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kpeninger's review against another edition
2.0
I wasn't a fan of this one. I don't know why it landed poorly, because I know folks like this one, but I didn't enjoy it.
quinnster's review against another edition
3.0
I have got to admit, reading this was .... strange. I liked the artwork and the Joker is magnificent. I love the creepy, skinny, truly insane Joker best, but Zur-En-Arrh Batman? And the chubby little Batman cherub? It lost all kinds of credibility for me there.
Not to say that it wasn't good or that Batman should never be wacky because I think every once in awhile it should be a tension breaker, but this didn't feel like someone having fun, it felt like someone was trying to take it seriously.
That said it was a good read for the most part except I could have done without the last two stories which, for me, just ended up being confusing.
Not to say that it wasn't good or that Batman should never be wacky because I think every once in awhile it should be a tension breaker, but this didn't feel like someone having fun, it felt like someone was trying to take it seriously.
That said it was a good read for the most part except I could have done without the last two stories which, for me, just ended up being confusing.
xcrowingx's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
roshonline12's review against another edition
5.0
Pure Awesomeness! This was such a wonderful, enriching reading experience. I am in awe of Grant Morrison's story telling prowess. Its so rare these days to find writers who take a comic book superhero and give them the story they deserve. Combined with 'Batman and Son' and 'Batman: The Black Glove', 'Batman: R.I.P.' is truly a masterpiece. It had the best you would ever wish for in a Batman story arc. Do read the three together to experience the limits to which a great writer can take the Dark Knight to (along with the readers).
captwinghead's review against another edition
2.0
I.. don't really know what I just read?
This started out like an actual book that made sense. Then, I felt like I turned the page and I couldn't really follow any of what was going on. Suddenly, there's another bat character that Bruce created as a back up identity. Well, alright. Technically Matches Malone was a separate, undercover identity but what makes these stories so confusing is that I'm left wondering: when the hell does Bruce sleep? If he's constantly laying groundwork for these "break in case of emergency" identities. People have to wonder where these guys disappear to for months/years at a time? Right?
Anyway, the only bits I appreciated were the flashbacks through Bruce's time with the robins. Though, once again, another writer forgets Cassandra Cain's existence.
This started out like an actual book that made sense. Then, I felt like I turned the page and I couldn't really follow any of what was going on. Suddenly, there's another bat character that Bruce created as a back up identity. Well, alright. Technically Matches Malone was a separate, undercover identity but what makes these stories so confusing is that I'm left wondering: when the hell does Bruce sleep? If he's constantly laying groundwork for these "break in case of emergency" identities. People have to wonder where these guys disappear to for months/years at a time? Right?
Anyway, the only bits I appreciated were the flashbacks through Bruce's time with the robins. Though, once again, another writer forgets Cassandra Cain's existence.
Spoiler
But, yeah... I just didn't enjoy this. And it doesn't have real consequences because everyone just "thinks" Bruce died but he didn't actually die, right?kjlattari's review against another edition
3.0
About halfway through I was not completely in to it. The ending was very solid, but overall I was still slightly confused most of the time
librarimans's review against another edition
5.0
Morrison's Bat epic continues! The Black Glove strikes and mentally break the Bat.
letheanlove's review against another edition
4.0
Fun fact: this was the first Batman collection I ever read back in the day. Definitely a wild place to start and I’m here to say it really hasn’t changed.
morgiei's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No