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sitnstew's review against another edition
4.0
This graphic novel is a solid Batman tale. It's dark and exciting and gripping most of the way through. The illustrations are beautiful and I love that the deluxe edition is compiled into a gorgeous hardcover. I won this through a Goodreads giveaway and it will likely be read many times in the future.
The story is a bit unorthodox for a Batman comic but it is interesting and played out well. The idea of Batman having an illegitimate child as told in this graphic novel seems a bit of a stretch but in the comic world it is just par for the course.
I would definitely be happy to fill my book shelf with graphic novels like this. Although I'm usually a Marvel fan, the artwork in this DC book is enough to convert anyone!
The story is a bit unorthodox for a Batman comic but it is interesting and played out well. The idea of Batman having an illegitimate child as told in this graphic novel seems a bit of a stretch but in the comic world it is just par for the course.
I would definitely be happy to fill my book shelf with graphic novels like this. Although I'm usually a Marvel fan, the artwork in this DC book is enough to convert anyone!
bimenace's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Blood, Rape, and Police brutality
Moderate: Child death and Child abuse
zsakos's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
4.0
thebeardedpoet's review against another edition
5.0
In case anyone was wondering whether I read for relaxation and entertainment anymore, the answer is yes! This collection answers the question, what would happen if Batman had a genetically enhanced, illegitimate son who had been raised by ninjas as part of a plot to take over over the world? Only Grant Morrison could ask such a question and come up with such whirlwind story arc to answer it. The art by Andy Kubert is some of the best I've seen in comics for years. Even though I don't consider myself a Batman fan, I was enthralled every minute.
icarys's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
thatguitarist7's review against another edition
Way to many storylines, Damian stops appearing half way trough. The book is basically a collection of mediocre one-shot Batman stories, none of which I found entertaining. The writing is laughable at times. Stopped reading on page 273/446
gohawks's review against another edition
4.0
The storyline for this book was a little more intriguing because it was more about Bruce Wayne than Batman - and the draw here for me is that this is guy without superpowers. Bruce Wayne has.a son, fights falling in love etc. but what puts this one over the top from three and a half to four stars is the art. I like Andy Kubert and always have. Now he is from the school of " why use one line when forty will do", but that has never bothered me. Although I've never had a fascination or affection for Batman like Ive had with Spidey and Supes, he almost always has the best stories.