Batman (2011-2016) #3

Batman (2011) (Single Issues)

by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo (Penciller), FCO Plascencia (Colorist)

As Bruce digs deeper into the mystery of the recent owl murders, he soon finds himself face to face with a shocking enemy – an enemy the Wayne family has secretly been at war with for centuries. Be there for the first shots of the war for the soul of Gotham City. Friends will become deadly enemies and secrets will be revealed – revelations that will change the Bat-family forever.

Genres: Comics, Batman, Dc Comics, Comic Book, Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels Comics, Fiction

24 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 16, 2011

About the author

Scott Snyder is the Eisner and Harvey Award winning writer on DC Comics Batman, Swamp Thing, and his original series for Vertigo, American Vampire. He is also the author of the short story collection, Voodoo Heart, published by the Dial Press in 2006. The paperback version was published in the summer of 2007.

Reviews

[Tawfek · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story is dope i love it.
So batman goes underground trying to find the owls but he fails.
Then he finds them nesting inside his great grandfather alan Wayne's buildings.
Only problem is batman trips a trap wire, there is a big explosion and for the life of me i don't know how batman will survive. (2023 update : After some experience reading batman, it's kind of his specialty surviving explosive traps xD i will never be impressed or worried about it anymore!)

[Jerry (Rebel With a Massive Media Library) · Rating 3 out of 5]

These issues are pretty consistent...which is good or bad depending on how you look at it.

[محمد خالد شريف · Rating 4 out of 5]

من الواضح أن هُناك عدو أزلي لعائلة "واين" وهو عدو كبير وشرس للغاية ويحاول أن يكون مُختفي عن الأنظار دائماً.. وأتضح أنهم كما يفعل البوم يختبئوا في أعشاش أعدائهم، في مباني آل "واين".. ولكنهم سُرعان ما عرفوا أن "بروس" كشفهم.

[Amin Matin · Rating 5 out of 5]

چرا به اسکات اسنایدر ایمان نمیارید؟

[s · Rating 5 out of 5]

nothing better happen to Bruce, i swear to god

[Atlas · Rating 5 out of 5]

" I`m not afraid of ghost stories...and you shouldn`t be either. "
My god...I`m getting obsessed with batman one book after another...Let`s just forget about the bloody movies :)

[Adriana Bonilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. The court of the owls was more influential than he thought. Than I though

[mike andrews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great series

[Machiavelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just reread Batman #3, by Scott Snyder, and it’s where the paranoia really starts to seep in. The mystery of the Court of Owls deepens, and the way Snyder ties their legend into Gotham’s secret history is both chilling and clever. Bruce starts to question everything he thought he knew—there’s a great sense of unease building, and it’s executed perfectly.

The reveal of the hidden room in Wayne Tower is a standout moment, adding a layer of creepy mythos that really elevates the tension. Capullo’s art continues to shine—moody, detailed, and perfectly tuned to the story’s psychological edge.

This issue does a great job of tightening the screws, and it’s clear the Court is going to be more than just another villain group—they’re something Gotham *is*. A fantastic third chapter in what’s shaping up to be a modern Batman classic.

[Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Episode 5: The Thirteenth Floor

We open will Alan Wayne, Bruces great-great grandfather suffering from paranoia on the streets of Gotham, fearing for his life and falling to his death in the sewers.
Batman interrogates the gangs of Gotham about the assassin but finds nothing. Alfred relates to Bruce about Alan's paranoia about the Court of Owls.

Episode 6: Thirteenth Floor

Bruce visits Lincoln in the hospital, having survived the assassin. Lincoln tells Bruce how he's begun believing the old tale about the Court of Owls.
Batman finds the false thirteenth floor in Wayne Tower and discovers a lair filled with Court of Owls memorabilia. Bruce realizes that Alan Wayne wasn't crazy. The Owls are in their homes.

- I love how they're able to use real Owl behavior to correlate with how the Court acts. For instance, taking over old nests - hiding in people's homes & buildings.

[Steve Paulson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Court of Owls is one of the coolest entries in Bat's Rogue's Gallery. It's good to see them getting centre stage for a series. The New 52 felt like it had a bad wrap when introduced, and while just diving in, this series has been phenomenal so far. Seems like lots of DC projects unfairly get maligned because their movies have paled against Marvel, but that's likely to change very soon. In short, read more DC. This series is really solid.

[Vyshakh Aravindan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Batman #3 – “The Thirteenth Hour”

The myth becomes reality. Bruce uncovers hidden “nests” across Gotham — architectural time capsules connected to the Court. The world-building is phenomenal; Snyder weaves history, architecture, and horror seamlessly.

The tension tightens as Bruce’s investigation leads him closer to danger. Each page feels like a descent into Gotham’s secret heart. Capullo’s linework is cinematic, filled with claustrophobic tension.

[Garth · Rating 4 out of 5]

2024 - Year of The Bat (366 Days of Batman)

Day 53: Okay, so is Alan Wayne Bruce’s great grandfather or great-great grandfather? They keep referring to him as both. Henry was originally mentioned as his great-great. Other than that nitpick, another great issue.

[K.J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

this series just keeps getting better issue by issue. this one is the best so far, balancing batman’s detective work and the development of the plot. it’s more of a 4.5 but i’m just in such awe of the last few pages i’m giving it 5 stars.

[Dennis Geoffroy · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was interesting to see the Court of Owls conspiracy grow.

[Steven Shinder · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is where we get to learn a bit more about the Court of Owls. I may have read this one a few years ago as well.

[Ellie Hope · Rating 4 out of 5]

77/100

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Thirteenth floor

[Padraig O'Sullivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Read

I like the way the animation brings all of the characters to life. It is all very well done indeed.

[ANGELA ✁ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️

[Ali AK · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lucky number 13…

[Mikey Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bruce uncovers some truth to his great grandfather, Alan Wayne, and his involvement in the Court of Owls…

[Ryan Mishap · Rating 3 out of 5]

I get these monthly but I'll review the collections as they come.

I wouldn't say there is anything new, exactly, in this version of Batman, but there is something to be said for focusing in on the things that make Batman great. As the story progresses, however, the bottom falls out for Batman and the reader as we find that something new was coming after all. I'm being vague on purpose to not give anything away--although its daft to think I need to review Batman for anyone out there anyway (you already read this or you never will).

[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.0 - A great issue unravelling the mystery that felt stuffed with content. Some of the 13th floor revelations toward the end were a bit easy to race through - not a lot of specificity in the narration, though I'm sure there were some hidden clues in the art.

[Steven · Rating 3 out of 5]

Battle with the Talon

[Rob · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great reveals throughout.

[Stella · Rating 3 out of 5]

Plot advancement.

[Amina (ⴰⵎⵉⵏⴰ) · Rating 5 out of 5]

They're watching you, all the time, they're everywhere, even in your homes, right under your feet..
It's getting more and more exciting!!

[mads · Rating 5 out of 5]

review to come.

[Ariana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Scott Snyder is doing well.