In the extra-sized finale of Sean Murphy’s top-selling miniseries, Jack Napier’s suspicious seduction of Gotham City comes to its twisted conclusion! With the city on the verge of becoming an icy tomb for the GTO, Batgirl makes a crucial assist and Gordon is forced to reevaluate his judgment of Batman to secure the greater good. As the true Joker’s return becomes imminent, Harley seeks vengeance and reckons with the bleak future that looms for her loved ones.
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Is this ending at 8? I thought I read somewhere it was extended to 12 issues
I have enjoy this alot. I still need to read the last 3 issues.
Here is a link: https://www.newsarama.com/39514-sean-murphy-sets-ground-rules-for-post-batman-white-knight-murphyverse.html
@Rwiv I think he definitely has plans for Jason since he was revealed to be alive. I would love to see what he can do with characters like Scarecrow.
I agree!
Batman's Murphyverse is something worth waiting for.
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Great conclusion, the art was so busy and gorgoues at the same time. The story went some places I wasn't expecting but then again you can't "expect" anything from Murphy because he will always do the unpredictable.
At least there are plans for more, it might be a while but they should ciome.
This was phenomenal. Utilizes a lot of Batman canon without feeling shackled by it. The characterizations all feel very new, yet rooted in the original characters' histories. Really enjoyed this. Would love to see Murphy tackle other heroes (or even other Batman villains) in a similar way because this was truly a great series with a great story and gorgeous artwork.
Ok, so in this issue it's revealed that Harley is really the White Knight. What's really curious about that is a clue to that was staring us in the face all along--the White Knight logo on the cover uses the Harley diamonds in the lettering. Interesting huh?
The thing about Sean Murphy's art... he can draw some detailed vehicles can't it? I'm impressed. It seemed like he used every vehicle Batman ever used in the movies or tv here. I liked that.
Now....the best... Ever. I can say I love this and think it is very well done. But, I am not sure it would even make my top 5 Batman stories of all time.
Batman Year One Frank Miller! Now... that's my best.
That's number one for me.
This is very good! Not taking away anything from it. It might be in the top 10....and that's saying a lot about a character that has so so many stories about him.
What did Alfred leave under the floor board? Was it the serium?
it did around here but I think many were skeptical because eventhough Murphy is a great artist he doesn't have much writing credit to his name.
It has received some big time love here.
Such a cool mini-series by Murphy! That ending though when Batman takes off his cowl... his eyebrows look A LOT like Joker's. That's my only gripe is sometimes with Murphy's art the angular faces can blend together.
you are right, that does catch my eye from time to time. The other concern I have moving forward with a "Murphyverse" is if he does characters that are thin and lean like the Flash will his blocky bulky style work with them? Other characters like Superman concern me a little.
I could see his style working well with Superman, not sure about the Flash but I’m open minded it would be interesting!
The worry I have about Superman is the jaw line being too sharp and him looking like Led from Tokyo Ghost not an approachable reporter/superhero but it would make a great Bizarro.
The jaw line is the first thing that came to my mind as well. Murphy’s bad art is better than some peoples’ good art. I’d take a chance on it as long as the story delivers.
I loved this series, but I need to know... did I miss something in this issue? In Alfreds letter he says to look under the floorboards... and we never got to see what was under the floorboards. Was there a page missing from my book or was anyone else irked by that?
Setting up the sequel?
Yep, irked too, lol.
Yep I was confused by that as well. Big thing left hanging out.
I think I'm in the minority, but I thought this was just 'ok'. The plot didn't feel deep enough for 8 issues - the entire story could probably been summed up in a single paragraph. Also some of the major plot devices were really stretching it; the clayface/mad-hatter thing gimme a break and the hidden tunnels and hidden giant freeze gun on an island. Of course it's a superhero comic book but those plot elements felt clunky. What I enjoyed most was the struggle of Harley and Neo-Joker - each wanting a different version of the same man.
Finally finished this series. Read 5-8. This was so fun... I do hope we see Sean Murphy do more Batman for DC in the future.
I enjoyed it. I think Murphy has a fresh take on the Dark Knight.
I agree.
His IG account had a posting today... "Secret DC project"!
Exciting.
OOOOh! I am excited to read this!
He posted again on IG saying "Secret DC project" yet again but this time with a drawing of the Joker.
Sweet!
That was really fantastic!
I just finished this run, in anticipation for the 1st issue of the 2nd ark that drops tomorrow! SOOO looking forward to it.