babyfacedoldsoul's review against another edition
I keep trying to get into Grant Morrison's writing style but so far no luck. The illustrations were beautiful though, and clear to see that he had worked with Gaimon before. Interesting psychological story.
sheldonnylander's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
aburchard's review against another edition
3.0
If it was not for Dave McKean's fantastic art, this comic would be lucky to get two stars from me. The whole thing was very convoluted and I feel as though well known characters did not act like themselves. It just felt as though there was not much logic in the plotline (if you want to call it that). Also, I was promised an appearance from many different Gotham villains, such as Scarecrow, and yet we saw very little of any of them.
The only real reason I am even going to keep this in my collection is because I adore the artwork. As always Dave McKean did not dissapoint.
The only real reason I am even going to keep this in my collection is because I adore the artwork. As always Dave McKean did not dissapoint.
fabiene's review against another edition
4.0
The artwork is BRILLANT! I seriously have never seen a comic (or to use the new, trendy, less nerdy word: "graphic novel", which essentially means the same) that had such amazing drawings in it. The story is interesting, too.
Why I gave only 4 starts? well.. *sigh*. Nothing can reach the level of "Watchmen", story-wise. The artwork, however, is the best I've ever seen in a comic! (admiteddly, I am new to comics, so my opinion doesn't count much probably).
Why I gave only 4 starts? well.. *sigh*. Nothing can reach the level of "Watchmen", story-wise. The artwork, however, is the best I've ever seen in a comic! (admiteddly, I am new to comics, so my opinion doesn't count much probably).
lordcheez's review against another edition
5.0
Reread: Masterpiece, artistic expression, complex as any art. Truly amazing story telling, must read for graphic novel fans.