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Batwoman, Vol. 1 : The Many Arms of Death
Steve Epting, Marguerite Bennett, James Tynion IV
3.43 AVERAGE
107 reviews for:
Batwoman, Vol. 1 : The Many Arms of Death
Steve Epting, Marguerite Bennett, James Tynion IV
3.43 AVERAGE
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I received a free copy of Batwoman Volume 1: The Many Arms Of Death from DC Comics in exchange for my honest opinion.
If Batman is too tame for you, then Batwoman will be right up your alley. Having not read about Batwoman before (apart from in the crossover event, Night Of The Monster Men), I found it very interesting how they managed to weave in her origin without making it purely an origin story.
Lets start with the art style. I have been constantly amazed by majority of the art style used in the DC Rebirth comics, and Batwoman took it to another level. At times it seemed to be like a better version of a watercolour painting, with things seamlessly blending together. The colours used complimented each other and Batwoman’s red hair did not overpower the panels.
The storyline was a tad hit-and-miss for me. Whilst I did enjoy reading about how and why Kate Kane decides to become Batwoman, the present day events surrounding the leftover Monster Venom is just confusing. Not much seemed to happen surrounding Batwoman finding the Monster Venom and what did occur seemed very anticlimactic compared to the history between the characters.
I suspect they story will just keep getting better from here, but worth the read just for the art work.
I received a free copy of Batwoman Volume 1: The Many Arms Of Death from DC Comics in exchange for my honest opinion.
If Batman is too tame for you, then Batwoman will be right up your alley. Having not read about Batwoman before (apart from in the crossover event, Night Of The Monster Men), I found it very interesting how they managed to weave in her origin without making it purely an origin story.
Lets start with the art style. I have been constantly amazed by majority of the art style used in the DC Rebirth comics, and Batwoman took it to another level. At times it seemed to be like a better version of a watercolour painting, with things seamlessly blending together. The colours used complimented each other and Batwoman’s red hair did not overpower the panels.
The storyline was a tad hit-and-miss for me. Whilst I did enjoy reading about how and why Kate Kane decides to become Batwoman, the present day events surrounding the leftover Monster Venom is just confusing. Not much seemed to happen surrounding Batwoman finding the Monster Venom and what did occur seemed very anticlimactic compared to the history between the characters.
I suspect they story will just keep getting better from here, but worth the read just for the art work.
I haven't read any batman since her first book by Greg rucka. This book interested me primarily for Steve epting's art, the covers I'd seen were beautiful. We'll the art did not disappoint, at its best this was essentially Velvet dressed up in a batman costume. Gorgeous, striking, well laid out. The story was a bit confusing, with character relationships painted as being a huge driving force but that I did not fully understand. I don't think they were previously established characters and history from her book, but i can't really know. If they are, then this book majorly fails as a "rebirth good jumping on point". If they're not, then it just wasn't very adept at revealing information. But even if motivations and information was sometimes unclear, the book was still very strong. Kate Kane was well defined. And epting's art was great. Plus, the second to last issue, which did finally explain a bit of history, was by the amazing Stephenie Hans, rich and colorful and beautiful. The very last issue took place in a shitty future and had crappy art. I think it was part of a crossover event or something? I dunno, it was stupid and I hope it doesn't dominate future issues.
And here's the problem of following the wonderful Elegy with this. This had to at least be partially as good as Elegy, instead, terribly bland boring by the numbers story. Very disappointing.
Strong diverse supporting cast. Love Julia Pennyworth.
Seriously, does she have her own book because she should.
Why this lacks the myth connection that consists in the Batwoman New 52, it is still a darn fine read. The focus on what makes Batwoman different from Batman is really good. (Though, how does everyone not know who Batman is at this point?)
Seriously, does she have her own book because she should.
Why this lacks the myth connection that consists in the Batwoman New 52, it is still a darn fine read. The focus on what makes Batwoman different from Batman is really good. (Though, how does everyone not know who Batman is at this point?)
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
I loved Batwoman in the past, but these Rebirth issues fall so short of how amazing she is. We deserve better.
Some of the artwork was absolutely gorgeous, but I miss Rucka writing Batwoman. Rucka always manages to elevate the story, and this story could've used his touch. Basically a throwaway plot. I won't be picking up the next one, which is a crying shame because I love Batwoman and finally having a queer woman headlining her own comic.
I enjoyed how the story flipped back and forth between parallel events from the present and Batwoman's "lost year." It seemed a more literate structure than typical comics. But I never really got invested in Batwoman's life. The artwork was good, with a painted feel. I was a bit confused by the abrupt transition to issue #6 which apparently takes place in a weird dystopian future where Batman is apparently dead.
Note: I read this as individual comic book issues.
Note: I read this as individual comic book issues.
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Batwoman is one of my favourite DC heroes and this was a solid start to her rebirth. Will see if it lives up to the new 52 run.
Batwoman is one of my favourite DC heroes and this was a solid start to her rebirth. Will see if it lives up to the new 52 run.