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rrowanreads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
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
3.0
dynamogk's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
emsemce123's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Damn I love the Murphy-verse! It's clear he has a love for the world and character of Batman. What I'm loving the most is the evolution of Harley. (more on that in the next book) The Joker/Jack Napier thing kind of takes a backseat in this one so don't expect it to be a direct follow-up. The evnets in this are linked to the first book and The Joker is responsible, but the main villain/antagonist is Azreal. I like it, it's a character I know almost nothing about and the backstory they give on the fued between him and Bruce goes back to the founding of Gotham which was nice, though the reason for this and Jokers big plan feel a little light to me, I can't see this affecting Batman as much as it does, then again he does get over it fairly quickly in the story. I love the references/changes to the lore with Gordon and Bat-Girl. And I'm curious where Sean will take the story next because he kills off a lot of characters in this one.
rebus's review against another edition
3.25
I've sadly read these out of order, and this is far and away the most disappointing of Murphy's work on the rebooted Batman universe. I'm not sure we needed a deeper backstory than what transpired in the 30s and 40s, but the Baron Wayne story borders on the ridiculous, now telling us the Bruce isn't even a Wayne at all, but the bastard son of some Bakkar.
The Von Freeze one shot is also abysmal. It may be the worst work of Klaus Janson's fine career, and it's weak of Murphy--and everyone else in comics--to keep trading on Nazi tropes as if they were the worst evil in human history (that's still the first organized monotheistic religion, which was just as full of hate, xenophobia, fascism, and genocide, though that was an early white culture trying to destroy Egypt, Islam and all other black cultures from that period of history).
The Von Freeze one shot is also abysmal. It may be the worst work of Klaus Janson's fine career, and it's weak of Murphy--and everyone else in comics--to keep trading on Nazi tropes as if they were the worst evil in human history (that's still the first organized monotheistic religion, which was just as full of hate, xenophobia, fascism, and genocide, though that was an early white culture trying to destroy Egypt, Islam and all other black cultures from that period of history).
joshgauthier's review against another edition
5.0
Continuing Murphy's alternate Batman timeline, Curse of the White Knight examines the struggles of Gotham's protector in the aftermath of all that Napier wrought. With a mystery stretching far into the past and the city on the brink of changing forever, Bruce, Joker, Harley, and those around them must confront their demons if they are to survive. As each player faces their past and the consequences of their actions and legacies, the decisions they make will shape the future Gotham finds itself stepping into. With Azrael bringing judgment and violence on all who stand in his way, these reckonings will happen one way or another.
Murphy tells a Batman story unlike any other. With Curse of the White Knight, he presses further into the complexities and conflicts of these characters as they struggle with their worse and better selves. Bold, dramatic, intriguing--volume 2 of this saga strikes at the heart of the Batman mythos. The role of the Batman has always been to protect his city. But things are not always so simple as fighting petty crime and mobsters. As the city grows and the legacy of the Batman takes on new form, what role will Bruce Wayne continue to play in this future?
Murphy tells a Batman story unlike any other. With Curse of the White Knight, he presses further into the complexities and conflicts of these characters as they struggle with their worse and better selves. Bold, dramatic, intriguing--volume 2 of this saga strikes at the heart of the Batman mythos. The role of the Batman has always been to protect his city. But things are not always so simple as fighting petty crime and mobsters. As the city grows and the legacy of the Batman takes on new form, what role will Bruce Wayne continue to play in this future?
starlight_soup's review against another edition
4.0
That slapped so damn hard but it had quite a few problems. it makes me mad because they all could have been solved if there was just more to it. The art is fantastic, the themes and the character development around them are great, and I fucking love how it doesn't care to honor unspoken rules of the Batman cannon. I just wanted more of the things presented.
someul's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
baggednboarded's review against another edition
5.0
This made me oddly uncomfortable in ways no comic before have never been able to do, it's an impressive execution.
mattnauwelaers's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
relaxing
fast-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
3.75