Reviews

Batman: Battle for the Cowl by Mark McKenna, Dustin Nguyen, Sandu Florea, Jamie McKelvie, Alex Konat, Tony S. Daniel, Fabian Nicieza, ChrisCross, Guillem March

thejumpingbean14's review

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

robotswithpersonality's review against another edition

Not quite my vibe. The first two-thirds feel like a hint at long term tension coming to a head, satisfying fandom need to see the Robins (potential Bats) and their disparate styles 'have it out', but I wanted more in-depth debate and demonstration of leadership/skill than action sequences. The last unnecessary third of this volume felt lackluster. The overdramatic intros...and the art is just not my fave. A subjective problem, admittedly. 💁🏼‍♂️

geewhizabbygee's review

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

itsjustin's review

challenging dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

crystalmbookshelf83's review

adventurous dark mysterious 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

5.0

kpeninger's review

4.0

I liked this better, for the most part. I was kind of expecting more tussling over the cowl, given the name, but really it was just about making sure Jason didn't end up with it, and that was it. But I thought there was some pretty solid character work in this, which is what I enjoy, and I liked seeing so many different characters. It was good!

thelunarmouse's review

adventurous dark 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? Yes

4.75

totallyshelfaware's review

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Meh. This really just felt like a filler arc, and not even a very cohesive or good one, at that. 

jessgj's review

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

bethifer's review

2.0

The art is gorgeous, sexist panty shots and general objectification of women aside. Tim and Dick come off good. But Jason Todd's characterization is appalling and much of the story seems flimsy. Why is Batwoman on the cover if she isn't going to be a player? I knew from reviews not to expect too much, but I still find myself disappointed.

If you're a Nightwing fan it's worth a read, but Jason's fans should probably skip. There is nothing of the Jason we get in "Under the Red Hood" or "Red Hood and the Outlaws." Just a miserable murdering douchebag.