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stealingyoursunbeams's review
4.0
I liked this better than Cataclysm. Aftershock depicts a wider scope of emotions that Gothamites are experiencing, from determined hope to despairing grief—and our masked heroes are not immune to these.
rashthedoctor's review
3.0
I'd say this 16 issues behemoth was a 2.5 out of 5 star book .
Featuring the aftermath of the earth quake that has left Gotham at the brink of extinction and Batman feeling helpless , as this enemy is not something he can punch or deduct into submission . This book compiles the various stories that take place during and immediately after the earthquake . Displaying the grit and the carnal nature of human beings in their efforts to survive . And of course shown are the efforts put in by Bruce Wayne and Batman in restoring the city.
This books format works both for and against it , as the format gives us one shots that can be compiled and admired for the various stories told in them , however most story feel generic or don't touch any emotional strings ergo making it a dull book at many times .
As I said , this was an average read . I had not read this classic during it's release and now that I have , I must admit , this is not a "must-read" and one can easily skip it to jump into the no-man's land story line
Featuring the aftermath of the earth quake that has left Gotham at the brink of extinction and Batman feeling helpless , as this enemy is not something he can punch or deduct into submission . This book compiles the various stories that take place during and immediately after the earthquake . Displaying the grit and the carnal nature of human beings in their efforts to survive . And of course shown are the efforts put in by Bruce Wayne and Batman in restoring the city.
This books format works both for and against it , as the format gives us one shots that can be compiled and admired for the various stories told in them , however most story feel generic or don't touch any emotional strings ergo making it a dull book at many times .
As I said , this was an average read . I had not read this classic during it's release and now that I have , I must admit , this is not a "must-read" and one can easily skip it to jump into the no-man's land story line
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