Batman #16

Batman (2016) (Single Issues)

by Tom King, David Finch (Penciller, Inker, Cover Artist), Jordie Bellaire (Colorist, Cover Artist)

“I Am Bane” part one! Bane is coming for Batman. Bruce must keep those he loves safe for five days in order to save Gotham Girl once and for all. But Bane will stop at nothing, and no one is safe.

Genres: Comics, Batman, Dc Comics, Comic Book, Comics Manga, Graphic Novels Comics, Bande Dessinée

31 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 1, 2017

Reviews

[Tawfek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wait are they really dead or did he dress up three similar guys?!
This is so good.
Annoying thing about comics is no matter how many you read, you will always be missing information.
You could have read 2000 comics like me but they are all about a single team or a single character 😂
That's why in this issue I got confused when the assassin asked about Arkham!
Turns out that doctor was an Arkham descendant.
He didn't die though.
If Bane killed all three this would deserve five stars but I don't believe it.
It's crazy how many people know Batman's identity at this point.
How can you sleep at night knowing that both Bane and Joker know where you live?!
Luckily I don't have that problem so I'll take a nap because my neck is hurting.

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am Bane Teil 1

[Siona Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good set up for this next arc. I hope they do Gotham Girl justice.

[Logan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though its part of the I am Bane story arc, this issue alone is worth a five out of five stars!!! BATBURGER! That's all I'll say....

[Samhain · Rating 3 out of 5]

I hate to admit it, but "Killer Crocque-monsieur" and "Night-wings" made me snort. Also, the "Keep sticking it to the man. One fry at a time.". It's nice to have some lighter moments in a Batman comic. And, of course, it's always delightful to see the bat-boys (I'm not sorry) together, being as normal brothers as possible. I doubt Bruce would eat a hamburger with his fork&knife, though. Dude's been literally everywhere, he's been imprisoned, had to fight for his food... so unless he's putting up a show for the public (which I doubt, no one seems to care he's there, plus he's spending time with his adopted sons, I'm sure people don't believe the "rich douchebag" act anymore), there's no way Bruce Wayne wouldn't be comfortable in this situation. I mean, sure the fast-food's theme is awkward, but apart from that I'm pretty convinced he doesn't feel out of place there. Actually, I'm sure he feels more at home than he does at fancy parties. I know it's a silly detail, but it bothered me that King portrayed normal!Bruce the exact same way pretend-rich-jerk!Bruce is portrayed. And don't even get me started on them discussing their other identities so openly in a public place. Gosh.

In conclusion: nice issue, although the characterization is a bit all over the place once again.

[Tony Stark · Rating 4 out of 5]

AND YET

[betül]

Pages 11-16 of this issue saved comics.

[Vinton Bayne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good start and good finish to this issue, but that middle Batburger stuff was weird.

[Ryan Stewart · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dang this was good. I have been rooting for Tom King to figure it out on this book, and this issue is one hell of a home run to end the 'bat'ting slump through the first 15 issues.

[Garrett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Apparently Tim Drake is dead?? I'm really getting sick of all the robins dieing we are all smart enough to know that they never stay dead. It's cheap and it's getting old. But anyway other than the first part of the issue, with the stupid batburger scene, this seems to be a pretty good setup for I Am Bane.

[Cassie ♠ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing script, made me laugh quite a lot ;)
Also congratulations to David Finch for the sexiest Nightwing so far <3. He is an amazing illustrator!

[Etienne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Strong ending but that's about it...

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

And yet.

[mike andrews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bane has Batman worried enough that he believes the best idea for the Family is to leave Gotham

[Craig Schorling · Rating 5 out of 5]

This issue hit my funny bone. I was chuckling throughout most of it. This was a calm before the storm and was nice to have. Also, having Finch come back to do the art is a plus.

[Leon Mcintosh · Rating 4 out of 5]

http://www.nerdent.net/2017/02/01/bat... for more info. In Batman issue 16 King starts the storyline of I Am Bane picking exactly where I Am Suicide left off. I have to say I am expecting more from this arc than I Am Suicide that had its ups and downs. With Bane getting a major upgrade in Rebirth the Bat-family will be pushed to their breaking point.

The issue starts with Bane attempting to break the Psycho-Pirate from Arkham Asylum tying in well with the last storyline. Batman stops this prison break as he focuses on getting Gotham Girl the treatment only Psycho Pirate can provide. Later, Batman arrives in a Batman themed burger joint meeting all the former Robins plus Duke and details the Bane situation and to stay far away from the pressing danger. This gives the issue some jovial nature given the grim nature of the hour with the Robins banter ranging from hair loss to how Bruce eats a hamburger.

[June Lawhorn · Rating 4 out of 5]

starts off in Arkham with band trying to get at psycho pirate.
Bruce meets with the bat family at batburger. He says his burger with a fork and knife. Jason and Damion reference having been dead. Duke askes if he will be dead at some point. Bruce says no one will be dead, not after Tim.
Duke walks out and says he's listening to Batman. Duck says he's smart for it.
Catwoman signals batman, Batman warns her about bane, Gordon bust into the roof, she gets away.
Bruce is taking Gotham Girl for a session. She freaks out . There are 3 bodies hanging by there necessity "I am Bane" spelled out in them.

[Maksym Karpovets · Rating 4 out of 5]

Хороший початок нової арки про Бейна. Було й так зрозуміло, що Бейн повернеться, тому Бетмен розумів це ще на острові. Однак цього разу він зустрічається із чоловічою частиною бет-сімейки у бет-забігайлівці (іронія Кінга тут просто чудесно відображена, особливо коли хлопці замовляють бет-бургери), щоб чітко сказати: усім потрібно виїхати з міста. Іншими словами, він готується до свого чи не найбільш серйозного ворога, який одного разу вже подолав Бетмена, зламавши йому спину. Також прекрасно прописані діалоги з Альфрером і остання сцена візуально виглядає потужно.

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Am Bane part 1

*Note* Make sure you have read the previous story arcs (I Am Suicide) before you start this.
Bane is coming back to Gotham and he is coming for the Batman. I was actually sad when I got to the last panel of this issue. "Awww, that's the." I said out loud to an empty room. I am sitting here by myself right now. I wish I didn't have to wait a whole week for the next one.

[Marisa Carpico · Rating 4 out of 5]

Goodness, how disturbing. Still not sure where King is taking this re: Catwoman, but the stuff about the Robins is great an ties in nicely with everything that's going on with Tim and the Detective arc.

[Julia Agris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Killer croque monsier got me. I have no clue what was going on prior to this as I haven’t read the other volumes/issue in this series but I still enjoyed it. I would read the rest.

Got the “Harley Quinn Batman Day Takeover” issue. Loved the Harley scenes too!

[Steven Shinder · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the levity of the Batburger gag. The ending would normally bother me since I don't like gimmicky endings. But since I didn't believe it for a second, I'm letting it slide and seeing what the explanation is.

[Glenmore Legister · Rating 4 out of 5]

David Finch is back on this issue.

Any one A Bat-mite Kids meal?????? ???? ???? ??? ???? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ??

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bane is on his way to Gotham.In preparation Batman is clearing out all his fellow superheroes.This promises to be one helluva showdown.

[Garth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great start to the Bane storyline. And I do really like King's dialog. Especially Alfred's.

[wunnle]

Dat cliffhanger

[asmaa☁️ · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the Robins' scene, still can't get over Duke's power rangers suit tho :/ I WANT THE OLD BATMAN TALES BACK PLEASE

[Jason "Book Sniper" · Rating 4 out of 5]

wow, what a cliff hanger. Bane isnt someone to mess with. Good arc to the next issues.

[Francis James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Batman is my favorite superhero of all time and I'm trying to devour as many issues as possible :)

[Ellie Hope · Rating 4 out of 5]

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