apageinthestacks's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5.
As usual for these collections, some stories were better than others. Though, I feel like there wasn’t a single -amazing- story, just several really good ones. My favorite was probably Rucka’s or Snyder’s. All in all I think DC #1000 was better, but this was still an enjoyable collection.
As usual for these collections, some stories were better than others. Though, I feel like there wasn’t a single -amazing- story, just several really good ones. My favorite was probably Rucka’s or Snyder’s. All in all I think DC #1000 was better, but this was still an enjoyable collection.
angelwolf45's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this graphic novel.
This follows Batman dealing with different crimes.
I liked seeing all that Batman will do to deal with crime and those that hurt other people. I liked seeing his family help him in that.
It was a great read to celebrate 1000 issues of Batman.
This follows Batman dealing with different crimes.
I liked seeing all that Batman will do to deal with crime and those that hurt other people. I liked seeing his family help him in that.
It was a great read to celebrate 1000 issues of Batman.
thechocolatefinger's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
It’s a collection of 12 short stories (each are 12 pages).
None of them are significant.
Many Happy Returns was good though.
None of them are significant.
Many Happy Returns was good though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
tabman678's review against another edition
Detective Comics #1027 is the official thousandth issue of Batman in Detective comics and for a $10 priced comic of what is usually a $4 comics I think this was very good.
All around it's a very well put together collection. My personal favorite Many Happy Returns written by Matt Fraction, drawn and colored by Chip Zdarsky, and lettered by Aditya Bidikar is this knowing tribute to not just Batman but Batman and the Joker and the longevity of Batman the figure, it's very well put together and it's the story in this collection that makes me excited for another 1000 issues of Batman.
I don't think any story housed here is bad as everyone gets some variation I suspect of what they'd want out of vignette of Batman stories. Peter Tomasi, Brad Walker, Andrew Hennessy, Nathan Fairbairan, and Rob Leigh have a run through Batman's rogue gallery but framed as solving a death trap.
Brian Bendis, David Marquez, Alejandro Sanchez, and Joshua Reed have a case where the entire Bat family joins in for wholesome family fun.
Greg Rucka, Eduardo Risso, and Tom Napolitano have a fantastic story about being a new cop in Gotham. Very relevant to the current moment.
Ghost Story by James Tynion IV, Riley Rossmo, Ivan Plascencia, and Andworld Design have a kid friendly and heartwarming story of Batman and Robin teaming up with Deadman to take on a soul stealer.
Keylly Sue Deconnick, John Romita JR, Klaus Janson, Arif Prianto, and Troy Peteri do a story where Batman takes on the sort of guy that currently holds office which is nice to see.
Marv Wolfman, Emanuela Luppachino, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jordie Bellaire, and Carlos Mangual tell a story about the history of Gotham and Bruce trying to make up for things that happened.
Detective #26 by Grant Morrison, Chris Burnham, Nathan Fairbairn, and Steve Wands tell you about the OTHER Detective who was going to solve the case of the Chemical Syndicate before Batman showed up. Very funny and love Chris Burnham's art.
Legacy by Tom King, Walter Simonso, Laura Martin, and John Workman is about the end of Batman's life and everything he stood for. Obvious by the title but this shows a side of Batman I really love in his determined compassion.
As Always by Scott Snyder, Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Marcelo Maiolo, and Tom Napolitano is about the vigilance of Batman, how he's always there and what his symbol means. And his relationship with Gordon. It's very touching.
The last two stories Generations: Fractured and A Gift are ties ins to other events going on or going to take place things.
Generations: Fractured is by Dan Jurgens, Kevin Nowlan, HI-FI, And World Design, and Brain Cunnigham. It is interesting and I want to read more though the lack of a resolution leaves me annoyed for the rest of these stories all tell themselves out, but these last two are supposed to lead me into another event or whatnot. I think it's a lead into whatever the 5G initiative has become, so interesting enough, love the art.
A Gift as the last story in this collection is a weak note to end on as you have to buy the current ongoing Batman event to understand what it is. It's pretty, and semi interesting. I've seen the situation before but I am curious as to how it will play out in the event deemed "Joker War" but it's a weak note to end this collection on.
These collections as I see it should be like a really good curated playlist where the flow of stories is just as important as the stories themselves. This does very well forgiving the last two of the twelve.
I think it's worth the read and I enjoyed myself. Happy to have it in my long box.
All around it's a very well put together collection. My personal favorite Many Happy Returns written by Matt Fraction, drawn and colored by Chip Zdarsky, and lettered by Aditya Bidikar is this knowing tribute to not just Batman but Batman and the Joker and the longevity of Batman the figure, it's very well put together and it's the story in this collection that makes me excited for another 1000 issues of Batman.
I don't think any story housed here is bad as everyone gets some variation I suspect of what they'd want out of vignette of Batman stories. Peter Tomasi, Brad Walker, Andrew Hennessy, Nathan Fairbairan, and Rob Leigh have a run through Batman's rogue gallery but framed as solving a death trap.
Brian Bendis, David Marquez, Alejandro Sanchez, and Joshua Reed have a case where the entire Bat family joins in for wholesome family fun.
Greg Rucka, Eduardo Risso, and Tom Napolitano have a fantastic story about being a new cop in Gotham. Very relevant to the current moment.
Ghost Story by James Tynion IV, Riley Rossmo, Ivan Plascencia, and Andworld Design have a kid friendly and heartwarming story of Batman and Robin teaming up with Deadman to take on a soul stealer.
Keylly Sue Deconnick, John Romita JR, Klaus Janson, Arif Prianto, and Troy Peteri do a story where Batman takes on the sort of guy that currently holds office which is nice to see.
Marv Wolfman, Emanuela Luppachino, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jordie Bellaire, and Carlos Mangual tell a story about the history of Gotham and Bruce trying to make up for things that happened.
Detective #26 by Grant Morrison, Chris Burnham, Nathan Fairbairn, and Steve Wands tell you about the OTHER Detective who was going to solve the case of the Chemical Syndicate before Batman showed up. Very funny and love Chris Burnham's art.
Legacy by Tom King, Walter Simonso, Laura Martin, and John Workman is about the end of Batman's life and everything he stood for. Obvious by the title but this shows a side of Batman I really love in his determined compassion.
As Always by Scott Snyder, Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Marcelo Maiolo, and Tom Napolitano is about the vigilance of Batman, how he's always there and what his symbol means. And his relationship with Gordon. It's very touching.
The last two stories Generations: Fractured and A Gift are ties ins to other events going on or going to take place things.
Generations: Fractured is by Dan Jurgens, Kevin Nowlan, HI-FI, And World Design, and Brain Cunnigham. It is interesting and I want to read more though the lack of a resolution leaves me annoyed for the rest of these stories all tell themselves out, but these last two are supposed to lead me into another event or whatnot. I think it's a lead into whatever the 5G initiative has become, so interesting enough, love the art.
A Gift as the last story in this collection is a weak note to end on as you have to buy the current ongoing Batman event to understand what it is. It's pretty, and semi interesting. I've seen the situation before but I am curious as to how it will play out in the event deemed "Joker War" but it's a weak note to end this collection on.
These collections as I see it should be like a really good curated playlist where the flow of stories is just as important as the stories themselves. This does very well forgiving the last two of the twelve.
I think it's worth the read and I enjoyed myself. Happy to have it in my long box.
caidycat1015's review against another edition
Decided not to rate this book since it is a compilation of different stories.
the_cimmerian's review
3.0
Short but sweet.
This are very short, inconsequential stories that don’t add much; nevertheless, there are entreating enough. I can easily see this stories as full fledged episodes of the classical WB cartoon.
This are very short, inconsequential stories that don’t add much; nevertheless, there are entreating enough. I can easily see this stories as full fledged episodes of the classical WB cartoon.
captwinghead's review
4.0
Stephanie Brown's first appearance! I like seeing how Spoiler came to be. Steph's life really seems rough - her mom's addicted to some sort of pills, her father's an ex-con and considering what comes later for her, it's a wonder she broke through all of that to continue putting on the suit. Love her as a character!
marisacarpico's review
4.0
This is perhaps the only way to get Stephanie back in the game and while Ifind it a mite quick, it does REALLY work. Also like the conceit of Kate being shown how she can be corrupted.
madsorc's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
A fun selection of stories. Nothing that MUST be read, but can be an enjoyable read for fans and is suitable for new readers. Worth it for the collectable aspect of an anniversary special addition. Otherwise, can be skipped.
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