The way that James [Tynion] played Anarky in Detective Comics is he shared a lot of the same goals and motivations with the [Gotham Knights] team, but he's also a guy who has a tendency to run afoul of Batman's beliefs".

Their battle becomes both physical and ideological, with Red Hood representing a more cynical, pragmatic approach to justice, while Anarky believes in radical change through disruption and anarchy.

The story ends with neither truly winning but each gaining a better understanding of the other's perspective, leaving open the question of which path is ultimately more effective in creating lasting change in Gotham.

Bleeding Cool highlights the comic's blend of humor, action, and political commentary, particularly focusing on Red Hood's battle against a group of white supremacist incels orchestrated by Anarky.

[8][9] On the other hand, That's Entertainment and CBR are more critical of Anarky's role, feeling that the character isn't fully utilized and comes across as a minor threat compared to the bigger villains like Ra’s al Ghul and Joker.