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I really enjoyed this was, but as a caveat, I'm not as huge of a Batman fan, or as well-versed in Batman continuity as many others. In general, I enjoy Geoff Johns's writing, and I felt that this new spin on Batman's origins was plausible. This origin story, in many ways, seems more "realistic" (albeit "more" realistic because there are still dudes running around in costume), yet, for the most part, seems to maintain much of the spirit of the original characters. I also felt a different kind of anticipation for what would come next, because I wasn't quite sure which things Johns would maintain versus when there would be twists. The only thing, which might turn out to be a big thing (I'll know after reading volume 2), is that I miss the old acerbic, brownie-baking Alfred.

kkevinhb's review against another edition

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3.0

After reading Superman: Earth One Vol. 1, I was excited to see what the Batman title had to offer, especially since it was penned by Geoff Johns. Yet, while this book had plenty of enjoyable content and angles, none of it felt particularly fresh. The origin seemed too familiar for the world and allowances given by the Earth One AU format, and the changes that were made/details added felt more like a soft canonical retcon or addition than it felt like someone taking full advantage of getting to play with a familiar hero but use different rules. Bruce was more of a brat, it was slightly more violent, and characters like Penguin, Alfred, Thomas, and Martha fit neatly into slightly tweaked roles that did not come off as particularly creative or overly engaging. The sequences where Bruce is not as polished as Batman felt like nominal character development, and shouldn't have been treated as primarily as they were, but rather should have been assumed as a backdrop. Perhaps it was the lack of inner monologue that I've come to associate with most of my favorite Batman stories, but it felt like Johns was holding everything unnecessarily at arm's length. The art was solid, and the last ten or so pages were compelling enough for me to pick up vol. 2, but overall, the whole story felt safe and not different or daring enough to make a list of fantastic Batman stories.

alyssa_s10's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

viveknshah's review against another edition

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4.0

You have to love the artwork but doesn't Bruce Wayne look a bit like Clark Kent? Well illustrated, sticking to the genesis of Batman as we relive the story through eyes of another talented writer. Introduction of the characters is well done, tacitly deployed into the turning points in the script though I don't remember Alfred looking so cool :D in the other depictions I have seen/read so far.

mermeladademora's review against another edition

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4.0

Lovely.
Batgirl is coming y no puedo ser más feliz.

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