Detective Comics #853
Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Andy Kubert and Scott Williams
Cover by Andy Kubert
Variant sketch cover by Andy Kubert
Size: 48 Pages
Price: $3.99
Summary
Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?” part 2 of 2! This second part of Neil Gaiman and Andy Kubert’s special collaboration is sure to be a BATMAN story for the ages. This extraordinary tale, told as only Gaiman and Kubert can, explores the intricate relationships between Bruce Wayne and his friends and adversaries and builds toward an exciting and unexpected climax. It’s a classic in the making
Detective Comics #853 Reviews
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by Kirk Warren Weekly Crisis Must Read. It's a comic you need to experience to truly appreciate and something that will be talked about and discussed for years to come.
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8.5
by Ryan the Iowan Weekly Review Power Rankings This issue is a great way to cap off what is a strong examination of who Batman is and why we love him so much. You really shouldn’t miss this one for any reason!
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9.5
by Dan Phillips IGN Even if it isn't the last Bruce Wayne/Batman story ever told – and surely it wont be – it will still stand as one of the definitive Batman tales of all time. If you're a Batman fan, you'll want to reread it multiple times to re-experience its magic.
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10
by Patt S. Independent Comic Site Without going on too much more about this book, I’m just going to say this; buy this issue, and if you haven’t yet the issue before it. You really won’t regret it.
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7
by Dan MacPherson Eye on Comics The best thing about this story is that it’s completely unconnected to “Batman R.I.P.,” Final Crisis, Blackest Night or any other DC event. Instead, Gaiman’s story is about all incarnations of the Batman...
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8.5
by Brian Hibbs The Savage Critics A gajillion years late, but y'know what?, I liked it anyway. This is a good capper to Bruce Wayne as Batman.
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9
by J. Caleb Mozzocco Every Day is Like Wednesday Wow, this Neil Gaiman guy is pretty good, huh? ... As for Andy Kubert, he does the work of his career here...
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8.5
by Iann Robinson Crave Online Art wise this will be one of those stories people look back on for years as a touchstone to the legacy of the Dark Knight. Writing wise it will be that issue that was so close to being legendary but fell short of the mark in the final seconds when greatness was in its grasp.
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10
by brucecastle read/RANT So, the art is fabulous, and the story, for my taste, is fantastic as well. For all the darkness that Batman is known for nowadays, Gaiman keeps things positive, and I thank him for that.
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