A review by joshgauthier
Batman Vol. 1: I Am Gotham (Rebirth) by Tom King
4.0
King is an immensely talented writer, and with "I am Gotham" he sets the pieces in motion for his run with Gotham's protector. What he delivers is a complex story enmeshed in the dark struggles that define Batman's character.
In disclosure, I'm jumping into DC's Batman comics here, so I have only a basic familiarity with what has come before. It feels clear that this is setting up a longer arc, and there are admittedly some weak points as King settles into the story. However, the art is excellent, there are some great moments of dialogue, and King weaves larger themes into the action of a super hero story.
It's a solid read, and I look forward to seeing how King's run with the character develops over the subsequent issues.
In disclosure, I'm jumping into DC's Batman comics here, so I have only a basic familiarity with what has come before. It feels clear that this is setting up a longer arc, and there are admittedly some weak points as King settles into the story. However, the art is excellent, there are some great moments of dialogue, and King weaves larger themes into the action of a super hero story.
It's a solid read, and I look forward to seeing how King's run with the character develops over the subsequent issues.