Batman: Criminals

Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) #69-70

by Steven Grant (Writer), Mike Zeck (Penciler)

Batman goes undercover as a prison inmate.

Originally published in: Legends of the Dark Knight #69-70

Genres: Batman, Dc Comics, Comics

55 pages, Unknown Binding

First published March 1, 1995

About the author

Steven Grant is an American comic book writer best known for his 1985–1986 Marvel Comics mini-series The Punisher with artist Mike Zeck and for his creator-owned character Whisper.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_...

Reviews

[Molly™☺ · Rating 3 out of 5]

A solid Batman story let down only by how much Bruce shows his face whilst in costume, you have to suspend your disbelief for it to work in that regard, but what it offers overrides most of the nitpicking.

[Renan Fontes · Rating 4 out of 5]

The sheer absurdity of the Officer Stone disguise aside, this is a super fun read and well written.

[Ángel Javier · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ni fu ni fa. Recordaba esta historia como más bien mediocre, y así ha sido. Steven Grant retoma los tópicos carcelarios que explotara con mayor fortuna en su clásica historia del Punisher, Circle of Blood, y Zeck sin Beatty apenas parece una sombra de lo que fuera en su momento. La historia tiene una premisa intrigante, pero un desarrollo torpe y apresurado. Tal vez en un arco argumental más largo, hubiera valido la pena. En solo dos episodios, apenas llega a despegar cuando ya está acabando. Para leer y olvidar.

[drown_like_its_1999 · Rating 2 out of 5]

All evidence in a recent murder points to the perpetrator being a death row inmate who was executed before the murder occured. Batman decides to infiltrate Blackgate, where the suspect was allegedly executed, and uncovers a conspiracy that pits him against prison gangs and corrupt correctional officers.

A fun reverse prison break story where Batman dons a "Matches Malone" like criminal identity and has some entertaining escape action. However, while the plot has a nice arc it's pretty simplistic and none of the characters taking up storytelling focus are that interesting. The art is pleasing with expressive line work and subdued colors.

[Brent · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Batman goes undercover inside Blackgate Prison. No surprises here but a lot of fun.