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September 13, 2009 11:17 pm Smitten

July 21, 2009 7:26 am This is a solid book. People must be waiting for trades.

July 6, 2009 6:35 pm Really like this title. It is NOT Harry Potter! Not even close. What book are you Potter people reading?!

July 6, 2009 6:32 pm Not too impressed with this title. Anyone catch the editorial error in the first issue "Prague, Czechloslovakia." Prague is in the Czech Republic.

May 23, 2009 11:55 am

Not impressed with this issue. Fight scenes and tons of guys with glowing claws made for a super fast read. I don't feel like I got much from this issue. Dropping the book. Trade waiting.

May 18, 2009 7:33 pm Finally! So tired of all of the other substandard tie-ins! Got high hopes for this one...

April 27, 2009 9:13 am

This is a great review. I enjoyed your interpretation of the ending in view of the import of his mother. It is said that children are the orgasm of life. Your review touches on Bruce's sensitivity to that aspect of life. He was born once as Bruce Wayne. His birth as Batman is perpetual, circular and while less physical, its relevance and conception are well postulated in this terrific issue. His life as Batman fundamentally challenging evil and the devices that seek to destroy life are an essential element of the mythology of Batman. As you succinctly wrote, the pain of Bruce's loss is critical to understanding his search for justice and countless exploits.

 As an aside:

I think that this is more of a Schopenhauer bat. In the sense that Batman is reborn to continue his quest for justice and revenge, because he simply cannot transcend his deepest conflicts. (Of course the perpetuity of the franchise may be a fiscal necessity.) The revenge he seeks keeps him trapped in a life that is rife with pain and suffering. This pain and suffering should render a higher level of consciousness, but Batman is not willing to embrace his nirvana. Or is he? As his mother is speaking to him she tells him the only reward for being Batman is being Batman. She tells him to, "move on." And, "let it go." I enjoyed this story because of this element. Gaiman created a palpable story that adheres to the continuity of Batman. It also masterfully illustrated Batman's humanity and his sensitivity. 

April 22, 2009 5:23 pm Good review to a thought provoking comic. This was one of the best comics I have read in months. You hit it when you wrote about debate on the ending. This is a must read and reread. Thanks for your comments!

April 7, 2009 11:22 am Even in technologically advanced civilizations and fantasy worlds imbued with superpowers, warriors cannot resist impaling the decapitated remains of their enemy for display on the end of a spear. :-)<----------

March 31, 2009 8:48 am I picked up the first three issues of this hoping for entertaining espionage. The story has not capivated so far. Looking for a good ending, but not expecting much. The character development has been mediocre. The art not very impressive.