A review by murphyc1
Batman, Volume 5: Zero Year: Dark City by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV

5.0

4.5 *s-- As a general rule, I don't particularly like multiple rehashings of old origin stories, as they are often redundant and boring. All the Joker stuff, for instance. This, however, is a very different Batman affair. Unlike its illustrious predecessors, this Batman origin story is flashy and flamboyant, colorful and luminous. While I won't claim that Scott Snyder is the greatest plotter in the history of comics, as far as I'm concerned, the propulsive action and dynamic page layouts (courtesy of the eminently competent Greg Capullo) more than make up for any weakness that might be found in the storytelling. I had a lot of fun-- more than I expected-- reading through this New 52 "year one" Batman arc. Enthusiastically recommended!