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daileyxplanet's review
4.0
I am a big fan of Geoff Johns, who is great at reinvigorating a character, which makes sense for Earth One. I haven't done any research as to why this line was created, but it feels like an answer to Marvel's Ultimate Comics. Letting go of the weight of continuity.
One of my favorite things about alternate universes is how you can defy expectations. Johns shakes things up just enough for this not to feel like Year One with smart phones.
One of my favorite things about alternate universes is how you can defy expectations. Johns shakes things up just enough for this not to feel like Year One with smart phones.
rodneywilhite's review
4.0
Everyone and their pet iguana have written a darker, grittier take on Batman's origin. This one is better than most, but pretty much what you would expect. The art is great, though.
ajmaese's review against another edition
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.
tobinlopes's review
4.0
I strong addition to the Bat's mythos. Frank's art is top notch and moving. Johns story is a different but legitimate take on the Bat's origin. It had weight that typically is lacking in monthly books and had the gravitas to deliver an emotional story while allowing Frank's images to add depth.
I gave it 8/10 on my personal scale.
-tpl
I gave it 8/10 on my personal scale.
-tpl
webjoram's review against another edition
4.0
Una vez más nos encontramos con la historia del origen de batman pero en esta ocasión debo reconocer que es la primera vez que me leo un evento de este tipo de una sentada. Me ha encantado el enfoque que me han dado a los orígenes de un batman no tan fabuloso como siempre nos han hecho pensar.
Estoy deseando leer el segundo volumen.
Estoy deseando leer el segundo volumen.
ogreart's review
4.0
Another retelling of Batman's origin. There are some good angles here. A little too easily predictable, but hey, it's Batman's origin, how far afield could they go?
jpdunday's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
clarks_dad's review
2.0
So the Earth One series is picking up the mantle of the old school What if... series in the DC universe. Here we have a re-imagined and updated origin story for Batman set in an entirely different continuity. Is it plausible? Yes. Is it good? Not really. I like Geoff Johns a lot and he definitely can write. It's just incredibly difficult when you mess with the staples of a beloved franchise and try to make them different. Example: In Earth One, Alfred is not the humble Wayne family butler. He's a veteran hired by Thomas Wayne as security for his mayoral campaign. When the Waynes are murdered, he stands in as foster parent for Bruce and gives him training to defend himself and avenge his parents while sporting a goatee and talking trash. No. Just, no. The fact that Bruce never meets Alfred until the night of his parents' murder removes the solitary "close" person the character could hope to have.
On top of that, the whole thing just has an overly militaristic feel. There's no depth of character here. Instead, it feels like a trial-and-error-ooooh-this-would-be-so-cool-if-it-happened montage. Skip it. Go read Scott Snyder's take on the Batman franchise instead.
On top of that, the whole thing just has an overly militaristic feel. There's no depth of character here. Instead, it feels like a trial-and-error-ooooh-this-would-be-so-cool-if-it-happened montage. Skip it. Go read Scott Snyder's take on the Batman franchise instead.
cassie_grace's review
3.0
Really enjoyable. I didn't think another retelling of Batman's origins would be compelling but it really is. I particularly enjoyed the twist on Harvey Bullock.