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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
“one might even say.. suicide” -amanda waller.
This is a high 3 stars because I really liked it despite some story issues. It felt very different which is good. Can't wait for v.2.
When I love something so much, I'm trepidatious about new conceptions. The DC rebirth had me quite nervous. So I put off reading the new Batman...now I can breathe more easily - it's good.
The new 52 arc focused on mental and emotional challenges; Batman and Bruce Wayne really get to know themselves, and all the Robins grow too. Towards the end I started forgetting Batman was a superhero, and saw him more as a person, a man, a human. It was time to do that, and it was well done.
But now, the superhero is back. He's fierce. King makes clear quickly that he's confident, capable...and, well, superhuman, in a way. I realized how often I'd forgotten what Batman is capable of - it feels inspiring, energetic, to be reminded.
The first issue wasn't a great start, though, and I take a star off for that. Weak beginning, but luckily strong follow-through. I like this guy; and what's more, I look up to him. I haven't felt that way about him in a long time.
The art was good. I'm not crazy about the new cowl and mask, but the purple inside and shaped belt are fine changes. And if Greg Capullo likes it, I guess I do too.
Kudos to King. He made Batman the hero we deserve. I'm so relieved.
The new 52 arc focused on mental and emotional challenges; Batman and Bruce Wayne really get to know themselves, and all the Robins grow too. Towards the end I started forgetting Batman was a superhero, and saw him more as a person, a man, a human. It was time to do that, and it was well done.
But now, the superhero is back. He's fierce. King makes clear quickly that he's confident, capable...and, well, superhuman, in a way. I realized how often I'd forgotten what Batman is capable of - it feels inspiring, energetic, to be reminded.
The first issue wasn't a great start, though, and I take a star off for that. Weak beginning, but luckily strong follow-through. I like this guy; and what's more, I look up to him. I haven't felt that way about him in a long time.
The art was good. I'm not crazy about the new cowl and mask, but the purple inside and shaped belt are fine changes. And if Greg Capullo likes it, I guess I do too.
Kudos to King. He made Batman the hero we deserve. I'm so relieved.
Tom King is very likely my favorite current comic writer, but I had never read his seemingly controversial Batman run. Looking at any Reddit thread or comment section you'll see a wide variety of criticisms on this run and people panning it as "the worst thing DC has ever done to Batman" and saying that "Tom King is the worst thing to ever happen to Batman." But I actually really liked this!
After the first issue providing a bit of a bridge from New 52 into Rebirth, Batman begins to reckon with his overall powerlessness in defending the city of Gotham and the insecure feelings of Gothamites about their lack of a "super"hero protecting them like there is in any other city in the DC Universe. Batman likes to have a solid ownership over Gotham and doesn't like to share his responsibilities with other non-Gotham heroes, and that selfishness is challenged here and Batman actually has to learn and grow (what a concept!). After a wonderful scene when all hope seems lost, two super-powered heroes arrive on the scene determined to save Gotham and the first story of this run begins with a goal of challenging Batman to see Gotham outside of himself.
What I loved most about this book was the drastic change in tone from most Batman comics. It's actually really funny at times, characters have fantastic moments of introspection, and there are some great scenes that I feel like I've always wanted but never knew to ask for (I'm thinking of one particularly amazing scene with Alfred). What doesn't work for me as much is some of the main plot points and inclusion of some characters. While I really liked the overall story and its progression, the way that it was rolled out felt a bit messy at times and characters seemed to just disappear from the story completely or appear without the sort of impact that I think King was going for. Also, the second to last issue of this book had a couple moments of dialogue that were just very cringy and the pacing was a bit disastrous making me feel like that issue was rushed out.
Otherwise, I had a good time with this and I like where it's taking the character of Batman. Looking forward to continuing this run in the next volume!
After the first issue providing a bit of a bridge from New 52 into Rebirth, Batman begins to reckon with his overall powerlessness in defending the city of Gotham and the insecure feelings of Gothamites about their lack of a "super"hero protecting them like there is in any other city in the DC Universe. Batman likes to have a solid ownership over Gotham and doesn't like to share his responsibilities with other non-Gotham heroes, and that selfishness is challenged here and Batman actually has to learn and grow (what a concept!). After a wonderful scene when all hope seems lost, two super-powered heroes arrive on the scene determined to save Gotham and the first story of this run begins with a goal of challenging Batman to see Gotham outside of himself.
What I loved most about this book was the drastic change in tone from most Batman comics. It's actually really funny at times, characters have fantastic moments of introspection, and there are some great scenes that I feel like I've always wanted but never knew to ask for (I'm thinking of one particularly amazing scene with Alfred). What doesn't work for me as much is some of the main plot points and inclusion of some characters. While I really liked the overall story and its progression, the way that it was rolled out felt a bit messy at times and characters seemed to just disappear from the story completely or appear without the sort of impact that I think King was going for. Also, the second to last issue of this book had a couple moments of dialogue that were just very cringy and the pacing was a bit disastrous making me feel like that issue was rushed out.
Otherwise, I had a good time with this and I like where it's taking the character of Batman. Looking forward to continuing this run in the next volume!
I haven't read a lot of the rebirth comics so I thought I would try and remedy that. I really enjoyed this volume. Alfred always has the best quips.
This was just okay for me. Despite only having read it 2 days ago, I'm blanking a little on what happened and had to read other reviews to remember, so the plot didn't really stick with me. I'm curious to see where this run goes since I know there was all that drama, so I'll try to keep going.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"Is this a good death?" Bro you're fucking riding a plane into the ocean instead of jumping off like a normal person so what do you think
Stupidity aside it's fun
Stupidity aside it's fun
A nice superhero comic, if I may say.
We were used to a specific kind of Batman, with a specific character and that is what we would expect. This volume describes a different side of him, which is a rather good one though.
New characters are introduced. This is what makes it spicy as a story.
We were used to a specific kind of Batman, with a specific character and that is what we would expect. This volume describes a different side of him, which is a rather good one though.
New characters are introduced. This is what makes it spicy as a story.
"Alfred. When it happened. Mother and father. How did you help me?"
"Master Bruce, with all due respect... Each night you leave this perfectly lovely house and go leaping off buildings dressed as a giant bat. Do you really think I helped you?"
The new Batman series from the new DC Rebirth continuity. Honestly, I thought this was a decent volume. I actually liked certain aspects of it.
I really liked Alfred (I found him at his snakiest in this new run), I thought the overall plot had a lot of potential, and I really liked some of the underlying emotions of the story. I also appreciated the throwbacks.
What I liked less was the execution. Some transition scenes, and panelling, were just really confusing. It felt like some part of the scene was missing, as if it was abruptly cut. Not to mention that sometimes when we got narration panels, I got really confused not only about who was speaking but also what they were speaking about. Tom King's ex-CIA background was also visible on the page, but that was neither a bad thing or a good thing. You could just sorta tell.
Overall I thought the story was interesting, and it could had been pushed more because it felt, well, abrupt. A lot of things happened that in my opinion could have been better developed. Still, I was way more apprehensive to start reading this but it didn't turn out that bad.
Also, the line above. The story needs to dig deeper into this, because I always wondered how Bruce would have turned out if he had a good counselor as a kid to help with process his pain.
"Master Bruce, with all due respect... Each night you leave this perfectly lovely house and go leaping off buildings dressed as a giant bat. Do you really think I helped you?"
The new Batman series from the new DC Rebirth continuity. Honestly, I thought this was a decent volume. I actually liked certain aspects of it.
I really liked Alfred (I found him at his snakiest in this new run), I thought the overall plot had a lot of potential, and I really liked some of the underlying emotions of the story. I also appreciated the throwbacks.
What I liked less was the execution. Some transition scenes, and panelling, were just really confusing. It felt like some part of the scene was missing, as if it was abruptly cut. Not to mention that sometimes when we got narration panels, I got really confused not only about who was speaking but also what they were speaking about. Tom King's ex-CIA background was also visible on the page, but that was neither a bad thing or a good thing. You could just sorta tell.
Overall I thought the story was interesting, and it could had been pushed more because it felt, well, abrupt. A lot of things happened that in my opinion could have been better developed. Still, I was way more apprehensive to start reading this but it didn't turn out that bad.
Also, the line above. The story needs to dig deeper into this, because I always wondered how Bruce would have turned out if he had a good counselor as a kid to help with process his pain.