Reviews
Batman: The Black Glove by Grant Morrison, Tony S. Daniel, J.H. Williams III, Jonathan Glapion
deepfreezebatman's review against another edition
5.0
I bought the individual issues of this series back in 2007, but it was nice to reread the story and remind myself of how amazing the artwork was. The first half of this trade was a Clue-like mystery party that was a lot of fun and worth reading for Williams' art alone. I especially loved the bat-shaped panels and the painterly/graphic splash pages.
The second half picked up where the last trade left off, and sucked me right back into the drama/action/classic Morrison surreal storytelling. Overall I was glad that there wasn't any random prose, and I although I've already picked up a few issues of Batman R.I.P., I can't wait to find out what happens next.
The second half picked up where the last trade left off, and sucked me right back into the drama/action/classic Morrison surreal storytelling. Overall I was glad that there wasn't any random prose, and I although I've already picked up a few issues of Batman R.I.P., I can't wait to find out what happens next.
howattp's review against another edition
5.0
This was fantastic! I need some time to process it all...
Great, though!
Great, though!
woodenpersonality's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Violence
Moderate: Kidnapping
pivic's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- 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
3.75
jakekilroy's review against another edition
3.0
This was an exciting read for sure. But it read like it was glitchy. I know Morrison was going for something like that, but it came off so disjointed. It's a prequel to Batman R.I.P., so if that explains everything, then this got rad real quick. I just need some sort of linear understanding to pick up on the non-linear flashes. Morrison can tell a story, for sure, but it's not always one that interests me. It feels like it's written for someone else a lot of the time. However, Batman mansion murder mystery and Batman sleeper cells? Pretty goddamn cool.
cemeterygates's review against another edition
2.0
A poor, confusing story ruin the amazing artwork of JH Williams. Subpar Grant Morrison.
thelaurakremer's review against another edition
4.0
It's like CLUE WITH BATMAN!!! If Morrison used the phrase 'red herring' I would be hunting him down to bear his children! Missed opportunity!
librarimans's review
4.0
I love these earlier stories from Morrison's Batman run that plant seeds that don't come to fruition until much, much later. Now that Batman, Inc is back it's fascinating to go back and see the little clues and plot points he set up way back when.