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themtj's review against another edition
3.0
I actually got pretty bored with this and was ready to give it two stars until the twist at the end. A good twist, but too little too late.
eden_ainsley's review against another edition
2.0
3 people died and come back to life all in one comic book.... very lazy writing and story telling.
kavinay's review against another edition
3.0
Not bad as a jumping on point for new readers. Nothing in the story is particularly novel or even surprising. But it moves the ball along and sets the stage for what is hopefully a great and solid continuation of the excellent earlier Batman Beyond cartoon and comic universe.
eddieboy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
justabookholic's review against another edition
4.0
Just great. Don't want to give anything away but it is wonderful, action-packed and a bit quipy (in a good way).
kaqueershi's review against another edition
3.0
Hm okay. So the dialogue is VERY stilted and I could have done without like three fourths of that exposition. But the art is lovely and that twist!!!!!!!!! Plus Terry is ❤❤❤ always. Anything that puts Terry McGinnis back in my life is a net positive.
sherpawhale's review against another edition
3.0
this isn't going to change the world but it is fun. It doesn't approach to remove quality that you could expect from the show, but I'm willing to read more of the series. Terry McGinnis was the right choice to bring back for the suit. can't say I was surprised by the ending or even the overall story, but it's some good foundational ground to build on.
quirkycatsfatstacks's review against another edition
4.0
First things first; I am and was a huge fan of the Batman Beyond TV series, so naturally this created an extra level of fondness for me when reading this volume. Side note: If you haven’t watched the series, please do! It’s fantastic and worth the time!
Back from the dead (or rather, presumed dead?) Terry McGinnis is back in Gotham and trying to stop the Jokerz on their latest venture. Past Batman Beyond graphic novelizations have been slightly hit or miss, but this one was spot on; the tone of it is exactly what I was expecting/hoping for; though it is also reminiscent of Snyder’s Batman (new 52) series. I’ll take that blend though, as it works pretty well.
Terry McGinnis was presumed dead, thanks to the events in Future’s End. Bruce Wayne was also believed to have lost his life around this time. Terry escaped his prison and came back to Gotham to once again help save the day. This time around though, he doesn’t have Bruce to back him up or guide him. Thankfully he does have his little brother, and Max. Both of whom are now in on his big secret (something I’ve been hoping to have happen for absolutely ages! Max is the perfect person in the chair for Terry).
The Jokerz have a new leader; Terminal (AKA Carter Wilson to those that went to high school with him), he’s got a grand scheme that even the Jokerz can’t resist getting behind: bring the Joker back to life. Doing so requires a lot of resources however, so the Jokerz take over a few blocks of the city and start hauling in as much loot as they can manage. I have to admit, having the Joker brought back to life in the Batman Beyond continuity sounds pretty scary. I’m not sure Terry would be up to the task (especially without Bruce to guide him).
There were a few fake outs and plot twists in this volume (for the sake of not giving out too man spoilers, I won’t say what or how), which felt perfectly in line with a Batman series. In this sense Escaping the Grave does lean more in that direction than towards Batman Beyond. It’s still an interesting read, and one that I will be continuing with.
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
Back from the dead (or rather, presumed dead?) Terry McGinnis is back in Gotham and trying to stop the Jokerz on their latest venture. Past Batman Beyond graphic novelizations have been slightly hit or miss, but this one was spot on; the tone of it is exactly what I was expecting/hoping for; though it is also reminiscent of Snyder’s Batman (new 52) series. I’ll take that blend though, as it works pretty well.
Terry McGinnis was presumed dead, thanks to the events in Future’s End. Bruce Wayne was also believed to have lost his life around this time. Terry escaped his prison and came back to Gotham to once again help save the day. This time around though, he doesn’t have Bruce to back him up or guide him. Thankfully he does have his little brother, and Max. Both of whom are now in on his big secret (something I’ve been hoping to have happen for absolutely ages! Max is the perfect person in the chair for Terry).
The Jokerz have a new leader; Terminal (AKA Carter Wilson to those that went to high school with him), he’s got a grand scheme that even the Jokerz can’t resist getting behind: bring the Joker back to life. Doing so requires a lot of resources however, so the Jokerz take over a few blocks of the city and start hauling in as much loot as they can manage. I have to admit, having the Joker brought back to life in the Batman Beyond continuity sounds pretty scary. I’m not sure Terry would be up to the task (especially without Bruce to guide him).
There were a few fake outs and plot twists in this volume (for the sake of not giving out too man spoilers, I won’t say what or how), which felt perfectly in line with a Batman series. In this sense Escaping the Grave does lean more in that direction than towards Batman Beyond. It’s still an interesting read, and one that I will be continuing with.
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
miamollekin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-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
3.5