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A review by alyram4
Batman: Nightwalker (the Graphic Novel) by Marie Lu
3.0
I'd just like to be completely transparent:
1) I didn't read the book this is adapted from.
2) No, I don't read all the current Batman comics.
3) I am familiar with the main Batman canon.
4) I knew straight off the bat this was not canon and is the author's own work.
5) I'm not a Marie Lu fangirl, although I did enjoy the Legend series (the only books of hers I've read btw).
Phew. With that out of the way, there isn't much to say. It's a graphic novel adaptation of her novel. The pacing can seem a bit over the place, my assumption due to cutting scenes or combining scenes into one. The story itself is quite unbelievable in the sense of Bruce Wayne's...position in the asylum. Even in the films I've seen and the Batman comics canon I know of, his situation and influence is a bit unbelievable. However, that's a bit more of a nitpick, as the rest of the GN wouldn't really work right if it was any other way. I did enjoy this angsty version of Bruce Wayne, considering he's 18 and fresh out of high school. His actions and demeanor are both something I'd expect and a bit more refined for a regular teen. The only real issue I had with the GN is the art. I seriously dislike the art style and it wasn't just giving me the vibes I was looking for. Obviously that's a personal preference, but if I was shopping for a GN art style plays a huge role in my selection process.
Short review as it's a GN. I mean unless you want me to spoil everything. Honestly, it might be worth checking out. If the synopsis call to you then give it a shot. If the synopsis makes you wonder wth's happening to Bruce Wayne, then I'd suggest you skip it.
1) I didn't read the book this is adapted from.
2) No, I don't read all the current Batman comics.
3) I am familiar with the main Batman canon.
4) I knew straight off the bat this was not canon and is the author's own work.
5) I'm not a Marie Lu fangirl, although I did enjoy the Legend series (the only books of hers I've read btw).
Phew. With that out of the way, there isn't much to say. It's a graphic novel adaptation of her novel. The pacing can seem a bit over the place, my assumption due to cutting scenes or combining scenes into one. The story itself is quite unbelievable in the sense of Bruce Wayne's...position in the asylum. Even in the films I've seen and the Batman comics canon I know of, his situation and influence is a bit unbelievable. However, that's a bit more of a nitpick, as the rest of the GN wouldn't really work right if it was any other way. I did enjoy this angsty version of Bruce Wayne, considering he's 18 and fresh out of high school. His actions and demeanor are both something I'd expect and a bit more refined for a regular teen. The only real issue I had with the GN is the art. I seriously dislike the art style and it wasn't just giving me the vibes I was looking for. Obviously that's a personal preference, but if I was shopping for a GN art style plays a huge role in my selection process.
Short review as it's a GN. I mean unless you want me to spoil everything. Honestly, it might be worth checking out. If the synopsis call to you then give it a shot. If the synopsis makes you wonder wth's happening to Bruce Wayne, then I'd suggest you skip it.