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A review by joshgauthier
Batman Vol. 5: Rules of Engagement by Tom King
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.