Batman #95

Batman (2016) (Single Issues)

by James Tynion IV, Tomeu Morey (Cover Art), Jorge Jiménez (Cover Art)

It was always going to come to this. The Clown Prince of Crime and the Dark Knight Detective go head-to-head for the last time. The Joker has never wanted to win before, he’s never wanted his battle with Batman to end, but now his motivation has shifted. He has decided that one way or another, this will be the final chapter to their story. “Joker War” begins here!

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

24 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 21, 2020

About the author

Prior to his first professional work, Tynion was a student of Scott Snyder's at Sarah Lawrence College. A few years later, he worked as for Vertigo as Fables editor Shelly Bond's intern. In late 2011, with DC deciding to give Batman (written by Snyder) a back up feature, Tynion was brought in by request of Snyder to script the back ups he had plotted. Tynion would later do the same with the Batman Annual #1, which was also co-plotted by Snyder. Beginning in September 2012, with DC's 0 issue month for the New 52, Tynion will be writing Talon, with art by Guillem March. In early 2013 it was announced that he'd take over writing duties for Red Hood and the Outlaws in April.

Tynion is also currently one of the writers in a rotating team in the weekly Batman Eternal series.

Reviews

[David Dalton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Looking good. Is DC giving us too much Joker this summer? With this War and 3 Jokers?

[Samhain · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ugh, sorry if I don't think it's smart being meta and acting as if it's the readers' fault you're writing the same old story, Tynion. It's just lazy.

Two stars for the art, though.

[max!]

punchline is so cunt i love her

[Annemarie · Rating 1 out of 5]

The start of joker war was disappointing. Again so much talking about thjngs that happened / are going to happen instesd of just showing us. I feel like the writing is getting worse and worse.

[Liz (Quirky Cat) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 1/2 stars? I think.

Truth be told, I'm still really conflicted about this entire plot. On the one hand, I'm pretty tired of seeing so many major Batman plots revolve around Joker (I know that this isn't the case for ALL events, but sometimes it just feels that way). On the other hand, there are some consequences that I'm appreciating (mainly the bits about money - this is actually something I've been expecting for some time now).

Honestly, I can see fans either loving or hating the entire arc. I'm trying to keep an open mind, but it can be tough. Especially when secondary events (tie-ins) are making things confusing. Such as the appearance of the same character in two issues, in ways that really don't make sense. But I digress.

[Metro Owlets · Rating 5 out of 5]

The beginning of The Joker War! I heard a lot of people were not the biggest fans of this like me and my co-hosts were when we mentioned it on our Podcast. I thoroughly enjoyed this one! The opening pages felt very cinematic in my mind, I could almost hear a common Action-Movie score as I read. Jorge Jimenez brings so much to the table in terms of art, and I'm so glad to see Tynion partner with him over Tony S. Daniel or Guillem March, who have also contributed to Tynion's run on Batman so far. I'm really looking forward to everything else to come out of this event!

[Garth · Rating 3 out of 5]

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

Day 178: 2.5 ⭐️ rounded up. It’s an okay start/continuation but…I don’t know. In a world of superpowered aliens, Amazons and speedsters, it’s the quickness of Joker taking everything from Bruce that’s the most unbelievable. And the fact that the stupidest new character helped him to do it. I know comics require a lot of suspension of belief but I just can’t with this story.

[Xavier Marturet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Amazing artwork.
Good story, but you have to be more straight, rude and cruel.
If not, readers wont believe in your stories.
For example, when batman meets Punchline, he just needs half a second to knock out her.
The scene you suggest here is absurd. Batman is a sudden attack hero.
Try to thing five extra minutes next time before writing such situations.

[Etienne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tynion seem to slowly takes its roll with his run. This was probably his best so far. The story, the action, the plot, maybe not the most original, but dark enough and I like the feeling of despair that come out of it!

[Raymond St. Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yep

Yeah this issue has me interested in further reading and the art is excellent. I just don't want to get lost trying to find how many issues there are as is the case with a lot of comics I've read!

[Julian Prinsloo · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's all led to this, and its finally here! This book is as ever much as satisfying to read. Beautiful artwork and wonderful writing. Loved it, and can't wait to see what happens next. Recommend to any Batman fan.

[Monita Roy Mohan · Rating 2 out of 5]

There’s a bit of a disconnect here. I thought Batman had communed with Alfred and turned into something else. But apparently, he just fell into yet another trap. I am unsure if this cycle of the Joker besting Batman is interesting or monotonous. I am intrigued to see where the Joker War goes.

[Chris Wakefield · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome stuff here. The story is great. The art is amazing. Punchline is awesome and damn she looks good.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

The joker war part-1

[Simon Lee (Simon's Bookstagram) · Rating 5 out of 5]

The start of Joker War is wonderful, so excited for this arc

[Shawn Ingle]

Excellent storytelling and great artwork. One of my favorite series going right now.

[Spencer · Rating 4 out of 5]

An exciting start to the Joker War arc featuring some great artwork.

[Jamie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not good from a i dont know what's going on standpoint

[Cliff · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice art.

[Wongi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Starting the Joker War Saga currently and so far so good, looking forward getting into the thick of it!

[Steven Shinder · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good start, I think. Batman makes a point of saying it's not so simple to just say the Joker is insane.

[James B · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun read. I'm curious how it all turns out. I still think Punchline sucks tho.

[Tatiana Comet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Batman #95 - #100


Non ho letto molte storie di Batman, ma questa run devo dire che mi è piaciuta molto!
Innanzitutto i disegni sono spettacolari: Jiménez è davvero bravo, sia nel disegno che nell'uso dei colori.
Per quanto riguarda la storia, invece, essendoci Joker non poteva non piacermi, ma questa in particolare aveva un mix di violenza, drammaticità e nostalgia da farmela piacere ancora di più.
In generale, Joker rimane a mio dire uno dei cattivi migliori che siano mai stati ideati.