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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
dark
tense
fast-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Loved the beginning with a capital L, and loved the way the story came together - but something about the art didn't exactly fit for me - I had trouble distinguishing actors and action sometimes. Still, solid.
A little better than the previous volume, this collection suffers mainly from being the usual derivative Batman story where a writer introduces new characters who happen to be clones/followers/children of famous heroes or villains.
The idea of a group of teens acting as Robins was a fresh one, even if it wasn't executed very well. This story of a kid influenced by The Joker who basically becomes another Joker recruiting henchmen is pretty basic.
Abused child? Check. Juvenile hall? Check. Murder? Check. Wants to fill Gotham with chaos? Check. Because he doesn't actually have plans, he's taken down really easily by someone he has a history with? Check.
The pacing and storytelling is much better in this volume but it's hard to be interested in these characters, especially knowing that this is the last volume in the series, and it's unlikely that many of the characters will ever be mentioned in a Batbook again.
If you enjoyed the Robin War or have an urge to meet yet another Next Generation Joker, this is okay.
The idea of a group of teens acting as Robins was a fresh one, even if it wasn't executed very well. This story of a kid influenced by The Joker who basically becomes another Joker recruiting henchmen is pretty basic.
Abused child? Check. Juvenile hall? Check. Murder? Check. Wants to fill Gotham with chaos? Check. Because he doesn't actually have plans, he's taken down really easily by someone he has a history with? Check.
The pacing and storytelling is much better in this volume but it's hard to be interested in these characters, especially knowing that this is the last volume in the series, and it's unlikely that many of the characters will ever be mentioned in a Batbook again.
If you enjoyed the Robin War or have an urge to meet yet another Next Generation Joker, this is okay.
Art was good. I feel like I connected to to story a little less in this volume, though. Would still read more, but not totally invested.
Really not enough character development to care. First book was better but didn't hold through to the second.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Blood
Minor: Ableism, Racism, Classism
Better than volume one, but I don’t think that’s too hard to beat. The pacing in this one was WAY better than the first and the plot was interesting in a lot of ways. The villain is interesting but a bit too dramatic and underdeveloped. I’m still not a huge fan of the art style but it’s definitely improved from the first volume. I wouldn’t go out of my way to recommend this series, it’s a really underwhelming execution of a cool concept.
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced