dumblydore's review
4.0
Good grief what a bizarre climax. I’m not sure what I think yet. It was great to see how Bruce manages to rehabilitate himself, emotionally (although never quite to the degree you or I imagine, heh; he’s still psychoBat!) and physically after Bane snapped Bruce’s back. He even approaches the deadly assassin, Lady Shiva, for guidance. Does he cross the line? Knowing Bruce, I think we all know the answer anyway. I’m just glad Bruce kicks some major Jean Paul arse by the end. It was all quite sudden though—when Jean Paul took off the mask; it unhinged him, which I thought was quite a poignant moment. And it just hit home how much I miss Bruce Wayne as Batman in the current DC universe. Where are you Bruce?!
Rating: 3.5/5
Rating: 3.5/5
onceandfuturelaura's review
2.0
Bit of a slog. My husband flew right through it, but I found so much of the dialog eye-rolling it was a challenge. Did enjoy Harvey Dent attacking judicial computers with a chain saw.
virginiaduan's review
3.0
Doh! I just realized I accidentally read the last volume first! I knew I was missing something! Ah well. Saves me the trouble of worrying about how it all ends.
I did enjoy reading how Bruce Wayne rebuilds himself back into the Batman. It was also good to see Nightwing and Catwoman in the mix as well. Truly, I felt most sorry for Azrael - and I hope to see him more in the future.
Good story and good read. However, now that I've read the ending, will I go and read the beginning two volumes? Most likely. I love the Bat!
I did enjoy reading how Bruce Wayne rebuilds himself back into the Batman. It was also good to see Nightwing and Catwoman in the mix as well. Truly, I felt most sorry for Azrael - and I hope to see him more in the future.
Good story and good read. However, now that I've read the ending, will I go and read the beginning two volumes? Most likely. I love the Bat!
jakekilroy's review
3.0
I have to say, after three (too) long volumes, the final scene delivers. That's for goddamn sure. Two Batmans, one old school force and the other new wave technology, beat the shit out of each other while being towed by a crashing helicopter? Yes, please.
However, for as earnest as the writing is (almost akin to fan fiction), the final volume, as well as the whole series, doesn't quite work. Everything's so confusing, there are too many unnecessary variables, not enough resolutions and conversations work as a stifling narrative.
The whole thing reads as if Batman was just being created and figured out as a character, but I think this just got stuck in the rush of Batman that came when everyone was trying to decide between crusader Batman or vigilante Batman. One was gut and one was grit. When you aren't sure, it comes off as fractured or frantic.
Still, it was exciting stuff when it brought the ruckus. It was just everything else that made everything kind of screwy. It gets a ton of points for ambition and obvious love for the heroic Batman character.
However, for as earnest as the writing is (almost akin to fan fiction), the final volume, as well as the whole series, doesn't quite work. Everything's so confusing, there are too many unnecessary variables, not enough resolutions and conversations work as a stifling narrative.
The whole thing reads as if Batman was just being created and figured out as a character, but I think this just got stuck in the rush of Batman that came when everyone was trying to decide between crusader Batman or vigilante Batman. One was gut and one was grit. When you aren't sure, it comes off as fractured or frantic.
Still, it was exciting stuff when it brought the ruckus. It was just everything else that made everything kind of screwy. It gets a ton of points for ambition and obvious love for the heroic Batman character.
ladydewinter's review
4.0
The final part of the Knightfall saga, and my favorite bit. I especially love the part about Bruce regaining his skills, and finally Dick shows up as well, horrible haircut and costume and all. (Seriously, Dick, look in a mirror every once in a while, will you?)
But all kidding aside, after reading Knightquest as well as the other previous part, I actually see why it couldn't have been Dick then, why there had to be another replacement. For me, Knightquest and the whole Jean Paul stuff was about defining what Batman is, by showing what he shouldn't be, and they couldn't have done that by using Dick. (And to be honest, they're not doing that now, but let's not get into that.)
But all kidding aside, after reading Knightquest as well as the other previous part, I actually see why it couldn't have been Dick then, why there had to be another replacement. For me, Knightquest and the whole Jean Paul stuff was about defining what Batman is, by showing what he shouldn't be, and they couldn't have done that by using Dick. (And to be honest, they're not doing that now, but let's not get into that.)
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