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vicaaaaaaaaa's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
metalandmets's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
crookedtreehouse's review
4.0
A few years ago, I made a chronology for how to read modern Batman. I was focused quite a bit on creating the order, as opposed to just reading the books for enjoyment, so now I'm going back to see how the chronology holds up.
While the whole project of putting together a Batman chronology in Netflix-like seasons has been fun, there has been a joy, in particular, with playing around with expectations of what books show up in the first "season" and why.
There have been several teases in previous volumes that Dick Grayson would be revealed. But, lo, no Robin has appeared.
"Snow" gives us a Batman who decides he needs to create an organization of crimefighters not entirely unlike the Batfamily he'll go on to create in later volumes. But, here, instead of rescuing a bunch of orphans in tights, he actually rounds up people who are experts in various aspects of criminology. It's a very Batman thing to do. You wonder why this is the only story where Bruce uses this particular approach.
This also serves as the origin of Dr. Freeze.
It's a great collection with a unique art style (the amazing Batwoman artist, [a:J.H. Williams III|884135|J.H. Williams III|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1359525688p2/884135.jpg], is a co-author on this title, but it's [a:Seth Fisher|626748|Seth Fisher|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1221209500p2/626748.jpg] on art duty here, and I enjoy every panel.
I recommend this for Dr. Freeze enthusiasts who are still angry about Aronld Schwarzenneger's horrible puns, people who wonder what would happen if Batman tried to surround himself with adults who knew what they were doing as opposed to orphanned children and teens, and fans of Jim Gordon telling Batman to fuck off.
While the whole project of putting together a Batman chronology in Netflix-like seasons has been fun, there has been a joy, in particular, with playing around with expectations of what books show up in the first "season" and why.
There have been several teases in previous volumes that Dick Grayson would be revealed. But, lo, no Robin has appeared.
"Snow" gives us a Batman who decides he needs to create an organization of crimefighters not entirely unlike the Batfamily he'll go on to create in later volumes. But, here, instead of rescuing a bunch of orphans in tights, he actually rounds up people who are experts in various aspects of criminology. It's a very Batman thing to do. You wonder why this is the only story where Bruce uses this particular approach.
This also serves as the origin of Dr. Freeze.
It's a great collection with a unique art style (the amazing Batwoman artist, [a:J.H. Williams III|884135|J.H. Williams III|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1359525688p2/884135.jpg], is a co-author on this title, but it's [a:Seth Fisher|626748|Seth Fisher|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1221209500p2/626748.jpg] on art duty here, and I enjoy every panel.
I recommend this for Dr. Freeze enthusiasts who are still angry about Aronld Schwarzenneger's horrible puns, people who wonder what would happen if Batman tried to surround himself with adults who knew what they were doing as opposed to orphanned children and teens, and fans of Jim Gordon telling Batman to fuck off.
frootjoos's review
1.0
Glad this was a library borrow. Mister--I mean, Dr. Freeze is one of my least favorite villains.
kaipitain's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Actually, Batman: Snow is fantastic!
I thought it would be a nice christmas read, but it turns out there's a suprising amount of love and sadness in this portrail of these characters.
The characters are probably the best part about this story. Batman seems young but not inexperienced as in Year One. Bruce's relationship with Alfred ia a particular highlight of this book. Victor Fries' arc is a hard hitting tragedy. Every minor character is unique in their own way. Even though loads of that also stems from the art.
At first it turned me off how cartoonish this artstyle was, it seemed more like a picture book for kids than a tragedy. But I really appreciate what the art does for the charme and feel of it all.
Great read and I hope DC reprints this soon so that more people can get access to this for a reasonable price.
I thought it would be a nice christmas read, but it turns out there's a suprising amount of love and sadness in this portrail of these characters.
The characters are probably the best part about this story. Batman seems young but not inexperienced as in Year One. Bruce's relationship with Alfred ia a particular highlight of this book. Victor Fries' arc is a hard hitting tragedy. Every minor character is unique in their own way. Even though loads of that also stems from the art.
At first it turned me off how cartoonish this artstyle was, it seemed more like a picture book for kids than a tragedy. But I really appreciate what the art does for the charme and feel of it all.
Great read and I hope DC reprints this soon so that more people can get access to this for a reasonable price.
cjordahl's review
3.0
I didn't like this one, but I sort of enjoyed it, if that makes any sense. The story maintained my interest even if it wasn't very deep or complex. I liked looking at the art. Skillfully done, lots of well-drawn details. BUT... there were a lot of "buts"... it is uncharacteristically bright for a Batman book, almost cartoonish. Bruce looks very old for being only a year-and-a-half into his life as The Batman. And it's just too cute for what I want a Batman book to be. There are silly touches throughout: mascot bats that appear in unexpected places, a woman who wears any number of odd hats throughout the book, ducks and other critters drawn in unlikely places. Fun to look at, but it didn't jibe with the straight script, and it didn't feel like a Batman book to me.
ladydewinter's review
4.0
I liked this one a lot! After Gordon tells Batman he doesn't work for him and Batman can't expect his help, Batman tries to build his own team. And Victor Fries becomes Mr. Freeze.
I liked the idea of Batman's little helpers, even though Batman goes about it in his own way and, well. You know how he is. It was interesting, though, and the Freeze story was well done. (One of many, many reasons why I hate Joel Schumacher and Arnold Schwarzenegger: I can't read about Mr. Freeze without having his fucking accent in my head. Not. Good.)
But! My favorite bit were the sound effects in this book. They were so - well, fun! I think I will treasure the panel with Batman hiding in a rustling bush *forever*. A great read!
I liked the idea of Batman's little helpers, even though Batman goes about it in his own way and, well. You know how he is. It was interesting, though, and the Freeze story was well done. (One of many, many reasons why I hate Joel Schumacher and Arnold Schwarzenegger: I can't read about Mr. Freeze without having his fucking accent in my head. Not. Good.)
But! My favorite bit were the sound effects in this book. They were so - well, fun! I think I will treasure the panel with Batman hiding in a rustling bush *forever*. A great read!
birdmanseven's review
3.0
This was an atypical Batman story in which he comes up against Mr. Freeze for the first time and begins to realize that he may need some backup. It was interesting to see Batman attempt to work with a team and I liked the little nod towards the flying Grayson in his future.
We discussed this story on an episode of Comic Book Coffee Break: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5wmMQ8-2A&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR24lQrVSfB7F47FIbH5CEQgECwjwYP5yAif0hyq_dz0ltNmB0PAO25XSiQ
We discussed this story on an episode of Comic Book Coffee Break: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5wmMQ8-2A&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR24lQrVSfB7F47FIbH5CEQgECwjwYP5yAif0hyq_dz0ltNmB0PAO25XSiQ
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