Close Menu
  • Login
  • Support Us
  • Newsletter
  • News
  • Features
  • Interviews
  • Reviews
    • Video Games
      • Previews
      • PC
      • PS5
      • Xbox Series X/S
      • Nintendo Switch
      • Xbox One
      • PS4
      • Tabletop
    • Film
    • TV
    • Anime
    • Comics
      • BOOM! Studios
      • Dark Horse Comics
      • DC Comics
      • IDW Publishing
      • Image Comics
      • Indie Comics
      • Marvel Comics
      • Oni-Lion Forge
      • Valiant Comics
      • Vault Comics
  • Podcast
  • More
    • Event Coverage
    • BWT Recommends
    • RSS Feeds
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Support Us
But Why Tho?
RSS Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube
Trending:
  • Features
    Cosmic Spider-Man card details

    [EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW] The Spider-Man Set Gets A 5-Color Legendary Spider

    09/02/2025
    Lee Corso from College Football GameDay in EA Sports games

    EA Sports Always Understood Lee Corso’s Legacy

    09/01/2025
    Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 2 But Why Tho 10

    Spider-Man Is Coming To Magic And It’s Just Like The Comics

    08/29/2025
    Star Wars Visions Volume 3 Black

    ‘Black’ Sets The Tone For A Bold New Mixtape In ‘Star Wars Visions: Volume 3’

    08/28/2025
    Olivia Colman in The Roses

    ‘The Roses’ Is A Reimagining, Not A Remake, And That’s Why It Works So Well

    08/27/2025
  • Indie Games
  • K-Dramas
  • Netflix
  • Apple TV+
But Why Tho?
Home » DC Comics » REVIEW: ‘Batman Black and White,’ Issue #4

REVIEW: ‘Batman Black and White,’ Issue #4

Charles HartfordBy Charles Hartford03/23/20214 Mins ReadUpdated:04/28/2021
Batman Black and White #4
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

Batman Black and White #4

Batman Black and White #4 is published by DC Comics, written by Joshua Williamson, Karl Kerschl, Chip Zdarsky, Daniel Warren Johnson, and Becky Cloonan, art by Jen Bartel, Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson, Daniel Warren Johnson, Nick Bradshaw, Karl Kerschl, Simone Di Meo, and Riley Rossmo, with letters by Deron Bennett, Steve Wands, Aditya Bidikar, Rus Wooton and Becca Carey.

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here

While the last issue of Batman Black and White explored alternative versions of the Caped Crusader, this month’s anthology of stories returns its gaze to the iconic version. With five new stories to tell, Batman Black and White #4 brings more quality to this series.

From its opening story that has a real bat aiding our hero’s battle against crime, this book certainly looks to deliver some uniqueness of its own. With each story, we get something off the beaten path. Whether it’s the situation Batman finds himself in, the approach of his opponent, or the time in his career, every story here has something that keeps it from being just another Batman tale. That having been said, my favorite story in Batman Black and White #4 is the one that feels most like a run-of-the-mill Batman story. Or it would have, until a couple of years ago.

Checkmate, written and illustrated by Daniel Warren Johnson, and letters by Rus Wooton, sees Batman a captive of some of Two Face’s goons. As they give him a serious pummeling, Bruce’s mind goes back to some of the earliest lessons Alfred taught him about strategy and chess. I’ve always been a huge fan of Batman’s oldest ally, and his presence has been greatly missed. This highlighting of Alfred’s impact on Bruce, and how much of a force he was in what Bruce would one day become, was a lovely surprise.

One last thing that stood out in this story is the lettering. Wooton does a great job delivering the tone of this story. Some of the sound effect types hit perfectly, adding the extra punch certain moments require.

The other story I want to take a moment to talk about is The Fool’s Journey. Written by Becky Cloonan, art by Terry and Rachel Dodson, with letters by Becca Carey. This story sees the World’s Greatest Detective puzzling out a classic whodunit at a carnival. While more straightforward than the other pieces that fill this book, it has a heartfelt nature to it that made it stand out to me. Coupled with the eye-catching art of the Dodsons, this story was a lock for the best of the bunch.

While these two stood ahead of the pack for me, everything Batman Black and White #4 delivers hits wonderfully. From a unique encounter with Poison Ivy outside Wayne Manor to a haunting that sees Batman confronted by the ghosts of the past, every story delivers solidly in the storytelling department.

The art in this anthology mostly lands true. While none of it is bad in and of itself, there is a story whose visuals don’t work with the rest of this book’s presentation. That small blip aside, all the art here works great with both its own story, as well as with the collective whole.

The final strong element to this book is the letter work. In addition to the above mention, the letter work as a whole is clean and delivers each of the book’s stories well. A couple of times it goes a bit further to add a bit of extra style to the dialogue, which is always appreciated.

Taking it all in, Batman Black and White #4 brings readers another strong set of tales of the Dark Knight. Seeing many of the industries most notable giving their short takes on the Caped Crusader continues to be an enjoyable experience.

Batman Black and White #4 is available now wherever comics are sold.

Batman Black and White #4
4

Tl;DR

Taking it all in, Batman Black and White #4 brings readers another strong set of tales of the Dark Knight. Seeing many of the industries most notable giving their short takes on the Caped Crusader continues to be an enjoyable experience.

  • Buy via ComiXology Affiliate Link

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
Previous ArticleREVIEW: ‘Teen Titans Academy,’ Issue #1
Next Article REVIEW: ‘Waffles + Mochi’ Hits The Spot
Charles Hartford
  • X (Twitter)

Lifelong geek who enjoys comics, video games, movies, reading and board games . Over the past year I’ve taken a more active interest in artistic pursuits including digital painting, and now writing. I look forward to growing as a writer and bettering my craft in my time here!

Related Posts

Cover of Absolute Green Lantern Issue 6

REVIEW: ‘Absolute Green Lantern’ Issue 6

09/03/2025
Cover of Absolute Superman Issue 11 that features an image of Brainiac

REVIEW: ‘Absolute Superman’ Issue 11

09/03/2025
Absolute Wonder Woman Issue 11

REVIEW: ‘Absolute Wonder Woman’ Issue 11

08/27/2025
Justice League Unlimited Issue 10

REVIEW: ‘Justice League Unlimited’ Issue 10

08/27/2025
Superman Issue 29

REVIEW: ‘Superman’ Issue 29

08/27/2025
Absolute Martian Manhunter Issue 6

REVIEW: ‘Absolute Martian Manhunter’ Issue 6

08/27/2025

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here
TRENDING POSTS
Cosmic Spider-Man card details Features

[EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW] The Spider-Man Set Gets A 5-Color Legendary Spider

By Kate Sánchez09/02/2025Updated:09/02/2025

An exclusive look at a new 5-Color Spider entering Magic: The Gathering’s Spider-Man set, and Cosmic Spider-Man is going to be a tough one to take on.

Hololive EN at Radio City Music Hall Events

Hololive EN At Radio City Music Hall Was A Pure Expression Of Fandom

By Adrian Ruiz08/31/2025Updated:09/03/2025

Hololive EN turned Radio City in New York City into the pure expression of fandom: chants, penlights, and community in perfect sync.

Karl Anthony Towns in NBA 2k26 But Why Tho
8.5
PS5

REVIEW: ‘NBA 2K26’ Brings Basketball To Life

By Kyle Foley09/03/2025

NBA 2K26 combines improved visuals with some important tweaks to keep the series feeling fresh in the latest yearly release.

Cronos: The New Dawn Nest
8.0
PC

REVIEW: ‘Cronos: The New Dawn’ Does Post-Apocalyptic Psychological Horror Right

By Mick Abrahamson09/03/2025Updated:09/03/2025

While not particularly sacry, Cronos: The New Dawn is a lot of fun as a survival horror that puts you in the futuristic armor of the Traveler.

But Why Tho?
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest RSS YouTube Twitch
  • CONTACT US
  • ABOUT US
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
  • Review Score Guide
Sometimes we include links to online retail stores. If you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small contribution.
Written Content is Copyright © 2025 But Why Tho? A Geek Community

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

But Why Tho Logo

Support Us!

We're able to keep making content thanks to readers like YOU!
Support independent media today with
Click Here