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sayre_94's review
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
Two-Face escaped from Arkham, and puts together a band of freaks into a circus to take over Gotham. Kind of hard to follow. Cool to see Dent’s band of misfits but this sucked. Only memorable thing was how beautiful the art style is. That is the only thing that makes this worth a re-read.
bjoernschneider1's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
nnebeluk's review
3.0
A pretty interesting Batman story that had Batman rely more on his detective skills, rather then just beating down mobsters, which was refreshing. Even though the villain (Two-Face) is a an old one he seemed fresh in this book and his unique world view was explored more in here then any other story i've seen him in before. However, overall, it was just another comic. Quick and to the point. It was a good read but it hardly lived up to the grandoise claims in the introduction that claimed this book challenged our conception of freaks and whether society is over-obsessed with beauty.
purplepages's review
2.0
i love my batman books.
however, i did not love this.
the story just didn't grip me like most batman stories. i think one of the main reason was that i did not like two-face. i couldn't understand why he would want to exploit those people. the reveal towards the end was quite funny if you ask me.
moral lesson of the story is to always have an open communication with the people you would recruit to help you carry out your plans. lol.
however, i did not love this.
the story just didn't grip me like most batman stories. i think one of the main reason was that i did not like two-face. i couldn't understand why he would want to exploit those people. the reveal towards the end was quite funny if you ask me.
moral lesson of the story is to always have an open communication with the people you would recruit to help you carry out your plans. lol.
tabman678's review
2.0
The art is the best thing about this book. The story is fine but that's all it is, fine. You've seen other better Two Face tales and will see more to come.
As it stands this is a fine read. It's short, got intricate art, and gives you another Batman VS Two Face story.
As it stands this is a fine read. It's short, got intricate art, and gives you another Batman VS Two Face story.
just_fighting_censorship's review
1.0
Wow, that sucked.
This comic was...weird, and not in a good way. It was rushed and boring, also it was presented as a mystery but the reader is well aware of what is going on and the greatest detective in the world should have some sort of inkling as well. This was just stupid, I guess I get the point that being a 'Freak' isn't the same as being a monster and that just because Two-Face is deformed doesn't mean he should become a criminal, no kidding. HE IS FRICKEN INSANE! Hello, that's why he was locked up in Arkham at the beginning of the story.
I found this to be very poorly written, badly executed, and altogether pointless. This comic is supposed to be one of the most controversial Batman comics ever due to the portrayal of what would harshly be referred to as 'sideshow freaks'. I didn't find it all that scandalous and the art is done so poorly that every character looks misshapen.
Do yourself a favor and skip this one, not a single page of it is worth reading.
This comic was...weird, and not in a good way. It was rushed and boring, also it was presented as a mystery but the reader is well aware of what is going on and the greatest detective in the world should have some sort of inkling as well. This was just stupid, I guess I get the point that being a 'Freak' isn't the same as being a monster and that just because Two-Face is deformed doesn't mean he should become a criminal, no kidding. HE IS FRICKEN INSANE! Hello, that's why he was locked up in Arkham at the beginning of the story.
I found this to be very poorly written, badly executed, and altogether pointless. This comic is supposed to be one of the most controversial Batman comics ever due to the portrayal of what would harshly be referred to as 'sideshow freaks'. I didn't find it all that scandalous and the art is done so poorly that every character looks misshapen.
Do yourself a favor and skip this one, not a single page of it is worth reading.
evnlibrarian's review
3.0
Just a short review: Batman takes on Two Face, who concocts a plot in which he recruits or conscripts a slew of others with deformities (think classic circus freaks) for his own personal nation. The thing that pushes it from a rather odd, surreal book to a memorable one is the climax, which I'll just say BRUTALLY takes Two Face's supposed 'justification' for his insanity and throws it in his face.
I suppose why I appreciate it is that while some may find it exploititave of those with abnormalities, it actually addresses and repudiates something that's bugged me about the 'scarred villain' cliche. I know plenty of people with severe scars and abnormalities, physical and mental, who nonetheless live fulfilled, happy lives, probably more than a typical person. The idea that the acid thrown in his face is the sole reason for Harvey Dent's evil turn doesn't sit well with me. This book suggests it really revealed his true character.
I suppose why I appreciate it is that while some may find it exploititave of those with abnormalities, it actually addresses and repudiates something that's bugged me about the 'scarred villain' cliche. I know plenty of people with severe scars and abnormalities, physical and mental, who nonetheless live fulfilled, happy lives, probably more than a typical person. The idea that the acid thrown in his face is the sole reason for Harvey Dent's evil turn doesn't sit well with me. This book suggests it really revealed his true character.
whitejamaica's review
3.0
Moderately enjoyable. Nothing truly unique about this story though.
2.75/5 Stars
2.75/5 Stars
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