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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
Now I understand why this graphic novel is always on the list of "must reads". Gorgeous and deeply disturbing all at once. And a different twist on the Joker origin tale.
Did not read this back in the day, though I loved Watchmen. This read was inspired by [b:The Caped Crusade: Batman and the Rise of Nerd Culture|27276413|The Caped Crusade Batman and the Rise of Nerd Culture|Glen Weldon|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1458692562s/27276413.jpg|47328268], and in that light, the Batman here was in the middle ground between light and dark - sort of a dark grey. This is most notable in his attempts to give the Joker an out.
While I loved the art here and I liked most of the dialog, I wasn't thrilled with the origin story, which was half or more of the book. Was one day enough to push the Joker (and/or Batman) over the edge? This tale doesn't convince. All tolled, I liked it, but it was not Alan Moore's best work.
While I loved the art here and I liked most of the dialog, I wasn't thrilled with the origin story, which was half or more of the book. Was one day enough to push the Joker (and/or Batman) over the edge? This tale doesn't convince. All tolled, I liked it, but it was not Alan Moore's best work.
The Joker is probably my favourite of Batman's foes, but this just felt too short. We get flashbacks for one possible back story for how he became the Joker, while in the present he tries to send Gordon insane.
Are you a fan of Man Pain? Do you enjoy Women In Refrigerators? If you love those grossly misogynistic tropes, then WOW, have I got a comic for you. I got this solely for the Brian Bolland art, which is the only reason I gave it two instead of zero stars. It really was that bad.
[Edit: NOPE. FORGET IT, CHANGED MY MIND. Sorry, Brian Bolland, there's no way I'm giving this book two stars when it deserves zero.]
[Edit: NOPE. FORGET IT, CHANGED MY MIND. Sorry, Brian Bolland, there's no way I'm giving this book two stars when it deserves zero.]
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Very mean to Babs and Gordie
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
challenging
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes