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captwinghead's review against another edition
3.0
An average Batman story. More of a classic one with adding the Falcones back in as a foe.
I thought they might have done more with the parallel of Mario trying to fill his father's shoes and Dick trying to fill Bruce's shoes, but they didn't really. In a way, it was a bit cluttered with 3 or 4 antagonists in this story.
Anyway, the art was nice. I appreciated Damian being here. I liked the introspection as Dick doubted his ability to take over as Batman. I got some of that in Morrison's Batman & Robin series but this was more of Dick's thoughts, which was nice
But, I can't imagine this is the kind of story I would want to re-read. It wasn't all that engaging for me.
I thought they might have done more with the parallel of Mario trying to fill his father's shoes and Dick trying to fill Bruce's shoes, but they didn't really. In a way, it was a bit cluttered with 3 or 4 antagonists in this story.
Anyway, the art was nice. I appreciated Damian being here. I liked the introspection as Dick doubted his ability to take over as Batman. I got some of that in Morrison's Batman & Robin series but this was more of Dick's thoughts, which was nice
But, I can't imagine this is the kind of story I would want to re-read. It wasn't all that engaging for me.
tmwebb3's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed this, but knew from early on that Black Mask was Dr. Arkham. Loved the interaction between all the different villians and Dick. Would have been better with Bruce, but that goes without saying. Looked like other Batman comics, which is a good thing.
blackbird9805's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
4.5
sarah_toast's review against another edition
3.0
Closer to 2.5 stars but I’m rounding up cause it was Dick Grayson batman, not Bruce.
quinnster's review against another edition
2.0
I'm just going to say it. I don't like Dick Grayson as Batman. I want him to be Nightwing and I want Bruce Wayne to be Batman! *end whiny kid rant*
I'm not entirely sure then if I didn't care for Life After Death because Grayson was Batman or because I just didn't like it. Thinking about it now I realize how this volume is basically other people playing parts they never should have played. Batman & Black Mask, both impostors!
There was a bunch of stuff going on and things were confusing at points and then it would drag for a bit to the point where I was almost bored. Too bad.
I'm not entirely sure then if I didn't care for Life After Death because Grayson was Batman or because I just didn't like it. Thinking about it now I realize how this volume is basically other people playing parts they never should have played. Batman & Black Mask, both impostors!
There was a bunch of stuff going on and things were confusing at points and then it would drag for a bit to the point where I was almost bored. Too bad.
captwinghead's review against another edition
3.0
An average Batman story. More of a classic one with adding the Falcones back in as a foe.
I thought they might have done more with the parallel of Mario trying to fill his father's shoes and Dick trying to fill Bruce's shoes, but they didn't really. In a way, it was a bit cluttered with 3 or 4 antagonists in this story.
Anyway, the art was nice. I appreciated Damian being here. I liked the introspection as Dick doubted his ability to take over as Batman. I got some of that in Morrison's Batman & Robin series but this was more of Dick's thoughts, which was nice
But, I can't imagine this is the kind of story I would want to re-read. It wasn't all that engaging for me.
I thought they might have done more with the parallel of Mario trying to fill his father's shoes and Dick trying to fill Bruce's shoes, but they didn't really. In a way, it was a bit cluttered with 3 or 4 antagonists in this story.
Anyway, the art was nice. I appreciated Damian being here. I liked the introspection as Dick doubted his ability to take over as Batman. I got some of that in Morrison's Batman & Robin series but this was more of Dick's thoughts, which was nice
But, I can't imagine this is the kind of story I would want to re-read. It wasn't all that engaging for me.
strikingthirteen's review against another edition
3.0
Great artwork, a fine array of villains and allies, and I like how Dick is trying to be Batman in his own way while still trying to honour what Bruce did. I also like that Dick makes mistakes (like not expecting the trap when he should have). Story was okay, nothing too noteworthy but I liked the atmosphere and the art more than enough to compensate for anything lacking.
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