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Rating:  -
Frank Miller is an awesome writer. There's really no argument there.
And this graphic novel is definitely one of his best.
This is basically an origin story both for Batman and Jim Gordon.
It explores how both men came to be who they are in future references.
I only gave it four stars because it does tend to focus more on Gordon than Batman, and I didn't buy "Gordon:year one".
But that's not to be discounted in any way.If anything, this book makes Gordon look like a straight up bad-ass.
And even tho I would've liked to see more Batman action, its still a great read.
Again, Miller wrote it, so its got that noir feeling to it which I'm a giant fan of. Alot of that inner monologue, detailing how grimy and corrupt Gotham is, that kind of thing.
Here's what you need to consider.
If you like Batman, or Miller's work, you should get it.
If you're looking to get into Batman or Miller's work, you should definitely get it.
Rating:  -
This is by far one of the best titles that has ever been written in the Batman series. Batman is by far my favorite comic book character, and I would highly suggest getting this title if you like comics or like Batman and you don't already have it yet.
Rating: -
Frank Miller is very good at making human characters. Never before have you seen this Batman. This tells the tale of when Batman first dons the cowl. This is Batman who makes a lot of mistakes, who is looking to find his path, and is beginning to make his mark on Gotham City. It also tells of how James Gordon gets his start in Gotham. A very intriguing story from beginning to end.
Rating:  -
I bought the comic because I read a lot of reviews about how good this comic was. Well, now I can say I disagree. It's not a masterpiece at all. Perhaps I'm trying to compare it with the great film Batman Begins, or just with the antiheroe masterpiece Watchmen. But it's not only this.
There is no real story with progression, which is what I expect of a limited comic. Gordon and Bruce Wayne come to the city and start to push criminals. Gordon's story is good, but Batman's isn't. It's funny and realistic to see Batman in his origins, as a rockie, avoiding the Police, being wounded... But then what? The film showed us how he started to train, to improve his suit and then the story goes on. There are main enemies and Batman wins over them. Here it's not that way. Batman just didn't confront any main enemy and send him to jail. He only appears to save Gordon's child and everything is over. You turn the page and there is no more. "What? Isn't Batman going to rock any bad guy?" "No, he isn't. It's over."
Even though, the art is good. Gordon story is also fine. But there is no argumental line to folow. The problem presented at first (criminal mobs) is not resolved. I know Batman can't triumph over all the criminals forever and not in a single comic. But the least I hope it's seeing his origins, and a criminal boss as a key enemy, who is presented and defeted at the end of the story. Even if he returns in the future. But I want to see progresion.
And yes, it's funny to see a rockie and a Dark Batman. But not THAT funy. I still want one story to follow over the pages. Please, watch the film if you want to see Dark Knight origins and Watchmen if you want to know the darkest aspects of heroes.
Rating:  -
Only four issues long, this is meant to tell the story of Batman's formative year. I went into this riding high on the wave of adulation for this work and came away feeling cheated and like I'd gotten screwed with my pants still on. There are some inspired moments but mostly I was asking the question, "Yeah, okay, interesting - but when's the freaking story gonna start??!" Its not enough to say "It's Millar, shut up" or "Its untouchably masterfully brilliant!!" cos it really isn't. Compared to other Batman stories - basically anything Denny O'Neill wrote, Venom, Long Halloween, Hush etc - Year One falls down. Over-hyped with some good ideas but no real payoff.
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