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Punchline: The Gotham Game

by Tini Howard

Punchline is out of jail and back on the streets of Gotham City. She's not coming back for some of what Gotham has to offer, she's coming back for all of it. She wants to be the queen of crime, and with the help of her Royal Flush Gang no one will stand in her way. But Punchline created a lot of angry enemies in Gotham before she was incarcerated, and they all want payback. Presenting a miniseries that will redefine the criminal landscape of Gotham City from the superstar creative team of Tini Howard (Catwoman, Knights of X), Blake Howard ( Urban Legends), and Gleb Melnikov (Robin, Wonder Woman)!

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics

32 pages, Comic

Published January 1, 2022

Reviews

[Bookishrealm · Rating 4 out of 5]

You know what? I actually enjoyed this one and I’m shocked because I’ve always looked at Punchline as a watered down Harley Quinn but in this one I’m thinking that readers are definitely going to get to see a lot more of her personality. I’m not sure what to expect from this one overall, but I like the idea of Punchline getting together some old school Gotham old school villains and having them reek havoc on the city. There is an interesting element of social media tied into this one that she’s definitely going to use to her advantage. The artwork was great! ALL OF THE PURPLE! It’s my favorite color so seeing it dominate with so many different hues just made my heart smile. I think this is one that I will be continuing on with!

[Parker J · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was decent. A fun first issue and I'm definitely intrigued to see where this story will go, I'll read the rest of the series, but I don't think I'll pick up the single issues physically.

[Clay Bartel · Rating 4 out of 5]

My exposure to Punchline is limited but what I have seen I've liked, the characters name and design is great and more strong entertaining female DC characters is definitely what the doctor ordered.

So here we have a story about Punchline recruiting and starting a gang to help push drugs in Gotham City. Nothing ground breaking here, but the art is excellent and it's all written really sharp and tight and feels like we have a very Ace Chemical, Joker esq style story.

Maybe Batman will even make an appearance ;)

I'll likely grab issue #2 and this may become a series I pull.

[Annemarie · Rating 2 out of 5]

2,5 stars

As someone who really liked Punchline (and also loved her first solo issue Punchline #1) I kind of expected more. I get that this is just the introduction, so this could very well still develop in something great, but as of now, I'm not really feeling it.

[Julio Bonilla]

The skill to get back in the game...

Punchline is out of prison and seeks out the OG Royal Flush Gang to start wreaking havoc in Gotham again.

[Lux · Rating 2 out of 5]

This could've been a lot more in my opinion. It feels as if the writers don't really know where to go with her character. A drug dealer, a social media influencer.. I guess she's just really playing one big game.
What I disliked moat about this comic was the dialogue trying to play into a teenager and using words that usually can be seen in TikTok comment sections. Teenagers don't talk like this in real life.

Nonetheless, I'm intrigued on where the team will go with this character.

[Carolina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even though she is a fairly new character in DC comics, she is definitely making a mark as a villain. I’m excited to see what this series of comics have in store for her. So far she is relentless, independent and a pretty much demented. Everything I like in a good bad guy comic character. Excited for the November issue 🖤✨

[Craig Schorling · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this on the DC app and the reading experience was awful! Panels didn't work in guided view and some pages were just all grey but that is not the original stories fault. What I could read was fun and the art I really liked. I hope that the next issue is a better reading experience.

[Avinash · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was decent.

[Alan · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good introduction to the character but too soon to really judge, but I'm excited to see where things go!

[Marissa Barba · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thus was really good! I’m so excited to see the new issues. This story is very interesting, and the illustrations are just SO well done.

[Marius · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointing start of Punchline's solos series. Story is boring and nothing new. Mediocre art style. 2/5