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iam_griff's review
4.0
I enjoyed this series. It’s perfect for YA readers. Dustin Nguyen’s art is solid & Derek Fridolfs’ writing gives us a perfect stories for parents to get their kids either to read or a great entry point into comics in general. Each of the comics in this volume are all stand alone issues (#7 to #11).
bimenace's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
clockworkp's review
El final del 4 de julio con los villanos y los fuegos artificiales fue cute.
5-2-1.5-4.25-5-1.5-3
3.18 de media del volumen, me encantó en de pascua y los días de madre y padre;
5-2-1.5-4.25-5-1.5-3
3.18 de media del volumen, me encantó en de pascua y los días de madre y padre;
xandra_lyn's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Super cute with nods to all sorts of comics. Loved it!!
tiamatq's review
4.0
I liked this volume more than the first. It seemed to rely less on the holiday format, though it was just as goofy. It was also less-focused on the villains this time around. While it's aimed at the younger Batman fans, older and long term fans will find lots of homages to enjoy. The chibi-style art is adorable and I love the watercolors.
spockpandasaurus's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
davidareyzaga's review
4.0
Dustin Nguyen continues to be an important voice in the Batman universe when the main storyline (unfortunately canon) seems to be making a lot of choices that have removed the core elements of the character and its plethora of sidekicks and villains—which could be enough to allow Gotham to stand on its own without the rest of DC to tell any sort of story—, thus rendering it completely foreign to what I've enjoyed for many years. If anything, my favorite eras of Batman and all the Robins are long gone. I've spoken about my wishes regarding Batman, but I don't think I'll ever see them become true, at least for now, and I think DC right now is better suited for new isolated interpretations that take these nearly-mythological characters and use them to capture multiple experiences while also showing acute understanding of their traits.
This is why I rejoice every time I see Dustin's name on the cover of a Batman comic book, and this volume is the follow-up of one of my favorite "else worlds" story, Li'l Gotham. The art by Nguyen himself is marvelous, and here it soars to new heights. It's a chibi style that fits with the camp that Batman fans should allow themselves to enjoy every now and then.
One of the best parts about Li'l Gotham is that it behaves in many ways like the animated series from the 90s, which remains the best version you'll ever get of the Bat: every "episode" or "issue" that this volume contains, focuses on different characters, which makes it a very dynamic reading, but you do get the feeling that characters are growing. These small vignettes are not only endearing, but filled with references to the entire history of the character and its multiple versions.
The best part is that Dustin Nguyen enters new territory with the second volume by placing Batman and Robin (Damian Wayne) in metafictional situations such as Comic-Con in Gotham; only in Li'l Gotham, indeed. I found this episode quite hilarious and it reminded me why I love comic books so much, it really is our modern mythology but unlike religion, it doesn't bring any harm to the people around us, nor does it instill fear; comic books simply inspire us to be better versions of ourselves and understand the struggles of others. This is particularly true for comics involving Batman and his collection of wonderful characters.
My one complain if there's any is that Li'l Gotham continues to focus too much on Damian Wayne, but I have to admit that this version of him makes me enjoy the character a lot, but I do feel that other Robins are still shortchanged and I would love to see some exclusive episodes with Red Hood or with Red Robin. Moreover, I do feel that the choice of focus in each issue feels more commercial than genuine, that is, as if they focused on characters that are popular with kids right now instead of showcasing better characters. Maybe that's just my inner child complaining because I want my favorites to also play the game. I also didn't love the emphasis on the masculinity of Batman in two issues, which rendered him like a stereotypical macho, while showcasing Catwoman as a stereotypical girl who only loves shopping. Really? Is that something we need to suffer in 2017?
This is why I rejoice every time I see Dustin's name on the cover of a Batman comic book, and this volume is the follow-up of one of my favorite "else worlds" story, Li'l Gotham. The art by Nguyen himself is marvelous, and here it soars to new heights. It's a chibi style that fits with the camp that Batman fans should allow themselves to enjoy every now and then.
One of the best parts about Li'l Gotham is that it behaves in many ways like the animated series from the 90s, which remains the best version you'll ever get of the Bat: every "episode" or "issue" that this volume contains, focuses on different characters, which makes it a very dynamic reading, but you do get the feeling that characters are growing. These small vignettes are not only endearing, but filled with references to the entire history of the character and its multiple versions.
The best part is that Dustin Nguyen enters new territory with the second volume by placing Batman and Robin (Damian Wayne) in metafictional situations such as Comic-Con in Gotham; only in Li'l Gotham, indeed. I found this episode quite hilarious and it reminded me why I love comic books so much, it really is our modern mythology but unlike religion, it doesn't bring any harm to the people around us, nor does it instill fear; comic books simply inspire us to be better versions of ourselves and understand the struggles of others. This is particularly true for comics involving Batman and his collection of wonderful characters.
My one complain if there's any is that Li'l Gotham continues to focus too much on Damian Wayne, but I have to admit that this version of him makes me enjoy the character a lot, but I do feel that other Robins are still shortchanged and I would love to see some exclusive episodes with Red Hood or with Red Robin. Moreover, I do feel that the choice of focus in each issue feels more commercial than genuine, that is, as if they focused on characters that are popular with kids right now instead of showcasing better characters. Maybe that's just my inner child complaining because I want my favorites to also play the game. I also didn't love the emphasis on the masculinity of Batman in two issues, which rendered him like a stereotypical macho, while showcasing Catwoman as a stereotypical girl who only loves shopping. Really? Is that something we need to suffer in 2017?
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