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5.0 out of 5 stars THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS
It's truly a masterpiece, a must-have for any comic book fans. The artwork is spectacular, and the story is amazing.
5.0 out of 5 stars In a 'Battle For The Cowl', there was really only one choice that made sense. Enter Dick Grayson, in a VERY well told story.
As many of us did, I wondered what on Earth DC was thinking when Batman was 'killed' at the end of Final Crisis, which was an EXTRAORDINARY event series. (Final Crisis) Although, a great deal of us correctly guessed from the final frames what might have actually happened, which I will not spoil here for those of you who haven't read it yet. (Go do so! LOL) But the inevitable question was, who, if anyone, can replace Bruce Wayne as Batman? The correct answer is both no one, and ONLY Dick Grayson. As Alfred says in the story, there is only one man who might be able to continue his legacy. Dick Grayson was the first Robin, and later the EXTREMELY popular character Nightwing, who had his own GREAT series for a good long while. (Nightwing Vol. 1: A Knight in Bludhaven) This story depicts the many facets of the Batman family as they decide what needs to be done. Throw in a multi-front gangwar, and the darn near psychopathic Jason Todd, and you've got a nail biting story that is told with keen writing and BRILLIANT artwork. All in all, this is one of the best Batman stories I've yet read, though I am admittedly a huge Nightwing fan. It really has everything, and I strongly recommend it for fans of the larger framework that is the Bat family. I give it an easy 5 stars, and I don't think you'll be disappointed.Thanks so much for your time folks.Sincerely, R.A. McDowell
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Action-Packed Story that Leads into Batman Reborn
Spiraling out of Batman RIP and Final Crisis, the members of the Bat Family struggle to pick up the pieces and move on following the apparent death of Bruce Wayne. With Gotham's criminals noticing Batman's prolonged absence, the entire network of Bat Family agents and friends are called in to stop a gang war between Two Face and Penguin. With a new Black Mask also making a play for Gotham's underworld, it becomes apparent that the city still needs a Batman. Battle for the Cowl mostly focuses on the three Robins: Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, and Tim Drake. Tony S. Daniel is a good artist, but also a solid writer as he explores the dynamic between the three men who all grew up under Bruce's tutelage. Tim wants Dick to take the mantel of the Bat, though Dick is afraid to take on the legacy. Meanwhile, Jason wants to be a new, brutal Batman who isn't afraid to kill. All in all, it is a fun and action-packed story that is a great read for fans of the Bat Family. Battle for the Cowl leads right into the Batman Reborn storyline wherein Dick Grayson took up the cowl, however, you don't need to have read much of Batman Reborn (or Batman RIP and Final Crisis for that matter) to dive into this book.
5.0 out of 5 stars Who wins the Battle for The Cowl?
This was an amazing story, and the title is a good fit. It was the battle for the cowl, but it was only really about the cowl for Tim Drake and Jason Todd. The actual heir to the cowl doesn't take up the mantel of the bat until the smoke clears. The story was really just the road to how we got from Bruce Wayne "dying" and Nightwing picking it up, but wow, what a story. Jason Todd has went clear off his rocker and why, why doesn't Dick Grayson want the cowl, who is the master mind to this third party gang war on Two Face and the Penguin, and who will Gotham look to for her protector? These questions will only be answered within these pages. The artwork alone is worth picking up this book, but the story will draw you in.
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a rich sandbox for storytellers to play in
When the pinnacle of an entire mythos is presumed to be really dead this time, you get to see what forces get unleashed both to fill and exploit the void left behind. Bringing Vicki Vale back to stew in the mystery was a particularly welcome creative stroke.
3.0 out of 5 stars A review from a looooong time Batman reader
What to say about this book? I had the unique perspective of history on my side. History - when related to comic book readers - is sometimes a good thing and sometimes a bad one. I read a study a few years ago that said the average comic book reader will actively buy and read comics for about seven years before moving on for whatever reason. That means that stories, characters, situations and whatnot can be rehashed about every so often without readers en masse revolting. Anyone familiar with the Batman mythos will remember that in 1993 Batman was replaced by John Paul Valley - Azrael - after Bane broke his back. In other words, we've seen this before. Other things that I've seen before - Gotham burning to the ground in some fashion. We had the guy who blew up a number of buildings in Gotham in order to highlight the more cyberpunkish buildings (1992), we had Ras Al Ghul release the Clench on Gotham, killing many of its inhabitants. We had Gotham suffer a massive earthquake and be basically cut off from the rest of the country and the world in No Man's Land (I actually liked that one). My point is... how many times can Gotham be basically shaken to its core by the criminal element and nature? Seriously. Watching Gotham burn is getting hella old. Who in Hades would actually choose to live there? And what is it with DC basically destroying entire cities (Bludhaven and Coast City)?!But I digress... Battle for the Cowl follows Dick Grayson and Tim Drake as they try to stop Jason Todd from taking over the mantle of Batman and soiling its history - as Jason's methods are much more drastic and terminal than those of Bruce Wayne. I have to totally agree with a previous poster who questioned DC's decision to allow Tony Daniel to write this story. First, Damien, Bruce Wayne's son, is written as a spoiled teenager. I thought he was 10 years-old. I find the fact that Tim Drake would even consider taking on the mantle of Batman a bit... preposterous. I totally understand that time and aging don't make any sense in funny books, but Tim can't be older than 19 or so. The thought of a 19 year-old Batman is pretty silly. Understand that Tim RELUCTANLY takes the over as Batman when Dick won't. I get that.Not to harp on the writing, but Jason Todd is also written quite poorly. I enjoyed when Jason Todd was reintroduced into the DC universe. It had been more than 20 years after his death. Daniel's writing of Todd in this book is a bit off for me. Dick Grayson is the only character that Daniel seems to have a firm grasp of in the story. Fortunately for him, Grayson is the key compenent of the story.The art is good, but the additional two stories that fill out the book are average at best.
Importante
Uma importante história, não tem roteiro, arte e cores realmente bons, muito menos marcantes, mas é uma história que vale a pena ler como prelúdio ao Batman & Robin do Morrison.
A jolly good read
This is a good read. Art is, in the main, good and the story engaging. The secret six chapter with Bane, Ragdoll and Catman was some excellent humour in amongst the chaos caused by Batman’s disappearance. It comes after Final Crisis and Batman RIP during Grant Morrison’s excellent run on Batman.
One of the greatest events in the History of Batman and Gotham
A great story filled with action and heart...A great book for Dick Grayson Nightwing fans who wants to see the authoratitive and inspiring side of the character. Both the art and the story is really good from Tony Daniel and it's a must read for any Batman fan
Recommended!
Great story, great characters, great art and an interesting period in Batman comic history.
Indispensable si eres fanatico
A pesar de que la calidad argumental de Tony S. Daniel no es la misma que la de Morrison, esta historia cumple satisfactoriamente. Por su parte, el envío y la calidad del producto fue impecable.
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Imported From: United States
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Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS
It's truly a masterpiece, a must-have for any comic book fans. The artwork is spectacular, and the story is amazing.
5.0 out of 5 stars In a 'Battle For The Cowl', there was really only one choice that made sense. Enter Dick Grayson, in a VERY well told story.
As many of us did, I wondered what on Earth DC was thinking when Batman was 'killed' at the end of Final Crisis, which was an EXTRAORDINARY event series. (Final Crisis) Although, a great deal of us correctly guessed from the final frames what might have actually happened, which I will not spoil here for those of you who haven't read it yet. (Go do so! LOL) But the inevitable question was, who, if anyone, can replace Bruce Wayne as Batman? The correct answer is both no one, and ONLY Dick Grayson. As Alfred says in the story, there is only one man who might be able to continue his legacy. Dick Grayson was the first Robin, and later the EXTREMELY popular character Nightwing, who had his own GREAT series for a good long while. (Nightwing Vol. 1: A Knight in Bludhaven) This story depicts the many facets of the Batman family as they decide what needs to be done. Throw in a multi-front gangwar, and the darn near psychopathic Jason Todd, and you've got a nail biting story that is told with keen writing and BRILLIANT artwork. All in all, this is one of the best Batman stories I've yet read, though I am admittedly a huge Nightwing fan. It really has everything, and I strongly recommend it for fans of the larger framework that is the Bat family. I give it an easy 5 stars, and I don't think you'll be disappointed.Thanks so much for your time folks.Sincerely, R.A. McDowell
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Action-Packed Story that Leads into Batman Reborn
Spiraling out of Batman RIP and Final Crisis, the members of the Bat Family struggle to pick up the pieces and move on following the apparent death of Bruce Wayne. With Gotham's criminals noticing Batman's prolonged absence, the entire network of Bat Family agents and friends are called in to stop a gang war between Two Face and Penguin. With a new Black Mask also making a play for Gotham's underworld, it becomes apparent that the city still needs a Batman. Battle for the Cowl mostly focuses on the three Robins: Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, and Tim Drake. Tony S. Daniel is a good artist, but also a solid writer as he explores the dynamic between the three men who all grew up under Bruce's tutelage. Tim wants Dick to take the mantel of the Bat, though Dick is afraid to take on the legacy. Meanwhile, Jason wants to be a new, brutal Batman who isn't afraid to kill. All in all, it is a fun and action-packed story that is a great read for fans of the Bat Family. Battle for the Cowl leads right into the Batman Reborn storyline wherein Dick Grayson took up the cowl, however, you don't need to have read much of Batman Reborn (or Batman RIP and Final Crisis for that matter) to dive into this book.
5.0 out of 5 stars Who wins the Battle for The Cowl?
This was an amazing story, and the title is a good fit. It was the battle for the cowl, but it was only really about the cowl for Tim Drake and Jason Todd. The actual heir to the cowl doesn't take up the mantel of the bat until the smoke clears. The story was really just the road to how we got from Bruce Wayne "dying" and Nightwing picking it up, but wow, what a story. Jason Todd has went clear off his rocker and why, why doesn't Dick Grayson want the cowl, who is the master mind to this third party gang war on Two Face and the Penguin, and who will Gotham look to for her protector? These questions will only be answered within these pages. The artwork alone is worth picking up this book, but the story will draw you in.
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a rich sandbox for storytellers to play in
When the pinnacle of an entire mythos is presumed to be really dead this time, you get to see what forces get unleashed both to fill and exploit the void left behind. Bringing Vicki Vale back to stew in the mystery was a particularly welcome creative stroke.
3.0 out of 5 stars A review from a looooong time Batman reader
What to say about this book? I had the unique perspective of history on my side. History - when related to comic book readers - is sometimes a good thing and sometimes a bad one. I read a study a few years ago that said the average comic book reader will actively buy and read comics for about seven years before moving on for whatever reason. That means that stories, characters, situations and whatnot can be rehashed about every so often without readers en masse revolting. Anyone familiar with the Batman mythos will remember that in 1993 Batman was replaced by John Paul Valley - Azrael - after Bane broke his back. In other words, we've seen this before. Other things that I've seen before - Gotham burning to the ground in some fashion. We had the guy who blew up a number of buildings in Gotham in order to highlight the more cyberpunkish buildings (1992), we had Ras Al Ghul release the Clench on Gotham, killing many of its inhabitants. We had Gotham suffer a massive earthquake and be basically cut off from the rest of the country and the world in No Man's Land (I actually liked that one). My point is... how many times can Gotham be basically shaken to its core by the criminal element and nature? Seriously. Watching Gotham burn is getting hella old. Who in Hades would actually choose to live there? And what is it with DC basically destroying entire cities (Bludhaven and Coast City)?!But I digress... Battle for the Cowl follows Dick Grayson and Tim Drake as they try to stop Jason Todd from taking over the mantle of Batman and soiling its history - as Jason's methods are much more drastic and terminal than those of Bruce Wayne. I have to totally agree with a previous poster who questioned DC's decision to allow Tony Daniel to write this story. First, Damien, Bruce Wayne's son, is written as a spoiled teenager. I thought he was 10 years-old. I find the fact that Tim Drake would even consider taking on the mantle of Batman a bit... preposterous. I totally understand that time and aging don't make any sense in funny books, but Tim can't be older than 19 or so. The thought of a 19 year-old Batman is pretty silly. Understand that Tim RELUCTANLY takes the over as Batman when Dick won't. I get that.Not to harp on the writing, but Jason Todd is also written quite poorly. I enjoyed when Jason Todd was reintroduced into the DC universe. It had been more than 20 years after his death. Daniel's writing of Todd in this book is a bit off for me. Dick Grayson is the only character that Daniel seems to have a firm grasp of in the story. Fortunately for him, Grayson is the key compenent of the story.The art is good, but the additional two stories that fill out the book are average at best.
Importante
Uma importante história, não tem roteiro, arte e cores realmente bons, muito menos marcantes, mas é uma história que vale a pena ler como prelúdio ao Batman & Robin do Morrison.
A jolly good read
This is a good read. Art is, in the main, good and the story engaging. The secret six chapter with Bane, Ragdoll and Catman was some excellent humour in amongst the chaos caused by Batman’s disappearance. It comes after Final Crisis and Batman RIP during Grant Morrison’s excellent run on Batman.
One of the greatest events in the History of Batman and Gotham
A great story filled with action and heart...A great book for Dick Grayson Nightwing fans who wants to see the authoratitive and inspiring side of the character. Both the art and the story is really good from Tony Daniel and it's a must read for any Batman fan
Recommended!
Great story, great characters, great art and an interesting period in Batman comic history.
Indispensable si eres fanatico
A pesar de que la calidad argumental de Tony S. Daniel no es la misma que la de Morrison, esta historia cumple satisfactoriamente. Por su parte, el envío y la calidad del producto fue impecable.
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