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the1029's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
scottjp's review against another edition
2.0
The best thing about this story is that the Riddler is portrayed as a formidable foe. Other than that, it's just okay, mostly. Snyder started off great with The Black Mirror but I don't know what's happened to him since then. Ever since DC rebooted their universe (how many times now?) the narratives have become confusing, although this wasn't as bad as the other Bat-book I read recently. I'm not a fan of Capullo's scratchy art either, and as with The Court of Owls I found he's not always great at communicating the action with his visuals. None of these issues credit an editor; maybe that's the problem? Back to previous eras I guess; modern DC just isn't for me.
mastersal's review against another edition
4.0
Great collection. Batman is younger and shows more emotion than the older, grizzly version and it’s a good change. The story feels a little like Knightfall in a good way - sort of like a homage to a city in siege motif. Some parts were a little confusing but that didn’t distract too much. It was good to see Bruce get a bit of the spotlight. It was good to see him panic and care.
The ending especially was great. Bruce affirming his devotion to Gotham was touching and a little sad.
Great collection !
The ending especially was great. Bruce affirming his devotion to Gotham was touching and a little sad.
Great collection !
odin45mp's review against another edition
3.0
I know this is a continuation of vol 4, which first introduced E. Nigma as The Riddler to Snyder's Gotham City. That said the volume reads unevenly, with some moments of brilliance as Gordon and Batman tackle The Riddler, and some moments of side story that were necessary for the pacing but didn't do it for me.
Ultimately Zero Year just isn't a Batman story for me. And that's okay.
Ultimately Zero Year just isn't a Batman story for me. And that's okay.
malteliest's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
raaachoo's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
the art and colors in this are so good to look at like wow so pretty!!! i love art! bruce belongs to the streets and i love that for him. love!! 🖤
labunnywtf's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent. Love more of Batman's origin story, along with Gordon's original meet with Bruce Wayne. LOVE The Riddler, love the last chapter flash to Harper, my new favorite everything.
What I especially like is, because this is the beginning of Batman, we're getting him not at his best. He's getting his ass handed to him. He's coming out of it a little too handily, but it still works. He needs more help than he does in the first few volumes of his series, and it's kind of wonderful to see it happen.
Especially since he's so, "Grrr I don't need anyone get out" in those first few volumes towards the Bat People.
Very awesome.
What I especially like is, because this is the beginning of Batman, we're getting him not at his best. He's getting his ass handed to him. He's coming out of it a little too handily, but it still works. He needs more help than he does in the first few volumes of his series, and it's kind of wonderful to see it happen.
Especially since he's so, "Grrr I don't need anyone get out" in those first few volumes towards the Bat People.
Very awesome.