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starfleeting's review against another edition
3.0
Good art, some interesting ideas, and got a few chuckles from the comedy that landed, but overall the story arc for this volume made me go "eh okay".
I appreciate getting to see some vulnerability in Bruce and getting to see the JLA show up in Gotham was cool, but I can't help feeling some twists in this felt like they bordered on parody and less like the serious drama it was trying to be.
I appreciate getting to see some vulnerability in Bruce and getting to see the JLA show up in Gotham was cool, but I can't help feeling some twists in this felt like they bordered on parody and less like the serious drama it was trying to be.
danacanterino's review against another edition
3.0
2.5/5
Adoro las historias de Batman, pero ésta no me convenció, no estoy segura si esto lo leí en otro comic o lo vi en Gotham (perdón, pero ya a esta altura, al consumir este universo en todos los formatos, me hago laguna), pero igual, sentí que ya lo leí y fue aburrido.
El arte gráfico, eso sí, fue hermoso. Y Batman como personaje también me gustó.
Adoro las historias de Batman, pero ésta no me convenció, no estoy segura si esto lo leí en otro comic o lo vi en Gotham (perdón, pero ya a esta altura, al consumir este universo en todos los formatos, me hago laguna), pero igual, sentí que ya lo leí y fue aburrido.
El arte gráfico, eso sí, fue hermoso. Y Batman como personaje también me gustó.
tophat8855's review against another edition
4.0
Read on Hoopla on the train. Don't know why, but I love Batman. Really enjoyed this entry. I should read the rest in the series.
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Batman, Volume 1: I Am Gotham' by Tom King, David Finch, and a host of other people has Batman facing an unusual challenge: a hero who thinks Gotham should be saved from Batman.
Batman thinks about his secession. He can't be Batman forever, but where does that leave the city? He takes on Duke Thomas, but now there are two new heroes in Gotham: Gotham and Gotham Girl. Their story seems familiar, but they seem to see Batman as an obstacle to saving the city. Batman sees them as potential allies to his fight, but they may be too powerful and too set in their own agenda.
It's a big sweeping story and I liked it quite a bit. The introduction of these two characters is done well, and there are a few villains that serve their purpose. I like how Alfred even has a role to play. There are some nice surprises in this story.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Batman thinks about his secession. He can't be Batman forever, but where does that leave the city? He takes on Duke Thomas, but now there are two new heroes in Gotham: Gotham and Gotham Girl. Their story seems familiar, but they seem to see Batman as an obstacle to saving the city. Batman sees them as potential allies to his fight, but they may be too powerful and too set in their own agenda.
It's a big sweeping story and I liked it quite a bit. The introduction of these two characters is done well, and there are a few villains that serve their purpose. I like how Alfred even has a role to play. There are some nice surprises in this story.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
sonicboylee's review against another edition
2.0
Enjoyed some of it but not so much Gotham and miss Gotham
albertico66's review against another edition
2.0
it just doesn't feel like it's a batman book at all... more like a batman-adjacent book... i also find David Finch's work to be a little bland --- wish Mikel Janin would take over the whole arc (would be more interesting)
4saradouglas's review against another edition
3.0
I am not a superhero comic reader, and I mostly just picked this up to get a sense of the level of violence, sex, language, etc. I found it to be a bit confusing, but it wasn't bad.
fancourt's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The beginning of the DC Rebirth era also brings a truly can't-miss arc of Batman. From the opening scene Tom King does a fantastic job exploring the limitations of a superhero without super powers, and what effect he can really have on Gotham when the stakes are beyond his control.
lillanaa's review against another edition
2.0
This is... Fine. I think I know why I'm not super into it, I think I just like the fun offshoots better, but this wasn't my style. Everything happens either too quickly, not quickly enough, or off-panel for no reason, and there's something about the story direction that's just. Meh. Two stars for having great art, though, I'm a fan of the style here and the colours are decent.
colindalaska's review against another edition
3.0
It's a good story but I prefer Batman to face non-superpowered threats.
It ends somewhat abruptly too.
It ends somewhat abruptly too.