First comic ever read, and I liked it! First off: This review is only for comic book noobs, like myself! I was recommended 2 comics to start me off on the road of comic reading, The Watchmen and Batman: Year One (due to the Batman Begins film being loosely based around this book). I read Batman first as it's much shorter, and wow, I feel like I've missed out on another world all these years! I was really suprised that the film was glammed up in comparison to at least this comic. It's very dark and Gotham really is messed up! I almost... more info
Best batman ever? Could be! What do The Dark Night Returns, Tim Burton's Batman movie and Batman Begins have in common?
None of them live up to the hype. No, really.
But this great little comic book whips along at lightening pace, spends as much time developing characters as it does on action and left me wanting more. Miller dumps all his usual 'style over substance' tricks and tells a good story. The art (not by Miller) compliments the writing to tell the story perfectly. What with this being a 'year one' book it's also... more info
The greatest artwork in a comic book ever? This collection is possibly the perfect way to appreciate the opulent warmth which the artwork and the colours emit. I read this collection in one night and I would recommend it to anyone, especially those whom feel they are new to the Batman universe. For those who felt that Miller's Dark Knight Returns and especially its successor Dark Knight Strikes Again were to arch and complex the plot to Year One strips back the pretense to introduce us to a world which is characterised by violence and corruption.... more info
Gordon: Year One This is a great book. But I didn't think it was enough about Batman. The stuff with Bruce's parents is good. But Gordon is the character who's interesting here. Just a well-told story with a lot of depth. Flask is a nasty Detective Gordon's paired with and it's from that the majority of the drama comes from; and Gordon's relationship with his pregnant wife. It's a enjoyable read, with such luxurious art. I think, in this edition, the colours have been tweaked. They're saturated and vibrant.... more info
