amelierawr's review against another edition
2.0
Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love how Barbara took on the identity "Oracle" later on, which wouldn't have happened if killing joke never took place, BUT the way they executed it is just so damn wrong and foul. 0 respect for her character, and the amazing development into Oracle is only thanks to the retcon that took place, and not this shitty character assassination of a comic
Graphic: Violence, Sexual assault, and Torture
ayoung720's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, and Emotional abuse
alyssa_s10's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Murder and Sexual assault
carolibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Sexual assault, and Gun violence
mengzhenreads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Torture, Violence, and Gun violence
Moderate: Blood, Mental illness, and Ableism
Minor: Sexual assault
lizziereads151's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Violence
The following spoiler is a trigger warningSpoiler
This story is the telling of how Barbara Gordon aka Batgirl was shot by the Joker leaving her paralysed. He also takes photos of her naked whilst injured and implied further assault.Spoiler
thechocolatefinger's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Gun violence and Grief
Moderate: Kidnapping, Death, Mental illness, Violence, and Torture
Minor: Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Blood, Sexual assault, and Ableism
A part is set in Arkham Asylum (a mental hospital & prison), but there’s no mention of mental health nor forced institutionalisation/confinement. The pregnancy is a visibly pregnant character and a mention of their baby. There’s a conversation aboutSpoiler
job loss and potential poverty.Spoiler
removes someone’s clothes and takes photos of their wound.Spoiler
commit a (relatively minor) crime.Spoiler
forced insanity.Spoiler
a spouse and baby.jmcordero's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Car accident, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Ableism
angelfoodcakes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual assault, and Torture
ohheyandi's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Blood, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, and Violence