Batman #5 Preview/Discussion

[bat1987]

I mean, that's exactly what the issue teased so..

Oh for sure, just hoping there's more to it than that, he literally just came back.

[AlexanderLuthor]

Oh for sure, just hoping there's more to it than that, he literally just came back.

If it does happen it will be long in the future unless GG and Duke are eloping soon. I assume this is like Morrison't 666 issue tease. A future not likely to ever come about

[Nite-Wing]

Good issue
RIP Gotham you were a lot younger than you appeared
Not everyone can be Billy Batson especially in Gotham City

Gotham Girl Year one is next
I wish this story featured more of Gotham Girl and now we are getting that

[Godlike13]

Poor Gotham. Al definitely stole the show though. In fact throughout this series King's Alfred and his voice for him has been quite a treat.

[AlexanderLuthor]

So, who in the DCU has enough mojo to "sell" Gotham and Gotham Girl access to Superman-level powers? Originally, I thought Hugo Strange was going to be their creator, but this seems to be beyond his ability. I wonder if this could tie in with Mr. Oz or something/someone else in Rebirth

[JasonTodd428]

Absolutely loved the issue. Alfred really stole the show for me here.

So, who in the DCU has enough mojo to "sell" Gotham and Gotham Girl access to Superman-level powers? Originally, I thought Hugo Strange was going to be their creator, but this seems to be beyond his ability. I wonder if this could tie in with Mr. Oz or something/someone else in Rebirth

I'm guessing that it has something to do with Mr. Oz or possibly Dr. M. and that it is connected to the overall mystery of Rebirth. Like with Superman I believe that Batman's skills are being tested here.

[Jabare]

he beat the Justice League?!

hahahahaha the Batbook never fails to chump out the rest of the Justice League I love it.

[Aahz]

So, who in the DCU has enough mojo to "sell" Gotham and Gotham Girl access to Superman-level powers?

Bat-Mite and Mr. Mxyzptlk.

[The Whovian]

Okay, so Gotham beats the JL, but Gotham Girl beats him? The previous issues hinted that he was more powerful than her. So how can she beat him when he just took down the JL?

[AlexanderLuthor]

Okay, so Gotham beats the JL, but Gotham Girl beats him? The previous issues hinted that he was more powerful than her. So how can she beat him when he just took down the JL?

I assume because using his powers at max levels had depleted most of his life energy at that point. They also made it clear that his power levels fluctuated depending on who he was fighting, so he wasn't more powerful than her, nor was he expecting her to swoop in like that. You could argue that at that point his powers were down-leveled to take on Batman

[The Whovian]

I assume because using his powers at max levels had depleted most of his life energy at that point. They also made it clear that his power levels fluctuated depending on who he was fighting, so he wasn't more powerful than her, nor was he expecting her to swoop in like that. You could argue that at that point his powers were down-leveled to take on Batman

That kind of makes sense, even though it never said it in the comic, so the reader has to assume it. And I don't like it when we have to assume something.

[Maxpower00044]

Nice red boots, Supes. (Whoops Jordie!)

Anyway, that was a pretty good finish. The end was a little odd. Only thing I can think of is maybe that's The Pirate skewing her thoughts. It doesn't seem like it's one of those "alternate future" type of scenarios, so that's the only thing I can think of. Also, for all the praise a lot of us have been throwing Finch's way since this arc started, he really struggles with drawing the chest batsymbol.

[Maxpower00044]

Okay, so Gotham beats the JL, but Gotham Girl beats him? The previous issues hinted that he was more powerful than her. So how can she beat him when he just took down the JL?

They can change their power levels. So, he either used so much of his levels against the JL that he was weaker than GG, or once G knew He was fighting GG, he adjusted his powers because it's his sister.

I assume because using his powers at max levels had depleted most of his life energy at that point. They also made it clear that his power levels fluctuated depending on who he was fighting, so he wasn't more powerful than her, nor was he expecting her to swoop in like that. You could argue that at that point his powers were down-leveled to take on Batman

Or this.

[Atlanta96]

Gotham Girl year one doesn't sound very interesting. We barely know her character, I don't see why more of her is supposed to be so exciting.

Other than that, fine issue. I did enjoy the interaction between Gotham Girl and Tim Dr... I mean, Duke Thomas. Decent writing for those moments. Other than that I think the 1st half of the issue was more fun, with the Alfred scene and Batman engaging Gotham on his own. The arrival of the JL was kind of badass, the payoff was a bit weak though.

[SiegePerilous02]

Great read. Gotham's death was inevitable, but no less sad. The League getting trounced was a bit eye roll worthy, but at least Batman didn't do it himself for a change. Indeed, he would have been f****d if they hadn't shown up when they did, so this is still a far cry from Bat-God.

I'm very interested to see where Claire's story goes from here, and just what she means about Bruce's (newest lol) future death. Less thrilled that she maybe marries Duke in this possible future, which probably means we'll be seeing more of him in the present. Ugh.

Gotham Girl year one doesn't sound very interesting. We barely know her character, I don't see why more of her is supposed to be so exciting.

We're not going to get to know her unless we see more of her, right?