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Batman (2016) (Single Issues)
Batman #3
“I AM GOTHAM” Chapter Three
Batman and Gotham strike out together to get to the bottom of the mysterious attacks against the city. Could this novel and headstrong new hero be everything Gotham City needs…at the cost of the Dark Knight?
Batman and Gotham strike out together to get to the bottom of the mysterious attacks against the city. Could this novel and headstrong new hero be everything Gotham City needs…at the cost of the Dark Knight?
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Published July 20, 2016
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April 15, 2025
Wait, they are actually legit?!
Wouldn't be as fun a story as if they were the bad guys, but I'll wait and see.
If Hugo Strange is the main villain of this arc though that would be fun! He was in Batman #1 1940!
Still though how can you become Super with money?! I hope Batman doesn't let this rest there.
He has to find out how they became super.
Wouldn't be as fun a story as if they were the bad guys, but I'll wait and see.
If Hugo Strange is the main villain of this arc though that would be fun! He was in Batman #1 1940!
Still though how can you become Super with money?! I hope Batman doesn't let this rest there.
He has to find out how they became super.
July 20, 2020
حسناً لقد عرفنا بعض الأسرار عن "جوثام:هانك هنري" و"جوثام جيرل:كلير هنري" ولكن ما زال هُناك غموض حول كيفية حصولهم على قوتهم.
ويا ترى على ماذا ينوي "بروفيسر سترينج" و "روجر هايدن" القُرصان النفسي.
July 21, 2016
Actually rating: 4.5 stars.
It was cool getting to see the origin of Gotham and Gotham Girl. I still have a few suspicions about them, but it looks like they will either be confirmed or denied in the next issue!
It was cool getting to see the origin of Gotham and Gotham Girl. I still have a few suspicions about them, but it looks like they will either be confirmed or denied in the next issue!
July 20, 2016
Gotham and Gotham Girl backstory
We finally get some backstory for Gothams newest heroes. I really enjoyed this issue. In the DCU, adversity can either break you or make you a hero.
We finally get some backstory for Gothams newest heroes. I really enjoyed this issue. In the DCU, adversity can either break you or make you a hero.
November 6, 2019
I’m giving this five stars because:
1— I’ve been waiting for Gotham and Gotham’s girls backstory and we just got some of it. And,
2— I liked that this had a message of fear not being a bad thing. You can be afraid of something, but you can channel that fear and put it to good use. I thought that was really nice. Also, this quote from Batman made me feel some feels.
”After they leave, you’re going to be scared. Scared for awhile. And that’s fine. Be scared. Everyone gets scared. But remember, all that means is everyone gets the opportunity to fight that fear. Everyone gets the chance to be brave.”
1— I’ve been waiting for Gotham and Gotham’s girls backstory and we just got some of it. And,
2— I liked that this had a message of fear not being a bad thing. You can be afraid of something, but you can channel that fear and put it to good use. I thought that was really nice. Also, this quote from Batman made me feel some feels.
”After they leave, you’re going to be scared. Scared for awhile. And that’s fine. Be scared. Everyone gets scared. But remember, all that means is everyone gets the opportunity to fight that fear. Everyone gets the chance to be brave.”
October 1, 2016
The Batman Rebirth series is becoming even more interesting.
Two plots are gradually revealing itself: the Monster Men and the Amanda Waller thing with Hugo Strange. Everything is still in the dark in issue three, but it guarantees that more things will be revealed in issue number four.
I am particularly interested with a villain who revealed himself at the last page. DC Rebirth is full of surprises! I briefly read about him in Infinite Crisis and never in The New 52.
What surprised me though is that I Am Gotham part three (this issue) reads like a Snyder story. The art then weirdly felt like a Capullo too. Not that I am complaining, but it is just something worth pointing out.
Gotham and Gotham Girl's story is as generic as paracetamol, yet still a fun read. Their superpower origins are yet to be revealed though, which is absolutely okay with me since Tom King has all the time writing Batman. And yes I like the optimistic vibe the duo radiate, something that kinda affects Batman in a good way.
In what good way? Well, Batman is a bit less brooding and dark since Rebirth started. He's now more of an inspiration. Not of Superman's level though.
Two plots are gradually revealing itself: the Monster Men and the Amanda Waller thing with Hugo Strange. Everything is still in the dark in issue three, but it guarantees that more things will be revealed in issue number four.
I am particularly interested with a villain who revealed himself at the last page. DC Rebirth is full of surprises! I briefly read about him in Infinite Crisis and never in The New 52.
What surprised me though is that I Am Gotham part three (this issue) reads like a Snyder story. The art then weirdly felt like a Capullo too. Not that I am complaining, but it is just something worth pointing out.
Gotham and Gotham Girl's story is as generic as paracetamol, yet still a fun read. Their superpower origins are yet to be revealed though, which is absolutely okay with me since Tom King has all the time writing Batman. And yes I like the optimistic vibe the duo radiate, something that kinda affects Batman in a good way.
In what good way? Well, Batman is a bit less brooding and dark since Rebirth started. He's now more of an inspiration. Not of Superman's level though.
April 18, 2017
The first pages of this issue was an unexpected serving of deja vu---in the most gruesome yet also moving way possible. For a split second, I thought King was giving me yet another rendition of the Wayne murders but the essential details about the scene are altered which led me to conclude quickly that this wasn't about Bruce Wayne's childhood trauma at all but another child's tragedy.
A young boy was walking with his parents on a dark alleyway in Gotham. A mugger tried to rob them. He beat the father and was now getting handsy with the mother's jewelry. The scene was playing out exactly in a horrible nostalgic way until that crucial last moment when everything would have ended in blood and grief. At the last second, Batman appeared and saved everyone.
It was a victory that was satisfying on an emotional level because of how much it means for Bruce Wayne as Batman to save even just one life in the hands of a petty crime. Most people forget that Batman was always about stopping street-level crimes. His night patrols were always composed of impeding organized crime or even the smallest crime committed in some alleyway in Gotham.
Tom King showed us that in this flashback and reminded us that behind the Dark Knight will always be that traumatized boy who lost his parents one bad night where it changed the course of the rest of his entire life afterwards, and in becoming Batman he was channeling this loss into something demonstratively righteous and inspiring. He may not have been able to save his parents, but he can symbolically avenge their deaths by ensuring no one will ever lose their loved ones the same way he did particularly in cases where a tragedy can just happen in the most mundane way possible such as during a late-night mugging.
Speaking of inspiring life-changing events, let's talk about these specific panels for a moment:
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I'm sorry, but I was in goddamn tears right after reading this. How could I not be, seeing as how much Batman is my own childhood hero whose brand of justice and truth resonates with me to this day? Watching him prevent the same crime that claimed his parents' life was cathartic, and being able to talk to the boy who could have been him was a rather powerful moment. Later on, the readers will discover that this flashback sequence was about Hank Clover (and to a lesser extent, his sister Claire) who will become the superpowered fans named Gotham and Gotham Girl. This was their origin story which Bruce found out by himself while he was in FBI disguise to interview their parents who were more than eager to share their children's aspirations to become defenders of the city since they have been motivated and inspired by no other than Batman.
It was all the more reason why I was so moved about those panels above because I feel as if this was Batman not only speaking to Hank Clover as a young boy but also speaking to his child-self. These were the words he wished someone had said to him when his life changed after witnessing his parents' brutal murders in front of him, and he had no idea how to start picking up the pieces just yet. This was Bruce Wayne now as an adult and a vigilante wishing to reassure a kid just like him from before that hope blooms even in the most wretched of places, and that he doesn't have to stay powerless forever because one day he may even get the chance to fight back and rise from the adversity of his own fears and insecurities. That's the message a hero like Batman imparts and one that people should never forget or tarnish. This is why we read his story. At the heart of it all, this is about one man's victory over his own demons every time he becomes Batman and defeats his enemies. He is an inspiration.
Just ask Hank and Claire Clover. They decided to become Gotham and Gotham Girl because of him.
I was really happy about this issue because it humanized Hank and Claire and gave them convincing character motivations. I readily accept that they are simply noble and decent people who just want to give back to their city and help anyone who needs a hero at the end of the day. That fateful meeting between Hank and Batman that night was a hallmark for the former who found a role model to emulate and an altruistic purpose to share with his sister. It's so beautiful and I dread how they're going to be broken down once Hugo Strange and his Monster Men get to them.
I know it's going to happen and I can only hope they survive the ordeal because at this point it has become rather easy and natural to root for these kids. Earnest idealists who want to do good being thrown into a gritty situation never fails to break my heart. The next issues are bound to get crazy and sad.
RECOMMENDED: 8/10
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July 21, 2016
Gotta say i heard a lot of negativity for this while going in to buy this but it's batman so ofcourse i am gonna buy it and ofcouse it's not anywhere near the level of stories that Scott snyder used to do but as per me , Tom King is finally starting to grow on me , and while the whole book focussed on the back story of Gotham and Gotham Girl it still somehow managed to make it all about Batman , and i truly appreciate it .
I get that some people will take it negatively saying that it's the job of the author to make sure the new characters that they have created should be established to make them legit and surely Tom King has been trying that for the last few issues but i differ in that view , i don't want the noveu Supermen to be the focus , i want Batman to be the focus (i mean this is a batman comics afterall) and the whole charade of making Gotham an awestruck fanboy of Batman makes it work for me .
Still i did think that the follow up to last issues end panel wasn't explored well , you can't show Amanda waller at the end of one issue and than just drop the idea , the issue also lacked much , if any , action filled panel but thumbs up for the special guest appearance of Matches Malone . There's still room for improvement especially with the upcoming Monster men saga , here's hoping it does improve
I get that some people will take it negatively saying that it's the job of the author to make sure the new characters that they have created should be established to make them legit and surely Tom King has been trying that for the last few issues but i differ in that view , i don't want the noveu Supermen to be the focus , i want Batman to be the focus (i mean this is a batman comics afterall) and the whole charade of making Gotham an awestruck fanboy of Batman makes it work for me .
Still i did think that the follow up to last issues end panel wasn't explored well , you can't show Amanda waller at the end of one issue and than just drop the idea , the issue also lacked much , if any , action filled panel but thumbs up for the special guest appearance of Matches Malone . There's still room for improvement especially with the upcoming Monster men saga , here's hoping it does improve
August 4, 2016
That was a very unique concept!
April 3, 2017
A good issue that included a part of the origins of Gotham and Gotham Girl, that even had left room for an mysterious past of how they acquired their powers. As obsessed fans of Batman they were training all their life for a moment to work beside him but they too had no powers until a trip across seas for charity in "very dangerous places" left them extraordinary, a vague story Batman had learned while undercover with their parents. Will this obsession be used as fuel for the last pages villains? Who does Hugo Strange aligned himself? You'll have to read and find out.
July 18, 2017
Muy bien el conjunto, muy Batman.
Pero estoy cansada de tantos planos de Gotham Girl detrás de Gotham-a-secas. De los tacones, de las minifaldas...
En fin, en fin.
Pero estoy cansada de tantos planos de Gotham Girl detrás de Gotham-a-secas. De los tacones, de las minifaldas...
En fin, en fin.
June 30, 2019
I'm glad this story gave a little background to the Gotham guys but i still don't know if i trust them yet. I'm a little surprised on how Batman is treating them. Good story line so far. #4 is next.
May 25, 2024
Don’t do my boy Psycho Pirate wrong, yo
July 31, 2016
Actual rating: 3.5
Started off slow, but with good reason. Maybe the first issue set too high a bar, because while the book by itself is good, it does not compare to the bombastic first book. The story is starting to make sense now, and the small difference in Batman's portrayal (as an inspiration) is quite warming.
That being said, the first few pages are cheesy to the point of being tiresome and cliché, so that knocks off a few points from the overall score.
Started off slow, but with good reason. Maybe the first issue set too high a bar, because while the book by itself is good, it does not compare to the bombastic first book. The story is starting to make sense now, and the small difference in Batman's portrayal (as an inspiration) is quite warming.
That being said, the first few pages are cheesy to the point of being tiresome and cliché, so that knocks off a few points from the overall score.
July 20, 2016
Really not caring for King's storytelling as it goes on. Very repetitive structure here even if it was great to learn who these new heroes are. Still very into the art. The way Strange is being worked into the plot is painfully inelegant.
July 21, 2016
Amazing
The Batman Gotham hero story arc continues with not an origin of the Gotham hero's but more of a back story. The set up of this story, and inclusion of Hugo Strange makes this a very enjoyable read.
The Batman Gotham hero story arc continues with not an origin of the Gotham hero's but more of a back story. The set up of this story, and inclusion of Hugo Strange makes this a very enjoyable read.
July 25, 2016
I'm enjoying this new take on Batman and the Hugo Strange angle is vague but interesting at this point. Great artwork and writing cement another solid series, I had slight reservations at stages but this series has found its way into my first eead books
July 20, 2016
Brilliant
Loved this, the monologue was brilliant!! I love the casting of Hugo strange as the primary villain and can't wait for more!
Loved this, the monologue was brilliant!! I love the casting of Hugo strange as the primary villain and can't wait for more!
July 26, 2016
Certainly was worried that we were watching another Batman origin, but I love the way the story twisted out of that. Nice feint. Enjoying the build up of the case and the cliff-hanger.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 4, 2018
Found this issue to be much better (even artwork-wise). Staying hopeful.
July 21, 2016
Average one on all points. Clearly not much of development in the story.
August 13, 2020
Batman goes undercover to investigate the history of Gotham and Gotham Girl. At the same time, another suicide bomber detonates an explosive on a Gotham City bridge during rush hour. Batman and his new allies must rescue trapped citizens before the bridge collapses.
The cover on this one is a little misleading. It appears that Batman is somehow attacking Gotham, but that’s not the case at all - they’re still firmly allies this issue. We do learn more about these mysterious new heroes and they seem to have positive intentions toward the city and their new roles. We still don’t know where their powers came from, but I’m sure there are more revelations ahead. I’m happy Bruce is doing some digging into their past, but I still feel he’s embraced them to quickly. I also missed the intuitive leap that he made to find their parents and interview them early in the issue. I’m giving King a little more rope here to see how this plays out.
A lot of the narration is very philosophical and certainly a bit esoteric. It delves into the title of the story arc and how Gotham gets “under the skin” of its residents and changes them. It seems to be endemic to the villain of the story who is revealed on the final page - no real surprise that it’s Hugo Strange with the multiple references to the Monster Men over the first several issues. He does have a surprise cohort that certainly makes this story more compelling and has me very interested in the rest of the story.
The art in the issue remains solid especially on display in a couple of the big splash pages. There’s a lot of excitement and energy in those drawings that really help the reader feel the epic nature of the scenes. The collapsing bridge definitely feels like a major threat - especially with Batman so very tiny in that big frame! Again, i have to compliment the coloring of Jordie Bellaire. He does a great job making locations feel different and applying the appropriate atmosphere to the art.
A lot of interesting things going on here developing the story in several directions. Looking forward to the next one.
The cover on this one is a little misleading. It appears that Batman is somehow attacking Gotham, but that’s not the case at all - they’re still firmly allies this issue. We do learn more about these mysterious new heroes and they seem to have positive intentions toward the city and their new roles. We still don’t know where their powers came from, but I’m sure there are more revelations ahead. I’m happy Bruce is doing some digging into their past, but I still feel he’s embraced them to quickly. I also missed the intuitive leap that he made to find their parents and interview them early in the issue. I’m giving King a little more rope here to see how this plays out.
A lot of the narration is very philosophical and certainly a bit esoteric. It delves into the title of the story arc and how Gotham gets “under the skin” of its residents and changes them. It seems to be endemic to the villain of the story who is revealed on the final page - no real surprise that it’s Hugo Strange with the multiple references to the Monster Men over the first several issues. He does have a surprise cohort that certainly makes this story more compelling and has me very interested in the rest of the story.
The art in the issue remains solid especially on display in a couple of the big splash pages. There’s a lot of excitement and energy in those drawings that really help the reader feel the epic nature of the scenes. The collapsing bridge definitely feels like a major threat - especially with Batman so very tiny in that big frame! Again, i have to compliment the coloring of Jordie Bellaire. He does a great job making locations feel different and applying the appropriate atmosphere to the art.
A lot of interesting things going on here developing the story in several directions. Looking forward to the next one.
October 19, 2017
Batman saves a family getting mugged in an alley. "Fight the fear" he says as he makes his exit. Turns out that was the family of hank and his sister, Gotham and Gotham Girl. That event motivates them to become the heroes they are today. Batman investigates the family undercover. Bridge blows up. Batman helps Gotham and GG save it all. Witty dialogue. Meh art. Hugo makes some good points about Gotham and its people. Building blows up... zzz .. Hugo is there to meet the heroes.
Over this arc by now. It has its moments with the back and forth banter. That is about it. I do not care for G and GG at all.
Over this arc by now. It has its moments with the back and forth banter. That is about it. I do not care for G and GG at all.
October 18, 2020
Your tolerance for metaphors on cities and the inner humanity of the soul may not be enough to stomach this, but i really enjoyed it. Gotham and Gotham Girl are a lot more fleshed out here and they're growing on me. Though the mystery revolving around how they got their powers has me scratching my head.
The art was warm and Gothic. (Not a combo you see enough).
The art was warm and Gothic. (Not a combo you see enough).
May 28, 2018
We learn the secret identities of Gotham and Gotham Girl. Dr. Strange lures them so that Psycho Pirate can control their emotions.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 8, 2020
Finally a worth read in the series!
October 18, 2020
It's the origin story of Gotham/Girl. It left me with lot of questions and suspicious thoughts about them.
June 15, 2023
Story 4
Art 3
Art 3
May 1, 2024
A fun issue with a neat way of presenting the story. We learn who Gotham and Gotham Girl are and Hugo Strange presents himself.
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