poleksya's review against another edition
2.0
This is way too messy and chaotic for my taste. I feel so tired after finishing it, it was hard to keep up with all of the characters and the plot itself.
zeroiv's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
janedoelish's review against another edition
1.0
This comic series is the embodiment of Frank Miller at his worst, both artistically and politically. The plot boringly meanders, the artwork can only be called incredibly lazy, and the underlying ideology is crypto-fascist at best.
The worst part is, however, that it retroactively draws attention to all the corresponding flaws hidden within "The Dark Knight Returns", that seminal classic of Batman comics. Miller's particular brand of insanity may have intensified over the years, but it was present even in the glory days of his early career.
The worst part is, however, that it retroactively draws attention to all the corresponding flaws hidden within "The Dark Knight Returns", that seminal classic of Batman comics. Miller's particular brand of insanity may have intensified over the years, but it was present even in the glory days of his early career.
jammasterjamie's review against another edition
2.0
Coming two decades after the original Dark Knight Returns, this story couldn't help but be disappointing. A fun read, but the art does not hold up in my opinion, and it really seemed like more of a cash-grab than a story that needed to be told. In fact, I could have lived a happy life had this story never seen print. Worth reading if you're a fan of the first one, but not so much otherwise.
2016 RE-READ REVIEW
I stand by my original sentiment - This was pretty craptacular. I can't believe they're doing DK3, and now apparently DK4 as well. Talk about pissing all over your legacy, Mr. Miller...
2019 RE-READ REVIEW
Some parts of the story have actually aged exceptionally well, but for the most-part this book still reads like a mess, only slightly redeemed by the events of DK3. If I could change this to 2.5 stars, I would because that feels like a nice compromise.
2016 RE-READ REVIEW
I stand by my original sentiment - This was pretty craptacular. I can't believe they're doing DK3, and now apparently DK4 as well. Talk about pissing all over your legacy, Mr. Miller...
2019 RE-READ REVIEW
Some parts of the story have actually aged exceptionally well, but for the most-part this book still reads like a mess, only slightly redeemed by the events of DK3. If I could change this to 2.5 stars, I would because that feels like a nice compromise.
baggednboarded's review against another edition
2.0
You can skip it, it had its moments, but maybe the weakest story I've ever read with all the characters it has.
peterthelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Great follow-up to Miller's The Dark Knight Returns. Not easy to follow, at times, but the story is first rate, and fans of Batman and the DC universe will be rewarded with plenty of cameos.
kartik's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars. Would have given it just two if it weren't for the wacky humor.
nalvarez's review against another edition
3.0
I don't like how Dick Grayson's name felt tarnished. Also there was just action overload in this book.
spidertache's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-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
4.0
Whilst not hitting the same sweet spot the first one did, this continuation 3 years down the line picks up the gritty DC world (Earth-31 i think!) that Miller has created and taken the story that could've been a single graphic novel and followed it up by expanding the story to a global event. Batman is annoyingly missing for a good portion of the story, but his presence is felt throughout as you see him become the infallible detective yet again, and seemingly the last remaining hero with true hope. You have to put aside a lot of what you think you know sometimes to appreciate this adaptation of the DC universe, but it's one I findly deeply satisfying and relatable, whilst maybe losing a star for leaning a bit too heavily on the politics of the whole thing