Batman - Run, Riddler, Run - Book Two

Batman: Run, Riddler, Run

by Gerard Jones

Book Two of Three.

Genres: Comics, Batman, Dc Comics, Superheroes, Graphic Novels, Comic Book

48 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1992

About the author

Gerard Jones is an award-winning American author and comic book writer. From 1987 to 2001, Jones wrote many comic books for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Viz Media, Malibu Comics and other publishers; including Green Lantern, Justice League, Prime, Ultraforce, El Diablo, Wonder Man, Martian Manhunter, Elongated Man, The Shadow, Pokémon, and Batman.

Jones is author of the Eisner Award-winning Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters, and the Birth of the Comic Book (2004); Killing Monsters: Why Children Need Fantasy, Superheroes and Make-Believe Violence (2002), and Honey I'm Home: Sitcoms Selling the American Dream (1993). Jones is co-author with Will Jacobs of The Beaver Papers (1983), The Comic Book Heroes (1985, 1996), and the comic book The Trouble with Girls (1987-1993). From 1983 to 1988, Jacobs and Jones were contributors to National Lampoon magazine. He and Jacobs began writing humorous fiction again in 2008 with the online series My Pal Splendid Man and Million Dollar Ideas

Reviews

[Shehroze Ameen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember buying this comic, clueless and utterly confused about what was being discussed and what the story was and who were the people and what it was on about. And this was way back in 2001.

In hindsight, I still think it was fascinating then as it is now. The story is basic, easy to follow, and has enough insight that can be followed without being too obscure and obtuse. Considering that we have batman comics which make you will the suspension of disbelief, the story here is good.

Batman finds a group of people protesting something, and he does something about it. Basic and easy. Detective work, and a tinge of "Tell Tale Games" style puzzle solving.

As a comic it has aged... alright. To be honest, I think it is futuristic enough to leave an impression, but is definitely dated. You easily get a 90s vibe from it and, in a way, it works in its favor. Especially the police state and political Machiavellian schisms and undercurrents.

For what it is worth, I like it. Can't recommend it, but will definitely highlight it as a plus.

[Ashlyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book!!! The way Riddler acted was quite on point, I'd say. One part I really enjoyed was when Riddler called Joker to tell him a riddle. When Joker couldn't answer it, Edward said he'd just call Penguin instead. This set up a good dynamic for the villains, and was simply a funny moment. I also liked that Riddler was not even flinching when he was stuck on a railroad with a train racing towards him. He knew Batman would save him, and he did. I'm definitely going to re-read this in the future!

[· · Rating 3 out of 5]

(19 November, 2020)

Holy moly did this really pick up steam. Part 2 restored Riddler as a complex, disturbed character deeply affected by his neurosis. Batman had to deal with the responsibility of killing a person, although it was all too brief. Having these two work together is awesome and can be understood as Batman’s continued adherence to consequentialism. Will the end justify the means? We’ll see...

[StrictlySequential · Rating 4 out of 5]

What kinda doofus writer and proofreading team thinks that Franklin is on the $50 bill? It's one thing to be incorrect about Grant but to forget that Ben is on the $100 is another!