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Editorial Reviews
About the Author
His work is translated into a number of languages on three continents. He's one of a handful of young cartoonists to be consistently gaining critical praise and media attention, appearing on the Sci-Fi Channel, Much Music, and elsewhere. He's been in everything from Spin to A+F to Entertainment Weekly to Jalouse to V Magazine to The Village Voice. And he's the only American cartoonist to have worked for Japan's largest manga publisher for five-plus years.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Batman Print Production Since Frank Miller's "The Dark Knight"
I loved Paul Pope's take on "The Bat-Man of Gotham," and some of the things I loved about it are things that made other reviewers here unhappy: The story's loose ends, the distinctive art, the fact that this Batman doesn't look so much like other versions of Batman.The plot is slim yet convoluted, and the main conspiracy is kind of a yawn, but the subplots on the story's edges hold interest and -- most importantly -- the many action sequences are knockouts. The long section when Batman breaks into the police compound, which runs from the last section of part two and well into part three, is thrilling and suspenseful and gave me a giddy kick.The fact that it is never quite explained how Batman has been able to survive for 100 years is not as opaque as some reviewers suggest. If you read the book closely, there are suggestions: Is the Batman mantle passed down over time? Is there a supernatural element? Both of these possiblities are raised in subtle ways, but nothing is ever confirmed.Pope's artistic style falls somewhere between Will Eisner and Frank Miller, leaning slightly toward the former, and that's a classic place to be. It brings a gritty sense of place, of urban wasteland, though sometimes the perspectives are a bit jarring and what's being depicted is perhaps drawn a bit too close up.Loved the Batman costume. A section at the end of the book goes into detail of the design, and it makes so much more sense than the conventional version.Despite taking place in 2039, this Batman feels far more "real" than any other incarnation I've read. I can't say enough good things about it. I hope very much that DC gives Paul Pope another opportunity to tell this character's story.
5.0 out of 5 stars Somebody talk Pope into doing more Batman!
Pope gives a fresh spin to the "reappearance" of Batman on 2039, 100 years after his first appearance. A lot of things aren't explained, giving us the feeling of walking right into the story, and that's cool. Some information is gathered through the on-going story, a murder mystery involving the police, but a lot is left to the reader. Pope's artwork is not slick and pretty. In fact, some people look downright ugly, and which ends up adding so much to the story. A great read!PS- Batman has fangs! Fangs!! How come no one ever thought of that before??
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent iteration of a classic character
An excellent iteration of a classic character. The art of Paul Pope is original and gritty. A truly great style and great counterpart to the story. It's set in a dreary future with new characters, some connected to old ones. I liked it a lot. If you are seeking a creative reimagining of the character then look no further. If you want the classic Batman in the Gotham you're familiar with then this is not for you.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Artwork
Paul Pope really brings Batman alive in his depiction of Batman 100 years after his origin. Pope's artwork almost jumps off the page as he has a way of depicting a stunning sense of energy even in still shots with his ink brush. The feel is raw and gritty, just as Batman should be. In fact, you'll see about the coolest idea for the batmobile ever. The artwork isn't the only great thing about this graphic novel though. The story takes Batman back to his roots as a detective, which is how Batman should be portrayed--a man who also happens to be a hero. In this two-fisted story, Batman gets shot, chased by dogs and dragged through the mud as he is trying to get to the bottom of a mysterious exchange between federal agents and a known terrorist organization. If you're a real Batman fan, I definitely recommend that you give this a try.
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite Batman stories ever
One of my favorite Batman stories ever. In fact, this may be my favorite Batman character. Anonymous city, anonymous Batman. This Batman is a little more "real world" in his behavior, reflections, and interactions. This isn't the pretty boy, trust fund, "I miss my parents" Batman. Year One Hundred takes it more towards an "adult" Batman; grittier, etc. I wish this particular characterization of Batman could go on... but, alas, people want to see Batman driving expensive, military style super cars and planes modeled after space ships. You don't that crap here. What you get is a Batman that is a shadow in a world where everyone's ID is known. You get an "everyman" who fights a more underground battle against the establishment. This Batman would eat chicken legs and drink a beer before he sat down to have "Alfred" serve him lamb chops.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Quite different --- more raw power than fancy gadgets and smoke screens. A different take is always fun -- always interesting.
Good Weird.
This book plays brilliantly with the Batman legend by weaving the changing styles, costumes, characters and key canon storylines into the fabric of its elseworlds Gotham. While the book is undoubtedly for the fans (and you will get the most out of it if you know a lot about the characters and can spot the references), the story is still compelling enough without these knowing winks. At its heart Year One Hundred is a great detective adventure story.While Paul Pope's artwork may not be everyone's cup of tea, personally I think his style is a perfect for Batman. It feels dangerous, weird and scary; exactly as Gotham should. Happy to recommend it.
Five Stars
Wow and wow again!!!
What an artist!
Pope is one of my favourite comic artist and this graphic novel is really amazing.The art is fantastic, each page a miracle for the eyes, but I'm not giving 5 stars because the story it's not as good as the drawings: a little bit superficial and sometimes less clear..
The Batman!!
What DKSA should've been
Interessanter Ansatz, Chance teils verspielt
Der Ansatz ist wirklich gut: Man nutzt Batman als Mythos, die Person hinter Batman ist nicht wichtig und wird nicht erläutert. Es ist unklar ob diese Person Bruce Wayne ist oder nicht. Daa Szenario ist ein zukünftiger Polizeistaat, welcher Batman aufgrund eines (von ihm nicht ausgeübten) Verbrechens jagt. Die Zeichnungen sind selstsam und gewöhnungsbedürftig, doch haben sie mir vor allem aufgrund dieses unkanonischen Batmanthemas zugesagt und waren meiner Meinung nach sehr passend. Vor allem der Start von Year 100 ist super gemacht, eine atemberaubende Verfolgungsjagd, in welcher der Mythos Batman sehr gut dargestellt wird. Leider geht es danach etwas abwärts, da diese spezielle Atmosphäre im Verlauf der Geschichte abnimmt. Es werden unnötigerweise Nebenfiguren eingeführt, welche diesen anfangs hervorragend inszenierten Mythos des "Batman" teilweise zerstören oder zumindest diesem Mythos schädigen. Dies ist natürlich eine sehr persönliche Meinung. Trotzdem, aufgrund der guten Idee, und aufgrund dessen, dass trotz jener erwähnten Probleme Year 100 aufgrund der originellen und spannenden Geschichte lesenswert ist, verdiente 4 Sterne.
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AED19524
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Order today to get by 7-14 business days
Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.
Imported From: United States
At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.
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All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.
Description:
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
His work is translated into a number of languages on three continents. He's one of a handful of young cartoonists to be consistently gaining critical praise and media attention, appearing on the Sci-Fi Channel, Much Music, and elsewhere. He's been in everything from Spin to A+F to Entertainment Weekly to Jalouse to V Magazine to The Village Voice. And he's the only American cartoonist to have worked for Japan's largest manga publisher for five-plus years.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Batman Print Production Since Frank Miller's "The Dark Knight"
I loved Paul Pope's take on "The Bat-Man of Gotham," and some of the things I loved about it are things that made other reviewers here unhappy: The story's loose ends, the distinctive art, the fact that this Batman doesn't look so much like other versions of Batman.The plot is slim yet convoluted, and the main conspiracy is kind of a yawn, but the subplots on the story's edges hold interest and -- most importantly -- the many action sequences are knockouts. The long section when Batman breaks into the police compound, which runs from the last section of part two and well into part three, is thrilling and suspenseful and gave me a giddy kick.The fact that it is never quite explained how Batman has been able to survive for 100 years is not as opaque as some reviewers suggest. If you read the book closely, there are suggestions: Is the Batman mantle passed down over time? Is there a supernatural element? Both of these possiblities are raised in subtle ways, but nothing is ever confirmed.Pope's artistic style falls somewhere between Will Eisner and Frank Miller, leaning slightly toward the former, and that's a classic place to be. It brings a gritty sense of place, of urban wasteland, though sometimes the perspectives are a bit jarring and what's being depicted is perhaps drawn a bit too close up.Loved the Batman costume. A section at the end of the book goes into detail of the design, and it makes so much more sense than the conventional version.Despite taking place in 2039, this Batman feels far more "real" than any other incarnation I've read. I can't say enough good things about it. I hope very much that DC gives Paul Pope another opportunity to tell this character's story.
5.0 out of 5 stars Somebody talk Pope into doing more Batman!
Pope gives a fresh spin to the "reappearance" of Batman on 2039, 100 years after his first appearance. A lot of things aren't explained, giving us the feeling of walking right into the story, and that's cool. Some information is gathered through the on-going story, a murder mystery involving the police, but a lot is left to the reader. Pope's artwork is not slick and pretty. In fact, some people look downright ugly, and which ends up adding so much to the story. A great read!PS- Batman has fangs! Fangs!! How come no one ever thought of that before??
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent iteration of a classic character
An excellent iteration of a classic character. The art of Paul Pope is original and gritty. A truly great style and great counterpart to the story. It's set in a dreary future with new characters, some connected to old ones. I liked it a lot. If you are seeking a creative reimagining of the character then look no further. If you want the classic Batman in the Gotham you're familiar with then this is not for you.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Artwork
Paul Pope really brings Batman alive in his depiction of Batman 100 years after his origin. Pope's artwork almost jumps off the page as he has a way of depicting a stunning sense of energy even in still shots with his ink brush. The feel is raw and gritty, just as Batman should be. In fact, you'll see about the coolest idea for the batmobile ever. The artwork isn't the only great thing about this graphic novel though. The story takes Batman back to his roots as a detective, which is how Batman should be portrayed--a man who also happens to be a hero. In this two-fisted story, Batman gets shot, chased by dogs and dragged through the mud as he is trying to get to the bottom of a mysterious exchange between federal agents and a known terrorist organization. If you're a real Batman fan, I definitely recommend that you give this a try.
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite Batman stories ever
One of my favorite Batman stories ever. In fact, this may be my favorite Batman character. Anonymous city, anonymous Batman. This Batman is a little more "real world" in his behavior, reflections, and interactions. This isn't the pretty boy, trust fund, "I miss my parents" Batman. Year One Hundred takes it more towards an "adult" Batman; grittier, etc. I wish this particular characterization of Batman could go on... but, alas, people want to see Batman driving expensive, military style super cars and planes modeled after space ships. You don't that crap here. What you get is a Batman that is a shadow in a world where everyone's ID is known. You get an "everyman" who fights a more underground battle against the establishment. This Batman would eat chicken legs and drink a beer before he sat down to have "Alfred" serve him lamb chops.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Quite different --- more raw power than fancy gadgets and smoke screens. A different take is always fun -- always interesting.
Good Weird.
This book plays brilliantly with the Batman legend by weaving the changing styles, costumes, characters and key canon storylines into the fabric of its elseworlds Gotham. While the book is undoubtedly for the fans (and you will get the most out of it if you know a lot about the characters and can spot the references), the story is still compelling enough without these knowing winks. At its heart Year One Hundred is a great detective adventure story.While Paul Pope's artwork may not be everyone's cup of tea, personally I think his style is a perfect for Batman. It feels dangerous, weird and scary; exactly as Gotham should. Happy to recommend it.
Five Stars
Wow and wow again!!!
What an artist!
Pope is one of my favourite comic artist and this graphic novel is really amazing.The art is fantastic, each page a miracle for the eyes, but I'm not giving 5 stars because the story it's not as good as the drawings: a little bit superficial and sometimes less clear..
The Batman!!
What DKSA should've been
Interessanter Ansatz, Chance teils verspielt
Der Ansatz ist wirklich gut: Man nutzt Batman als Mythos, die Person hinter Batman ist nicht wichtig und wird nicht erläutert. Es ist unklar ob diese Person Bruce Wayne ist oder nicht. Daa Szenario ist ein zukünftiger Polizeistaat, welcher Batman aufgrund eines (von ihm nicht ausgeübten) Verbrechens jagt. Die Zeichnungen sind selstsam und gewöhnungsbedürftig, doch haben sie mir vor allem aufgrund dieses unkanonischen Batmanthemas zugesagt und waren meiner Meinung nach sehr passend. Vor allem der Start von Year 100 ist super gemacht, eine atemberaubende Verfolgungsjagd, in welcher der Mythos Batman sehr gut dargestellt wird. Leider geht es danach etwas abwärts, da diese spezielle Atmosphäre im Verlauf der Geschichte abnimmt. Es werden unnötigerweise Nebenfiguren eingeführt, welche diesen anfangs hervorragend inszenierten Mythos des "Batman" teilweise zerstören oder zumindest diesem Mythos schädigen. Dies ist natürlich eine sehr persönliche Meinung. Trotzdem, aufgrund der guten Idee, und aufgrund dessen, dass trotz jener erwähnten Probleme Year 100 aufgrund der originellen und spannenden Geschichte lesenswert ist, verdiente 4 Sterne.
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