thatdruffguy's review
2.0
I'm sure each one of the issues contained in this collection was much better when read within it's own series I stead of taken out of context and presented the way this collection presented them. I think DC did these stories a disservice but putting them together in this collection.
earlapvaldez's review
3.0
There is a certain attractiveness that prequel stories have, as it brings us to the actualization of our what-ifs about our favorite characters.
However, it appears that there in the age of prelude, it seems that we are too saturated with it. I think this collection revealed us too much and too little with [b:DC Comics: The New 52|12478090|DC Comics The New 52|Dan DiDio|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1333580006s/12478090.jpg|17462516]. Some aspects of the narratives were too forced, although some came out naturally and fine (as with Batwing and Batwoman). Fine read overall, but don't expect too much.
However, it appears that there in the age of prelude, it seems that we are too saturated with it. I think this collection revealed us too much and too little with [b:DC Comics: The New 52|12478090|DC Comics The New 52|Dan DiDio|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1333580006s/12478090.jpg|17462516]. Some aspects of the narratives were too forced, although some came out naturally and fine (as with Batwing and Batwoman). Fine read overall, but don't expect too much.
pug_reader's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
relaxing
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
angelwolf45's review
4.0
I enjoyed this graphic novel.
This is tie-ins to the zero year.
I enjoyed the different heros that were in this and seeing all that they were doing during this time.
I really enjoyed being with these characters and seeing how they were going to deal with all that they were dealing with.
The different storys were great and fun to read.
Overall really had a good time reading this graphic novel.
This is tie-ins to the zero year.
I enjoyed the different heros that were in this and seeing all that they were doing during this time.
I really enjoyed being with these characters and seeing how they were going to deal with all that they were dealing with.
The different storys were great and fun to read.
Overall really had a good time reading this graphic novel.
vanessakm's review
I heard Scott Snyder on the Imaginary Worlds podcast discussing this series, and I came away thinking he sounded charming and the series sounded interesting.
Unfortunately, I could not hack my way through this omnibus edition. The art in places is so distracting. Why does Bruce Wayne look like he has a head injury in some panels? What happened to Barbara Gordon's lips? Why does she look like a blow-up doll who ate a fudgesicle? Seriously, she has gigantic brown lips.
Why was I getting so fixated on the art, I finally asked myself. Because the stories weren't holding my attention. It's supposed to be the New 52 take on [b:Batman: Year One|59980|Batman Year One|Frank Miller|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1327940389s/59980.jpg|2501570]. It has crossovers with Batwoman, Batgirl, Black Canary, The Flash, and Superman, to name a few. It sounds awesome. But it was boring. Even when I liked the story (Barbara Gordon's for example), there were those giant, brown lips. Then other stories, like Superman's, didn't sound at all like Superman.
Some reads aren't meant to be.
Unfortunately, I could not hack my way through this omnibus edition. The art in places is so distracting. Why does Bruce Wayne look like he has a head injury in some panels? What happened to Barbara Gordon's lips? Why does she look like a blow-up doll who ate a fudgesicle? Seriously, she has gigantic brown lips.
Why was I getting so fixated on the art, I finally asked myself. Because the stories weren't holding my attention. It's supposed to be the New 52 take on [b:Batman: Year One|59980|Batman Year One|Frank Miller|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1327940389s/59980.jpg|2501570]. It has crossovers with Batwoman, Batgirl, Black Canary, The Flash, and Superman, to name a few. It sounds awesome. But it was boring. Even when I liked the story (Barbara Gordon's for example), there were those giant, brown lips. Then other stories, like Superman's, didn't sound at all like Superman.
Some reads aren't meant to be.
lukeisthename34's review
3.0
I don't know about this. It had some really interesting stories but a lot of confusion as well. I suppose there is a broader picture I am missing with some of the bit characters that were here and there, but overall it seems like the timing doesn't match up and the reboot of the Batman Family seems really contradictory.
chelseacapstick's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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
2.5
calistareads's review
3.0
There is a super hurricane that is on track to hit Gotham City. The Riddler struck the city with an EMP pulse leaving the city in a blackout with looting and plenty of crime. All the hero's in this book have an origin around this big storm that is about to hit and the people creating havoc in the city. There is a taste of each person and Batman is the only character who shows up randomly in other stories. We also see something with Superman and Flash here too. The Green Arrow makes an appearance. The other characters are Batman related and villains.
This was entertaining. The frustrating part is you wanted to go on with the story and see what the storm brings and they never really get there. They simply jump to another character and give another origin story. There is a lot of work with and it has the potential to be interesting, but it sure is a lot of threads to keep up with. When does the Joker surface? I'm curious.
This was entertaining. The frustrating part is you wanted to go on with the story and see what the storm brings and they never really get there. They simply jump to another character and give another origin story. There is a lot of work with and it has the potential to be interesting, but it sure is a lot of threads to keep up with. When does the Joker surface? I'm curious.