Reviews

Batman - Cavaleiro Branco by Sean Murphy, Matt Hollingsworth

rajs's review against another edition

4.0

This is probably one of my favorite Batman stories, right up there with Killing Joke and Long Halloween. It's obvious that, like myself, Sean Murphy was a fan of the Batman animated series in the 90s. This book takes a closer look at Joker's relationship to Batman, as well as Batman's impact on the city of Gotham. I hope Curse of the White Knight is just as good.

tombo2093's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

breamfish1138's review against another edition

challenging dark sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A real interesting mix of 'what ifs' and reevaluations of some of the most popular characters in the DC canon. It's maybe the genuinely freshest take on the Joker/Jack Napier (and Harley Quinn. Do not forget Harleen) for years. Oh, and the artwork is simply to die for. 
My only gripes are that the overwhelming message seemed to me to be that the police need to be armed more, and that

vigilantes like Nightwing and Batgirls should be cops

, which is questionable at best in my opinion. Still, if you can get past that, it's a solid bat-story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Racism, Toxic relationship, and Police brutality

heyitscrystal's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

pjwhyman's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

kfatzler's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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

4.5

silverdew37's review against another edition

4.0

No recuerdo la última vez que leí un cómic. Éste había llamado mi atención por las grandiosas críticas y lo diferente que sonaba a todo lo que conocía (porque a pesar de ser chica Marvel, siempre me ha gustado la historia de Batman).
La trama no me ha decepcionado en absoluto y sólo querría saber más de los, supuestos, villanos por excelencia que son Joker y Harley, a los cuales se les puede conocer algo mejor gracias a este tomo.

Si os gusta Batman y ver grises en un mundo donde siempre se pinta de blanco al héroe y negro al villano, esta es vuestra historia.

rainbowofcrazy's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I really enjoyed this comic! I liked how it focused more on the Joker and how roles were suddenly reversed. Joker, now sane, tries to prove that Batman is the real menace in Gotham. I liked how refreshing the story was, and all the twists and turns. I really enjoyed the art and storytelling and I'm looking forward to the other volumes!

the_sleepiest_panda's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

danospog's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75