Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham (2023-) #3

Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham

by Rafael Grampá

“May the hour of the devil begin…”The harrowing journey through the dark heart of Gotham reaches a fever pitch in this penultimate installment of Rafael Grampá’s visionary series! Batman’s investigation leads him into the deadly lair of Doctorgeist—where his presence is not only expected…but welcomed. Their savage fight for the soul of Gotham—and the soul of Bruce Wayne himself—will send shock waves through the city from which it might never recover. And elsewhere, the fugitive Crytoon makes a twisted acquaintance that finally gives him something to smile about…

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics, Batman, Comix

Kindle Edition

Published December 26, 2024

About the author

Rafael Grampá began working as an illustrator at the age of 14. He began by illustrating self-help books – what he calls the “how to raise your problematic teenagers sort”. During this period, he also did t-shirt designs, caricatures, children’s party decorations, coats of arms and logos for butcher shops and surf shops. He worked as an art director at the Brazilian motion graphics studio LOBO in 2003 where he worked with clients such as Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Creme Savers, Banco Real, Grendene , Diesel and others. Recent freelance work includes the concept design for ESPN-NBA spots, for Wieden+Kennedy NY, directed by Blacklist’s CISMA, and the visual ID for RESFEST/10 Brasil, that includes a opening and a toy.

Reviews

[Eric · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think I was looking at the first issue with fresh eyes and loving the artwork so much that I forgave the story, I feel the story and new characters are just too weak and uninteresting, doesn't feel like Batman sometimes.

[Hugo Seriese · Rating 2 out of 5]

Te. Veel. Ideeën. Voor. Eén. Verhaal.
twee sterren is echt gemeen voor een boek dat er zo goed uitziet, maar ik moet ook eerlijk zijn. Editorial heeft hem gewoon ook teveel z'n gang laten gaan lijkt het.
Ben wel benieuwd naar aflevering vier, misschien komt het allemaal nog geweldig samen. En eigenlijk moet ik ze misschien als alle-vier-tegelijk beoordelen.

[টক দইয়ের চা · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The Bat does not believe in light because it cannot see."

Not bad, especially with the baby Joker—an innovative touch to this series. The art style is, as usual, GREAT, but the story is a bit incoherent. God knows how long we’ll have to wait for the next issue!

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ha sido el primer número de esta miniserie que de verdad he disfrutado. Aclarada ya la propuesta de nueva mitología grotesca en torno a Batman y esta Gotham que conforma nuevos villanos (aún mirando a alguno clásico como el aparente retorcido origen del personaje de portada). El también curioso estilo artístico de Rafael Grampá también tiene más cabida para brillar encarando esta recta final que o bien definirá una versión alternativa del Caballero Oscuro realmente propia para bien en un conocido estatus quo de héroe nocturno. O las heridas psicológicas del conocido trauma infantil de Bruce, deformadas en mayor medida por un maquinador intelecto perverso buscando erigir su propio culto y conformar asesinos míticos con los más vulnerables y desamparados, terminan de sumirle en una personalidad más monstruosa de lo nunca visto en Gotham City.

[Alex Hughes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely weaker than the first two issues, it loses part of its focus, which is somewhat understandable as it naturally needs to build out the story by expanding the plot, but it still felt slightly messy (primarily with the exposition dump) - and i’m not sure how I feel about the new teenage side characters - I don’t think they mesh in smoothly with the bleak and grungy tone that the previous issues established.
That being said it was still a fun read and there are a couple of pages that are absolutely shocking to look at. They have not skipped out any of the violence and gore. Still interested to see where it goes.
Also, baby Joker? I don’t know about it. Bold swings for sure.

[Travis Armstrong · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book starts to bring back to life the trauma that Bruce endured when his parents were murdered. His past comes back, and starts to torment him. This book is more mental for Bruce with plenty of fighting throughout the book. Interesting to see what’s to come in the next book.

[Bertazzo · Rating 2 out of 5]

How come this gorgeous dumpster fire got approved?

[Noah L · Rating 4 out of 5]

Def the weakest of the 3 so far

[Gianpaolo Grieco · Rating 3 out of 5]

Un buon proseguo della storia, pronti al gran finale 👍🏻

[Ziyad Baksh · Rating 3 out of 5]

weird boldness

it starts in the middle of a fight and makes you feel like you missed a few issues.

it definitely introduces a unique take on Batman but it's hard to pierce through upon a first read.