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annashiv's review
4.0
Pretty depressing to read a whole series of stories where Batman just gets beat down constantly. I feel so bad for him in this one. I loved all the art in this one though. Some artists in the last one (prelude to knightfall) were pretty bad, but I don't recall a single one I didn't like in this one. I'll be picking up the conclusion to this one very soon. Can't wait to see Bats rise above all the terrible stuff he's just been through. He could use a break.
neon_capricorn's review against another edition
4.0
A story that pushes Batman to his breaking point (literally). I enjoyed reading this volume, though it did feel very much like a villain of the week type stories, but they are all connected and build to a shocking finale.
cgwinters1981's review against another edition
3.0
I am not a Batman fan, but I have always wanted to read this. It was well done art wise, and the writing was great as well. The majority of this was a who's who of the rogue gallery for Batman. Bruce is challenged throughout with himself, in a way that is not typical for how he is represented. It really represented the humanity of him, which is vastly different from my experiences with his royal gruffness. I appreciate this version. The struggle to keep going even though you are burnt out. Feeling you have to push forward for others. I identified with that strongly. Overall, for a Batman story, I actually enjoyed it. I never will probably rate a Batman story that is Bruce focused a 5 star read, but to be 3 stars is awesome.
rashthedoctor's review
adventurous
challenging
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
To this day Knightfall saga has been one of my favourites, so a reread of the 2012 collector edition was welcome and it didnt dissappoint. In fact i enjoyed many things i missed in my first read . Most notably the parallels to Oracle and Bruce's scenario.
What works is the story , something thats told in a slow and steady pace and is well thoughtout , something comic book authors dont seem to do these days , plus it introduces Bane in bat verse , who's not just brain nor brawn , not filled with greed or crazed like a maniac , he is one and all.
What doesnt work is Jun Luc as the next Batman, but i guess they needed him to ensure an eventual return of Bruce as Bats
What works is the story , something thats told in a slow and steady pace and is well thoughtout , something comic book authors dont seem to do these days , plus it introduces Bane in bat verse , who's not just brain nor brawn , not filled with greed or crazed like a maniac , he is one and all.
What doesnt work is Jun Luc as the next Batman, but i guess they needed him to ensure an eventual return of Bruce as Bats
library_jones's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
gothicteletubby's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I really enjoyed this comic book. This comic reminded me of why I love Batman as a character, and why I enjoy comics in general. I also loved the art in this, 12 different artists and none of the art was ugly to look at; there's nothing worse than trying to read a comic and the art is abysmal
kaipitain's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is some brilliant stuff, my goodness. It's perfectly paced (at the ferocious pace that it has) and is entertaining and tense throughout. I read through this in no time.