I love Batman, and Spawn seems like he could be interesting, but their first crossover is a showcase of what went wrong with comics in the 90s: ridiculously proportioned superheroes; thin, macho plots; too many splash pages; and endless, endless punching. An artefact of an era, but not a good read. ( )

This is one of those crossovers from the 90s!
Now, if you enjoy Frank Miller's take on Batman, or you are a fan of McFarlane's Spawn, then you might enjoy this story. It is not one of the best crossovers ever written, but it is an enjoyable read nonetheless. ( )

An absorbing and well-told tale of Batman and Todd McFarlane's Spawn, as they reluctantly team up to stop a megalomaniacal women from setting the world to war. The dislike between Batman and Spawn is real and palpable, the storyline well-plotted and fascinating, and the artwork is fine and powerful. An excellent team-up story that brings out the deeper aspects of the two characters without betraying the motivations that make them tick. ( )