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tabman678's review
4.0
Taken together I think Batman vol 10 Knightmares is strong. Some of the issues stand on their own, like 62 which is the meat locker nightmare. Others like 67 which is the primarily silent issue are much better as part of the whole.
I think whether or not someone likes this relies on a few things. One is that much as I like the story it’s indulgent to the format. It’s excessive, compare it to Grant Morrison’s issues where Bruce is trapped and need to fight his way out. Different take from a different run but those only took two issues. But here’s the thing. I really like these kinds of storylines and it’s a different take and different run. This story is trying to do something different and it may be excessive depending on your definition but it’s effective, at least for me.
The second thing is whether or not you get a kick out of references smuggled into the comics in the form of lines, costumes, situations, flashbacks, etc. I happen to love that stuff. Not saying it’s subtle, the comic is very transparent about its love for the Bat and it’s something I appreciate but others may not be as charmed as I am.
The third thing is the use of classic literature and poetry in the text to make a point. I like this approach but I also like the approach where a text speaks for itself and that doesn’t always happen here.
But besides those things you’ve got stellar art. Writing that may not always have the best or right pace but is very clearly passionate and trying to do something. And a wacky storyline that gives you a lot of different flavors.
I liked a lot of those flavors.
4 stars.
I think whether or not someone likes this relies on a few things. One is that much as I like the story it’s indulgent to the format. It’s excessive, compare it to Grant Morrison’s issues where Bruce is trapped and need to fight his way out. Different take from a different run but those only took two issues. But here’s the thing. I really like these kinds of storylines and it’s a different take and different run. This story is trying to do something different and it may be excessive depending on your definition but it’s effective, at least for me.
The second thing is whether or not you get a kick out of references smuggled into the comics in the form of lines, costumes, situations, flashbacks, etc. I happen to love that stuff. Not saying it’s subtle, the comic is very transparent about its love for the Bat and it’s something I appreciate but others may not be as charmed as I am.
The third thing is the use of classic literature and poetry in the text to make a point. I like this approach but I also like the approach where a text speaks for itself and that doesn’t always happen here.
But besides those things you’ve got stellar art. Writing that may not always have the best or right pace but is very clearly passionate and trying to do something. And a wacky storyline that gives you a lot of different flavors.
I liked a lot of those flavors.
4 stars.
pantsyreads's review against another edition
3.0
Actual rating: 3.5 stars
Batman is being subjected to a potent fear gas/drug by Scarecrow (at Bane’s behest) and so is living through various dreams where he’s forced to face his deepest fears.
Tom King’s Batman run continues to impress, though I admittedly did not love this volume as much as the rest of the series. It was a bit disorienting jumping into this - readers are not given a heads up that we’re stuck in the Bat’s mind, so much of the first issue is really confusing (needlessly so, imo).
Once I wrapped my mind around what was going on, it was much easier to sit back and enjoy the ride. What I’ve loved about this Batman run is King’s writing and its focus on Batman’s psychology: what drives him, his fears and anxieties, and his subconscious contradictions. Because this volume is all conjurations of Batman’s psyche, readers get a lot of that.. King’s writing does veer into pretentious territory but I don’t care - it has a cadence and rhythm to it that I really enjoy.
The only thing that threw me off were the references to Thomas Wayne, a Batman from another DC timeline/reality or something. I don’t follow a lot of superhero comics, so things that reference other characters/crossover events go right over my head. Not a big deal though.
The art is also fantastic. Each issue is illustrated by a different artist and they’re all at their best here.
So, not my favourite volume in this stellar run, but enjoyable nonetheless. I look forward to getting back to the regular story in the next volume (hopefully).
Batman is being subjected to a potent fear gas/drug by Scarecrow (at Bane’s behest) and so is living through various dreams where he’s forced to face his deepest fears.
Tom King’s Batman run continues to impress, though I admittedly did not love this volume as much as the rest of the series. It was a bit disorienting jumping into this - readers are not given a heads up that we’re stuck in the Bat’s mind, so much of the first issue is really confusing (needlessly so, imo).
Once I wrapped my mind around what was going on, it was much easier to sit back and enjoy the ride. What I’ve loved about this Batman run is King’s writing and its focus on Batman’s psychology: what drives him, his fears and anxieties, and his subconscious contradictions. Because this volume is all conjurations of Batman’s psyche, readers get a lot of that.. King’s writing does veer into pretentious territory but I don’t care - it has a cadence and rhythm to it that I really enjoy.
The only thing that threw me off were the references to Thomas Wayne, a Batman from another DC timeline/reality or something. I don’t follow a lot of superhero comics, so things that reference other characters/crossover events go right over my head. Not a big deal though.
The art is also fantastic. Each issue is illustrated by a different artist and they’re all at their best here.
So, not my favourite volume in this stellar run, but enjoyable nonetheless. I look forward to getting back to the regular story in the next volume (hopefully).
clockworkp's review against another edition
3.0
2.8
Ideas interesantes intercaladas en medio de una escusa onírica medio rellenista de probar diferentes estilos y tonos con los que seguir sacando provecho de la desperdiciada idea de la relación BatCat en general y la boda en particular.
Ideas interesantes intercaladas en medio de una escusa onírica medio rellenista de probar diferentes estilos y tonos con los que seguir sacando provecho de la desperdiciada idea de la relación BatCat en general y la boda en particular.
depreydeprey's review against another edition
4.0
As seven issues that are each basically separate dreams or nightmares of Bruce Wayne's as the Batman is drugged and captured, this collection is more of a mood than a story, each with it's own artist, feel and intensity. King uses these issues to give us insight into how the Dark Knight sees himself and the world around him and a continue to be amazed that King can continue to find original stories about the Bat.
etienne02's review against another edition
2.0
Not very good, an interesting point of view to be in batman eyes, failing and being in trouble and the catwoman «journal», but in the end, that was not very relevant.
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