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kevinowenkelly's review against another edition
4.0
Builds on the great characterization he gave Bane in the previous volume and builds on those same themes; Bane's. "I WAS DONE!" is a wonderfully tragic line that stuck with me afterward.
I also loved the subtle (though unspoken) inversion this and the previous volume make of the original Knightfall story in which the two characters first met.
I also loved the subtle (though unspoken) inversion this and the previous volume make of the original Knightfall story in which the two characters first met.
scottpm's review against another edition
4.0
Great volume with superb art. Is it just me or does it seem like Batman is slowly sliding down to madness? The Annual story with Swamp Thing was cool!
dominicangirl's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
bigbear73's review against another edition
4.0
Tom King should consider writing comics for a living.
beorn_101's review against another edition
5.0
Building on the strengths of the 2nd volume, I am Bane explodes with action, but also the fascinating juxtaposition between the Bat and Bane.
Batman's emotions are raw and upfront here, while Bane, on the rampage, threatens everything.
Batman's emotions are raw and upfront here, while Bane, on the rampage, threatens everything.
clockworkp's review against another edition
4.0
3.75
El primer tomo me encantó, de mis favoritos y por eso se lleva cuatro estrellas y no tres. Ver a los chicos todos juntos comportándose como la familia que son no tiene precio. Pero después van y deciden dejar eso de lado y hacerlo todo otra vez Batman vs Bane, que aunque esté interesante, es lo típico.
La verdad es que con este final hasta me acabó dando pena Bane, con lo tranquilo que él estaba y lo tuvieron que ir a molestar.
El primer tomo me encantó, de mis favoritos y por eso se lleva cuatro estrellas y no tres. Ver a los chicos todos juntos comportándose como la familia que son no tiene precio. Pero después van y deciden dejar eso de lado y hacerlo todo otra vez Batman vs Bane, que aunque esté interesante, es lo típico.
La verdad es que con este final hasta me acabó dando pena Bane, con lo tranquilo que él estaba y lo tuvieron que ir a molestar.
miamollekin's review
adventurous
inspiring
tense
medium-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
groblinthegoblin624's review
3.0
I find myself pretty checked out during the main plotlines of Tom King’s run so far, but I really love the quiet single issues he’s put in here. Stories about adopting Ace and teaming up with Swamp Thing make these feel worth it
cpalmerpatel's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
joshgauthier's review against another edition
4.0
King's character work is always one of the highlights of his writing, and it is still on strong form here--especially in his development of the parallels between Batman and Bane.
"The girl needed help, so I helped her. That's all it is. That's all it's ever been."
I think I expected a little more from part 2 of the Bane vs. Batman storyline, but what King did deliver is excellent. There's a complexity to it that is fascinating to experience, and Bane continues to present himself as a foe that will test Batman to the limits.
I didn't have all the backstory that might have been helpful to understanding some of the side characters, but overall, this is a strong continuation of the series. And the Batmam/Catwoman issue at the end is beautiful.
"The girl needed help, so I helped her. That's all it is. That's all it's ever been."
I think I expected a little more from part 2 of the Bane vs. Batman storyline, but what King did deliver is excellent. There's a complexity to it that is fascinating to experience, and Bane continues to present himself as a foe that will test Batman to the limits.
I didn't have all the backstory that might have been helpful to understanding some of the side characters, but overall, this is a strong continuation of the series. And the Batmam/Catwoman issue at the end is beautiful.