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mags_stories's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
cherrypopgirlielibrary's review against another edition
4.0
Really glad I finally read the graphic novel! I love the movie, so I'd been looking forward to reading the novel! I just missed some of the background info we got at the beginning of the film. But overall, good story and I'd recommend it to any Batman/Joker fan.
offworldcolony's review against another edition
5.0
How is this so good? Does not overstay its welcome. Manages to be an origin story AND an ending story. It's sad, scary and lays out a story without judgement. It finishes with the best collection of panels I've ever read.
vivizinha's review against another edition
Amazing!!!! And after this one I'm really considering reading Watchmen...
mtquandary's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
rymc125's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
trin's review against another edition
2.0
Wasn’t terribly impressed by this, to be honest. The Joker’s backstory seemed flimsy and clichéd, and there’s frankly just not that much else to this (aside from the horrible stuff that happens to Barbara—let’s not even get into that). I liked the art, and I liked the ending. But otherwise—meh.
the_dude1951's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
skarijay's review against another edition
4.0
One bad day can ruin a man. It was a grusome read, grim and dark, grimmer than even I expected it to be. Moore didn't pull any punches and Brian Bolland's illustrations really fit the horror of this book. I'm glad to have read it, but it's not one I'd pull out again for a "fun read".
tenthrow's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I admit that I am not a bid fan of comic books. I do, however, love Batman and the lore of his universe. This comic has been hyped up to me for decades at this point, and I have to say it doesn't live up to that hype. I didn't hate this book, but I didn't find it to be transcendent of the medium. The art is fantastic, but the dialog and plot, while having subtle moments, feels very forced. The unreliable origin story of joker is also pretty silly and the death of his pregnant wife was just laughably executed. I'm glad that so many have enjoyed this book, but it's definitely not impressive to me, aside from the excellent art.