In a week crammed full of major comic book finales, Batman #85 may be the most bittersweet. It’s hard to even imagine an industry where a new Tom King-penned issue of Batman doesn’t arrive twice a month. On the other hand, this series really lost its steam in late 2019, with “City of Bane” failing to capitalize on more than three years of buildup. Batman #85 is about as effective a finale as could be hoped for in light of these recent storytelling fumbles. But more importantly, it suggests the best may still be yet to come as King transitions to Batman/Catwoman next year.
Issue #85 unfolds as many recent installments have, with King dividing his script among multiple points in time. Even as the final confrontation between father and son plays out in the past, the story also follows Bruce after the dust of that battle has settled and Gotham has returned to some semblance of normality. What was the cost of this war, and what does the future hold for Bruce, Selina Kyle, Claire Cover and the rest of the Batman family?
Source: IGN.com Batman #85 Review