of a new villain in Karma who targets Cass and Duke as he thinks they are making Bruce weaker and we see the villains origin and motives and Hill does it so well and natureally within a few panels which is brilliant and the big fight and he gives an epic moment for Batman to take down this villain and the coming of the team and their next mission in relation to Markovia particularly!
Its an awesome volume and has loads of action and plenty of character moments and dramatic ones at that for Bruce and the writer also does well to highlight his relation with the bat family like how he needs them and all and the relation between Jeff and Bruce was so good, the art was great and it makes for a decent read. The last story with Blackfire was a filler but good moment for Bruce in the end. I would recommend this volume for sure!
tabman678's review
An enjoyable story that acts as setup for other things but is very enjoyable on its own. I do enjoy this era of Gotham quite a bit. With Tynion Bat family focused Detective comics and Kings very personal run on the main title.
Five parts with familiar faces to Detective comics and some unexpected ones.
The last issue is also very good if you're a fan of Batman: The Cult.
Five parts with familiar faces to Detective comics and some unexpected ones.
The last issue is also very good if you're a fan of Batman: The Cult.