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A review by infectiousreading
Batman: Nightwalker (the Graphic Novel) by Marie Lu
5.0
(Official review will be posted October 1st, 2019 on our website.)
The new DC Ink and DC Icons series graphic novel, Batman: Nightwalker, is based on the Marie Lu best-selling novel. It transports readers into the gates of the Arkham Asylum, where the darkest mysteries take place. Bruce Wayne has just turned 18 and the billionaire with a trust fund is going to make some grave mistakes. One of those mistakes was chasing after the "Nightwalkers" on his birthday. That lands him in doing community service at the Asylum. Since this is a graphic novel written by Marie Lu and adapted by Stuart Moore, we will mention them both. The narrative throughout this graphic novel is marvelous -- between Bruce Wayne, Madeleine, and the various other characters -- we get such a voice and tone from each character. I will focus on Bruce and Madeleine since they are predominantly the characters who get the most screen time during the novel. The other characters do as well, but this is a Bruce Wayne story.
Bruce can be tedious to read most of the time, no matter what age he is. (I am just being honest.) Batman: Nightwalker was a refreshing take on the voice of Bruce and who he is when it comes to his ethics. While we have a slightly different version, similar to the previous installments, of a watered-down version of his story, it still works. I am certain the average comic reader identifies that Gotham is cryptic. It is a town with more villains and vigilantes than heroes at times. However, some of the best of the best come from Gotham City. With the illustrations, it is necessary to depict the cryptic that is Gotham City. In Batman: Nightwalker that is done exceptionally well by Chris Wildgoose. I would be lying if I said this wasn't a necessary read if you love Batman and Bruce Wayne. Honestly, we have had a few favorites in the past few months from DC.
They are creating these narratives for teenagers that are being done incredibly well. The stories are modern, but they aren't changing the character we know and love. They are not modifying the personality of Bruce, but instead, making the narrative more kid-friendly if necessary. That is important to understand.
The new DC Ink and DC Icons series graphic novel, Batman: Nightwalker, is based on the Marie Lu best-selling novel. It transports readers into the gates of the Arkham Asylum, where the darkest mysteries take place. Bruce Wayne has just turned 18 and the billionaire with a trust fund is going to make some grave mistakes. One of those mistakes was chasing after the "Nightwalkers" on his birthday. That lands him in doing community service at the Asylum. Since this is a graphic novel written by Marie Lu and adapted by Stuart Moore, we will mention them both. The narrative throughout this graphic novel is marvelous -- between Bruce Wayne, Madeleine, and the various other characters -- we get such a voice and tone from each character. I will focus on Bruce and Madeleine since they are predominantly the characters who get the most screen time during the novel. The other characters do as well, but this is a Bruce Wayne story.
Bruce can be tedious to read most of the time, no matter what age he is. (I am just being honest.) Batman: Nightwalker was a refreshing take on the voice of Bruce and who he is when it comes to his ethics. While we have a slightly different version, similar to the previous installments, of a watered-down version of his story, it still works. I am certain the average comic reader identifies that Gotham is cryptic. It is a town with more villains and vigilantes than heroes at times. However, some of the best of the best come from Gotham City. With the illustrations, it is necessary to depict the cryptic that is Gotham City. In Batman: Nightwalker that is done exceptionally well by Chris Wildgoose. I would be lying if I said this wasn't a necessary read if you love Batman and Bruce Wayne. Honestly, we have had a few favorites in the past few months from DC.
They are creating these narratives for teenagers that are being done incredibly well. The stories are modern, but they aren't changing the character we know and love. They are not modifying the personality of Bruce, but instead, making the narrative more kid-friendly if necessary. That is important to understand.