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joshgauthier's review
5.0
With "Rules of Engagement," King reaches even greater heights with his run of Batman. With Bruce and Selina--Bat and Cat--finally beginning to make their engagement known, they also find themselves dramatically confronting pieces of their pasts that must be addressed before they can move forward. And even then, the world--and the people--that surround them have their own thoughts on the engagement. And those realities must be faced as well.
While still delivering action and excitement, Vol. 5 takes some time to find some quieter moments as well. And it is in these moments--between Bat and Cat; Bruce and Clark; Robin and Nightwing; and others--that King's ability as a writer truly shines. Between the action and the relationships, with trademark seriousness and a pleasing dose of humor, King and the creative team have crafted a remarkable new chapter in this developing story that is grand in scope, while also finding fresh intimacy between familiar characters.
While still delivering action and excitement, Vol. 5 takes some time to find some quieter moments as well. And it is in these moments--between Bat and Cat; Bruce and Clark; Robin and Nightwing; and others--that King's ability as a writer truly shines. Between the action and the relationships, with trademark seriousness and a pleasing dose of humor, King and the creative team have crafted a remarkable new chapter in this developing story that is grand in scope, while also finding fresh intimacy between familiar characters.
manuelte's review
5.0
This is the most humanized Batman I've ever read. I laughed, and the I cried, neither of those emotions tend to be evoked by Batman comics but Tom King is an absolutely amazing writer.
georgezakka's review
4.0
double date! I love it!
I would give this five stars but I just wasn't very interested in the first arc where they go to his ex (Talia-al-Ghul) but that's not why I'm writing this, I'm writing about the double date.
I love it I love it I love it! it's just so fun and cool and you really don't see it very often, its the little dialogue that I love and that's probably one of the reasons I really liked this arc. Another thing I loved about this arc is the way the Superman and Batman put the other man above the other.
this is pretty good!
I would give this five stars but I just wasn't very interested in the first arc where they go to his ex (Talia-al-Ghul) but that's not why I'm writing this, I'm writing about the double date.
I love it I love it I love it! it's just so fun and cool and you really don't see it very often, its the little dialogue that I love and that's probably one of the reasons I really liked this arc. Another thing I loved about this arc is the way the Superman and Batman put the other man above the other.
this is pretty good!
shibosan's review
5.0
Совершенно прекрасная арка, особенно после ужасной "Войны шуток и загадок", чудесные диалоги и шикарная рисовка, уморительное двойное свидание, трогательный annual.
garthranzz's review
4.0
Over all rating: 4⭐️’s
Rules of Engagement: 3⭐️’s
SuperFriends: 4⭐️’s
Some of These Days: 5⭐️’s
I’m still really liking Tom King’s run on Batman and have to say this is the first time in decades I’ve really stayed up on the title and cared for it. While The Bat will always be my favorite main line DC character, I’ve not always been a fan of the book. King has done something I don’t think any one else has ever accomplished; made Batman more human. A man finding love and real friendship. He’s made me care more for the hero and the man than I have before. And he doesn’t play fair in annual in this collection, Some of These Days. Comics shouldn’t make you cry.
Rules of Engagement: 3⭐️’s
SuperFriends: 4⭐️’s
Some of These Days: 5⭐️’s
I’m still really liking Tom King’s run on Batman and have to say this is the first time in decades I’ve really stayed up on the title and cared for it. While The Bat will always be my favorite main line DC character, I’ve not always been a fan of the book. King has done something I don’t think any one else has ever accomplished; made Batman more human. A man finding love and real friendship. He’s made me care more for the hero and the man than I have before. And he doesn’t play fair in annual in this collection, Some of These Days. Comics shouldn’t make you cry.
kirsttyyy's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
rhyno0401's review
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
themtj's review
4.0
I am generally not interested in the batman/catwoman romance, but this had little to do with that. I hope the batman /wonder woman issue will be remembered as one of the best in Tom King's run!
primmiiee's review
5.0
After some frustratingly subpar story arcs (subpar by King's standard) Tom King finally delivered something great in his Batman run. With this character-driven arc, he delved deep into the psyche of Batman and some characters around him (particularly Robin, Nightwing, Superman, and of course Catwoman). This arc really had it all, it featured some of my favorite romance and bromance moments in Batman history, it gave some great insight on the dynamic between Catwoman and Batman, it had a lot of funny moments (usually involving Alfred or one of the Bat boys), not only that, it also had some tearjerking moments, particularly on the Annual #2 issue. So yeah, basically a perfect arc.