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eileenthecrow's review against another edition
2.0
i'm going to give tom king credit or bringing selina kyle back into the batman canon. as applauded as his batman run is, snyder basically deleted catwoman off batman comics and it didn't help that her ongoing comic at the time was awful with a terrible personalization. now that she doesn't have (or, didn't have) an ongoing comic of her own, it's really great for me as a catwoman fan to see her as such a big part of the batman comics.
however, i hate his writing.
i absolutely hate his writing, i hate how he writes the batman/catwoman dynamic and most of the times i find myself cringing at the one liners they are given, calling each other "bat" and "cat" included. i feel like he takes so much from the previous batman runs that his own writing and story building falls short. he just doesn't have the substance to follow up snyder's run (mind you, i wasn't crazy about his batman either) and 15.000 batman references per page won't help with it. i have stopped reading his batman run and only picked this up because of batcat and i was thinking of giving it a try (again) but now i'm not so sure. what rememberable batman arc has this man brought to the table? i really want someone to fill me up on this because all i'm seeing is an arc built around... *drum roll* bane trying to break the batman. uhh... very original reference with a nice twist there tom, i would have been impressed if i was playing a batman game and picked it up as an easter egg in a dlc. you are writing for batman now, the batman is yours, your world, your character, you have bruce wayne at the tip of your fingers and nobody, and i mean NOBODY needs THAT many references to past batman runs and storylines EVERY SINGLE ISSUE when it doesn't help at all with the storyline. like, i understand, you have read pre-flashpoint, pre-reboot batman runs. so did i. make the story your own.
the only thing his batman run has done so far is... bring back batcat and bait people into this whole big wedding event that
i honestly want batman to change writers already and for that i'm ready to sacrifice the batcat storylines, any possibility of batcat being a thing again and even having selina in batman's main comics. we get it tom king, you are a huge batman nerd and could reference to 5 different batman comics in under 3 seconds... please let him go now. please.
also can someone tell this man that having characters mirror what each other are saying doesn't necessarily make the story or their feelings more *deep*? because last time i have read his run, this was a problem, and i see that this is still a problem. fun.
however, i hate his writing.
i absolutely hate his writing, i hate how he writes the batman/catwoman dynamic and most of the times i find myself cringing at the one liners they are given, calling each other "bat" and "cat" included. i feel like he takes so much from the previous batman runs that his own writing and story building falls short. he just doesn't have the substance to follow up snyder's run (mind you, i wasn't crazy about his batman either) and 15.000 batman references per page won't help with it. i have stopped reading his batman run and only picked this up because of batcat and i was thinking of giving it a try (again) but now i'm not so sure. what rememberable batman arc has this man brought to the table? i really want someone to fill me up on this because all i'm seeing is an arc built around... *drum roll* bane trying to break the batman. uhh... very original reference with a nice twist there tom, i would have been impressed if i was playing a batman game and picked it up as an easter egg in a dlc. you are writing for batman now, the batman is yours, your world, your character, you have bruce wayne at the tip of your fingers and nobody, and i mean NOBODY needs THAT many references to past batman runs and storylines EVERY SINGLE ISSUE when it doesn't help at all with the storyline. like, i understand, you have read pre-flashpoint, pre-reboot batman runs. so did i. make the story your own.
the only thing his batman run has done so far is... bring back batcat and bait people into this whole big wedding event that
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never happened!i honestly want batman to change writers already and for that i'm ready to sacrifice the batcat storylines, any possibility of batcat being a thing again and even having selina in batman's main comics. we get it tom king, you are a huge batman nerd and could reference to 5 different batman comics in under 3 seconds... please let him go now. please.
also can someone tell this man that having characters mirror what each other are saying doesn't necessarily make the story or their feelings more *deep*? because last time i have read his run, this was a problem, and i see that this is still a problem. fun.
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Batman/Catwoman: The Wedding Album - The Deluxe Edition' by Tom King and a whole host of past and present contributors is basically a big collector's item for fans who want to revel in the day no one thought would ever come.
This volume collects Batman issues 24, 44 and 50. There are also things collected from across a lot of the history of these two characters. Issue 24 recalls the proposal, along with interposing a conversation between Batman and Gotham Girl. It includes my favorite recent quotable Batman saying: "I'm not Batman because I like being Batman. I'm Batman because I'm Batman."
Issue 44 is Catwoman picking out her wedding dress in a very Catwoman fashion. The dress was designed by artist Joelle Jones who is fast becoming a favorite. I love how this issue plays with past Bat and Cat encounters with retro looks and costumes during flashbacks.
Issue 50 leads up to the wedding, and is filled with one page panels by various Batman teams. It's more tribute than story, but the story leads up to that last panel.
Included are all of the variant covers for issue 50 and there are a bunch. There is also a look inside the script for issue #44 and it includes reprints of bits of the original stories it references. There are also parts of Joelle Jones original and sketch ideas for "the dress."
Overall a nice celebration package full of some nice tributes. I enjoyed this.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
This volume collects Batman issues 24, 44 and 50. There are also things collected from across a lot of the history of these two characters. Issue 24 recalls the proposal, along with interposing a conversation between Batman and Gotham Girl. It includes my favorite recent quotable Batman saying: "I'm not Batman because I like being Batman. I'm Batman because I'm Batman."
Issue 44 is Catwoman picking out her wedding dress in a very Catwoman fashion. The dress was designed by artist Joelle Jones who is fast becoming a favorite. I love how this issue plays with past Bat and Cat encounters with retro looks and costumes during flashbacks.
Issue 50 leads up to the wedding, and is filled with one page panels by various Batman teams. It's more tribute than story, but the story leads up to that last panel.
Included are all of the variant covers for issue 50 and there are a bunch. There is also a look inside the script for issue #44 and it includes reprints of bits of the original stories it references. There are also parts of Joelle Jones original and sketch ideas for "the dress."
Overall a nice celebration package full of some nice tributes. I enjoyed this.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
ogreart's review against another edition
5.0
If you are looking for a wham bam action packed Batman adventure, this is not the book for you. This book is much more a character study of both Batman and Catwoman. When Bruce Wayne removes the cowl and prposes to Selina Kyle, using the diamond he stopped her from stealing on their first meeting, it leads to deep dives into the psyches of each of them.
Through a mixed series of flashbacks, and separate focuses on each of the main characters, and numerous pages of guest artists portraying the couple, keeps the story moving along quickly. I have to make mention of the art, because I am usually much more of a story guy. The artwork in this book was amazing. The cast of guest artists outdid themselves.
If you are looking for a book that takes you deeper into the minds and motivations of these two characters, I heartily recommend you read this book.
I received a free electronic ARC of this book through Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.
Read all my reviews at http://mrbsbookshelf.blogspot.cm
Through a mixed series of flashbacks, and separate focuses on each of the main characters, and numerous pages of guest artists portraying the couple, keeps the story moving along quickly. I have to make mention of the art, because I am usually much more of a story guy. The artwork in this book was amazing. The cast of guest artists outdid themselves.
If you are looking for a book that takes you deeper into the minds and motivations of these two characters, I heartily recommend you read this book.
I received a free electronic ARC of this book through Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.
Read all my reviews at http://mrbsbookshelf.blogspot.cm
alexperc_92's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the art, their interaction. By far the best I've read of this couple in DC. But please...BRING THEM BACK TOGETHER!
wanderlustlover's review against another edition
2.0
Thank you to by Tom King, DC Entertainment, DC Comics, and NetGalley for allowing me the extreme pleasure of access to an advanced reader copy of “Batman/Catwoman: The Wedding Album - The Deluxe Edition” for an honest review.
I really, really wanted to like this, even more than “Burglar or Bride,” because I was so sold on the direction this storyline was going and how it was finally going to make Bruce Wayne more of dynamic character that the unbending mold he’s been in for decades.
As everyone knows what happened in Batman #50, that was spoiled early, this status of Batman was not broken in the slightest, and the choice is placed on the woman to walk away, leaving Batman unchanged (and I do call it specifically Batman, as Bruce Wayne, the man, had a chance to evolve and did not — as one does not have to take a refusal without their own reaction and suit).
The romantic look back was beautiful, as were the sketches, but the whole thing is quite soured by the DC ending. The only thing saving this book from a 1 Star Review is that the art is just too gorgeous to not respect. If for nothing else, get this book just to see the time, effort, and glory of the artwork.
I really, really wanted to like this, even more than “Burglar or Bride,” because I was so sold on the direction this storyline was going and how it was finally going to make Bruce Wayne more of dynamic character that the unbending mold he’s been in for decades.
As everyone knows what happened in Batman #50, that was spoiled early, this status of Batman was not broken in the slightest, and the choice is placed on the woman to walk away, leaving Batman unchanged (and I do call it specifically Batman, as Bruce Wayne, the man, had a chance to evolve and did not — as one does not have to take a refusal without their own reaction and suit).
The romantic look back was beautiful, as were the sketches, but the whole thing is quite soured by the DC ending. The only thing saving this book from a 1 Star Review is that the art is just too gorgeous to not respect. If for nothing else, get this book just to see the time, effort, and glory of the artwork.
nh64's review against another edition
dark
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
booknotes_athina's review against another edition
4.0
I received this from Edelweiss + in exchange for an honest review.
I just loved all the artwork for this edition. All the artists have created amazing art to compliment the story. I couldn't stop looking at them.
On the other hand, I wish there was more to the story. There was just a build up to the wedding and no wedding...
Actually it is a 3,5 stars for me.
I just loved all the artwork for this edition. All the artists have created amazing art to compliment the story. I couldn't stop looking at them.
On the other hand, I wish there was more to the story. There was just a build up to the wedding and no wedding...
Actually it is a 3,5 stars for me.
sunbearbeam's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5