dogbuttsandbooks's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Grief, Medical trauma, and Medical content
Moderate: Ableism, Abandonment, Child death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, and Violence
ehmannky's review against another edition
mysterious
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
4.0
I am consistently impressed by the young adult DC Graphic Novel line up. I liked this look at Barbara Gordon becoming Oracle, one that is not intrinsically tied to Batman and Joker's mutual obsession, and I thought it gave the character a little room to stand on her own. It's a good read, with a solid mystery at its core and a nuanced portrayal of disability.
Also 10/10 for showing the villain as someone obsessed with trying to *cure* disability instead of working to make the world accessible and 10/10 for showing that the ones to take him down were the disabled kids they were victimizing.
Also 10/10 for showing the villain as someone obsessed with trying to *cure* disability instead of working to make the world accessible and 10/10 for showing that the ones to take him down were the disabled kids they were victimizing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Minor: Violence
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