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vlpfeiffer's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
standardman's review against another edition
5.0
One thing I love about the Snyder/Capullo run is that it draws from all eras of Batman and spins it into something that feels new and fresh. Literally in this case, with a new Batman.
That feeling of freshness and of Gordon taking centre stage while grasping with what Batman is means I can forgive that wobbly excuse for story - amnesia. Bruce may have no idea who Batman is but Snyder and Capullo sure do and they aren't afraid to take it somewhere new.
That feeling of freshness and of Gordon taking centre stage while grasping with what Batman is means I can forgive that wobbly excuse for story - amnesia. Bruce may have no idea who Batman is but Snyder and Capullo sure do and they aren't afraid to take it somewhere new.
sodope's review
3.0
Right after the Endgame event Gotham is being rebuilt, but there's no Batman and the city is violent as always, the government creates a "Bat suit" to protect the city, but this new Batman works under the law, who he is? Jim Gordon.
He changes his look and works out to protect the city as the new Batman, he's going to fight this enemy called "Bloom".
But wait a minute... Bruce Wayne is alive, he is living low key, he's got a girlfriend and he work in a charity house for kids, also he's got no intention in going back to the old Bruce.
He changes his look and works out to protect the city as the new Batman, he's going to fight this enemy called "Bloom".
But wait a minute... Bruce Wayne is alive, he is living low key, he's got a girlfriend and he work in a charity house for kids, also he's got no intention in going back to the old Bruce.
thoroughlymodernreviewer's review against another edition
4.0
Not as good as Snyder's previous Batman entries, but still enjoyable.
apageinthestacks's review against another edition
4.0
Read in single issues.
Amazing, as usual for Snyder/Capullo. I wasn't totally sold on the premise, but with Snyder writing I had faith, and that was definitely rewarded.
Amazing, as usual for Snyder/Capullo. I wasn't totally sold on the premise, but with Snyder writing I had faith, and that was definitely rewarded.
iainkelly_writing's review
2.0
An odd one. Takes an interesting idea and then doesn't really do much with it. A dull and too long flashback interrupts the flow in the middle, Gordon as this Batman just isn't credible, turning into a well-built action ex-marine from the old chain smoker he was before. The Powers corporation appear from nowhere, Bruce is very dull and the Clark Kent cameo makes no sense - if he's there, why isn't Superman around to fight the bad guy?
stewreads's review against another edition
4.0
I had been patiently waiting for this one to come out ever since I heard that the Snyder/Capullo run was coming to an end. I'm not sure how many hardcover volumes are left, but no matter how many I know that it won't be enough! This series has been excellent at best, and at worst it's still very entertaining. This volume falls somewhere in between the shameless fun of Endgame and the intriguing new villains of Zero Year and The Court of Owls.
I always start out by complimenting Capullo's art in these books, and this one is no exception. Actually, it is, in that the team has officially reached god-status and it's hard to even read the thing without getting drool all over it. Seriously, ever since the fourth volume things have just gotten better and better. The plot could revolve around Batman entering a baby-kicking contest and I would still be amazed at how awesome it looks.
Which leads me to the plot. (SPOILERS)
Batman is dead. But, of course, he's not really dead, and Synder makes absolutely no attempt at convincing us that he is by showing Bruce Wayne in the very first issue. Instead, Bruce's brain and body completely died but were resurrected by theLazarus pit Dionesium pit that he conveniently died in last time around. Oh, the things we put up with for the sake of comic books...
I actually liked Bruce's resurrection because it was at least explained in a way that still left Batman dead, even if Bruce is still alive. I didn't like Alfred's reveal that Bruce was building a Batman training mind-altering trauma-inducing strangely Nazi-esque machine in the Batcave, but that didn't come into play (yet), so it's forgivable. Also, Jim Gordon as Batman is a lot of fun. Sure, he shouldn't be able to fight anywhere near the way he's fighting in here, but it's still a good time. Plus, he consistently gets the piss kicked out of him, so it's not like he's a super soldier. And finally, the new villain, Mr. Bloom, is very intriguing. I can't wait to see more of him, and I'm sad that this volume ended just as things were really getting good.
Which is my biggest complaint. I want more! I want it today! I don't want cliffhangers, I want multiple cliffs in my hands right now!
Excited for the next one. Bat Lives Matter.
I always start out by complimenting Capullo's art in these books, and this one is no exception. Actually, it is, in that the team has officially reached god-status and it's hard to even read the thing without getting drool all over it. Seriously, ever since the fourth volume things have just gotten better and better. The plot could revolve around Batman entering a baby-kicking contest and I would still be amazed at how awesome it looks.
Which leads me to the plot. (SPOILERS)
Batman is dead. But, of course, he's not really dead, and Synder makes absolutely no attempt at convincing us that he is by showing Bruce Wayne in the very first issue. Instead, Bruce's brain and body completely died but were resurrected by the
I actually liked Bruce's resurrection because it was at least explained in a way that still left Batman dead, even if Bruce is still alive. I didn't like Alfred's reveal that Bruce was building a Batman training mind-altering trauma-inducing strangely Nazi-esque machine in the Batcave, but that didn't come into play (yet), so it's forgivable. Also, Jim Gordon as Batman is a lot of fun. Sure, he shouldn't be able to fight anywhere near the way he's fighting in here, but it's still a good time. Plus, he consistently gets the piss kicked out of him, so it's not like he's a super soldier. And finally, the new villain, Mr. Bloom, is very intriguing. I can't wait to see more of him, and I'm sad that this volume ended just as things were really getting good.
Which is my biggest complaint. I want more! I want it today! I don't want cliffhangers, I want multiple cliffs in my hands right now!
Excited for the next one. Bat Lives Matter.
emilyyjjean's review against another edition
4.0
This storyline was pretty interesting, but I'm not sure how I feel about Jim Gordan being Batman.