Batman Beyond #25 kicks off a brand-new arc, ‘The Final Joke.’ It’s the story Jurgens has been building towards since Rebirth began, so it’s a golden opportunity for him to turn things around and make this title good again. The issue starts strong, with the reintroduction of popular characters Dick Grayson and the Joker. Getting…

It's the final issue of the 'Target: Batman' arc so it's time for Terry to finally deal with the mob, Robin, and the new Scarecrow controlling them. But he doesn't. Spoilers ahead. Superhero stories are almost invariably driven by the actions of the villain so it’s important to have a good one. I like that Neo…

Batman Beyond #22 opened with Batman fighting a mob of Gotham citizens and ended with him still fighting the same mob. This was (partly) because the issue’s main focus was to provide a back story for Adalyn Stern. Issue #23 is equally slow-moving but this time writer Dan Jurgens has no excuse. Terry McGinnis is…

There’s a new Scarecrow in town, who has the people of New Gotham gunning for the Batman. Last issue we saw Terry set upon by a mob of civilians, police and Jokerz. We do get much closer to the latest incarnation of the Master of Fear across this month’s 20 pages but not much changes…

The last arc of Batman Beyond, ‘The Long Payback,’ wasn’t a particularly rewarding read. It briefly shone when the titular villain was given some depth and a new Robin emerged; otherwise, I considered it a slog to read as Jurgens threw a different villain at Terry each month for mindless kicks. By contrast, some writers…

Issue #20 of Batman Beyond kicks off a new arc, ‘Target: Batman.’ Solicitations promise the return of a couple of classic Batman characters so this might be a good time to jump back on board the Neo-Gotham expressway, though it’s too soon to tell whether this will be a good story or not. Still, there’s…

In issue #18, Batman Beyond took a step in the right direction by finally bringing an end to the parade of one-dimensional villain encounters and by introducing lasting changes to the status quo. Issue #19 serves as both the finale of the arc and as an examination of the effects one of these adjustments has…

After months of boring, repetitive build-up, things are finally happening in Batman Beyond. Though in many respects issue #18 follows the by-the-numbers approach we’ve seen throughout ‘The Long Payback,’ it’s an issue with lasting consequences for both the heroes and the villains of Gotham City. Last issue, Payback (the arc’s chief antagonist) finally came to…

There have been two mysterious figures operating in the shadows in Batman Beyond lately; a sneaky female vigilante and the puppeteer engineering his revenge against Terry. If you’ve been reading the series and haven’t already guessed their identities, you may wish to pick up issue #17 to find out who they are. However, in almost…

A scheming nemesis waits in the wings while the hero runs the gauntlet and faces each of his villains in turn. It’s a basic plot, but it only works when it’s executed well.  The current arc in Batman Beyond, ‘The Long Payback,’ is not succeeding.  In issue #14, Batman took on the Royal Flush Gang…

The Royal Flush Gang has Terry cornered, and they aren’t his only problem. Lurking in the shadows is not one, but two mysterious people with plans for Terry. Can he get to the bottom of the mysteries and still escape the Royal Flush Gang? Find out in Batman Beyond #15. The last issue left us…

Dan Jurgens returns to Batman Beyond, and doesn’t really do much in this issue… Well, that’s disappointing. I’m going to be honest, the biggest disservice to this issue is the fact that two filler issues preceded it. Had this story followed “Rise of the Demon” then I would say this is a welcomed break from…

Be prepared, Batman #13 is a difficult issue to follow. There are apparently three separate stories here, but I struggled to find one single, cohesive narrative that was done well… And, honestly, when you take the time to break everything down, there’s actually an attempt to tell five different stories... So that alone might clear…

  I can’t describe how overjoyed I am that Damian is in the Batman Beyond universe… But I honestly can’t determine if I enjoyed or hated how this arc ended.   I was incredibly anxious coming into this issue, and it had nothing to do with Terry, Damian, or Bruce. I wanted to know what…

  If we learned anything from Batman Beyond #10, it’s that Damian never loses his arrogance!   Batman Beyond #10 is a really quick read, but it’s an entertaining one! We finally get to take a glimpse into what put Damian on the path from Boy Wonder, to Batman, to Ra’s al Ghul. If you’re…

One of the most important aspects of Batman Beyond is that of legacy.  What is Bruce's legacy?  Is it a failed mission as Batman?  After all, there is still just as much crime in Gotham as ever, and he'd been long-forgotten by the time we enter the story. Or is Terry his legacy?  Does it…

  You know what I’ve been predicting for a while now? Do you remember? Yeah, well I hate to say I told you so, but…     I’m beginning to notice a pattern with Batman Beyond, and that concerns me. On paper, Batman Beyond should be excellent. The stories that Jurgens is crafting are strong…

  In Batman Beyond #6, I loved nearly everything except for Terry’s bratty attitude. This month, Terry comes to his senses (a little), Babs and Curare take out some assassins, and Bruce talks to his dad!   Batman Beyond “Rise of the Demon: Part 2” opens with an incredibly moving scene! Bruce sits in his…

  In this issue of Batman Beyond, Bruce babysits, Curare slices and dices, and Terry has an identity crisis.   We’ve spent more than enough time returning Batman Beyond to the status quo (aka: Terry McGinnis is Batman, and Bruce Wayne is his mentor). While I won’t highly recommend the first arc, I do think…

  You know how I’ve been complaining about how Jurgens and team haven’t been executing issues to my expectation? You know how I’ve been commenting on some lack of logic and wasted opportunities? Yeah, well throw all of that out the window, because $#!% gets real in this issue!   Going into Batman Beyond’s finale…