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howdyellie's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A good companion read for The Batman (2022)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Gun violence, Murder, and Suicide
Moderate: Death of parent
zomvi's review
dark
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
3.5
This would have been a really solid thriller, had I not disagreed with the representation of some of the Gotham legacy characters: Alfred, who gives up on an angry young Bruce and leaves, further fueling Bruce's anger and issues of abandonment, and Detective Gordon, who leaves the police force in disgrace, and seemingly gives up on Gotham. The artwork and some of the spreads and panel layouts are phenomenal, though! Sorrentino is a brilliant choice to illustrate a gritty, noir, detective story, so Gotham is rendered expertly, and with Bellaire doing colors and Wands the lettering, this miniseries is a seriously impressive visual feast. There are also some really great side characters that leave quite an impact, though I wasn't sold on one of the relationships. Overall, this is worth the read for the presentation alone, but especially for anyone wanting a dark, gritty Batman noir.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, Gun violence, Death, Murder, Suicide, and Violence
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Child abuse
mcbenzie's review
dark
hopeful
tense
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
4.75
A great alternate version of the Batman story which uses a real-world perspective to add a lot - including exploiting a real loophole in Bruce’s whole vigilante enterprise. Beautifully drawn too.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Abandonment, Death of parent, Murder, Police brutality, and Gun violence
Minor: Child abuse
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