THEIR DARK DESIGNS, PART 5
The mysterious master criminal known only as the Designer once brought together Gotham City’s greatest criminals to plot the perfect crime, and now his plan has been unleashed upon the city in all its might. Batman will go to any length to uncover the grand design, but Catwoman is the one who holds the greatest secret. If Batman wins against the Designer, he will lose everything.
Creators
Writer
Artist, Cover Artist
Colorist, Cover Artist
Letterer
Variant Cover Artist
Associate Editor
Editor
Editor-in-Chief
Characters
Jade Nguyen
Slade Wilson
Douglas Worth
Harleen Quinzel
Oswald Cobblepot
Tim Drake
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Community Reviews
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I'm going to be honest, after a killer first issue, this run got a bit slow for me. But wow these last two issues holy wow have really picked up in my opinion. Finally getting some answers and for things to get moving...
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After reading #89 i've decided to stick with Batman for a few issues and see if i can reconnect with the series i abandonded because of that aweful Commissoner Gordon is Iron-Batman joke of a storyline. I've also...
Discussion
That cover is drop dead gorgeous! I cannot wait for Jorge Jimenez to take over! I like me Tony Daniel and Guillem March but, I have just been so use to their art and its gotten stale, new batman art is definitely needed!
Jimenez is really HOT right now. Loved his work on Justice League. Kind of wish they had done Batman monthly and had him be Tynion's Capullo.
They say this issue is the first appearance of The Designer. Did he just appeared in #89?
Yeah, he appeared in #89. But indirectly.
Wow this book is already sold out before release. I have not enjoyed DC comics over the years but I got hooked at Tynion's Batman run. I am excited as hell to read each issue. Some drastic changes might happen and I want to witness how it unfolds.
I would highly recommend James Tynion IV Detective Comics Rebirth run... If you are enjoying this.
Thanks Taren. I would definitely read it.
My pleasure. I think you will dig it.
It doesn't come out for a couple days and they are trying to capitalize on The Designer's first full appearance. They sell them for whatever they can now and send it out on Wednesday after they get delievered.
Even though some of the Selina/Bruce stuff doesn't work for me I am loving how Tynion is building the Designer into some past stories just wish he would have been more specific. This is my favorite issue as far as the art goes, so far I'm loving this new direction for Batman.
Loved this issue. Tynion is writing a classic in my opinion. This will go down as his defining work. Really loved the Bruce/Selina relationship. It was just enough to not be too over the top "secret." Doubt it will actually tear anyone apart.
And then there's the Joker... doing exactly what the Joker does best. Great way to add to the mystery of "The Designer."
Great issue. It was interesting to find out more about The Designer and his origins, but the whole ‘I can help you perfect your crimes’ bit was a little ludicrous at times. But what do I know? I’m no designer.
If that is the real cover for the 2nd print I'd definitely buy one. Looks like a card stock design.
This run already feels pretty solid.
Honestly I really enjoyed this book, interested to see where this goes and how developed they cant take it.
I’m definitely invested with the story. The art is absolutely wonderful.
Haven't really been interested in Batman for a long time but I've started to pick up the odd issue based on peoples recommendations. Have to say its growing on me. Been enjoying the last couple of issues.
I will definitely read James Tynion IV run at some point. I love his work. I am also a huge King fan. Love it all.
I have an love his Detective Comics run. Great stuff.
I’m looking forward to what he’s doing in the Bat universe, but I’m not certain he has the job past issue 100? Do we have any word on that?
Loving what I've been reading of the last few issues I've picked up