A review by ajmaese
Batman: Earth One Vol. 1 by Geoff Johns

3.0

A ‘realistic’ deconstruction (not the first or last time) of the Batman mythos where Batman’s character (and lore) becomes close to a parody of itself. Where does pop culture have left to venture except self-parody? In any case, I love the Batman mythos, even it’s various deconstructions which uncover, create, and add some interesting pieces to the lore. We are witnessing their incorporation now, such as Earth One’s maternal Arkham lineage and ‘Vengeance’ moniker making their way into ‘The Batman’ film as vital aspects to the story. The mythos is rebuilt in the public mind and lives on. I love it. Modern people need their myths too.