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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
I loved it. There's something not quite alright with Batman's head in there, and he's way too quick to accept that a 13 year-old puts herself in danger, and that others commit crimes in his name. That's part of the charm, I think. :D
I could really feel why he would be considered a threat. I could feel the grayness of his morality - and, for once, I felt that Superman was a rounded character as well. There was a lot of subtlety in the story and I'm happy I got a chance to devour it.
I could really feel why he would be considered a threat. I could feel the grayness of his morality - and, for once, I felt that Superman was a rounded character as well. There was a lot of subtlety in the story and I'm happy I got a chance to devour it.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I know this is considered one of the greatest graphic novels of all time, but I really didn't enjoy it. Didn't care for the story or graphics, it was a struggle to get through. I'm guessing the superhero genre just isn't my thing, but I have nothing to compare it to.
So good.
I want more than anything in the world for them to make this a live action film out of this. And I want Clint Eastwood to play Batman. Take my money.
I want more than anything in the world for them to make this a live action film out of this. And I want Clint Eastwood to play Batman. Take my money.
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Death of parent
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Murder
Minor: Misogyny, Rape, Suicide
...sorry Persad!
I think I am not enough of a Batman fan (at least of the comics) to fully appreciate this work. It's really impressive storytelling, supported by strong stark art and beautifully arranged panels. But the whole thing left me a bit cold.
My interest in this book was sparked by the casting of Ben Affleck (which doesn't make me angry, internet, I like leftfield casting decisions, provided they pay off - and let's wait to see the finished product before we judge, hmm?) and mutterings that maybe TDKR will provide some of the source material. I really hope not, as this story following straight on from Man of Steel would be stupidly jarring - what gives this graphic novel such power is the years of backstory and history driving every scene.
I can appreciate why there is such love for this work but it didn't sink its hooks into me at any point, so I have to review it honestly here.
I think I am not enough of a Batman fan (at least of the comics) to fully appreciate this work. It's really impressive storytelling, supported by strong stark art and beautifully arranged panels. But the whole thing left me a bit cold.
My interest in this book was sparked by the casting of Ben Affleck (which doesn't make me angry, internet, I like leftfield casting decisions, provided they pay off - and let's wait to see the finished product before we judge, hmm?) and mutterings that maybe TDKR will provide some of the source material. I really hope not, as this story following straight on from Man of Steel would be stupidly jarring - what gives this graphic novel such power is the years of backstory and history driving every scene.
I can appreciate why there is such love for this work but it didn't sink its hooks into me at any point, so I have to review it honestly here.
Apparently one of the best comic books of all time, it's a murky, crypto-fascist mess that exemplifies the general fetishism in these kinds of books for the Strongman who will beat back the abstract force which is 'crime', which is depicted as a inevitability of human nature and completely divorced from any socio-political understanding of the material deprivation that gives rise to such activity. This is the ultimate 1980s Law and Order screed, an ugly book by an ugly mind, skillfully drawing the fascist as self-pitying aging father figure, the kind of father figure that the world apparently needs. A book of undeniably well wrought intensity, but not as intelligent or groundbreaking a piece of work as people would have you believe.
I decided to read this after I saw that the next Man of Steel movie is "inspired/influenced" by this graphic novel. This is the first dc comic I've ever read, so my perspective is from someone unfamiliar with this format. I got a little confused at times, due to my casual knowledge of the characters and story arcs. I didn't always know what the characters were referring to or talking about. I guess that's to be expected when something is part of a larger story. Overall, I thought the plot was good, though the super dark world view made me a bit depressed. I don't think I'll make reading Batman a habit, but I am glad I read this story arc.