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Batman: Detective Comics #1000 Deluxe Edition
DETECTIVE COMICS TURNS 80!
After 80 years, it's here--the 1000th issue of Detective Comics, the title that defines DC!
This incredible landmark issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here! This unforgettable collector's edition features stories and art by:
Neal Adams, Brian Michael Bendis, Greg Capullo, Becky Cloonan, Tony S. Daniel, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Steve Epting, Geoff Johns, Joëlle Jones, Kelley Jones, Tom King, Jim Lee, Doug Mahnke, Alex Maleev, Alvaro Martinez-Bueno, Dustin Nguyen, Denny O'neil, Christopher Priest, Kevin Smith, Scott Snyder, Peter J. Tomasi, James Tynion IV...and more!
Detective Comics #1000: The Deluxe Edition collects the much-lauded landmark issue Detective Comics #1000, as well as an uncollected Batman story by Robert Venditti and an original story from the legendary Batman writer Alan Grant. This edition also features a bonus gallery loaded with variant covers.
After 80 years, it's here--the 1000th issue of Detective Comics, the title that defines DC!
This incredible landmark issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here! This unforgettable collector's edition features stories and art by:
Neal Adams, Brian Michael Bendis, Greg Capullo, Becky Cloonan, Tony S. Daniel, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Steve Epting, Geoff Johns, Joëlle Jones, Kelley Jones, Tom King, Jim Lee, Doug Mahnke, Alex Maleev, Alvaro Martinez-Bueno, Dustin Nguyen, Denny O'neil, Christopher Priest, Kevin Smith, Scott Snyder, Peter J. Tomasi, James Tynion IV...and more!
Detective Comics #1000: The Deluxe Edition collects the much-lauded landmark issue Detective Comics #1000, as well as an uncollected Batman story by Robert Venditti and an original story from the legendary Batman writer Alan Grant. This edition also features a bonus gallery loaded with variant covers.
176 pages, Hardcover
First published June 18, 2019
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About the author
Peter J. Tomasi
1,387 books467 followersPeter J. Tomasi is an American comic book writer, best known for his work for DC Comics, such as Batman And Robin; Superman; Super Sons; Batman: Detective Comics; Green Lantern Corps; and Superman/Wonder Woman; as well as Batman: Arkham Knight; Brightest Day; Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors; Nightwing; Black Adam, and many more.
In the course of his staff career at DC Comics, Tomasi served as a group editor and ushered in new eras for Batman, Green Lantern, and the JSA, along with a host of special projects like Kingdom Come.
He is also the author of the creator-owned titles House Of Penance with artist Ian Bertram; Light Brigade with artist Peter Snejbjerg; The Mighty with Keith Champagne and Chris Samnee; and the critically acclaimed epic graphic novel The Bridge: How The Roeblings Connected Brooklyn To New York, illustrated by Sara DuVall and published by Abrams ComicArts.
In 2018 New York Times best-selling author Tomasi received the Inkpot Award for achievement in comics.
In the course of his staff career at DC Comics, Tomasi served as a group editor and ushered in new eras for Batman, Green Lantern, and the JSA, along with a host of special projects like Kingdom Come.
He is also the author of the creator-owned titles House Of Penance with artist Ian Bertram; Light Brigade with artist Peter Snejbjerg; The Mighty with Keith Champagne and Chris Samnee; and the critically acclaimed epic graphic novel The Bridge: How The Roeblings Connected Brooklyn To New York, illustrated by Sara DuVall and published by Abrams ComicArts.
In 2018 New York Times best-selling author Tomasi received the Inkpot Award for achievement in comics.
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August 9, 2019
Everything you could ask for in a milestone anniversary issue. This is a collection of 8 to 10 page stories by today's top creators. My only complaint is that only the opening Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo story focused on the Batman's detective work given that the title is Detective Comics. For a landmark issue like this, I would have liked to have seen more detective based stories. That being said these stories are great. My favorite was the Kevin Smith and Jim Lee tale. Kevin showcases why he's a brilliant comic book writer when he finds the time away from writing and directing movies and making podcasts. Other standouts include those by the teams of Paul Dini / Dustin Nguyen and Brian Michael Bendis / Alex Maleev.
June 1, 2022
This is an Awesome anniversary issues. This is one going to be the measuring stick for all other anniversary issues for me.
The book contains 13 short stories. Each worked on by a different Bat writing and Bat artistic team. Usually it is difficult to rate a book of short stories as I might like one and not a couple of others. I think this is the first time I have liked every single one.
On top of the bonus Pinup pages the book contains covering gallery that contains full page spreads of all the varient covers. This is must have for all Batfans.
The book contains 13 short stories. Each worked on by a different Bat writing and Bat artistic team. Usually it is difficult to rate a book of short stories as I might like one and not a couple of others. I think this is the first time I have liked every single one.
On top of the bonus Pinup pages the book contains covering gallery that contains full page spreads of all the varient covers. This is must have for all Batfans.
September 23, 2019
You can find my review on my blog by clicking here.
With last year marking the 80th anniversary of Superman, coinciding with the release of its 1000th issue, it was only a matter of time before another iconic superhero saw his birthday celebrated with the same enthusiasm—if not more—by fans all around the world: Batman. A similar 80th-anniversary commemorative collection was then released earlier in the year and saw us counting down the days until the original Detective Comics series—the same comic book series that gave us the DC Comics brand—slowly but surely reached its 1000th issue milestone. Inevitably, this issue was not to be a disappointment in any shape or form. Batman has changed the lives of many with his heroism, his resolve, and his history. What he represents is far greater than an idea and his impact on people is bound to be remembered throughout countless generations to come.
What is Batman: Detective Comics #1000 about? This special issue invites an incredible line-up of talented creative teams (writers and artists) to deliver short stories featuring the Dark Knight. These adventures take a look at the hero’s legacy by highlighting his detective skills or by visiting his archnemesis and family members for us to see how Batman is perceived by others. From writers like Scott Snyder and Geoff Johns to artists like Greg Capullo and Jim Lee, this stunning deluxe edition elevates the quality of this landmark issue and also incorporates a collection of various variant covers that were released by talented artists to celebrate this historical issue in all of its glory and beauty.
This special issue was delightful for all the right reasons. The lineup of talent brought on this project couldn’t have been better as they knew how to showcase the World’s Greatest Detective’s best traits in all the right angles and colours. While some of the stories explored his detective skills—although sometimes the mysteries were in fact quite obvious, linear or accelerated, with some plotting shortcuts—others looked into highlighting the hero’s influence on others, whether they are vigilantes or villains. It’s even more impressive when you look at how much love is shown to this hero in the most subtle ways possible, through his relationships with others and through his mannerism as the guardian of Gotham. After all, the sacrifices he has had to make for the people of his city can’t be overlooked, especially when you know that his life was essentially the result of a tragedy that forged his destiny as the Caped Crusader.
To accompany the fantastic stories that were presented in this special issue are some of the best artwork at DC Comics. This issue doesn’t just invite us to go down a trip through memory lane as we see various different Batman costumes, shapes and forms. It’s also a look at how every creator envisions the hero and how the Dark Knight still manages to create fear in anyone and everyone, while looking to save the world from the lurking villainy in the streets of Gotham. The colours are also incredible, vibrant and mesmerizing. This landmark issue simply does everything perfectly to ultimately deliver an entertaining read that reminds us exactly why Batman is such a fascinating character with the best lore in the game. The collection of variant covers at the end of this volume also offers some of the best pin-ups possible, showcasing incredible artistic talents.
Batman: Detective Comics #1000 is a phenomenal landmark issue with artwork that leaps from the pages, stories that glide through Batman’s rogue gallery and ideas that pack a punch.
Yours truly,
Lashaan | Blogger and Book Reviewer
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May 29, 2022
Detective Comics released its first issue in 1937. For its 1,000th issue, it released a Deluxe hardcover issue. I snagged this attractive copy for my library.
It is a collection of short stories with batman written by some good authors from Bendis to Tom King and Paul Dini. The artists are similarly spread across the DC lineup. The mixture works quite well. The vast majority of the stories fall between excellent to quite good, a few aren't that good but they are a small minority. Most all of the artwork is well done and some are superb.
A great addition to any Batman fan's collection. My Deluxe HC had a ton of cool cover art at the end and I quite enjoyed some of the panels. Highly Recommended.
It is a collection of short stories with batman written by some good authors from Bendis to Tom King and Paul Dini. The artists are similarly spread across the DC lineup. The mixture works quite well. The vast majority of the stories fall between excellent to quite good, a few aren't that good but they are a small minority. Most all of the artwork is well done and some are superb.
A great addition to any Batman fan's collection. My Deluxe HC had a ton of cool cover art at the end and I quite enjoyed some of the panels. Highly Recommended.
February 12, 2020
Last year, Superman turned eighty years old and DC celebrated this special anniversary with the publication of Action Comics #1000, in which multiple writers and artists tell their own short stories that celebrates the Man of Steel. Since Supes’ super friend from Gotham City tuns eighty this year, it would seem appropriate to give the Dark Knight a similar treatment with the release of Detective Comics #1000. Since his origin began in the pages of the title’s 27th issue published in 1939, Batman has long been known as the World’s Greatest Detective as evident in some of the stories in the 1000th issue.
Beginning with the creative team that took over the main Batman title during DC’s New 52 initiative, writer Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo tell the tale of “Batman’s Longest Case”, in which Batman finally solves the first case he ever took. Told in just six pages, Snyder and Capullo gives us a globe-trotting adventure with clues ranging from technology to ancient hieroglyphics, all of which climaxes with Batman encountering the Guild of Detection, comprising of familiar faces from Detective Chimp to Slam Bradley, a private detective developed by Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Seeing this classic character who gives advice towards Batman presents something human and universal as the aim of detection is not so much reach the end, but going through the journey itself, as Batman’s journey will never end.
Whatever ending there is to Batman, his journey began with tragedy as we all know, and so it depends on whatever creative team shapes the Dark Knight on whether he does achieve happiness or even more tragedy. With art by the great Jim Lee, Kevin Smith (yep, that one!) tells the story of Matches Malone purchasing the gun that took the lives of Thomas and Martha Wayne. Now of course Malone is actually the Bat in disguise and nicely evokes a piece of Bat-history, the story may sound grim in why would Bruce Wayne keeps hold of a weapon that has scarred him for years. However, Smith cleverly makes this tale a triumphant one by retconning the significance of the Bat-symbol, which has always been a target on his chest. It's by far the best thing Kevin Smith has done in years, which isn’t saying much, considering his recent filmography.
The sense of triumph in the company of friends and family rarely happens when it comes to Batman, when it does, it feels great as explored in “Batman’s Greatest Case” from the current creative team on the main Batman title. Written by Tom King, he coincides with two time frames, one featuring Bruce walking towards his parents’ graves on a rainy night (drawn by Joëlle Jones), and the other taking place on a Gotham rooftop consisting of the many sidekicks that are among Batman’s family (drawn by Tony S. Daniel). King has maintained his sense of humour during his time on Batman and it shows here among the interactions with the Bat-Family, whilst continuing with this theme throughout his current run, which is the possibility of happiness for our hero.
In showing both the light and the dark towards Batman, some of the stories aren’t doing anything groundbreaking, as evident in “The Precedent” by James Tynion IV and Alvaro Martinez-Bueno, which is a conversation between Bruce and his trusted butler Alfred, who discuss about the future of a young Dick Grayson, who will become fight alongside the Dark Knight as the first Robin will shed a new light for Bruce himself. On the dark side, “Return to Crime Alley” reunites Batman and Dr Leslie Thompkins during an anniversary of his parents’ murder. Written by Denny O’Neil, the story isn’t saying much with Thompkins is the voice of reason and explains why Bruce should do more than wearing the cape and cowl, which embodies the tragedy that he has defined him. However, Steve Epting illustrating eight pages is proof that he is ideal to draw more of the crime-ridden streets of Gotham.
Some of the stories may not be much, but are worth reading due to the artwork, such as Alex Maleev reuniting with former Marvel writer Brian Michael Bendis on a future story about the Penguin, which is Bendis once again trying to be self-aware towards playing with a superhero mythos. Considering they made a brilliant run on Marvel’s Daredevil, I’m excited to see what Bendis and Maleev do together on future DC titles. When it comes to the return of veteran Bat-artists such as Kelley Jones and Neal Adams, their stories here suffer the worst with their art-styles are not up to today’s standards, whilst the stories themselves are rather lacklustre.
If I was to say what is the best that this issue offers, it would be “The Batman’s Design” by Warren Ellis and Becky Cloonan. Being no stranger to Batman and his world, the two creators present a bleak examination of the Bat himself, who narrates whilst taking down some gunmen in a warehouse. As well as being a brilliantly crafted action sequence (drawn by Cloonan and coloured by Jordie Bellaire), it is reminiscent of when Ellis was writing Moon Knight for Marvel, where he explored the psychology and theatricality of the hero. Batman doesn’t not kill, but through some form of performance, he takes some enjoyment out of taking down the bad guys.
Concluding the issue, is a story told entirely through twelve splash pages, each showcasing a piece of Batman’s history, stunningly drawn by Doug Mahnke. Written by Peter Tomasi, who is currently writing Detective Comics, he is essentially doing what the same thing he did with Action Comics #1000, which is to celebrate the character’s long history. The final page sets up what he is planning to do with his run, which is the comic book debut of the Arkham Knight, a villain who was introduced in the last of Rocksteady’s Batman: Arkham games, marketed poorly as an “original character”. Overall, I am not excited about this new take on the Arkham Knight, but as for this issue alone, it succeeds exactly what Superman went through last year, which is to be celebrated as an iconic superhero who has lived longer than I have and will continue to exist long after I’m dead.
Long live the bat!
Beginning with the creative team that took over the main Batman title during DC’s New 52 initiative, writer Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo tell the tale of “Batman’s Longest Case”, in which Batman finally solves the first case he ever took. Told in just six pages, Snyder and Capullo gives us a globe-trotting adventure with clues ranging from technology to ancient hieroglyphics, all of which climaxes with Batman encountering the Guild of Detection, comprising of familiar faces from Detective Chimp to Slam Bradley, a private detective developed by Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Seeing this classic character who gives advice towards Batman presents something human and universal as the aim of detection is not so much reach the end, but going through the journey itself, as Batman’s journey will never end.
Whatever ending there is to Batman, his journey began with tragedy as we all know, and so it depends on whatever creative team shapes the Dark Knight on whether he does achieve happiness or even more tragedy. With art by the great Jim Lee, Kevin Smith (yep, that one!) tells the story of Matches Malone purchasing the gun that took the lives of Thomas and Martha Wayne. Now of course Malone is actually the Bat in disguise and nicely evokes a piece of Bat-history, the story may sound grim in why would Bruce Wayne keeps hold of a weapon that has scarred him for years. However, Smith cleverly makes this tale a triumphant one by retconning the significance of the Bat-symbol, which has always been a target on his chest. It's by far the best thing Kevin Smith has done in years, which isn’t saying much, considering his recent filmography.
The sense of triumph in the company of friends and family rarely happens when it comes to Batman, when it does, it feels great as explored in “Batman’s Greatest Case” from the current creative team on the main Batman title. Written by Tom King, he coincides with two time frames, one featuring Bruce walking towards his parents’ graves on a rainy night (drawn by Joëlle Jones), and the other taking place on a Gotham rooftop consisting of the many sidekicks that are among Batman’s family (drawn by Tony S. Daniel). King has maintained his sense of humour during his time on Batman and it shows here among the interactions with the Bat-Family, whilst continuing with this theme throughout his current run, which is the possibility of happiness for our hero.
In showing both the light and the dark towards Batman, some of the stories aren’t doing anything groundbreaking, as evident in “The Precedent” by James Tynion IV and Alvaro Martinez-Bueno, which is a conversation between Bruce and his trusted butler Alfred, who discuss about the future of a young Dick Grayson, who will become fight alongside the Dark Knight as the first Robin will shed a new light for Bruce himself. On the dark side, “Return to Crime Alley” reunites Batman and Dr Leslie Thompkins during an anniversary of his parents’ murder. Written by Denny O’Neil, the story isn’t saying much with Thompkins is the voice of reason and explains why Bruce should do more than wearing the cape and cowl, which embodies the tragedy that he has defined him. However, Steve Epting illustrating eight pages is proof that he is ideal to draw more of the crime-ridden streets of Gotham.
Some of the stories may not be much, but are worth reading due to the artwork, such as Alex Maleev reuniting with former Marvel writer Brian Michael Bendis on a future story about the Penguin, which is Bendis once again trying to be self-aware towards playing with a superhero mythos. Considering they made a brilliant run on Marvel’s Daredevil, I’m excited to see what Bendis and Maleev do together on future DC titles. When it comes to the return of veteran Bat-artists such as Kelley Jones and Neal Adams, their stories here suffer the worst with their art-styles are not up to today’s standards, whilst the stories themselves are rather lacklustre.
If I was to say what is the best that this issue offers, it would be “The Batman’s Design” by Warren Ellis and Becky Cloonan. Being no stranger to Batman and his world, the two creators present a bleak examination of the Bat himself, who narrates whilst taking down some gunmen in a warehouse. As well as being a brilliantly crafted action sequence (drawn by Cloonan and coloured by Jordie Bellaire), it is reminiscent of when Ellis was writing Moon Knight for Marvel, where he explored the psychology and theatricality of the hero. Batman doesn’t not kill, but through some form of performance, he takes some enjoyment out of taking down the bad guys.
Concluding the issue, is a story told entirely through twelve splash pages, each showcasing a piece of Batman’s history, stunningly drawn by Doug Mahnke. Written by Peter Tomasi, who is currently writing Detective Comics, he is essentially doing what the same thing he did with Action Comics #1000, which is to celebrate the character’s long history. The final page sets up what he is planning to do with his run, which is the comic book debut of the Arkham Knight, a villain who was introduced in the last of Rocksteady’s Batman: Arkham games, marketed poorly as an “original character”. Overall, I am not excited about this new take on the Arkham Knight, but as for this issue alone, it succeeds exactly what Superman went through last year, which is to be celebrated as an iconic superhero who has lived longer than I have and will continue to exist long after I’m dead.
Long live the bat!
April 1, 2019
What a great way to celebrate an 80 year old guy who has issues, lots of issues.
July 14, 2019
3 stars - Batman's Longest Case, Written by Scott Snyder, Pencils by Greg Capullo, Inks by Jonathan Glapion Colors by FCO Placencia, Letters by Tom Napolitano
2 stars - Manufacture for Use, Written by Kevin Smith, Pencils by Jim Lee, Inks by Scott Williams, Colors by Alex Sinclair, Letters by Todd Klien
2 stars - The Legends of Knute Brody, Written by Paul Dini, PEncils by Dustin Nguyen, Inks by Derek Fridolfs, Colors by John Kalisz, Letters by Steve Wands
1 star - The Batman's Design, Written by Warren Ellis, Art by Becky Cloonan, Colors by Jordie Bellaire, Letter by Simon Bowland
1 star - Return to Crime Alley, Written by Denny O'Neil, Art by Steve Epting, Colors by Elizabeth Breitweiser, Letter by Andworld Design
2 stars - Heretic, Written by Christopher Priest, Art by Steve Epting, Colors by Dave Stewart, Letters by Willi Schubert
3 stars- I Know, Written By Brian Michael Bendis, Art and colores by Alex Maleev, Letter by Josh Reed
3 stars - The Last Crime in Gotham, Written by Geoff Johns, Art by Kelley Johns, Colors by Michelle Madsen, Letters by Rob Leigh.
3 stars The Precedent, Written by James Tynion IV, Pencils by Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Inks by Raul Fernandez, Colors by Brad Anderson, Letter by Sal Cipriano.
4 stars Batman's Greatest Case, Written by Tom King, rt by Tony S. Daniel and Joelle Jones, Colors by Tomeu Morey, Letters by Clayton Cowles
3 stars - Medieval, Written by Peter J. Tomasi, Pencils by Doug Mahnke, Inks by Jaime Mendoza and Doug Mahnke, Colors by David Baron, Letters by Rob Leigh
3 stars - Table for Two, Written by Robert Venditti, Art by Stephen Segovia, Colors by Ulises Areola, Letters by Dave Sharpe
3 stars - Through the Keyhole, Written by Alan Grant, Pencils by Scott McDaniel, Inks by Rob Hunter, Colors by John Kalisz, Letter by Andworld Design
2 stars - Manufacture for Use, Written by Kevin Smith, Pencils by Jim Lee, Inks by Scott Williams, Colors by Alex Sinclair, Letters by Todd Klien
2 stars - The Legends of Knute Brody, Written by Paul Dini, PEncils by Dustin Nguyen, Inks by Derek Fridolfs, Colors by John Kalisz, Letters by Steve Wands
1 star - The Batman's Design, Written by Warren Ellis, Art by Becky Cloonan, Colors by Jordie Bellaire, Letter by Simon Bowland
1 star - Return to Crime Alley, Written by Denny O'Neil, Art by Steve Epting, Colors by Elizabeth Breitweiser, Letter by Andworld Design
2 stars - Heretic, Written by Christopher Priest, Art by Steve Epting, Colors by Dave Stewart, Letters by Willi Schubert
3 stars- I Know, Written By Brian Michael Bendis, Art and colores by Alex Maleev, Letter by Josh Reed
3 stars - The Last Crime in Gotham, Written by Geoff Johns, Art by Kelley Johns, Colors by Michelle Madsen, Letters by Rob Leigh.
3 stars The Precedent, Written by James Tynion IV, Pencils by Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Inks by Raul Fernandez, Colors by Brad Anderson, Letter by Sal Cipriano.
4 stars Batman's Greatest Case, Written by Tom King, rt by Tony S. Daniel and Joelle Jones, Colors by Tomeu Morey, Letters by Clayton Cowles
3 stars - Medieval, Written by Peter J. Tomasi, Pencils by Doug Mahnke, Inks by Jaime Mendoza and Doug Mahnke, Colors by David Baron, Letters by Rob Leigh
3 stars - Table for Two, Written by Robert Venditti, Art by Stephen Segovia, Colors by Ulises Areola, Letters by Dave Sharpe
3 stars - Through the Keyhole, Written by Alan Grant, Pencils by Scott McDaniel, Inks by Rob Hunter, Colors by John Kalisz, Letter by Andworld Design
September 12, 2020
It is really hard to make these big anniversary things work. And big anniversarys do not get much bigger than 1000th issue of Detective Comics. I'm happy to see that this time things worked quite well. Not perfect but really dams well.
Bunch of nice wee stories about Batman, all with art from top notch artist that capture the feel of the story so well. So good to see fresh Neal Adams art also.
Why not prefect? Some stories do not work for me. Like the Paul Dini one. That was just stupid.
Bunch of nice wee stories about Batman, all with art from top notch artist that capture the feel of the story so well. So good to see fresh Neal Adams art also.
Why not prefect? Some stories do not work for me. Like the Paul Dini one. That was just stupid.
January 10, 2021
A terrific collection of shorts.
June 19, 2021
The final story is a piece of shite, but the rest are admirable tales for an anniversary issue.
November 9, 2020
A fun, if all too brief read. Half the stories were very fun and packed a surprisingly strong emotional punch, considering its brevity. The other half were either servicible and/or forgetabble. The artwork was great throughout. The best stories, for me, were the ones written by Paul Dini, Tom King, Kevin Smith, Alan Grant, and surprisingly, Geoff Johns and James Tynion. Vendetti's was fun as well. Would have preferred more stories and less pin-ups and/or variant covers.
Overall, a nice collection of really short stories that are good to pick up when you have a few spare minutes, but need a Batman fix.
Overall, a nice collection of really short stories that are good to pick up when you have a few spare minutes, but need a Batman fix.
November 9, 2019
A fairly excellent collection of short stories from some of Batman's top story creators. A lot of variety and honestly not a single bad story. Art is very good throughout.
My only complaint is that I'm not sure why they'd choose that villain for the actual issue #1000 but to be fair most of the issue is full page shots of Batman battling his other villains so it's a fine issue showing Batman's history.
In the end though this is a great, fun collection of short stories that celebrates the wide history of Batman and his stories, highly recommended for Batman fans.
4.5/5
My only complaint is that I'm not sure why they'd choose that villain for the actual issue #1000 but to be fair most of the issue is full page shots of Batman battling his other villains so it's a fine issue showing Batman's history.
In the end though this is a great, fun collection of short stories that celebrates the wide history of Batman and his stories, highly recommended for Batman fans.
4.5/5
August 22, 2021
This was quite heartbreaking and like the first in the series the stories are sequential.
Velveteen would like to leave the Super-Patriots behind but they seem determined to keep her in their sights. She has to pull in a lot of favours and deal with problems that arise once she has to confront what people do to people she loves and likes to try to keep their power.
It was heartbreaking in parts but overall a good read.
Velveteen would like to leave the Super-Patriots behind but they seem determined to keep her in their sights. She has to pull in a lot of favours and deal with problems that arise once she has to confront what people do to people she loves and likes to try to keep their power.
It was heartbreaking in parts but overall a good read.
October 28, 2019
I waited so long to read this. And I love it. I love how each installment somehow involves everyone in the history of Batman. I love how the book as a whole plays on how big of a legend Batman has become. I love how it shows us what has come before, what’s going on now, and what’s about to come. Any fan of Batman would appreciate this gift from DC Comics and a slew of writers and artists that have Batman the hero he is today. 11/10 will probably read again whenever I’m in a Batman mood. Also: loved how this book introduced us to the DC Comics canon Arkham Knight!
August 27, 2019
This is a bunch of short stories written by some of the most famous writers next to the best artists as well. I liked most of them but there are some that are really meh. Also, I can say that this is better then the Action Comics #1000
May 12, 2021
This felt like a clip show... few of the stories were all that engaging or interesting. The one where it was just a team photo shoot was almost impossible to read and understand who was saying what - or even who everyone was (I've not read Batman since the 90's). It felt like each author/artist had to write/draw as many villains and/or heroes as possible (thus the clip show feel) instead of just writing engaging stories. Overall, I was disappointed.
Detective Comics #627 (1991) was a MUCH better anniversary issue. I wish #1000 was more like what #627 was.
Detective Comics #627 (1991) was a MUCH better anniversary issue. I wish #1000 was more like what #627 was.
April 5, 2023
I really liked this comic. Filled with many short stories that were all really good. Only thing I didn’t like were the several somewhat scandalous alternate cover arts at the end of the book. I covered them up and the rest of the book was great.
January 19, 2025
The artwork is great and the stories done by all the different writers is nice to have in a collection.
May 14, 2020
This was a lot of fun to read all these send ups to Batman from all these great Batman writers and artists. There is something for everyone in this book, and so I don't see how anyone couldn't enjoy it.
July 12, 2020
3.5⭐️ Not the greatest, but I'll take any Batfamily interaction.
October 29, 2019
This issue was pretty much all short stories, the vast majority of which were character examinations of Batman. I loved pretty much everything about this issue, but my favorites were "The Precedent" (about Dick Grayson being the first Robin and how he can/will be different than Batman with proper guidance), "Heretic" (about the League of Shadows member who was killed for running an underground railroad for people trying to leave the organization), "The Batman's Design" (about the pre-planning that goes into the big showdowns and deliberately creating the mythos of the Bat), and "Manufacture for Use" (where Batman deliberately hunts down the gun that was used to murder his parents and puts it to more appropriate use). An honorable mention goes to "The Legend of Knute Brody," which I thought was absolutely hysterical. When it's easier for the batclan to sabotage the villains rather than fight them outright, why not? So they created 'the worst henchmen in Gotham' and this is all stories of how 'he' has ruined the plans of various villains (not that they realize it's a bat, just in a different mask). This is an excellent collection, and I'm happy to have purchased it. It is something that I would recommend or gift to someone.
EDIT: I originally read a paperback copy purchased from my local comic shop, but I liked several of the stories enough that I also purchased the kindle edition (once it came down in price, at least) so I could read those stories anywhere. There were a couple of extra stories in the kindle edition further exploring other vigilantism in Gotham (Anarky) and villains (Two Face), but the best thing about the kindle edition specifically is the gallery of all the variant covers that issue #1000 was released with. I am happy to have purchased this edition, as both the kindle edition and the electronic edition were well worth the money I spent on them.
EDIT: I originally read a paperback copy purchased from my local comic shop, but I liked several of the stories enough that I also purchased the kindle edition (once it came down in price, at least) so I could read those stories anywhere. There were a couple of extra stories in the kindle edition further exploring other vigilantism in Gotham (Anarky) and villains (Two Face), but the best thing about the kindle edition specifically is the gallery of all the variant covers that issue #1000 was released with. I am happy to have purchased this edition, as both the kindle edition and the electronic edition were well worth the money I spent on them.
November 25, 2019
This Volume serves two purposes:
1) To introduce Arkham Knight, a character previously made for a video game (was Jason Todd in the game, but is not here... real identity to be revealed soon), with a very clever anthology of how many things AK has watched Batman do.
2) To show off amazing art and allow the most famous of Batman writers and artists do the character justice with short stories.
Both are met, and done well.
It really is a huge milestone in comics to reach issue #1000. Being the second comic to do so (behind Action Comics), Batman is one of the most well known images on the planet and will continue to be so for hopefully another thousand issues.
Recommend.
1) To introduce Arkham Knight, a character previously made for a video game (was Jason Todd in the game, but is not here... real identity to be revealed soon), with a very clever anthology of how many things AK has watched Batman do.
2) To show off amazing art and allow the most famous of Batman writers and artists do the character justice with short stories.
Both are met, and done well.
It really is a huge milestone in comics to reach issue #1000. Being the second comic to do so (behind Action Comics), Batman is one of the most well known images on the planet and will continue to be so for hopefully another thousand issues.
Recommend.
April 11, 2020
2.5 these anthology type books are always hit or miss, as everyone gives you THEIR Batman. The problem here is that too many of the writers here interpret him the same way. But the art And variant are worth the look see.
June 27, 2020
Casi ninguna historia corta incluida en este tomo es en sí uan obra maestra, pero tiene tanta sumatoria de virtudes, y se siente tanto amor por el personaje en toda la antología, que aunque sea un ☆☆☆½ lo promedio para arriba. Me gustó includo más que AC 1000, y eso habla bien de los autores.
March 30, 2019
A really enjoyable compilation of great stories for this very special event. Iliked all of them and really enjoyed to learn about Mr. Knute Brody :)
April 6, 2019
A few five star contributions but most of these are just awful
October 7, 2019
3.5 stars. A mixture of short stories about who Batman is, why he does what he does and some different viewpoints down his villains. Some stories better than others. Overall a solid read.
November 18, 2020
*I've read a lot more than I've reviewed, so.... one-sentence takeaways!*
LOVED IT--my favorite was the one with the "Bat Family" portrait!
LOVED IT--my favorite was the one with the "Bat Family" portrait!
November 5, 2021
Miało być pięknie, z pompą, wielkie święto Batmana i w ogóle wow.
Wyszło banalnie, bez pomysłu i chyba nawet gorzej niż Batman: Świat :/
Wyszło banalnie, bez pomysłu i chyba nawet gorzej niż Batman: Świat :/
February 2, 2025
I found this collection to be aggressively mediocre. (/ω＼)
The three/four stand-out stories IMO were "Manufacture for Use" by Kevin Smith, where Matches Malone buys the gun that shot and killed Thomas and Martha Wayne It's a little cheesy, a lot of sweet. "The Precedent" by James Tynion IV, with beautiful art and colors by Alvaro Martinez-Bueno and Brad Anderson, about taking on Dick as Batman's first Robin (with surprising support by Alfred). And, "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi, which I had read before in Batman: Detective Comics, Vol. 2: Arkham Knight.
An honorable mention goes to "I Know" by Brian Michael Bendis, with absolutely gorgeous art and colors by Alex Maleev, in which Oswald Cobblepot visits an old and infirm Bruce Wayne to reveal that he knew he was Batman all along . I like how Bruce gets the last word in this one.
I actively disliked "Return to Crime Alley" by Denny O'Neil (art and colors by Steve Epting and Elizabeth Breitweiser were great, though!), in which Dr. Leslie Thimpkins is ragging on Batman once again. What's new? "Heretic" by Christopher Priest, which read like it was missing dialogue and/or pages. And "The Last Crime in Gotham" by Geoff Johns with fugly art by Kelley Jones, in which Batman's daydream/Birthday wish is an end to crime in Gotham.
The rest were OK. "Batman's Longest Case" by Scott Snyder had a cool reveal (with the "Guild of Detection") but a weak ending. "The Legend of Knute Brody" had a cute reveal, but a weak ending. "The Batman's Design" by Warren Ellis had a moment at the end of deep profoundness, but the story itself didn't really exist. (Batman to criminal: "LOOK. AT. Me. I'm already dead. Look at me. I'm trapped in this place and all I do is haunt the living. Is that what you want for yourself?") "Batman's Greatest Case" was "cheesy" in the way a fun but airy batfamily story can be. "Table for Two" by Robert Venoitti was a fine manhunt for Two-Face, though I thought the ending was a little lame. And last but not least, "Through the Keyhole by Alan Grant, in which Anarky, a character I had to Google because I forgot existed, took us on an illicit streaming of "Criminal Cribs."
All in all, 3 stars for a collection of teeny-tiny too thin Batman stories.
The three/four stand-out stories IMO were "Manufacture for Use" by Kevin Smith, where Matches Malone buys the gun that shot and killed Thomas and Martha Wayne It's a little cheesy, a lot of sweet. "The Precedent" by James Tynion IV, with beautiful art and colors by Alvaro Martinez-Bueno and Brad Anderson, about taking on Dick as Batman's first Robin (with surprising support by Alfred). And, "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi, which I had read before in Batman: Detective Comics, Vol. 2: Arkham Knight.
An honorable mention goes to "I Know" by Brian Michael Bendis, with absolutely gorgeous art and colors by Alex Maleev, in which Oswald Cobblepot visits an old and infirm Bruce Wayne to reveal that he knew he was Batman all along . I like how Bruce gets the last word in this one.
I actively disliked "Return to Crime Alley" by Denny O'Neil (art and colors by Steve Epting and Elizabeth Breitweiser were great, though!), in which Dr. Leslie Thimpkins is ragging on Batman once again. What's new? "Heretic" by Christopher Priest, which read like it was missing dialogue and/or pages. And "The Last Crime in Gotham" by Geoff Johns with fugly art by Kelley Jones, in which Batman's daydream/Birthday wish is an end to crime in Gotham.
The rest were OK. "Batman's Longest Case" by Scott Snyder had a cool reveal (with the "Guild of Detection") but a weak ending. "The Legend of Knute Brody" had a cute reveal, but a weak ending. "The Batman's Design" by Warren Ellis had a moment at the end of deep profoundness, but the story itself didn't really exist. (Batman to criminal: "LOOK. AT. Me. I'm already dead. Look at me. I'm trapped in this place and all I do is haunt the living. Is that what you want for yourself?") "Batman's Greatest Case" was "cheesy" in the way a fun but airy batfamily story can be. "Table for Two" by Robert Venoitti was a fine manhunt for Two-Face, though I thought the ending was a little lame. And last but not least, "Through the Keyhole by Alan Grant, in which Anarky, a character I had to Google because I forgot existed, took us on an illicit streaming of "Criminal Cribs."
All in all, 3 stars for a collection of teeny-tiny too thin Batman stories.
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