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geekwayne's review against another edition
5.0
'All-Star Batman #1' by Scott Snyder with art by John Romita Jr. is the beginning of a series where the villains of Batman are reimagined. In this issue, it's Two-Face.
The issue starts with Batman on the run, and two hired killers, Firefly and Killer Moth out to catch him. We then flashback to recent time, 22 minutes earlier to a scene that will be referenced later in the issue. Then we get a flashback two hours before that. There has been an acid rain attack on Gotham and Batman is about to enact a crazy plan with Two-Face. Most of the rest of the issue cuts between Batman and Two-Face on the run and people trying to catch Batman.
The flashback within a flashback within a flashback was an interesting device. I loved an unusual choice of weapon that Batman makes at one point. The art is just brilliant. I like the look of this Batman. He's got substance to the way he looks. This is a man who has trained and is not going to go down easy. Two-Face is a great character and how he is portrayed here is good.
I received a review copy of this issue from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this comic book.
The issue starts with Batman on the run, and two hired killers, Firefly and Killer Moth out to catch him. We then flashback to recent time, 22 minutes earlier to a scene that will be referenced later in the issue. Then we get a flashback two hours before that. There has been an acid rain attack on Gotham and Batman is about to enact a crazy plan with Two-Face. Most of the rest of the issue cuts between Batman and Two-Face on the run and people trying to catch Batman.
The flashback within a flashback within a flashback was an interesting device. I loved an unusual choice of weapon that Batman makes at one point. The art is just brilliant. I like the look of this Batman. He's got substance to the way he looks. This is a man who has trained and is not going to go down easy. Two-Face is a great character and how he is portrayed here is good.
I received a review copy of this issue from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this comic book.
queenkoko's review against another edition
2.0
The artwork was grungy and Batman looked as if he didn't shower for days. He didn't have the billionaire look. Also the story was told out of order which I didn't care for. I will not be reading other issues.
rashthedoctor's review against another edition
5.0
i don't think that it'd be wrong to say that Scott Snyder's return wit All-star Batman was the most anticipated Rebirth Title and one was starting to fear whether or not the anticipation and expectation will weigh the author's story down . Good for us it didn't.
Scott Snyder had told that he's gonna try and make Two-face cool again and maybe even Surpass Joker in terms of where the Villains are ranked on basis of their respective infamy. While on the basis of the first issue it's hard to tell if that's gonna happen .
The comics was well directed as we start from the get go with Batman-wink-at-your-face-and-kick--your-ass-down action and then follow it back with events that transpired half an hour ago and later few hours ago to tell the tale of a journey that Batman is taking and he's making two-face tag-along as well,but two-face isn't going to go easy at all and he's made Batman the most wanted man in gotham .
P.s i nearly forgot to mention two things
1. the new yellow suit for Duke Thomas looks awful, i mean this is worst suit i have ever seen in a batman issue, i mean i wonder if Bruce Wayne has gone a bit broke coz that suit looks cheap
2. there's a very nice twist of a betrayal , Batman betrayed by someone closest to him and although it was a great idea ,one i never saw coming i was very sorry to see it , because that particular character is one of my favourites :(
The Comics is action packed , superbly directed and looking like becoming the best series in the rebirth . The Art of John Romita . Jr is always fun to witness and the reunion of Scott Snyder and John Romita imparts the story the beauty that it deserves, eagerly awaiting for the next issues
Scott Snyder had told that he's gonna try and make Two-face cool again and maybe even Surpass Joker in terms of where the Villains are ranked on basis of their respective infamy. While on the basis of the first issue it's hard to tell if that's gonna happen .
The comics was well directed as we start from the get go with Batman-wink-at-your-face-and-kick--your-ass-down action and then follow it back with events that transpired half an hour ago and later few hours ago to tell the tale of a journey that Batman is taking and he's making two-face tag-along as well,but two-face isn't going to go easy at all and he's made Batman the most wanted man in gotham .
P.s i nearly forgot to mention two things
1. the new yellow suit for Duke Thomas looks awful, i mean this is worst suit i have ever seen in a batman issue, i mean i wonder if Bruce Wayne has gone a bit broke coz that suit looks cheap
2. there's a very nice twist of a betrayal , Batman betrayed by someone closest to him and although it was a great idea ,one i never saw coming i was very sorry to see it , because that particular character is one of my favourites :(
The Comics is action packed , superbly directed and looking like becoming the best series in the rebirth . The Art of John Romita . Jr is always fun to witness and the reunion of Scott Snyder and John Romita imparts the story the beauty that it deserves, eagerly awaiting for the next issues
themtj's review against another edition
4.0
Finally got around to reading this! It is great, so much better than the Rebirth Batman series. The storytelling was a little confusing at first, but easy to pick up after a few pages. The artwork is fantastic and this might be the coolest two-face story of all time.
iffer's review against another edition
3.0
I was relieved that this "didn't suck" as a friend and I were joking was the conservative level that we wanted to set our expectations. Actually, it was a pretty good start, and I don't think that it could really be terrible with Scott Snyder writing and the "all-star" cast of artists involved.
In Snyder Batman style, there's a little bit of camp, a little bit of serious, and great action, which is what I'm generally looking for in my superhero comics. I can't explain it particularly well, but the beginning of this title was somewhat jarring to read, because this is Batman intentionally outside of Gotham, and so much of Batman is rooted in Batman reflecting Gotham and vice versa.
This slightly expanded-length issue was a little choppy between the flashbacks and two storylines, but I can forgive that, since we got more pages ;)
This issue was definitely an intriguing start to me, with allusions to Alfred's secrets (Who doesn't love Alfred?), and the eventual reveal of what Lark-not-Robin's primary (bad pun) color/trait is.
In Snyder Batman style, there's a little bit of camp, a little bit of serious, and great action, which is what I'm generally looking for in my superhero comics. I can't explain it particularly well, but the beginning of this title was somewhat jarring to read, because this is Batman intentionally outside of Gotham, and so much of Batman is rooted in Batman reflecting Gotham and vice versa.
This slightly expanded-length issue was a little choppy between the flashbacks and two storylines, but I can forgive that, since we got more pages ;)
This issue was definitely an intriguing start to me, with allusions to Alfred's secrets (Who doesn't love Alfred?), and the eventual reveal of what Lark-not-Robin's primary (bad pun) color/trait is.
beebliobibuli's review against another edition
4.0
That's one hell of a story! What does H. Dent have in store for Batman? A lot of trouble!
loved the art and the events, sounds promessing.
loved the art and the events, sounds promessing.
marisacarpico's review against another edition
4.0
Strong, but I didn't love it. Jumps around a bit too much, but the core concept is really exciting. Really like the back-up story. Glad SOMEONE is finally doing something with that character.
kate18's review
5.0
Batman se spolu s Two-Facem a jeho lepší polovičkou Harveym Dentem vydává na 800 kilometrovou cestu. Jejím cílem je schovaný lék. Cesta to nebude snadná, protože Two-Face vydal výzvu, kdo zastaví Batmana dostane pořádnou odměnu. Spousta lidí probudí své temné já a jde se pokusit Batmana dostat. Do hry se zapojí i Great White, Black Mask a Penguin, kteří si najmou vlastního zabijáka. K tomu všemu je Batmanovi na stopě celá policie i samotný Jim Gordon! A jediný Batmanův pomocník je mladičký Duke Thomas...
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