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shannonleighd's review against another edition
3.0
A bit confusing, mostly because of the messy art. Well, no, that's not fair. The art was a stylistic choice that didn't really match the story. Plus, if you're going to have doubles of Bats and Supes, try going just a little farther with the differences so I can at least tell them apart. I also kept forgetting which two were "ours."
The trickster character Kaiyo is super interesting though and I can't wait to see her pop up again.
The trickster character Kaiyo is super interesting though and I can't wait to see her pop up again.
professor_buttz's review against another edition
5.0
The story is very cool but the art is incredible. Very cool style.
cdecouto's review against another edition
3.0
I'm a new comic book reader - this was my first time reading a Superman or Batman story - and found this volume very confusing so I ended up reading it twice. The art and layouts in this volume are simply stunning. The author and the illustrator seemed to work really well together. Read my full review here.
sarahc_98's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting concept, but ultimately confusing with too many voices. It lacked focus. The art was gorgeous, but unfortunately too similar to the Dark Tower books. I half expected Bruce and Clark to form a Ka-Tet and set out across the desesrt in search of the man in black. They kinda did...
sans's review against another edition
3.0
The style in this is very unique and combined with the story, it was a bit of a wild ride. Confusing and a bit muddled at times, but still interesting. I saw the Justice League film last night so the crash course on Darkseid came in handy.
calistareads's review against another edition
2.0
This is simply an excuse to have 2 Batman's and 2 Superman's fighting each other. Batman and Superman are thrown into another dimension where they don't trust each other and get to fight until they do trust each other some. Then Darkseid shows up. Yawn!
The art was interesting and this was so boring. I did not like it and it had little point to it besides fighting fighting fighting. DC really has some issues right now. They need better stories. These NEw 52 are very hit or miss and many of them are not hits.
The art was interesting and this was so boring. I did not like it and it had little point to it besides fighting fighting fighting. DC really has some issues right now. They need better stories. These NEw 52 are very hit or miss and many of them are not hits.
thekarpuk's review against another edition
3.0
If there's a pet peeve of mine when it comes to comics, it's a lack of clarity. It's more of an issue than most people consciously realize. Between two comic panels the entire reality of a situation can change. If anything will keep me from continuing with a series, it's a confusion as to how one event flows into the next. Batman/Superman blurs that line so close to my tolerance that I'm not sure how to feel.
Granted, this could be my fault, as I'm only ever semi-educated on the perpetually rebooted DC universe. Apparently post New 52, there's only two universes, and in one Superman wears blue jeans, and at this point doesn't really know Batman. Something zaps them into the only other alternate universe, and they get schooled by a much older and more established version of the same characters.
The art is beautiful, but ultimately creates a weird sort of dissonance. Sometimes scenes as simply as a public park have excessive Gothic flourishes to the point where I'm not sure if it's supposed to be metaphorical, a dream, or a stylistic choice. This also leads to things like a Batplane that's more Tim Burtony than Tim Burton's Batman, looking like a Gothic Lolita outfit folded into plane shape.
The odd takeaway from this whole thing is that I actually like the alternate universe better than the New 52 universe. Having Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent become friends as children creates a bond that really felt compelling on the page. Despite what recent movies might suggest, these two characters really are more interesting as friends who disagree on some issues rather than combatants. I don't really care to see them fight ever again, and this book almost seems to point out how stupid that expectation is.
Overall, gorgeous, but sometimes distracting art, and a story that's compelling when it's comprehensible. Like much of DC, it leaves me with a very mixed impression.
Granted, this could be my fault, as I'm only ever semi-educated on the perpetually rebooted DC universe. Apparently post New 52, there's only two universes, and in one Superman wears blue jeans, and at this point doesn't really know Batman. Something zaps them into the only other alternate universe, and they get schooled by a much older and more established version of the same characters.
The art is beautiful, but ultimately creates a weird sort of dissonance. Sometimes scenes as simply as a public park have excessive Gothic flourishes to the point where I'm not sure if it's supposed to be metaphorical, a dream, or a stylistic choice. This also leads to things like a Batplane that's more Tim Burtony than Tim Burton's Batman, looking like a Gothic Lolita outfit folded into plane shape.
The odd takeaway from this whole thing is that I actually like the alternate universe better than the New 52 universe. Having Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent become friends as children creates a bond that really felt compelling on the page. Despite what recent movies might suggest, these two characters really are more interesting as friends who disagree on some issues rather than combatants. I don't really care to see them fight ever again, and this book almost seems to point out how stupid that expectation is.
Overall, gorgeous, but sometimes distracting art, and a story that's compelling when it's comprehensible. Like much of DC, it leaves me with a very mixed impression.
birdmanseven's review against another edition
3.0
The story is a little confusing, but the art really elevated it. If you just roll with the weirdness, it's enjoyable.
hobbes199's review against another edition
4.0
Would seriously recommend two or more reads of this, just to get a clear take on it.
Not the simplest of stories to follow, but truly epic, with fab artwork.
Not the simplest of stories to follow, but truly epic, with fab artwork.