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mcbenzie's review
3.0
It feels like a collection of bits. Because it is. But some of the bits are quite good. Others only seem...necessary. To fill us in on stuff that wasn't clear. But it helps set up "The Return of Bruce Wayne", which so far seems great fun, so that's good.
I guess I was a bit underwhelmed after the brilliance of Morrison's Batman & Robin, but the "future Batman" stuff is still interesting. Of only there were more of it!
I guess I was a bit underwhelmed after the brilliance of Morrison's Batman & Robin, but the "future Batman" stuff is still interesting. Of only there were more of it!
erutane's review
3.0
The beginning and end stories were interesting enough, but the Lost R.I.P. chapter could have remained 'lost' and I would have been happier for it.
tabman678's review
5.0
Time and the Batman is the hole in things. No it fills the hole in things. It has a story about the multiple periods of Batmen that’s an example of there always being a Batman.
Then the best part of the book which is R.I.P’s missing chapter which is absolutely fantastic as it explains more of the R.I.P to Final Crisis gap all while have a great monologue and framing device for the story.
Then another story about Dick and Damien and parents and children.
This collection might be one of my favorite parts of Morrison’s run. Serving the themes and purpose of his tenure. The art is good if inconsistent and overall it’s a worthwhile collection to read.
And I care for it deeply.
5 stars.
Then the best part of the book which is R.I.P’s missing chapter which is absolutely fantastic as it explains more of the R.I.P to Final Crisis gap all while have a great monologue and framing device for the story.
Then another story about Dick and Damien and parents and children.
This collection might be one of my favorite parts of Morrison’s run. Serving the themes and purpose of his tenure. The art is good if inconsistent and overall it’s a worthwhile collection to read.
And I care for it deeply.
5 stars.
ladylegerwood's review
4.0
Haven't yet read Batman: R.I.P so a leeeetle confused. But still: Batman.
literati42's review
4.0
I love Grant Morrison's take on Batman and this is particularly wonderful addition.
librarimans's review
5.0
This fills in the gaps of what happened to Bruce in the interim between RIP and Final Crisis.
the_graylien's review
4.0
Here we go.
This is the book that's gonna tie all the loose ends up for you if you've been reading "Batman: R.I.P." and "Final Crisis". It's essential in the reading of Morrison's run on the Bat-titles and examies some of the cooler elements he's brought to Batman and the DCU, while exhibiting some of his trademarks.
The last chapter in the book also seems to serve as the perfect gateway into Morrison's transition from the Batman title to Batman & Robin, in which Dick Grayson (former Robin and Nightwing) is Batman and Damian Wayne (Bruce Wayne & Talia al-Ghul's son) is Robin, while Batman (Bruce) is... whatever he is.
The stellar art continues in this one, too, as Tony Daniel, Andy Kubert, Frank Quitely and David Finch (Are those not some of the best names in the industry?) flex their artistic talents. A number of other talents join those big name and do stellar work, as well.
I recommend this for anyone who might be a bit confused about what happened to Batman in "Batman: R.I.P" or "Final Crisis". Also recommeded to Morrison fans, Batman fanatics (who've read R.I.P. & Crisis), and fans of the Christopher Nolan Bat-flicks (Come see a different take on the Caped Crusader that just may blow your mind.)
This is the book that's gonna tie all the loose ends up for you if you've been reading "Batman: R.I.P." and "Final Crisis". It's essential in the reading of Morrison's run on the Bat-titles and examies some of the cooler elements he's brought to Batman and the DCU, while exhibiting some of his trademarks.
The last chapter in the book also seems to serve as the perfect gateway into Morrison's transition from the Batman title to Batman & Robin, in which Dick Grayson (former Robin and Nightwing) is Batman and Damian Wayne (Bruce Wayne & Talia al-Ghul's son) is Robin, while Batman (Bruce) is... whatever he is.
The stellar art continues in this one, too, as Tony Daniel, Andy Kubert, Frank Quitely and David Finch (Are those not some of the best names in the industry?) flex their artistic talents. A number of other talents join those big name and do stellar work, as well.
I recommend this for anyone who might be a bit confused about what happened to Batman in "Batman: R.I.P" or "Final Crisis". Also recommeded to Morrison fans, Batman fanatics (who've read R.I.P. & Crisis), and fans of the Christopher Nolan Bat-flicks (Come see a different take on the Caped Crusader that just may blow your mind.)
skolastic's review
4.0
Now, this is a bit more like it. $15 gets you the wonderful "Time and the Batman", which cleverly dovetails Silver Age Batman into high Morrisonian weirdness, two issues that fill in the missing pieces between "Batman RIP" and "Final Crisis" (pretty nicely, although I think I still have questions), and what seems to be the requisite side story for the collection actually turns out to be a pretty nice piece about Dick, Damian, and Bruce (through the lens of crime-fightin', of course). This is way shorter than the other Morrison Batman collections; however, it's probably the most cohesive of the post-Final Crisis ones (that I've read so far!)
Wow, I just wrote way more about 50ish pages of comics than I ever have about any novel.
Wow, I just wrote way more about 50ish pages of comics than I ever have about any novel.
booknooknoggin's review
4.0
Batman displaced in time. Also the many Batman incarnations throughout time. Great story.
saphirablue's review
2.0
Hm, this was confusing and did not really work for me because I'm missing the context for some of the stories. :/
I'm also not fond of some of the artwork. :/
I'm also not fond of some of the artwork. :/