Batman: Fortress
ImagineFX|January 2023
ANGRY ALIENS An intriguing yet haphazardly told narrative that needs to work on its tone to be truly engaging
Batman: Fortress

Issues 1-3 Writer Gary Whitta Artist Darick Robertson Publisher DC Comics

So many Bat-related comics are being released at the moment that any new contenders need something attention-grabbing to stand out from the crowd. In the case of six-issue miniseries Batman: Fortress, it's the presence of writer Gary Whitta (best known as the original screenwriter on Rogue One), but even that can't make up for all the flaws in this messy adventure.

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