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Scott Snyder did an interview with Sal from ComicPop a couple months ago (here's the link for anyone curious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d_LFeSo1BM). I really, REALLY enjoyed hearing Snyder open up about his life, his personal demons, and how that influenced his work at DC. So at the start of the year I decided it'd be fun to re-read his run on Batman during the New52/DC You publishing era.
The Court of Owls was such a joy to read again, not just because of the art (which is fantastic btw), but because of how Snyder almost makes Gotham City a character in its own right by giving a history to the city, its architecture, and the people that inhabit it. It fleshed out Gotham for me in a way that I had never seen before. Also, LOVE The Court. Some of the best villain designs in years and while we don't get much information about them this volume they have a very imposing and powerful presence anytime they're on panel.
What took the volume down a notch for is the scene in the last half of the book where you have to physically rotate the book in order to keep reading. It became difficult to reorient myself and naturally find which page I was supposed to turn. I see what they going for, but it didn't quite work for me and took me out of the experience. I also wish this and the next volume were just 1 book instead of 2. The next volume is essentially the third act of this story and I don't see the need to separate them other than for the sake making someone pay for 2 trades. Other than that, great read. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to jump into Batman.
The Court of Owls was such a joy to read again, not just because of the art (which is fantastic btw), but because of how Snyder almost makes Gotham City a character in its own right by giving a history to the city, its architecture, and the people that inhabit it. It fleshed out Gotham for me in a way that I had never seen before. Also, LOVE The Court. Some of the best villain designs in years and while we don't get much information about them this volume they have a very imposing and powerful presence anytime they're on panel.
What took the volume down a notch for is the scene in the last half of the book where you have to physically rotate the book in order to keep reading. It became difficult to reorient myself and naturally find which page I was supposed to turn. I see what they going for, but it didn't quite work for me and took me out of the experience. I also wish this and the next volume were just 1 book instead of 2. The next volume is essentially the third act of this story and I don't see the need to separate them other than for the sake making someone pay for 2 trades. Other than that, great read. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to jump into Batman.
There's no one quite like DC to continually remix and rebrand their established heroes – and having already rebooted the entire universe, they've gone at again.
A rebirth, if you will. And we know this because that's what they've called it.
But what's really annoying is that, first book out of the box (at least for me) they seem to have done it again.
The artwork is as vibrant as you'd expect, and we get two new kids to hang out with – Gotham, and Gotham Girl. New supers with powers, a dark secret and a twist.
No, they're not thinking outside of the box here but who cares when it works?
And the story is up to snuff, with added batshittery just for good measure. Want to see Bats riding a crashing plane through two tower blocks? Step right up!
Obviously it's too early to judge how the run is going to shape up, but were off to a flying start.
A rebirth, if you will. And we know this because that's what they've called it.
But what's really annoying is that, first book out of the box (at least for me) they seem to have done it again.
The artwork is as vibrant as you'd expect, and we get two new kids to hang out with – Gotham, and Gotham Girl. New supers with powers, a dark secret and a twist.
No, they're not thinking outside of the box here but who cares when it works?
And the story is up to snuff, with added batshittery just for good measure. Want to see Bats riding a crashing plane through two tower blocks? Step right up!
Obviously it's too early to judge how the run is going to shape up, but were off to a flying start.
I'm sold. King's writing very much lives up to the hype, and Finch's art is amazing.
So i really like tom king as a writer but this just isn't quite what I'd hoped his take on batman would be. Don't get me wrong it is definitely good and has some wonderful moments but I expected something different from the previous run but I feel I'm getting that more from Snyder with all star ironically. I will keep reading this for sure and I'm hopeful for some truly great batman from a great writer.
Oh and the art is good too. Not much to say but it feels like a follow up to cappulo. Nothing really new but nothing to complain about either.
Oh and the art is good too. Not much to say but it feels like a follow up to cappulo. Nothing really new but nothing to complain about either.
Just not good. Batman lacks his confidence and whines about his parents. 2 generic superheroes are introduced. Batman employs some stupid gadgets that make some of James Bond's sillier toys look downright genius. Rough start for Tom King on DC's money maker.
Well, I'm back. I gave up on almost all DC books except for Grayson and even that came to a disappointing splutter of an ending. I gave the New 52 a chance but it wasn't for me, I'm too much of a continuity whore. I don't want to start fresh, I want to wallow in years of backstory.
I've been told this 'Rebirth' universe is for me. It allegedly re-canonises much that was discarded to streamline the universe, although at this point I see no evidence of this.
Unfortunately Duke Thomas is still around. I hated him in the few stories I read with him, and I'm mostly indifferent to him now. I don't know why he exists or what his purpose is. I wish he'd go find something else to do. On the plus side he doesn't come across as a Marty Stu, so he has that going for him.
The story didn't grab me, I didn't hate it but it didn't give me any desire to continue reading. I like that this Batman is less adverse to calling in help when he needs to, I like that he attempts to help other heroes instead of blowing them off.
I didn't like Batman's comment that he doesn't trust Alfred. I assumed it was a joke based on the context but Alfred's private expression suggests differently. I hate that. Bruce's relationship is the most important to me, right there with his relationship with Dick.
I don't know how this fits into continuity. I believe it's a 'Soft Reboot' and I don't know what the Hell that means. I feel like that said that about the New 52 as well.
Well, I've bought a bunch of Rebirth volume ones, hopefully at least one of them clicks with me because this didn't.
I've been told this 'Rebirth' universe is for me. It allegedly re-canonises much that was discarded to streamline the universe, although at this point I see no evidence of this.
Unfortunately Duke Thomas is still around. I hated him in the few stories I read with him, and I'm mostly indifferent to him now. I don't know why he exists or what his purpose is. I wish he'd go find something else to do. On the plus side he doesn't come across as a Marty Stu, so he has that going for him.
The story didn't grab me, I didn't hate it but it didn't give me any desire to continue reading. I like that this Batman is less adverse to calling in help when he needs to, I like that he attempts to help other heroes instead of blowing them off.
I didn't like Batman's comment that he doesn't trust Alfred. I assumed it was a joke based on the context but Alfred's private expression suggests differently. I hate that. Bruce's relationship is the most important to me, right there with his relationship with Dick.
I don't know how this fits into continuity. I believe it's a 'Soft Reboot' and I don't know what the Hell that means. I feel like that said that about the New 52 as well.
Well, I've bought a bunch of Rebirth volume ones, hopefully at least one of them clicks with me because this didn't.
An interesting start to Batman in the rebirth series, probably the best rebirth graphic novel I have read yet.
This has a lot of what you expect from Batman, him overcoming insurmountable odds, some deranged villains, and some great moments from Alfred. What I think this brought new to the table was the sense from Batman that he is seeking and trying to train a successor.
This creates some interesting dynamics, as well as examines some of the deeper feeling of the Bat about his career.
The only real complaint I have is the names of two of the heroes who appear in this volume, frankly, they are terrible. If you have read it, you know :).
Well worth a read, and seems a great kick off point for anyone who wants to start reading Batman.
This has a lot of what you expect from Batman, him overcoming insurmountable odds, some deranged villains, and some great moments from Alfred. What I think this brought new to the table was the sense from Batman that he is seeking and trying to train a successor.
This creates some interesting dynamics, as well as examines some of the deeper feeling of the Bat about his career.
The only real complaint I have is the names of two of the heroes who appear in this volume, frankly, they are terrible. If you have read it, you know :).
Well worth a read, and seems a great kick off point for anyone who wants to start reading Batman.
For me, this felt like a new writer putting his prints on the Batman origin and the character's themes as he elevates them to parallel against the new superhero Gotham. There's a heartfelt opening issue following the tease with Calendar Man. The parts with solely Gotham and/or Gotham Girl weren't as strong, but I am willing to continue reading this version of Batman having enjoyed the opening salvo.
A strong story with amazing art and the haunting plot. If Superman and his villains are the light of DC, then Batman is the silent dark predator of it.