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BATMAN #3

As Bruce digs deeper into the mystery of the recent owl murders, he soon finds himself face to face with a shocking enemy – an enemy the Wayne family has secretly been at war with for centuries.

Be there for the first shots of the war for the soul of Gotham City. Friends will become deadly enemies and secrets will be revealed – revelations that will change the Bat-family forever.

Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art by GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION
Cover by GREG CAPULLO
Variant cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
B&W Variant cover by GREG CAPULLO

Price: $2.99
iFanboy Community Pick of the Week Percentage: 87.8%

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  1. Avatar photo yyzKyle says:
    November 14, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    I started following Scott Snyder on twitter. Lot’s of fun and I must say that I am really enjoying his Batman.

  2. Avatar photo FishyBoy says:
    November 14, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    That cover is awesome. I don’t understand you guys who don’t like Capullo doing this book – I think he’s absolutely kicking ass.

    • Avatar photo martinNL says:
      November 14, 2011 at 4:17 pm

      Same here. When it was announced months ago that Capullo was going to be the artist on this book I mainly read negative comments (on CBR). I mean the guy hadn’t even started and people had made up their minds already. So glad he proved everyone wrong. His work is excellent imo!

    • Avatar photo Adamius (@adamius) says:
      November 16, 2011 at 12:00 pm

      I completely agree. Anyone who complains about Capullo’s art on this book has got to be blind. Capullo and Snyder are both killing it on Batman.

    • kcekada says:
      November 18, 2011 at 6:02 pm

      I like the covers, but the interior art is only okay. I guess it comes down to whether or not you like his style.

  3. Avatar photo unclerocco says:
    November 14, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    I’m like a little kid at Christmas waiting for this book to drop each month. Yay!

  4. Avatar photo Reform says:
    November 14, 2011 at 6:00 pm

    This book is great.

  5. Avatar photo sphinx69 says:
    November 14, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    This is my favorite comic right now. Thank you Mister Snyder.

  6. Avatar photo misterckent says:
    November 14, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    First ongoing Bat man that has hooked me. Great story and kinetic art.

  7. Avatar photo TheRealVenom says:
    November 14, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    I’m one of the very few who is digging Detective more than this series. I love snyder but i have to read this stuff 2 or 3 times to really understand what i just read.

    • Avatar photo FaceCrunchMcGee says:
      November 15, 2011 at 9:39 pm

      hmm not a fan of Detective, but Batman and Robin is my favorite batbook. (this is coming from a new DC reader, by the way.) Batman is pretty good as well, but i don’t find it nearly as impressive as most people seem to.

  8. Avatar photo TheNextChampion says:
    November 14, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    Man these covers have been excellent by Capullo. If anyone saw the cover for February’s issue (or #6) then you’ll be even more impressed.

  9. Avatar photo CaeuZokul says:
    November 14, 2011 at 8:37 pm

    All of the Bruce-centric books have been nail biters for me. I’ve read Batman since the 60’s, and it’s been a LONG time since I’ve been on pins & needles like this for this many Bat-books!

  10. Avatar photo stasisbal says:
    November 15, 2011 at 1:53 am

    I didn’t expect it but book is on my chopping block. It’s a well done comic with lovely and energetic art. However, the story hasn’t hooked me yet and my excitement level for this issue is very low. We’ll see if this one grabs me.

    I think I’m just not in the mood for this story right now. I’m only a mild Batman fan and I got my fill with Morrison’s run (and I’m looking forward to more of that in a couple months). Glad so many people are enjoying this though.

  11. LakeFToy says:
    November 15, 2011 at 10:15 am

    Thoroughly enjoying…Hope Snyder can keep up the tension. Loved his work on Detective…

  12. Kmanifesto says:
    November 15, 2011 at 11:19 am

    **Tender, heart-felt moment ALERT**

    I’ll probably never get the chance to meet Mr. Snyder in person, and I know this post is falling on deaf ears, but if I could tell Mr. Snyder one thing, it would simply be this…’Thanks’

    Between this title (Batman), Swamp Thing and Severed, I’ve never enjoyed comics as much as I am right now.

    • edward says:
      November 15, 2011 at 1:22 pm

      hmm, no response yet. i hope this doesn’t turn out that prom night again

    • Kmanifesto says:
      November 15, 2011 at 1:54 pm

      @edward -huh?!? I don’t understand the purpose of your comment. What ‘response’?

    • Avatar photo sitara119 says:
      November 15, 2011 at 7:59 pm

      snyder’s of course.

    • Kmanifesto says:
      November 15, 2011 at 11:42 pm

      Are you guys serious?
      I may be new to this site, but I assure you that my comments were not deluded with the idea that Snyder even bothers with comic forums, much less would have read and commented on my post.
      I was merely trying to convey how much I enjoy his work. Perhaps it was a little flowery, but I’m completely lost as to why you guys thought I was expecting some sort of response. Am I missing something?

    • Avatar photo Conor Kilpatrick">Conor Kilpatrick (@cskilpatrick) says:
      November 16, 2011 at 12:21 am

      @Kmanifesto: Actually, Scott does tend to stop by here when his books come out.

      https://ifanboy.com/users/ssnyder1835/

    • edward says:
      November 16, 2011 at 1:23 am

      aww, I imagine his flower just drooped over. and Kmanifesto, we’re just joshing, mate

    • Avatar photo sitara119 says:
      November 16, 2011 at 2:40 am

      hahahahahahaahhahah. yeah man, at least you didnt lose your virginity. hahahahahahahaha
      dont worry brotha, he hears you and if its one thing i’ve learned from mr. s’s texts, is that he appreciates our loyalty and support. we all know you were’nt fishing…..its all good baby!

    • Kmanifesto says:
      November 16, 2011 at 8:43 am

      With this new insight and, after re-reading my original post, I’m completely embarrassed.

      Admittedly, I’m still learning the ropes of this community, I had no idea that Snyder or any other comic book creative visited or interacted with this community. That’s cool to know, but it will definitely keep me on my toes on future posts.

      I can take a ribbing, and in this case, I can totally understand why someone would have. Looking at my post again, It’s actually quite funny in this new light.

      Now, if you will excuse me, I have some rather runny eggs to clean off my face.

    • Avatar photo jasonhart says:
      November 16, 2011 at 9:51 am

      Remender comes on here too, but only to yell at people. (Good ol’ Remender.)

      Synder seems like a pretty gracious dude. I’m sure he appreciates the compliment, man.

    • Avatar photo sitara119 says:
      November 16, 2011 at 11:48 am

      gillen has been here as well

    • Avatar photo Adamius (@adamius) says:
      November 16, 2011 at 12:06 pm

      Yeah I agree with jasonhart. From twitter and posts here, Snyder seems like a pretty nice guy that would appreciate your compliment.

      And I’d have to agree with your original post. I don’t know if I’ve ever enjoyed comics so much. Love the work Snyder’s been doing, and most people at DC frankly. Love Winick on Batwing. Love Simone on Batgirl. It’s a great time to be a Bat-family fan. And just a great time to be a DC fan.

    • Avatar photo FishyBoy says:
      November 16, 2011 at 4:25 pm

      Just want to add to the chorus of folks saying that Scott will undoubtedly appreciate your comment and he’s a hell of a humble and gracious guy.

      In fact, how cool he is makes me like his books even more.

  13. Avatar photo robbydzwonar says:
    November 15, 2011 at 11:36 am

    I’m liking Batman, Batman & Robin, AND Tec pretty much equally right now. I COULD NOT decide which one I like more at the moment and probably won’t be able to until they’re all 10 or 11 issues in. I have to admit that I’m not liking The Dark Knight so much since the relaunch.

  14. Avatar photo ghostmann says:
    November 15, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    Best looking cover of the new 52 yet. Outstanding!

  15. Avatar photo avenger68 says:
    November 15, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    This is going to be good!!!

  16. Avatar photo acowell429 says:
    November 15, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    the kinetic energy given off by that cover is enough for me to buy this book and that’s not even speaking to the point of snyder’s ability to craft a story to match the art.

  17. Avatar photo sitara119 says:
    November 15, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    my only questions are:
    what inspires snyder? love of the comics game? fame and glory? telling great stories? what his children think of him?
    how human are you?
    does writing consume you? is it an easy living? does bad reviews(on the few occasions you hear them) hurt you? how easy was it for you to engage this medium? would you encourage eager readers and aspiring writers to become what you are(a god) or say that most of us are hopelessly dreaming(as we in fact are)
    i think about these things……..i long for answers….

    • Avatar photo sitara119 says:
      November 16, 2011 at 2:44 am

      i’ve gone fishing…..

    • Avatar photo FishyBoy says:
      November 16, 2011 at 4:27 pm

      Just ask him on Twitter if you have questions – he’s extremely approachable and answers his fans when he can.

    • Avatar photo sitara119 says:
      November 17, 2011 at 9:51 pm

      oh yeah? thats really helpful. thanks.
      i dont really twitter, but thats as good a reason as any to start. i would think that constantly having people ask you the same questions would get to be a real pain the ass after a while. however, a lot of people make him out to be a really good sport.

  18. Avatar photo chadwhitley says:
    November 16, 2011 at 1:23 pm

    Holy cow. That was amazing. Gonna be hard to beat this week, IMHO.

  19. Avatar photo HossBonaventure says:
    November 16, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    This book is #1 for me this week.

  20. Avatar photo Paul Montgomery (@fuzzytypewriter) says:
    November 16, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Our official review:

    https://ifanboy.com/articles/review-batman-3/

  21. Avatar photo stuclach says:
    November 16, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    Wow.

  22. Avatar photo tomistommy says:
    November 16, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    This issue did absolutely nothing for me, which sucks. I loved issue 1 but the last 2 have kind of left me cold.

    I guess I just hate fun.

  23. WookieLoveMachine says:
    November 16, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    So many DC books were great this week, but this was the best.

  24. Avatar photo CaseyJustice says:
    November 16, 2011 at 8:07 pm

    This issue presented me with the same problem that issue 2 of Swamp Thing did: turning a page and exclaiming, out loud, “Man, that’s a lotta words.”

    The difference is that I actually like this story and these characters, so dutifully read through it, enjoying the lot. But man, that was a lotta words about owls.

    Scott Snyder may be too smart for me, but I’m in like Clint until he’s off the book.

  25. jjoe23j says:
    November 16, 2011 at 9:13 pm

    so far this series has been perfect!!

  26. Avatar photo wallythegreenmonster says:
    November 16, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    This is really good. I much prefer this tone and style of Batman story from Snyder over his last batch. To me this is a classic Batman mystery, and just really good comic booking. The entire Owls thing is creepy but fun. Love the idea of Bruce not knowing something about Gotham and that his enemy is smarter than he is.

  27. Avatar photo TheNextChampion says:
    November 16, 2011 at 9:44 pm

    Best issue of the run so far. Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo should work on Batman till they die.

    5/5 (POTW)

  28. Avatar photo KenOchalek says:
    November 16, 2011 at 10:37 pm

    Such an easy POTW for me. The rest of my stack never stood a chance.

    The only criticism I have (and its teeny-tiny) is when Alfred downplayed the significance of what he knew about Alan Wayne. You’d think with his background and experiences with Bruce, Alfred would have to be a pretty solid investigator himself, and probably could have made the connection between Alan’s troubles with owls in the past and Bruce’ current dilemma.

    • Avatar photo Blargo says:
      November 17, 2011 at 11:50 am

      He seemed kinda evasive during that conversation, to me at least. Maybe he downplayed it for a reason?

    • Avatar photo KenOchalek says:
      November 18, 2011 at 7:56 am

      Oooh, I hadn’t consider that Alfred might be hiding something, but I like it. I’ll have to re-read.

    • Avatar photo mithrandir says:
      November 19, 2011 at 12:25 pm

      @Blargo: that’s the impression I got, that Synder was setting up something with Alfred. It was just too uncharacteristic for him. Very exciting. When the trade of this comes out I might just buy it for everyone I know and make them read it, whether they like comics or not!

  29. Avatar photo suffkillz says:
    November 17, 2011 at 1:11 am

    thank you scott snyder. enough said.

  30. Avatar photo EVILgeniusBEN says:
    November 17, 2011 at 6:01 am

    Amazing. Just once I want Snyder to write a bad issue of something, just to prove that he is human.

  31. Avatar photo sunhero says:
    November 17, 2011 at 10:16 am

    hope snyder does batman for a 100 more issues could be the greatest batman run of all time.

  32. Avatar photo Burritoclock says:
    November 17, 2011 at 11:40 am

    It’s good to see Batman actually attempt to do detective work and not be a complete buffoon who just stumbles around hoping an answer is laying somewhere, I’m looking at you Detective Comics.

  33. Avatar photo MegaPhilip says:
    November 17, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    The bit with the magnet = my favorite gag (if you can call it that) in recent memory.

  34. Avatar photo Pandemic says:
    November 17, 2011 at 11:30 pm

    This comic has the best writing of all the new 52. I am totally hooked on the story.

  35. Avatar photo Abejarano12 says:
    November 18, 2011 at 11:51 am

    One the best books of the week

  36. Avatar photo TomO says:
    November 19, 2011 at 8:21 am

    Three issues in, and this title has garnered at least two thirds of the POTW every time!

    You gotta love it when a creative team gels so perfectly with a character.

  37. Avatar photo stasisbal says:
    November 20, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    I’ve been thinking this issue over a bit because I didn’t love it nearly as much as the majority of this site does. I’m conflicted. Technically it’s great. The art is dynamic and the owl masks are super creepy. The way Snyder ramped up the tension was perfect. But it’s three issues in and I don’t particularly care about Bruce’s relationship with Gotham or the Court of Owls. Like I said earlier, I guess I’m just not in the mood for the story.

  38. Avatar photo Flash923 says:
    November 24, 2011 at 4:23 pm

    Well I know it took me over a week to read this and I will say it deserves a 4.5 and it is getting really really good!!
    One of the best of the new 52 easily without a doubt.

  39. Avatar photo JokersNuts says:
    November 26, 2011 at 12:10 am

    There is something very “Black Glove” about this storyline. Batman Inc is still in continuity right?

    • CagedLeo730 says:
      December 10, 2011 at 1:38 pm

      Batman Inc is the “initiative” the Lincoln Marsh was talking about. Black Glove was more international and about causing chaos. This is more local and about power and control.

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