Blogs Tagged “Batman”
-
Distinguished Critique: Suicide Squad: The Nightshade Odyssey ReviewCompromised characters blended with moral ambiguity make for a strong second volume of this classic DC series
-
Distinguished Critique: Batman: Strange Apparitions ReviewThis slice of 70s Batman comics collects a classic run with incredible characterization and grounded storytelling from talented creators
-
Distinguished Critique: Justice League International: The Secret Gospel of Maxwell Lord ReviewA mediocre final third can hardly diminish the other engaging chapters in this volume, blending humor and heroics with well-rounded characters
-
Random Reviews: Swamp Thing: Dark GenesisDespite a mediocre final third, this volume successfully introduces a monster who wishes to be a man, pitting him against men who behave like monsters
-
Distinguished Critique: Catwoman: Her Sister's Keeper ReviewThis limited series constructs an entertaining follow-up to "Batman: Year One," even if some of the pacing is muddled and characters a tad flat
-
Distinguished Critique: Batman: Shaman ReviewThis "sequel" to "Year One" provides a somewhat disjointed mystery, the plot paling in comparison to its multifaceted masked hero
-
Distinguished Critique: Invasion! ReviewThis crossover fails to find its footing in determining the kind of story it wants to tell, with not enough "invasion" to justify its title
-
Distinguished Critique: Superman and Batman: Generations and Superman and Batman Generations 2 ReviewAn intriguing premise is clumsily executed at times, hampering these series' ability to work in tandem in telling an original narrative
-
Distinguished Critique: Batman: Second Chances ReviewSeveral mediocre stories by experienced storytellers are bolstered somewhat by understanding this volume's historical significance
-
Distinguished Critique: Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again ReviewThe sequel to Frank Miller's magnum opus is a disappointing blend of garish visuals, lifeless characters, and brash theming
-
Distinguished Critique: Batman: Tales of the Demon ReviewThis volume, though somewhat oddly structured, offers a nice cross-section detailing the original conflict between Batman and Ra's al Ghul
-
Distinguished Critique: Batman: Birth of the Demon ReviewA taut trilogy of tales, these graphic novels centered on Ra's al Ghul work almost as well alone, if not better, than they do together
-
Distinguished Critique: Justice League: A New Beginning ReviewThese issues represent a stellar start to a post-Crisis team book equal parts funny and fantastic
-
Distinguished Critique: The Untold Legend of the Batman ReviewDC's second-ever limited series isn't as adroit as Frank Miller in exploring Batman's origin, but it nobly distills the hero's history into a succinct examination of his mission
-
Distinguished Critique: The Spirit (Book One) ReviewDarwyn Cooke's take on The Spirit trades in the depth of some other narratives for an entertaining reimagining of an early comic hero
-
Distinguished Critique: Batman: Ego and Other Tails ReviewThis volume presents several examples of a master craftsman's calculated contributions to Gotham City
-
Distinguished Critique: "Batman: Year Two" ReviewThis sequel to "Year One" fails to sufficiently explore interesting ideas which deserve deeper reflection than they receive
-
Distinguished Critique: Millennium ReviewMillennium is divided on which story it wants to tell, and as a result, the whole series wobbles on a weak foundation
-
Distinguished Critique: Batman: Rules of Engagement ReviewThis narrative uniquely sets the Dark Knight Detective against Lex Luthor, a battle of wits hampered slightly by a Batman too clever for his own good
-
Distinguished Critique: Cosmic Odyssey ReviewA master storyteller can't quite apply his trademark characterization to a series too short for its ensemble cast
-
Distinguished Critique: Legends ReviewDC's first post-Crisis event fumbles its primary conceit, a cool concept and great art sacrificed on the altar of heavy-handed dialogue
-
Distinguished Critique: Superman: Red Son ReviewThis wonderfully imaginative take on the Superman mythos reconstructs the Man of Steel's world in an engaging, conflict-driven series
-
Distinguished Critique: Doomsday Clock ReviewThough certainly clever in its own right, this Watchmen "sequel" often finds itself in the shadow of its revered predecessor
-
Distinguished Critique: "Superman: For the Man Who Has Everything" ReviewThis classic annual pits Superman against his soul's desire, showcasing the struggle of a hero versus the heart
-
Distinguished Critique: Batman: Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth ReviewThis grim graphic novel is a fascinating character study of Batman and his rogues, discerning how close to the edge our Caped Crusader can crawl
-
Distinguished Critique: "Batman: A Lonely Place of Dying" ReviewThe third Robin debuts in a tale that delivers catharsis in the face of overwhelming tragedy
-
Distinguished Critique: "Batman: A Death in the Family" ReviewThis classic tragedy is constructed upon some coincidence yet serves as a much-needed arc for a spurned Robin who develops before he dies
-
Distinguished Critique: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns ReviewFrank Miller's famed, dystopian series redefines and revitalizes the Batman, shaping a new world around an old hero
-
Distinguished Critique: Superman: The Man of Steel ReviewDespite an awkward final issue, John Byrne's limited series successfully reintroduces Superman into the post-Crisis world
-
Distinguished Critique: "Batman: Year One" ReviewThis Post-Crisis reframing of Batman's origin is definitive and impactful, offering clever insight into the new life of Bruce Wayne and his supporting cast
-
Distinguished Critique: Crisis on Infinite Earths ReviewThis classic, catastrophic condensing of the DC Universe excites and amazes, but its bombast and agenda cultivate more set-pieces than engaging character moments
-
A Tribute to Tim Sale