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georgezakka's review
3.0
When I started reading this I wasn’t very into it, I just didn’t find myself very interested in the first few issues but I picked it back up recently and finished it. The last few issues with Azrael and Ascalon fighting were pretty good and the book redeemed itself for me. I also enjoyed the last issue about Spoiler.
stevequinn's review
4.0
So much soliloquizing in this volume. I have no problem with dialogue that pushes the plot forward, explores characters, etc., but that dialogue that’s basically saying “MUST...PUSH...HARDER cause my philosophy of life is the best one”? Ugh.
Okay, having gotten that out of the way, there was a lot to like about this volume. Zatanna, yay! I️ love when they use Z in a serious way and show that she’s really powerful. And the flashbacks of her and teen Bruce were really cool. Z met lots of the heroes when she was a teen, huh (black canary comes to mind). Clay face and Orphan doing Shakespeare? Two thumbs up. Batman fonding out Tim’s not dead? Works for me. Even Azrael was much less annoying than usual, I️ think because of the art. I️ like Martinez a lot. Oh, and seeing Ras with Zatara, and knowing there’s someone behind Ras? Very intriguing.
Overall a strong volume, and thanks to DC for giving me a free advance copy in exchange for an unbiased review.
Okay, having gotten that out of the way, there was a lot to like about this volume. Zatanna, yay! I️ love when they use Z in a serious way and show that she’s really powerful. And the flashbacks of her and teen Bruce were really cool. Z met lots of the heroes when she was a teen, huh (black canary comes to mind). Clay face and Orphan doing Shakespeare? Two thumbs up. Batman fonding out Tim’s not dead? Works for me. Even Azrael was much less annoying than usual, I️ think because of the art. I️ like Martinez a lot. Oh, and seeing Ras with Zatara, and knowing there’s someone behind Ras? Very intriguing.
Overall a strong volume, and thanks to DC for giving me a free advance copy in exchange for an unbiased review.
iffer's review
3.0
I'm still enjoying Detective Comics. Though it has its highs and lows, I've come to the point at which I trust James Tynion IV to write a solid story that I find entertaining that gets gritty but is still entertaining in the way that I'm looking for in my superhero comics. I enjoyed the appearance of Zatara, which reminded me that I want to go back and read the Paul Dini Z series. Although I normally find Azrael difficult to take seriously, I still enjoyed this TP.
jenniferlynnkrohn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
sodope's review
3.0
One of the weakest arcs in this series, Batman and one of his friends will try to stop the order of St. Dumas
19lindsey89's review
3.0
I just want Tim back! Is that too much to ask? And more Zatanna please!
The Detective Comics series gets harder for me to enjoy. For me, they are definitely hit or miss based on whose individual arc is being explored. I like characters such as Tim Drake, Stephanie Brown, and Lucas Fox. But other characters like Clayface, Kate, Azrael I don't know enough about their pasts to find them engaging.
Azrael was the main focus of this volume, but I'm not familiar enough with his backstory to find it very compelling. And not enough information was given within the volume to give me a clear picture. The villain was pretty lackluster.
Batman doesn't have an active role in this series. He didn't help with Azrael. His only role seems to be bringing heroes together. Plus it is hard to see how the Detective Comics tie into the timeline of the Batman series.
The Detective Comics series gets harder for me to enjoy. For me, they are definitely hit or miss based on whose individual arc is being explored. I like characters such as Tim Drake, Stephanie Brown, and Lucas Fox. But other characters like Clayface, Kate, Azrael I don't know enough about their pasts to find them engaging.
Azrael was the main focus of this volume, but I'm not familiar enough with his backstory to find it very compelling. And not enough information was given within the volume to give me a clear picture. The villain was pretty lackluster.
Batman doesn't have an active role in this series. He didn't help with Azrael. His only role seems to be bringing heroes together. Plus it is hard to see how the Detective Comics tie into the timeline of the Batman series.
angelwolf45's review
4.0
I enjoyed this graphic novel.
This continues Batmans story as he deals with all that he is dealing with.
I loved seeing all the characters doing what they do in this.
I liked that this had interesting magic through Zatanna. It was cool to see her help Batman.
I'm glad to read this book. Cant wait to see what happens next.
This continues Batmans story as he deals with all that he is dealing with.
I loved seeing all the characters doing what they do in this.
I liked that this had interesting magic through Zatanna. It was cool to see her help Batman.
I'm glad to read this book. Cant wait to see what happens next.
nathanaeljs's review
4.0
Confession time: Before picking up this series, I'd never really read anything with Azrael before. I was vaguely aware of him from the Arkham games and that was about it, so this series has definitely been a crash course in the character. So far, and especially in this volume, I'm finding him fairly fascinating. While my background in religion isn't nearly as apocalyptic or violent AI-driven vigilante-filled as Jean-Paul's, I can relate to emerging from a fundamentalist religious background and having to figure out how to live outside of that. Also, this volume has Zatanna and Zatanna is really cool.
amck's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
meetyouineveryplace's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
3.25