rashthedoctor's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was the 2nd part of the Dark Moon Rising story arc , which involved a newer Batman origin involving mythical elements to the story , the first book involved monster and this one included Vampires .
However what i liked about this book was the fact that the story here was much fast paced and was somehow anchored somewhat to reality and didn't completely steer to the mythical elements .
This story also saw Batman's action scene portrayed very vividly and included scenes of him actually doing detective work. Much of the story felt like it has come straight from the Batman the animated series universe . The art style was also one of the best of the time
The thing that didn't work for me however were the unnecessary revealing attire of various victims and women , however the comic book world was filled with such problem during the 90s and 80s .and the final act , the end of the main villain was very anti -climatic and the final conclusion appeared to come out rushed .
Over-all i enjoyed the book but feel the ending could have been much better
However what i liked about this book was the fact that the story here was much fast paced and was somehow anchored somewhat to reality and didn't completely steer to the mythical elements .
This story also saw Batman's action scene portrayed very vividly and included scenes of him actually doing detective work. Much of the story felt like it has come straight from the Batman the animated series universe . The art style was also one of the best of the time
The thing that didn't work for me however were the unnecessary revealing attire of various victims and women , however the comic book world was filled with such problem during the 90s and 80s .and the final act , the end of the main villain was very anti -climatic and the final conclusion appeared to come out rushed .
Over-all i enjoyed the book but feel the ending could have been much better
alexa06's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
breadsalot's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
miamollekin's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
abhi_thelegend's review
5.0
Typical Batman story, it’s another adventure of his going against a character known as the mad monk who kind of runs a cult pretty much and is like a vampire, not much of Batman using his detective skills like other books, but just clever and fun to read, a bit slow at some points but once the action begins it’s pretty fast!
redsg's review
2.0
It was an interest concept, throw a vampire mystery at a young Batman, but the story ends up settling more for style over substance. Also, I did not like that they had Batman kill a hyena as I believe he will never kill both humans and non-humans. Therefore, this is a non-canonical story for me.
hayaori's review
4.0
Well, this was different than the other Batman comics I have read so far. But mainly due to the strange Villain. Many of the themes I have seen as common to the Batman comics are also within this volume. Batman still struggles with the question of whether or not his existence causes the existence of all these increasingly psychotic villains who often, in turn, also dress in elaborate costumes. He struggles with the idea of how to manage the fear he must instill in Gotham. And he struggles with the knowledge that anyone close to him is inevitably in danger’s way.
In this particular volume, Batman and the Mad Monk, there has been a string of murder victims whose blood has been completely drained from their bodies, along with having strange teeth marks on their necks...could it be what it sounds like? Meanwhile, Madison is becoming increasingly paranoid and terrified that Batman will connect him to his darker past and seek retribution. This leaves his daughter, also Bruce’s girlfriend, Julie to seek help for her spiraling father.
I loved the allusion in this one to Dick Grayson, and the foreshadowing of the Bat Signal. Also, you gotta love Batman’s ability to get out of any situation and that certainly comes into play with some very close calls in this volume!
In this particular volume, Batman and the Mad Monk, there has been a string of murder victims whose blood has been completely drained from their bodies, along with having strange teeth marks on their necks...could it be what it sounds like? Meanwhile, Madison is becoming increasingly paranoid and terrified that Batman will connect him to his darker past and seek retribution. This leaves his daughter, also Bruce’s girlfriend, Julie to seek help for her spiraling father.
I loved the allusion in this one to Dick Grayson, and the foreshadowing of the Bat Signal. Also, you gotta love Batman’s ability to get out of any situation and that certainly comes into play with some very close calls in this volume!
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