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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Vill veta mer om hur Gotham och Gotham girl fick sina krafter...
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This definitely has some room to grow, and room for the new characters introduced. I like Duke a lot, but Gotham and Gotham Girl's storyline was kind of unsatisfying. The idea of a new generation inspired by Batman is interesting but this first volume was kind of messy.
Batman, Volume 1: I Am Gotham (Rebirth) by Tom King et. al. is a free NetGalley e-comicbook that I read in mid-January.
Have you ever gone to a buffet or banquet where you see a dish you love, portion a heaping helping, then, on your way back to the table, you spot something else across the room that could be equally delicious, possibly even better? That entire experience - the indecision, the mulling-it-over, the weighing of consequences, and the multitude of option - is exactly what this comic volume is all about. You really start to become enamored by this new Batman, a Batman that can rely on other people, and someone that doesn't overwhelm himself too much about how Gotham City has gone to pot, but then there's so many B-grade villains popping up and so many nudges toward outside administrative plot devices (i.e. Task Force X, Gotham & Gotham Girl, and Hugo Strange) that the entire comic becomes tangled up in itself. A worthwhile read, but there's just way too much going on.
Have you ever gone to a buffet or banquet where you see a dish you love, portion a heaping helping, then, on your way back to the table, you spot something else across the room that could be equally delicious, possibly even better? That entire experience - the indecision, the mulling-it-over, the weighing of consequences, and the multitude of option - is exactly what this comic volume is all about. You really start to become enamored by this new Batman, a Batman that can rely on other people, and someone that doesn't overwhelm himself too much about how Gotham City has gone to pot, but then there's so many B-grade villains popping up and so many nudges toward outside administrative plot devices (i.e. Task Force X, Gotham & Gotham Girl, and Hugo Strange) that the entire comic becomes tangled up in itself. A worthwhile read, but there's just way too much going on.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
Batman: Rebirth - I could not stand this story, it felt too bland and messy for a Batman comic and did not honestly give me much hope for the Ribirth series. However there was one redeeming feature: Duke Thomas. Duke is definitely developing into one of my favourite Batman protégés. This was feeling was only further supported by Bruce's decision to "try something new" instead of making him just another Robin. (2 stars)
I Am Gotham (Parts 1-5) - This story had its ups and downs but overall I'm not ashamed to say I enjoyed it. Don't get me wrong it definately had its problems with some parts making me cringe, however I thought the overall plot (the terror attacks, suspicious suicides, and the introduction of the two heroes) was strong. At first the two new sibling heroes seemed annoying, their backstory in Part 3 making me feel mixed emotions as on one hand they became heroes purely due to their desire to save their city, but also frustration at their apparent naivety. It wasn't until later that I started genuinely liking the young heroes and found their predicament concerning their powers not only intriguing but also heart breaking. (4 stars)
Besides how could anyone not love Alfred in Part 5?
I Am Gotham (Epilogue) - This to me was where the volume fell flat. Like 'Batman: Rebirth', the Epilogue felt messy, with the focus mainly being on Gotham Girl as she deals with the aftermath of the main arc. This was most certainly intentional to reflect the girl's fragile mental state, but for the most part instead of feeling sympathy I just wanted to slap her. In spite of this I did like the Epilogue, with the ending scene, where we get to see a very empathetic and compassionate Bruce share a moment with the grieving girl, being so beautifully done despite how heartwrenching it was. (3 stars)
Though I had mixed emotions about the quality of story within Volume 1, I found the artwork to be consistently fantastic throughout. Although the different artists had a very distinct style I thought that all the artwork complemented the story brilliantly.
I Am Gotham (Parts 1-5) - This story had its ups and downs but overall I'm not ashamed to say I enjoyed it. Don't get me wrong it definately had its problems with some parts making me cringe, however I thought the overall plot (the terror attacks, suspicious suicides, and the introduction of the two heroes) was strong. At first the two new sibling heroes seemed annoying, their backstory in Part 3 making me feel mixed emotions as on one hand they became heroes purely due to their desire to save their city, but also frustration at their apparent naivety. It wasn't until later that I started genuinely liking the young heroes and found their predicament concerning their powers not only intriguing but also heart breaking. (4 stars)
Besides how could anyone not love Alfred in Part 5?
I Am Gotham (Epilogue) - This to me was where the volume fell flat. Like 'Batman: Rebirth', the Epilogue felt messy, with the focus mainly being on Gotham Girl as she deals with the aftermath of the main arc. This was most certainly intentional to reflect the girl's fragile mental state, but for the most part instead of feeling sympathy I just wanted to slap her. In spite of this I did like the Epilogue, with the ending scene, where we get to see a very empathetic and compassionate Bruce share a moment with the grieving girl, being so beautifully done despite how heartwrenching it was. (3 stars)
Though I had mixed emotions about the quality of story within Volume 1, I found the artwork to be consistently fantastic throughout. Although the different artists had a very distinct style I thought that all the artwork complemented the story brilliantly.
This was absolutely not a great first arc. King clearly didn't know what to do with Batman...and really didn't understand him, either.
Don't take my word for it. King himself has admitted to it publicly. So, why read a bad story arc? Morbid curiosity mixed with a healthy dose of the need for completion. See, I know from first hand experience that King will come to understand Batman and Bruce Wayne eventually. And those issues I've read are so good that I'm perfectly happy slumming it until we get there in the timeline.
Don't take my word for it. King himself has admitted to it publicly. So, why read a bad story arc? Morbid curiosity mixed with a healthy dose of the need for completion. See, I know from first hand experience that King will come to understand Batman and Bruce Wayne eventually. And those issues I've read are so good that I'm perfectly happy slumming it until we get there in the timeline.
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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
Big change from most of the stuff I've been reading lately and I have to say these action orientated stories are way faster to read than the YA/All-ages stuff like Squirrel Girl and Ms. Marvel. Anyways, this was a great first arc and introduction into Tom King's Batman. Some of the dialogue can come off a little cringey and the story could use a little bit more dept, but I'm sure those things will come as the story develops.