Batman: Europa #1

Batman: Europa #1

by Matteo Casali, Jim Lee (Inker), Alex Sinclair (Colorist)

Superstar artist Jim Lee returns to the Dark Knight with this premiere issue! The impossible has happened and Batman is on the verge of being taken down by an enemy he cannot a virus for which there is no cure! And the only hope for his salvation is The Joker! Who infected Batman, what does the Clown Prince of Crime know, and how will the Dark Knight get that information? Together, the enemies crisscross Europe, desperate to find answers before time runs out. Co-conceived by Matteo Casali and Brian Azzarello, this 4-issue miniseries event will feature art by top talents over layouts by the incomparable Giuseppe Camuncoli (HELLBLAZER, Dark Wolverine), with the first issue pencilled and inked by none other than Jim Lee!

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

36 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 18, 2015

Reviews

[Dale Pearl · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't remember the last time I read a batman comic. Possibly 30 years or more. I picked up Batman: Europa (2015-) #1 at random. I was not disappointed. This appears to have a short series arc, I believe just 4 episodes, but I will try to read the entire series.
Exceptional artwork and an intriguing story premise makes this one of the better comics that I have read in some time. Perhaps I should be reading more batman? The Batman universe is unfortunately to large and knowing where to start at is daunting enough to keep me from jumping completely in. For now this series will do.

[Logan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty Good! So apparently like Captain America White this was suppose to come out almost a decade ago but its only coming out now? I guess Dc and Marvel like to save some stories for a rainy day. But any so this story batman has been infected with a virus and he needs to figure out how to cure himself. Can't really say more without spoiling, this is the first issue so I'm sure the twist and turns are coming! But overall a great read!

[Stay Fetters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Over the past few years, new Batman has been sucking something fierce. Then this comes along and changes the game completely. With the fantastic storyline and the righteous art, this will make for one hell of a great series.
A virus hits Batman and he will die in a weeks time if he doesnt solve the problem. But will this virus make him team up with the one he hates the most?

[Ahmed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good start for this series, especially the art

[Oliver · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tolle, ungewöhnliche Zeichnungen. Ein Batman am Brandenburger Tor. Und ein Joker, der sagt: Ich bin ein Berliner. Mehr davon, bitte.

[LyricTrotter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Surreal. It affects immediately, and sticks till the end of the plot. Bat takes a detour to the other side of Atlantic to find a cure for a terminal ailment while teaming up with an unlikely, foe. The illustrations are quite mature. There is bravado in the colours and a refined sense of story telling.
Aesthetically pleasing.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Someone recommended this series to me because (a) Joker and (b) it’s the gayiest shit. Let the ships sail because his blood is ON HIS LIPS.

[Fangirling Pain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really interesting start! This is my very first time reading a Batman comic book story.

[Steven Shinder · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the art, but so far, the story itself isn't captivating me as much.

[Derrick McCall · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Dark Knight and The Clown Prince of Crime working on a case together? With gorgeous art? Sign me up!

[R.J. Huneke · Rating 5 out of 5]

After an 11-year gestation, the Batman Europa #1 issue hit local comic shop shelves last week and proceeded to blow minds as one of the most gripping and innovative stories to infuse the dark knight in quite some time.

The grit of Batman Europa #1 spills onto the streets of Berlin.

And there is blood as well.

For readers looking for cookie cutter grab, bash, and slam Batman stories that are all brawn, and very little to no brain, this is not the tale for you.

There are certainly some epic battles being fought within these pages, and [**SPOILER ALERT STARTS**] Killer Croc proves more formidable than our masked Bruce Wayne deems possible, as beatings ensue [**SPOILER ALERT ENDS**].

But if you enjoy the noir, detective yarns of the ingenious bat, look no further.

Batman Europa #1 blends a cunning new twist and an age-old villain for an extraordinary story and the premiere issue’s art is simply stunning.

Read the rest of my review on POWkabam here: http://www.powkabam.com/blog/breaking...

[Jaye · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read and reviewed many graphic novels since coming to Goodreads, but I believe this is the first time I have listed a single issue. I first learned about this series on io9, at this link:

http://io9.com/11-years-after-it-was-...

I was intrigued. A comic book that's been in the offing for eleven years, featuring a team-up between Batman and the Joker? I understand Jim Lee is leaving after the first issue, but the story has hooked me.

[Timothy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is going to be awesome jim lee is back doing batman.

[Etienne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good start for a new series of Batman. Batman is sick and will need the help of someone he never tough... Interesting storyline, good action and beautiful illustration in an original style. Worth it!

[Joe Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

First, love the art. next, love the idea of a team up between joker and batman. Just not a hard hitting issue but lots of promise.

[GREGADETH · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story was pretty good as a beginning. The artwork alone is why I gave it 4/5 stars. Jim Lee's work is legendary.

[Mat Fitton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This comic book is...

This comic book is very good I like how batman is sick with something he does not know I can't wait to read the next one

[Ryan Briggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Twist

Enjoy where the story is going with Batman needing Joker to assist him with solving his dilemma. Can't wait to read on.

[Arsnoctis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Summarizable with "great art, quite intriguing plot, near useless uncut section".
Read in Rw lion's italian edition.

[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read all 4 issues at once. Such a great story, loved the character villain dynamic. beautiful artwork!

[Yuri Peixoto · Rating 4 out of 5]

Minha pergunta é: por que eu não li isto antes?

[Julio Bonilla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick read! Some fights, but no big action plots ...