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wesleyboy's review
4.0
Amazing artwork, and a really good interpretation of Batman’s early days. I loved Sorrentino’s art, but it was a little dark and hard to see in parts.
octanexit's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
dynamogk's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mymessytbr's review
4.0
3.75 Sorrentino is one of my favorite artists. The story was pretty good, except for the awkward romance.
alwroteabook's review
5.0
Pretty good. An interesting take with a Batman impostor killing crims and trying to force GCPD to pull out all the stops on catching The Dark Knight.
honestworm's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ghill22's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
joshgauthier's review
4.0
This seems to be tied to the recent Bat-Pat movie. There may be more details to enjoy for those who have watched, but having seen the movie isn't necessary to understand The Imposter.
The focus of the story here is not so much about telling a new type of Batman tale as it is about casting the themes of the character and world in a different light. From the beginning, Tomlin's Batman is morally grey, a tortured soul constantly at war with his own darkest impulses, isolated from everyone who once supported him. This isolation leaves some familiar faces to exist only in flashbacks while one of Bruce's only allies is the psychologist debating whether she should have him committed.
As the Batman struggles with himself and the place he desires to hold in his city, an imposter crashes onto the scene, wearing Batman's face and leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. Batman's already fragile situation strains to a breaking point and he and those caught up in his orbit must decide where their lines are, and what they're willing to sacrifice in search of what is right.
Tomlin's writing is brought to life with the glory that is Andrea Sorrentino's art. With creative paneling, and dramatic scenes, Sorrentino (along with Bellaire and Wands) wield the graphic form in remarkable ways, as action sequences move into character moments, highlighting key details while also conveying the sweeping scale of the story.
All together, it's not the most remarkable Batman story ever put on the page, but there is some freshness in this iteration of the character, supported every step of the way by art that is a delight to experience with every turn of the page.
The focus of the story here is not so much about telling a new type of Batman tale as it is about casting the themes of the character and world in a different light. From the beginning, Tomlin's Batman is morally grey, a tortured soul constantly at war with his own darkest impulses, isolated from everyone who once supported him. This isolation leaves some familiar faces to exist only in flashbacks while one of Bruce's only allies is the psychologist debating whether she should have him committed.
As the Batman struggles with himself and the place he desires to hold in his city, an imposter crashes onto the scene, wearing Batman's face and leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. Batman's already fragile situation strains to a breaking point and he and those caught up in his orbit must decide where their lines are, and what they're willing to sacrifice in search of what is right.
Tomlin's writing is brought to life with the glory that is Andrea Sorrentino's art. With creative paneling, and dramatic scenes, Sorrentino (along with Bellaire and Wands) wield the graphic form in remarkable ways, as action sequences move into character moments, highlighting key details while also conveying the sweeping scale of the story.
All together, it's not the most remarkable Batman story ever put on the page, but there is some freshness in this iteration of the character, supported every step of the way by art that is a delight to experience with every turn of the page.
erinsbookshelves's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5