Storm CertifiedCritical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Strong writing
- Narrative Revelations
- Artistic Effort
- Matt Wagner’s art
- Uplifting tone
- Fresh Villain Concept
Points of Contention
- Repetitive Pacing
- Lack of Depth
- Uneven Execution
- Disconnected Story Arc
- Tie‑in Feel
Professional Reviews
35 reviews from 1 critic80 Jesse Schedeen 35 reviews · avg IGN “Batman #65 is a lackluster event tie‑in but a strong showcase for Batman and Flash's partnership.”
Jesse Schedeen 35 reviews · avg
IGN
“Batman #65 is a lackluster event tie‑in but a strong showcase for Batman and Flash's partnership.”
All 35 Jesse Schedeen reviews, aggregated above
95
Batman's Pain Is the Reader's Gain (Batman #53
“Batman #53 is one of the best chapters of a series already full of winners.”
94
Batman's Nightmares Make for Compelling Reading (Batman #66
“Batman #66 is a haunting look at Batman's unraveling mind and one of the best chapters of the series yet.”
92
Batman's 'Knightmares' Reaches a Haunting Conclusion (Batman #69
“Batman #69 delivers a strong, beautifully rendered ending to an overly drawn‑out story arc.”
91
Batman's Wedding Comic Delivers Plenty of Drama (Batman #50
“The key is that Batman #50 isn't best appreciated as a standalone story.”
90
Joker and Catwoman Make a Great Team (Batman #49
“And it quickly becomes apparent that a comic titled 'Batman' doesn't actually need Batman to thrive.”
90
Bane Ups the Ante Against Batman (Batman #71
“After all that Batman has weathered physically, his mind is becoming his own worst enemy.”
88
Batman #78
“Batman #78 is a welcome return to form for the series, as the Bat and the Cat take center stage.”
88
DC Showcases the Futility of Batman (Batman #59
“Batman #59 is every bit as rock‑solid a comic as one would expect from the Tom King/Mikel Janin pairing.”
87
DC Honors Batman and Catwoman's History (Batman #44
“Batman #44 has more depth than it lets on, providing an excellent look back at Batman and Catwoman's long history.”
87
Batman #58 Lends New Tragedy to Penguin (Batman #58
“Batman #58 is a visually stunning comic that also adds new layers to the Penguin.”
86
Batman #85
“Batman #85 isn’t a perfect finale issue, but it hits all the right emotional notes.”
86
Batman Bounces Back Once Again (Batman #74
“Batman #74 puts the series back on track as it wraps up Batman's father/son reunion.”
85
Batman Bounces Back in 2019 (Batman #62
“The surreal, deranged Batman #62 is a major step up from its underwhelming predecessor.”
85
Batman #55 Pushes the Series Further Into Darkness (Batman #55
“Batman #55 offers a winning blend of light and dark elements, though the jury is still out on the cliffhanger.”
85
Batman's Comic Gets Even Darker (Batman #51
“Batman #51 delivers a moody, visually striking follow‑up to the recent wedding storyline.”
85
Batman #72 Cleverly Ties the Series Together (Batman #72
“Batman #72 delivers plenty of critical answers while still telling a gripping story of revenge and betrayal.”
85
Batman #41
“Batman #41 puts the series back on track thanks to gorgeous imagery and a captivating portrayal of Poison Ivy.”
83
Batman Finds Triumph Amid Failure (Batman #70
“More than ever, Batman seems like a comic better read in collected form than on an issue‑by‑issue basis.”
83
Joker Steals the Show Before Batman's Wedding (Batman #48
Batman #48 delivers a fresh and engaging Joker-centric narrative with sharp writing and dynamic artwork. While Batman's reduced role may disappoint some readers, the issue remains a solid and must-read entry in Tom King's run.
82
Nightwing Brightens Up Batman's World (Batman #54
“Therein lies the real emotional hook of this story.”
82
Batman #68 Lets Light Into Bruce Wayne's Grim World (Batman #68
“Batman #68 offers a welcome dose of humor even as it explores the depths of Bruce Wayne's psyche.”
80
Batman and Flash Make a Great Team (Batman #65
“Batman #65 is a lackluster event tie‑in but a strong showcase for Batman and Flash's partnership.”
80
Batman #84
“All other things being equal, Batman #84 is worth a read solely to see one last collaboration between King and Fornes.”
80
Batman #38
“Batman #38 offers an entertaining tale, but struggles to establish its new Gotham villain.”
80
Batman #86
“Batman #86 suggests DC has little real interest in allowing that change to stick.”
73
Batman #56 Only Tells Half the Story (Batman #56
“Batman #56 is a gripping read, but one that ignores a crucial part of the current storyline.”
73
Batman's Final Challenge Isn't Epic Enough (Batman #75
“Batman #75 offers a glimpse of a city in turmoil, but the scope of this issue is too small.”
72
Batman #64: A Good Story With Poor Timing (Batman #64
“Batman #64 kicks off an awkwardly timed but still engaging crossover with The Flash.”
68
Batman #40
“This issue has gorgeous imagery to spare, and some strong ideas to boot, but it's not able to combine those elements into an effective whole.”
62
Batman Gets Pushed Too Far (Batman #57
“Batman #57 delivers a disappointing and needlessly bleak conclusion to the Dark Knight's clash with KGBeast.”
61
Batman #76
“Batman #76 is an underwhelming addition to a normally great series, as 'City of Bane' fails to live up to its promise.”
56
Batman Ends 2018 in Poor Form (Batman #61
“After a mostly strong showing in 2018, Batman hits a major stumbling point in issue #61.”
56
Batman #81
“DC's flagship Batman series continues to struggle even as it builds to a major finale.”
52
Batman's Knightmare Needs to End (Batman #67
“Batman #67 is easily the worst offender so far.”
50
Batman's Father/Son Trip Is Underwhelming (Batman #73
Batman #73 delivers important narrative revelations and fresh artwork by Mikel Janin, but suffers from repetitive pacing and a lack of depth. The desert setting feels uninspired and fails to capitalize on the artist's strengths, resulting in an underwhelming issue that doesn't match the momentum of the previous installment.
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