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Batman Vol. 3: I Am Bane
by Tom King
Edit - So Issue 23-24 came in here. At the time of reading single issues it did not say that. So now it does let's rate those!
Issue 23 - 5/5 - It's one of the best stories I've read from King. Like ever. It shows off Bruce and Swamp Thing teaming up. Let's just say things get emotional, the art is wonderful, the ending is heartbreaking, and it makes me want a Swamp Thing solo story again. This was very very very well done.
Issue 24 - 4/5 - I really love the way he writes Catwomen. Her and Bruce's relationship is interesting. However the highlight here is Gotham Girl talking to Bruce. It's both insightful of their differences in outlooks but how they're similar with their heroism. I enjoyed this quite a lot and the ending is exciting.
Fucking FINALLY! King is here and he ready to write a GOOD arc.
Okay well I liked I am Gotham. Some of it was dumb, but some of it was epic, and some great character moments. This is the first "Great" arc for me though in King's run.
So this volume starts off with the Batfamily. Let me just say the first issue is hands down one of my favorite Rebirth issues. Damien, Dick, and Jason eating at batburger was FUNNY as hell and just worked so well. Then the issue ends with a "Oh shit" moment and it gets us into the meat of the arc. Bane vs Batman. Been there done that, right? However the build up, Bane showing he's not just muscle. Then the comparison of their upbringing and how goals may be the same but environment and people transform you into something very different. I really enjoyed the fact Batman doesn't just mutter the same words over and over again like in "I Am Sucide" which was stupid. He's quiet here but when he speaks it's filled with Zingers and fuck yous. That's what I need from bats.
Yeah sure it still had some confusing panels here and there (catwomen one?) and some stuff wraps up to quick (how were they all saved, oh they just were) things like that are silly. But the rest? Man it was good. I loved the final showdown (I hear some didn't). But for me, this is what I wanted from King's run. Hope it keeps up.
Issue 23 - 5/5 - It's one of the best stories I've read from King. Like ever. It shows off Bruce and Swamp Thing teaming up. Let's just say things get emotional, the art is wonderful, the ending is heartbreaking, and it makes me want a Swamp Thing solo story again. This was very very very well done.
Issue 24 - 4/5 - I really love the way he writes Catwomen. Her and Bruce's relationship is interesting. However the highlight here is Gotham Girl talking to Bruce. It's both insightful of their differences in outlooks but how they're similar with their heroism. I enjoyed this quite a lot and the ending is exciting.
Fucking FINALLY! King is here and he ready to write a GOOD arc.
Okay well I liked I am Gotham. Some of it was dumb, but some of it was epic, and some great character moments. This is the first "Great" arc for me though in King's run.
So this volume starts off with the Batfamily. Let me just say the first issue is hands down one of my favorite Rebirth issues. Damien, Dick, and Jason eating at batburger was FUNNY as hell and just worked so well. Then the issue ends with a "Oh shit" moment and it gets us into the meat of the arc. Bane vs Batman. Been there done that, right? However the build up, Bane showing he's not just muscle. Then the comparison of their upbringing and how goals may be the same but environment and people transform you into something very different. I really enjoyed the fact Batman doesn't just mutter the same words over and over again like in "I Am Sucide" which was stupid. He's quiet here but when he speaks it's filled with Zingers and fuck yous. That's what I need from bats.
Yeah sure it still had some confusing panels here and there (catwomen one?) and some stuff wraps up to quick (how were they all saved, oh they just were) things like that are silly. But the rest? Man it was good. I loved the final showdown (I hear some didn't). But for me, this is what I wanted from King's run. Hope it keeps up.