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sobolevnrm's review against another edition
4.0
Although the political motivation was very entertaining, the plot and art weren't as enjoyable as the earlier installments in the series.
rbz39's review against another edition
1.0
Moving past the complete eyesore that is the artwork, the story isn't very good at all. Too much going on, and focuses more on Superman than Batman! Absolutely insane that this followed up TDKR, but I'm going to soldier on towards "The Master Race". At least it was a quick read.
YIKES
YIKES
averagezac's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
3.25
seanwpace's review against another edition
3.0
This book had some very big shoes to fill, but even as disappointing sequels go, this was particularly disappointing. The story is needlessly complicated and sometimes incoherent. The art isn't up to the same standard as the first volume. It's overall just a questionably ridiculous follow-up to a very serious and gritty and fantastic piece of work. If you want to read everything in either Frank Miller's or Batman's catalog, then go ahead with this one. Otherwise, skip it and save it from tarnishing the wonderful opinions you have of The Dark Knight Returns.
dumblydore's review against another edition
Can I just say, WHAT THE FUCK MILLER!
I love some of the earlier stuff Miller's come out with, but this is just outrageous. The Dark Knight Returns needs no sequel. I am in total agreement with the reviewers here—it truly is a concoction of WTF-ery. Some of it is mind-bogglingly dilapidated like you wouldn't believe and that's OK for the initial adrenaline kick but after 50 pages of that constant mind-whirl, it is very frustrating and near unreadable.
May try again when perhaps inebriated, and not of lucid mind, such as the author might have been when penning this story.
I love some of the earlier stuff Miller's come out with, but this is just outrageous. The Dark Knight Returns needs no sequel. I am in total agreement with the reviewers here—it truly is a concoction of WTF-ery. Some of it is mind-bogglingly dilapidated like you wouldn't believe and that's OK for the initial adrenaline kick but after 50 pages of that constant mind-whirl, it is very frustrating and near unreadable.
May try again when perhaps inebriated, and not of lucid mind, such as the author might have been when penning this story.
whitneyborup's review against another edition
1.0
Not enough room for any character or story development. Also was this supposed to be virtual reality? Who are all those babes?
robin_dh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bex77's review against another edition
2.0
I’m so conflicted on how to rate this. It was really well-written and disturbingly believable in some respects. For that reason, it was grim and depressing. I think overall, I liked it. But right now, I’m in a place in life where I’m not overly drawn to grim and depressing. I can respect and even appreciate it to a point. But right now, I don’t really relish it. So maybe I’ll come back later and give this a higher rating. Maybe not. In any case, it was compelling and I still love Batman.