sodope's review against another edition
2.0
After reading the first arc I was keen on keep reading the second arc, I was very hyped that the Arkham Knight was going to be part of the comic universe. And after finishing “Medieval” arc I was really disappointed that the character isn’t as good as in the video game, and that the plot is pretty boring and a disaster, Tomasi really should quit or at least try to write some good stuff.
fishfish's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
angelwolf45's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this graphic novel. It was interesting.
This follows Batman as he is dealing with someone coming after those he loves. As he is dealing with this, he also has to deal with some villian who is killing people replicating his parents death with also using Joker gas.
It was an interesting to see Batman dealing with the death of his parents again but with people that are not his parents.
It was good to see him deal with a lot but staying focused to figure out what is going on.
This follows Batman as he is dealing with someone coming after those he loves. As he is dealing with this, he also has to deal with some villian who is killing people replicating his parents death with also using Joker gas.
It was an interesting to see Batman dealing with the death of his parents again but with people that are not his parents.
It was good to see him deal with a lot but staying focused to figure out what is going on.
subhamroxx's review against another edition
3.0
The story starts off with someone going after people who helped Bruce to become Batman. First it's Leslie then Henri Ducard then Thaddeus and Etrigan even and the villain is sort of a chimera who takes the form of Batman's villains or allies and Batman has to fight him to protect the ones closest to him. And then the ultimate revelation of who or rather what this program really is... It was so unique twist.
The story is pretty generic, someone going after Batman's close one and Bruce going to rescue them but I like the twist because it allows us to meet people who have influenced Bruce and show how important try are and fun sequences of Batman fighting villains and then the realization at the end why he does this to be better, to save people and to be the hero Gotham needs.
Like the name itself it's a mythology that takes us through the life of Batman and I like references to Tomasis other Batman works and also how he shows Bruce as a guy who will do anything to protect his love ones and the end could feel like it came out of nowhere or something or a cop out but then again it's the philosophy and the idea of Batman myth that the writer is hinting at and I liked that aspect.
Doug on art was amazing and I genuinely loved the way he drew it. Probably one of his best works
The story is pretty generic, someone going after Batman's close one and Bruce going to rescue them but I like the twist because it allows us to meet people who have influenced Bruce and show how important try are and fun sequences of Batman fighting villains and then the realization at the end why he does this to be better, to save people and to be the hero Gotham needs.
Like the name itself it's a mythology that takes us through the life of Batman and I like references to Tomasis other Batman works and also how he shows Bruce as a guy who will do anything to protect his love ones and the end could feel like it came out of nowhere or something or a cop out but then again it's the philosophy and the idea of Batman myth that the writer is hinting at and I liked that aspect.
Doug on art was amazing and I genuinely loved the way he drew it. Probably one of his best works
elysareadsitall's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this graphic novel okay. I thought the art was excellent, but I didn't understand what was going on at all until the last few pages. After getting it, I thought it was a pretty cool story.
the_rox13's review against another edition
4.0
Synopsis: A couple that perfectly resembles the Waynes is found floating in a Dolphin tank. While Batman investigates, Lesile Thompkins is attacked by this giant lava, symbiote looking monster. Batman rescues her, but the monster infects her with Joker gas and she dies. Then, Alfred is attacked at the manor, the attacker being described as "Zorro." So, Batman heads to Arkham to get some answers about what's going on. He finds that the villains are too scared to say anything, so he goes after someone that knows he's Batman.
He starts with Henri Ducard, but it isn't him and they are attacked by the monster, which has now morphed into a blob of Batman's villains. Ducard kills himself in an attempt to destroy the creature, but it doesn't work. Batman figures out that the monster is going after his teachers and eventually finds himself with Thaddeus Brown in a ridiculous situation with sharks. After he breaks them out, Batman takes on the monster and destroys it. He then believes that it is Dr. Hugo Strange behind the attacks.
When it's not Strange, Batman is called away to help Jason Blood and he uses his Hellbat suit (so awesome). Once Jason Blood is safe, he goes to see Silas Stone, another mentor. However, this time, Stone shoots him with this laser, andit is revealed that the entire thing is a simulation and it's something that Bruce puts himself through every year to be a better Batman. Bruce learns that he had to sacrifice the child part of himself to be Batman, but he thinks that the price was worth it because of the other children in Gotham that will be able to have relatively normal childhoods. It ends with him taking Lesile Thompkins out to dinner.
Review: I rather enjoyed this volume - I've been away from Detective Comics and Batman in general for too long. I'm not counting reading Tom King's Batman since I don't typically enjoy it. I think a lot of people are going to be put off by the fact that it is a simulation at the end of it all because not to bring it back around to Tom King, but I asked myself what the difference was between this and Knightmares? And when you boil it down to basics, it's the writing.
Immediately, Tomasi hits you with something that if true, is canon-changing with the death of Lesile Thomkins, which of course didn't happen. But it is treated like it is happening so you believe it when you read it. Whereas Knightmares, you know something is off the entire time. With Mythology, you're a good couple issues in before you're like "something is off here." Not only that, but I felt like there was a point to it. Bruce learned something about himself and I think that's a good point to end on for any Batman story.
I thought the mystery of it all was enjoyable as well. It definitely kept my interest for the entirety of reading it. Even if the mystery is kind of bunk at the end, I still liked it. I think it's a little fucked up that this is what Bruce does on his birthday, but it doesn't surprise me. Overall, I think this was a strong start for Tomasi's run on Detective and I'm excited for more. This is also one that I think anyone could pick up and understand it, if you're looking to jump on.
One last thing, though, I will say that shit with the sharks was beyond ridiculous and stretched the imagination a bit.
He starts with Henri Ducard, but it isn't him and they are attacked by the monster, which has now morphed into a blob of Batman's villains. Ducard kills himself in an attempt to destroy the creature, but it doesn't work. Batman figures out that the monster is going after his teachers and eventually finds himself with Thaddeus Brown in a ridiculous situation with sharks. After he breaks them out, Batman takes on the monster and destroys it. He then believes that it is Dr. Hugo Strange behind the attacks.
When it's not Strange, Batman is called away to help Jason Blood and he uses his Hellbat suit (so awesome). Once Jason Blood is safe, he goes to see Silas Stone, another mentor. However, this time, Stone shoots him with this laser, andit is revealed that the entire thing is a simulation and it's something that Bruce puts himself through every year to be a better Batman. Bruce learns that he had to sacrifice the child part of himself to be Batman, but he thinks that the price was worth it because of the other children in Gotham that will be able to have relatively normal childhoods. It ends with him taking Lesile Thompkins out to dinner.
Review: I rather enjoyed this volume - I've been away from Detective Comics and Batman in general for too long. I'm not counting reading Tom King's Batman since I don't typically enjoy it. I think a lot of people are going to be put off by the fact that it is a simulation at the end of it all because not to bring it back around to Tom King, but I asked myself what the difference was between this and Knightmares? And when you boil it down to basics, it's the writing.
Immediately, Tomasi hits you with something that if true, is canon-changing with the death of Lesile Thomkins, which of course didn't happen. But it is treated like it is happening so you believe it when you read it. Whereas Knightmares, you know something is off the entire time. With Mythology, you're a good couple issues in before you're like "something is off here." Not only that, but I felt like there was a point to it. Bruce learned something about himself and I think that's a good point to end on for any Batman story.
I thought the mystery of it all was enjoyable as well. It definitely kept my interest for the entirety of reading it. Even if the mystery is kind of bunk at the end, I still liked it. I think it's a little fucked up that this is what Bruce does on his birthday, but it doesn't surprise me. Overall, I think this was a strong start for Tomasi's run on Detective and I'm excited for more. This is also one that I think anyone could pick up and understand it, if you're looking to jump on.
One last thing, though, I will say that shit with the sharks was beyond ridiculous and stretched the imagination a bit.
rustyblue's review against another edition
2.0
2
When it 1st started I thought we are in for one awesome ride but slowly and surely the story come of the rails and does the Ultimate Sin in storyteller far as concerned.
When it 1st started I thought we are in for one awesome ride but slowly and surely the story come of the rails and does the Ultimate Sin in storyteller far as concerned.
mpscrimshaw's review against another edition
2.0
I feel like every modern batman arc I've read recently has been about the "myth" of Batman and a foe that knows his identity dredging up details from his past and threatening his way of life. Snyder did it brilliantly when it was still a new concept, then King's run did a bit of it, then Tynion's current run regurgitated all of Snyder's ideas in an overly-long, worse way, and now this. I'm a little sick of it.