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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Interesting.. Having read the numerous mixed reviews of this book, i decided to buy it and make my own mind up about this hugely controversial series. So here are my thoughts:
As many other reviewers have noted, the first thing this Graphic Novel possesses is fantastic artwork. Jim Lee has followed up his impeccable work in Batman: Hush with more of the same, from the luscious Vicky Vale to the awe-inspiring Batcave - simply incredible.
The story is a different matter however, as it is radically different... more info
Best Batman yet This is the best Batman i have ever read, there is not so much of a story line to speak of, but the character development is fantastic, making the Dark Knight darker than ever. This is Batman how i always pictured he should be, not only that, Miller actually makes Robin look like a decent character. Genius!
Miller Raises The Bar Again All Star Batman and Robin is a superb new release, featuring Frank Miller and Jim Lee producing an excellent Year One Robin story with a top drawer supporting cast (as the name suggests). Although this is a 'volume one', and the story dosn't conclude at the end, I thought this was a brilliant graphic novel. The artwork is phenomenal and Jim Lee has produced the goods yet again. I particularly enjoyed the work on the Batcave. The best thing about this story for me is the dark, gritty portrayal of... more info
Worst Batman story ever! I must disagree with previous reviews.
This is the most derivative Batman story I have had the displeasure of reading.
Frank Miller is one of my favourite story tellers. His work in Sin City, Martha Washington, The Dark Knight Returns and Daredevil are peerless.
However this story appears to be a lazy reproduction of the hardboiled stories that inhabit the Sin City universe and Batman's character is mangled to fit the anti- heroes of that genre. Jim Lee's art work is gorgeous as... more info
