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laweirdgurl's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A pretty fun Batman romp. The big plus for me is the gorgeous art style!
sixdaysago's review against another edition
3.0
Really well designed and beautifully presented but the story is average at best. It falls into trite cliche and its more science-fiction concepts are thoroughly half-baked.
steffkaes's review against another edition
2.0
My first Batman comic. Nice story, found the artwork a little inconsistent.
zerobot's review against another edition
2.0
This book has some nice drawings, but the story is too dense on words and characters without having much room for dialog that characterizes anyone. What is the point of the journalist? Or Gregor Greensides's sudden appearance that adds nothing to the story?
Also, am I the only one confused by the identity of Exacto?
If it's Garnett Greenside, why doesn't Exacto have a little beard like Garnett?
Also, am I the only one confused by the identity of Exacto?
If it's Garnett Greenside, why doesn't Exacto have a little beard like Garnett?
charliemudd's review against another edition
5.0
This graphic novel would be perfect to make into a Batman movie. Gotham is demoing the old Wayne Central Station building, and various players, including bad guys and Bruce Wayne, have differing interests in how it turns out. You've got a new (I think) villain named Exacto, along with Joker and some other bad normal humans. While I usually get bored with the novelty of black-and-white comics, the art and style of this story are perfectly represented by this choice. My only (small) complaints with this book are: 1) the faces and silhouettes of the characters are inconsistent -- luckily there aren't too many characters that dress the same, or I would have been lost on who's who; 2) Exacto is so retro that he is almost corny. However, all in all, one of my favorite Batman stories in a long time.
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