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snchard's review against another edition
4.0
It's so difficult to find a fresh take on Batman, and Murphy continues his brilliant start from White Knight. Love seeing how the different facets of Gotham react to the implosion of Batman. Definitely relies on the context from the previous volume, so it's useful to have a copy handy for skimming while reading this one.
buj's review against another edition
5.0
The sheer style of Sean Murphy's art (and Hollingsworth's colors) alone make this comic deserving of 5 stars, but Murphy's writing could easily earn it another 5. It's insane how Murphy re-imagines these well-loved characters without sacrificing what we already love of them or pigeonholing them, like other Batman writers can do. Without giving anything away, there's also great risks took in the narrative, and they not only pay off in the current storyline, but they set up for imaginative, original, and genuinely compelling future narratives. I'm on the edge of my seat, waiting for Beyond the White Knight and anything else Murphy comes up with next!
literallyericcartman's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
northern_mint's review against another edition
2.0
This book just rehashes all the beats of its predecessor. The good and the bad but mostly in a less effective way.
The new villain is set up as this great threat, but his power isn’t earned. They’re a random person who’s the most dangerous person ever not because they should be but because the story requires them to be.
The new villain is set up as this great threat, but his power isn’t earned. They’re a random person who’s the most dangerous person ever not because they should be but because the story requires them to be.
marjimyst69's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
dorianfungi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
zangyorange's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I'm Batman
bloodravenlib's review against another edition
2.0
Quick impressions: Overall, compared to the first volume, this one was disappointing. It has fast pacing, flash, explosions, and killing, and that is about it. The plot is a convoluted mess that makes me thankful this is on DC's Black Label (i.e. an alternative story).
By the way, that 2 out of 5 stars is just barely.
(Full review on my blog)
By the way, that 2 out of 5 stars is just barely.
(Full review on my blog)
stewreads's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty cool, but not nearly as good as I remember the first one being. Still, I’m glad to see more of this take on the character.