The first issue of DC K.O. immediately grabbed attention with a fast-paced tournament where several characters were quickly defeated – and the winner’s prize is nothing less than the fate of the universe! It was a huge surprise, then, to see Batman eliminated so early. That leads us to DC K.O. Knightfight #1, which explores what happens when even the most prepared hero – Batman, who always has a plan – is faced with the impossible, especially when it’s personal. This alternate take on Batman’s story delves into his history and his own limits, all while delivering a wildly creative and unpredictable adventure that’s a lot of fun.
One of the best things about Knightfight is the incredible team behind it: writer Joshua Williamson, artist Dan Mora, colorist Triona Farrell, and letterer Tom Napolitano. Having already created amazing work on Superman together, seeing Williamson and Mora team up for a Batman story is a perfect match. Mora and Farrell’s collaboration truly shines, vividly bringing a futuristic Gotham City to life with a striking color palette of blues, greens, yellows, and reds. And Tom Napolitano’s lettering is exceptional, pulling you completely into the story.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
| PROS | CONS |
| Mora and Farrell’s Artwork Is Simply Stunning On Every Page | Doesn’t feel directly connected to DC K.O.’s main story…yet |
| A compelling look at Batman’s legacy from a different angle | |
| Damian’s the heart of the Bat Family…100% Correct |
One of the most engaging aspects of Knightfight is the intriguing mystery at its core. From the very beginning, the story raises a lot of questions: Where and when is Batman, and how will he return home? Why is he known as The Bat Who Fell, what led him to this point, and who is the new Batman trying to stop him? While some of these questions get answered, others remain unresolved, and this constant sense of mystery keeps you invested in the story as it unfolds.
The action scenes are particularly exciting, especially as the story throws some surprising twists that change your perspective on Batman’s enemies. There’s a constant sense that something isn’t right, and the book cleverly makes you wonder if that feeling is justified, or if Batman is actually the one causing it. The conflict between different versions of Batman is powerfully depicted, and the creative team of Mora and Farrell perfectly capture the intensity with fast-paced battles that gain even more weight as the story unfolds.
This version of the city feels remarkably different from previous depictions of Gotham, and the character designs and world-building are surprisingly complete, even after just one issue. Williamson keeps building mystery through Batman’s thoughts, but the conversations between Batman and a certain character are equally captivating – I won’t reveal who, though. And the ending? I won’t spoil that either, but it’s left me desperate to learn the history of this world and exactly what happened, because it’s already incredibly intriguing.
Okay, so Knightfight is really good, don’t get me wrong. But right now, it doesn’t feel essential to the bigger DC K.O. story…at least, not yet. Having followed Tom Williamson’s Superman run, I know he’s a master of subtly introducing ideas that pay off in huge ways later on, and I expect the same here. I’m holding off on judging its importance to the main event because things could definitely shift as the series goes on. Even with that thought in mind, this first issue is gorgeous. It really gets into Batman’s head, exploring how he sees himself and what he’s willing to do to maintain that self-image. Honestly, I’m completely hooked and eager to see how the series resolves the fascinating questions it’s already raised.
This comic book was published by DC Comics, with writing by Joshua Williamson, artwork by Dan Mora, colors by Triona Farrell, and lettering by Tom Napolitano.
DC K.O. Knightfight #1 is in comic stores now.
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