Title: Batman Volume 8: Superheavy
Author: Scott Snyder, Brian Azzarello
Illustrators: Greg Capullo, Danny Mikki, Jock
Publisher: DC Comics
Publication Date: March 22, 2016
Pages: 176
Genres: Comic Books, Trade Paperbacks, Graphic Novels
Source: Library
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After his deadliest battle to date, Batman is bruised, battered and scarred. And forever changed.
Now, a figure in an 8-foot mechanized suit of armor roams the streets of Gotham City. More powerful than ever before, Batman’s pursuit of justice has never been more swift or efficient. But who is the new Dark Knight? And why is he...or she here? Plus, learn the secret origin of the strange new villain known as Mr. Bloom!
Collect: Batman 41-46, & material from DC Comics: Divergence
MY REVIEW
This review WILL contain spoilers. Read at your own risk.
I can honestly say that this one didn't really jive with me. The plot felt very convoluted to me. Sometimes I had no idea what was going on. Seriously. Some of it just made no sense.
I did like seeing Jim Gordon all buffed up trying to be Batman, but in the end I just prefer Jim Gordon to be Jim Gordon. A sanctioned Batman isn't Batman, and a Batman in a Robo-Bat suit isn't Batman. And I honestly have no idea what this Powers Corp is and where the hell they came from. They've purchased Wayne Enterprises, but not much else is said about them. And why the hell do they want a Mechanical Batman? WTF. And on that note, why in the world does Jim Gordon need a Bat Truck? A literal beast, semi-esque truck. Another WTF.
While I appreciate the Jim Gordon arc, it just was not executed well. I was bored reading this. I think that best thing about this was the potential that the villain had. The villain is a man with a sunflower on his face (with mysterious growing fingers/claws that impale people) that gives out seeds that provide superpowers when placed under the skin. And these powers vary. That in itself had potential, but it really fell flat.
Overall, while there are some promising aspects to this, it just doesn't really pan out. I like when Batman comics surprise me with new ideas and shocking twists, but this one just didn't work out for me. I want my Bruce Wayne back.
I can honestly say that this one didn't really jive with me. The plot felt very convoluted to me. Sometimes I had no idea what was going on. Seriously. Some of it just made no sense.
I did like seeing Jim Gordon all buffed up trying to be Batman, but in the end I just prefer Jim Gordon to be Jim Gordon. A sanctioned Batman isn't Batman, and a Batman in a Robo-Bat suit isn't Batman. And I honestly have no idea what this Powers Corp is and where the hell they came from. They've purchased Wayne Enterprises, but not much else is said about them. And why the hell do they want a Mechanical Batman? WTF. And on that note, why in the world does Jim Gordon need a Bat Truck? A literal beast, semi-esque truck. Another WTF.
While I appreciate the Jim Gordon arc, it just was not executed well. I was bored reading this. I think that best thing about this was the potential that the villain had. The villain is a man with a sunflower on his face (with mysterious growing fingers/claws that impale people) that gives out seeds that provide superpowers when placed under the skin. And these powers vary. That in itself had potential, but it really fell flat.
Overall, while there are some promising aspects to this, it just doesn't really pan out. I like when Batman comics surprise me with new ideas and shocking twists, but this one just didn't work out for me. I want my Bruce Wayne back.
Title: Batman Volume 9: Bloom
Series: Batman Volume II #9
Author: Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV
Illustrators: Greg Capullo, Danny Mikki, Yanick Paquette, Sean Murphy
Publisher: DC Comics
Publication Date: September 7, 2016
Pages: 200
Genres: Comic Books, Trade Paperbacks, Graphic Novels
Source: Library
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As the new Batman, former police commissioner Jim Gordon is in for the fight of his life against the bizarre threat of Mr. Bloom, who controls the underworld in Gotham City! At the same time, an amnesiac Bruce Wayne has discovered the truth of his past as the Dark Knight -- and now, he must descend into the Batcave and reclaim that painful legacy.
Collecting: Batman 46-50 & material from Detective Comics 27
MY REVIEW
This review WILL contain spoilers. Read at your own risk.
Praise the stars that Bruce Wayne is back as Batman! Even if I had to wait until the end to see it. The story overall was a little choppy like the last volume. I still kind of like the idea of the villain in this, but the execution is still not working for me. His whole evil plan kind of made no sense in the end. He certainly had potential though, so there's that.
I think that my favorite part was the Bruce and Joker moment on the bench. It was fucking awesome. I was on the edge of my seat for that scene like OMG!
I was honestly so sad for Alfred and Bruce's girlfriend when Bruce got his memories back about Batman. I secretly want Bruce to be happy. Why in the world can't he have a lady that knows who he is, loves him, and supports him? Why is that so hard? And poor Alfred. He just wanted Bruce to end up happy and normal. My heart seriously hurt during that story arc.
Overall, this volume has some good spots and some not so good ones. Some of the writing seems lazy, but those good scenes just have me. I can't dispute them. I didn't hate this volume, but I certainly didn't love it.
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