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reickel's review
3.0
As with most anthologies, some stories better than others. Unlike most anthologies, damn awesome art throughout. I loved my favorite styles and didn't mind the entries in styles I don't usually intake. And honestly I'll buy any anthology including work by Daniel Warren Johnson AND Elsa Charrtier, just a bonus that this one includes work by so many other rockstars.
book_cryptid's review against another edition
4.75
the batfamily content alone made this book very special to me. but i do think these stories encapsulate who i believe batman is, what kind of a hero he is. so this series will always mean a lot to me, and i'm happy to end on such a high note
olio's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
gumleet's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
has3000's review
4.0
30 stories, across 6 comic books. All in black and white. They ranged in quality from okay to great, in terms of both art and story. Overall I really like the black and white aesthetic, especially when the artists got super weird with it.
littlecat's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I didnt hate any story,but I kindof skipped a few so maybe i would have hated them if i payed closer attention, most stories were kinda *shrug emotion* for me.
My fav story was "An unquiet knight" (issue #3) Writer: Time Seeley, Artist: Kelley Jones - it is not never done before and it could need some fleshing out, but I like the bones of it.
I did like "the fools journey" (issue #4) writer: becky cloonan, penciler: terry dodson, inker: rachel dodson.
There were bits i liked in other stories (Dicks large patchwork family photo, Alfred and baby Bruce playing chess) but over all just didnt speak to me.
My fav story was "An unquiet knight" (issue #3) Writer: Time Seeley, Artist: Kelley Jones - it is not never done before and it could need some fleshing out, but I like the bones of it.
I did like "the fools journey" (issue #4) writer: becky cloonan, penciler: terry dodson, inker: rachel dodson.
There were bits i liked in other stories (Dicks large patchwork family photo, Alfred and baby Bruce playing chess) but over all just didnt speak to me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Death
tabman678's review
4.0
Lots of solid stories in this collection, not all about Batman specifically.
There's a story in here for everyone if you like short anthology stories.
I enjoy them very much.
There's a story in here for everyone if you like short anthology stories.
I enjoy them very much.
divineauthor's review
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
3.75
read as single issues!
issue #1: emma rios’ writing in “sisyphus” is really lyrical i love it.
issue #2: the art for “the unjust judge” is rly interesting to the eye. sophie campell’s art in “all cats are grey” is really striking esp just in black & white! dustin weaver’s “batman: dual” just reminds me of us (2019) dir. jordan peele which is kinda cool.
issue #3: “a kingdom of thorns” by bilquis evely… the ART!!! HE’S A KNIGHT!!!! I LOVED IT!!! omg “i art the bat” Hello I Am :o !!!
issue #4: i love alfred & bruce’s relationship in “checkmate.” oh my god the flying graysons in “the fool’s journey.” i am, and always will be, a grayson simp so love that one.
issue #5: AYOOO JORGE JIMENEZ BRUCE & DAMIAN STORY N ART HELL YEAH! i love the way he draws bruce <3 also i just love good bruce and damian interactions it makes me happy! omg bruce as harvey’s best man in “blue” tell me why that made me mentally ill. this is so sad actually gilda pls seek help. oh my god “the riddle” hurt my brain JAKHSDFGSJADFH. oh my god oh my god nightwing story NIGHTWING STORY HELPPPPP i LOVE HIMMM!! JAMAL CAMPBELL’S ART!!! THE BATFAMILY POLAROID!!! DICKKORY!!! DICKBABS!! BATMAN!DICK!!! IM SOBBING… WHY WAS THIS MY FAVORITE THING OUT OF ALL OF THE ANTHOLOGIES.
issue #6: i rly do like the pic in “a thousand words” but that’s all i have to say for this issue rip
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