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mickeykay200's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
maybe im just dumb but issues 13-16 were incomprehensible
howattp's review
4.0
4.5 stars
I really enjoyed this finale of Grant Morrison's run on Batman. I like the direction the story has gone, especially at the end, with the introduction of Batman, Inc.
The only reason I've deducted half a star is due to the really off-putting artwork nearly throughout, with a few exceptions. I will say that the two page twenty-something panel fight when Batman returns is one of my favorite ever. I wish that the same artist had been there throughout.
I really enjoyed this finale of Grant Morrison's run on Batman. I like the direction the story has gone, especially at the end, with the introduction of Batman, Inc.
The only reason I've deducted half a star is due to the really off-putting artwork nearly throughout, with a few exceptions. I will say that the two page twenty-something panel fight when Batman returns is one of my favorite ever. I wish that the same artist had been there throughout.
apageinthestacks's review
4.0
3.5/5.
This was actually pretty enjoyable for the most part. My biggest complaint is that I just really do not like Frazer Irving's art style, and that made enjoying the story that much harder. I enjoyed the ending, though, and the "Batman: The Return" one-shot included here was great--definitely a fan of Finch's artwork.
...And this also wraps up my reading of Morrison's main Batman work (as I only have Gothic to read, now) since I've read Batman: Inc already. Overall it really was a mixed bag. I've heard that Morrison's work is really something that needs to be studied, so I am interested to go back to it all and read it in sequence more slowly and carefully and all at once.
This was actually pretty enjoyable for the most part. My biggest complaint is that I just really do not like Frazer Irving's art style, and that made enjoying the story that much harder. I enjoyed the ending, though, and the "Batman: The Return" one-shot included here was great--definitely a fan of Finch's artwork.
...And this also wraps up my reading of Morrison's main Batman work (as I only have Gothic to read, now) since I've read Batman: Inc already. Overall it really was a mixed bag. I've heard that Morrison's work is really something that needs to be studied, so I am interested to go back to it all and read it in sequence more slowly and carefully and all at once.
justabookholic's review
3.0
This was deeply chaotic. But I had fun and that's all I really asked for from this series.
cynz's review
3.0
It took me a while to get through it because there's something off about the combination of Frazer Irving's art and the colourist on this book. I didn't feel it, which is odd because I'm usually a fan of both Irving and Sinclair's work. Some great and iconic covers by Frank Quitely. The one shot at the end was a redeeming factor.
blackestclovers's review
4.0
Irving's work isn't as good as his SHADE or X-MEN work and that brings this down from 5. Still a great story, though. Dying to read BATMAN INCORPORATED now.
mcbenzie's review
4.0
I inhaled this; it felt like coming home after my disappointment with [b:Batman - Time and the Batman|13362464|Batman - Time and the Batman|Grant Morrison|http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61ddyD99r1L._SL75_.jpg|18591054] and [b:Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne|8544958|Batman The Return of Bruce Wayne|Grant Morrison|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1320544991s/8544958.jpg|13412756]. The insane promise of volumes one and two is fulfilled here with the return of three key villains, two of whom face off against each other, trying to use the new Batman & Robin team of Dick and Damian as pawns. Despite all the craziness surrounding his death and return, when the original Batman shows up it feels just right. And the setup for what comes next - Batman, Inc. - just makes me want to read that, too. (Even if I've heard it's not that great.)
Batman & Robin is some of the best Batman I've read in years. I hope there's more! ...Patrick?
Batman & Robin is some of the best Batman I've read in years. I hope there's more! ...Patrick?