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sirprune's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
hinn_raven's review against another edition
4.0
It's a be-all-end-all Batman story for a reason. The art is stunning, the story tight, and there's a clear arc and sense of geography to the entire story. But wow, does Miller not know how to write a sympathetic character. With Bruce Wayne, it works, because we can see how maybe he'll soften under the influence of Robin. But with Jim Gordon... there's little to like, and his redeeming quality, supposedly that he's not corrupt and is less violent than the rest of the GCPD, doesn't pan out through his actions, making his instead sole redeeming quality that he doesn't hate Batman.
thecurseofchris's review
4.0
4/5. Solid Batman story, and you can see why it was so revolutionary when it came out. Probably not as impactful nowadays especially to a first time reader, but still worth picking up!
soniek's review against another edition
dark
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
factolvictor's review
adventurous
dark
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
hakimbriki's review against another edition
4.0
How exciting it must have been to read this comic book off the stands when it first came out ! Beyond being a classic street-level Batman tale, Year One was the promise of a rebirth, a total revamp of the universe of the caped crusader. A promise made to the avid comic-book readers that loved "The Dark Knight Returns", which certainly was a good surprise. And a much darker take on Batman.
I expected the book to be longer, and I wanted Frank Miller to be more explorative of the the Gordon/Batman relationship but I enjoyed Year One greatly.
I expected the book to be longer, and I wanted Frank Miller to be more explorative of the the Gordon/Batman relationship but I enjoyed Year One greatly.
blondierocket's review against another edition
3.0
The first in Frank Miller’s Batman series. This is the first Batman graphic novel/comic I have read, but from the storyline and others opinions, it appears to be the Batman series that relates most closely with the newest movie series.
Batman: Year One focuses on the beginning of Bruce Wayne as Batman, but the focus is more on Gordon than on Batman himself, as Gordon tries to solve crimes and catch the new masked avenger. The ending is much like the ending of the film, Batman Begins, and there are many similarities.
I have another in the series that I am looking forward to reading, but I’m not quite sure the exact order they are supposed to be in, so hopefully there will not be any confusion.
This was a great introduction to Batman, from the eyes of great creator.
Batman: Year One focuses on the beginning of Bruce Wayne as Batman, but the focus is more on Gordon than on Batman himself, as Gordon tries to solve crimes and catch the new masked avenger. The ending is much like the ending of the film, Batman Begins, and there are many similarities.
I have another in the series that I am looking forward to reading, but I’m not quite sure the exact order they are supposed to be in, so hopefully there will not be any confusion.
This was a great introduction to Batman, from the eyes of great creator.
oliviagarby's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
literarydread's review against another edition
5.0
LOVE U BATS… need to get a new copy bc mine is not in good shape anymore😭