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doomham's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
4.0
Cooke’s art is amazing and what bumps this up from a 3 to a 4. Love seeing all the different styles in the other stories.
Ego’s really the only story worth reading. It’s the classic tale of Bruce vs Batman. It explores his motives, his fears, his inability to kill the Joker (a topic that is constantly explored), the blood on his hands, the question of if Bruce/Batman need the Joker (another subject that is often explored). The writing itself isn’t the best, especially given the subjects it explores, but I liked it well enough. I happen to really enjoy any stories that explore Bruce’s psyche.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
xandra_lyn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The first four stories were absolutely amazing! I really felt they captured the emotions and motives of Batman and Selina. I haven't been enjoying how they write Selina now, and I thought this gave a lot to think about (it was written in 2007, so that's why).
"The Monument" is where the started to lose me, but I still found that one enjoyable. The last two stories, however were incredibly lame, which is why I docked it a star. Still worth the read though!
"The Monument" is where the started to lose me, but I still found that one enjoyable. The last two stories, however were incredibly lame, which is why I docked it a star. Still worth the read though!
Content Warnings
Minor: Physical abuse, Violence, and Gun violence
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