Batman: Year One by Frank Miller, David Mazzucchelli Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Batman: Year One
Book Review: Dark Knight Cometh to Gotham to Clean Up The Filth!
Summary: 4 Stars
Batman: Year One Deluxe Edition
I am really enjoying Frank Miller's Batman. It is the REAL DEAL! The Dark Knight at his best. The story line could go deeper but hey it's a Graphic Novel. I enjoy the action and the suspense. It was definitely a page turner.
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4.5 stars!
Book Review: Dull
Summary: 3 Stars
It might've been a great story when it was first written - but I don't think it stood test of time. It is a retelling of what everybody knows anyway. Miller does good storytelling but that doesn't help when the story is weak.Book Review: FANTASTIC!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I LOVE this book. It is a great summary of the early career of the dark knight and a fantastic way for anyone who loves Batman to learn more about him. It's especially great for anyone who wants to learn more, but doesn't feel like tracking down and buying the early issues. The art inside is really good, but doesn't overshadow the writing. Seriously, get this book. You will not regret it.Book Review: First Foray Into the DC Universe
Summary: 4 Stars
Other than The Sandman, I had never read any comic that took place in the DC Universe. I was completely turned off by the campiness of Superman and Wonder Woman, and found the Marvel heroes quite a bit more interesting. However, after many disappointing Marvel reads, I decided it was time for something new. And that was Batman. The Dark Knight seemed like a natural fit for me. He's far less campy than the other DC characters, and he's a tortured and dark hero, like all the best of 'em. So I bought this because where better to start than "Year One"?
Frank Miller, the writer of this gem, has an enthusiasm for the story of Batman's origin that shines through the pages. He takes the time to flesh out the situation, slowly letting all the plot lines come to a boil. The increasing corruptness of Gotham and the crusades that two men--Batman and James Gordon--wage to clean up a city that seems beyond repair. As both of them throw their cards in, they become at odds with each other, making for some nice parallels between the two story lines.
Miller is a great storyteller, not only because his work is very readable, but also because he knows when to let the artist tell the story. And it happens often here. Unlike other old comics that are rife with expository narrative, Miller keeps to the basics. David Mazzucchelli skillfully pencils this miniseries, hitting all the right action and dramatic beats. Along with Richmond Lewis (who re-colorized the original inkwork for this edition), Mazzucchelli crafts a dark and brooding Batman that fits with Miller's story beautifully.
This is one of the most thoroughly well done trade paperbacks I've come across. There is a great introduction, recolored art, two afterwords (one by Mazzucchelli with accompanying art and another by Miller himself) as well as sample scripts, original pencils, and even initial sketches. For a Batman fan or ever someone new to the DC verse like myself, this is certainly something worth buying. I know I'll be checking out the rest of the Batman series.
8/10
Book Review: For all batman fans!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you enjoyed Batman begins, and have not yet read this, what are you waiting for???? It is a great, great read ( i could not put it down once i started reading it).