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elysareadsitall's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved the art and the two stories in this volume. The adventures were interesting and exciting. I really enjoyed seeing Bruce Wayne/Batman in the Victorian era. I absolutely must read more!
mikki_mouse's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this historical fiction account of Batman taking place in the late eighteenth century. I preferred the first story, but I found the art and dialogue of both stories to be amazing and engaging. The overall philosophy stayed true to the Batman we all know and love and it was great to see some cameos from other famous villains (both from the comic universe and real life).
daaave's review against another edition
4.0
Batman vs Jack the Ripper. Gotta love those "what if" scenarios.
sans's review against another edition
4.0
I picked this up during the holidays when my comics guy recommended it (and yes, after I found out it was being made into an animated feature). The first installment with Jack the Ripper was great. I really liked the smoky streets, muted tones, the bleak noir feel. The second story...not so much. I felt like it was asking too much of me and it was just too out there, but I can't figure out what bothered me about it.
On the whole, the book vaguely reminded me of Doctor Who's The Next Doctor episode with David Morrissey, particularly the "modern" inventions used by Batman (hello air ships!). Now to find out how many liberties were taken with the film...
On the whole, the book vaguely reminded me of Doctor Who's The Next Doctor episode with David Morrissey, particularly the "modern" inventions used by Batman (hello air ships!). Now to find out how many liberties were taken with the film...
mackle13's review against another edition
2.0
First and foremost, get out of your head any notion that this is gonna be Steampunk Batman, 'cause it's not. There is no Batman will cool gadgets, there are only some passing references to the famous villains, and, long story short, this is such a wasted opportunity for awesomeness on that front.
As to the stories themselves - the first, Gotham by Gaslight, was kind of interesting, mostly because of my interest in all things Ripper. Can Batman stop the elusive killer when he comes to stalk the streets of Gotham? Even more, can Bruce Wayne do it
I liked this story because it shows the detective side of Batman more, piecing together the clues instead of just knocking bad guys heads together until they squeal.
I was a bit disappointed with the reveal, though. It was a bit too obvious and banal.
The second story, Master of the Future, I didn't like at all. Here were some futuristic gadgets, though all in the hands of the villain, and it's a sort of typical "do as I say or I'll destroy the city, muwahaha!" thing.
Mostly, I just found this story kinda boring. The most interesting thing was a Victorian Julie Madison...
As to the stories themselves - the first, Gotham by Gaslight, was kind of interesting, mostly because of my interest in all things Ripper. Can Batman stop the elusive killer when he comes to stalk the streets of Gotham? Even more, can Bruce Wayne do it
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behind bars after getting framed for the murders?I liked this story because it shows the detective side of Batman more, piecing together the clues instead of just knocking bad guys heads together until they squeal.
I was a bit disappointed with the reveal, though. It was a bit too obvious and banal.
The second story, Master of the Future, I didn't like at all. Here were some futuristic gadgets, though all in the hands of the villain, and it's a sort of typical "do as I say or I'll destroy the city, muwahaha!" thing.
Mostly, I just found this story kinda boring. The most interesting thing was a Victorian Julie Madison...
jakekilroy's review against another edition
4.0
It's so simple, but it's so well done in its simplicity. Truly, and especially after reading Alan Moore's "From Hell," this thing was such a wild (quick thing to read. It's Batman versus Jack the Ripper in more of a historical sense than one of thriller. It's elegant, calm and thought-out, which is a difficult thing to do with such a kooky premise and such a short amount of time. But I certainly enjoyed it. BATMAN IS TIMELESS. HE EVEN WORKS AS A CHARACTER IN THE 1800S. HE'LL LIVE FOREVEEEEEEEEER.
foxwrapped's review against another edition
2.0
I thought this was going to be so much better than it is. Sad face. Doesn't really take advantage of the victorian era really. Boring story in whatever background.
peyjturner's review against another edition
2.0
This was a pretty 'meh' Batman book. Out of the things that they could've done to an alternate history Batman of the 1800s, two generic crime stories should've not been it. Skip this book.