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Batman: Creature of the Night #1
Batman: Creature of the Night (2017-) #1
Young Bruce Wainwright lost his parents in a violent crime…and in the real world, no superheroes exist to save the day. But as grief and rage builds inside Bruce until he feels he can’t keep it inside anymore, something strange starts taking wing in the Gotham night! Perhaps Bruce’s grief isn’t inside him after all? Modern masters Kurt Busiek and John Paul Leon unite for the spiritual companion to the beloved SECRET IDENTITY, putting a new spin you’ve never seen before on the legend of Batman—and the dark emotions that drive him!
52 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 29, 2017
About the author
Kurt Busiek
1,859 books641 followersKurt Busiek is an American comic book writer notable for his work on the Marvels limited series, his own title Astro City, and his four-year run on Avengers.
Busiek did not read comics as a youngster, as his parents disapproved of them. He began to read them regularly around the age of 14, when he picked up a copy of Daredevil #120. This was the first part of a continuity-heavy four-part story arc; Busiek was drawn to the copious history and cross-connections with other series. Throughout high school and college, he and future writer Scott McCloud practiced making comics. During this time, Busiek also had many letters published in comic book letter columns, and originated the theory that the Phoenix was a separate being who had impersonated Jean Grey, and that therefore Grey had not died—a premise which made its way from freelancer to freelancer, and which was eventually used in the comics.
During the last semester of his senior year, Busiek submitted some sample scripts to editor Dick Giordano at DC Comics. None of them sold, but they did get him invitations to pitch other material to DC editors, which led to his first professional work, a back-up story in Green Lantern #162 (Mar. 1983).
Busiek has worked on a number of different titles in his career, including Arrowsmith, The Avengers, Icon, Iron Man, The Liberty Project, Ninjak, The Power Company, Red Tornado, Shockrockets, Superman: Secret Identity, Thunderbolts, Untold Tales of Spider-Man, JLA, and the award-winning Marvels and the Homage Comics title Kurt Busiek's Astro City.
In 1997, Busiek began a stint as writer of Avengers alongside artist George Pérez. Pérez departed from the series in 2000, but Busiek continued as writer for two more years, collaborating with artists Alan Davis, Kieron Dwyer and others. Busiek's tenure culminated with the "Kang Dynasty" storyline. In 2003, Busiek re-teamed with Perez to create the JLA/Avengers limited series.
In 2003, Busiek began a new Conan series for Dark Horse Comics, which he wrote for four years.
In December 2005 Busiek signed a two-year exclusive contract with DC Comics. During DC's Infinite Crisis event, he teamed with Geoff Johns on a "One Year Later" eight-part story arc (called Up, Up and Away) that encompassed both Superman titles. In addition, he began writing the DC title Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis from issues 40-49. Busiek was the writer of Superman for two years, before followed by James Robinson starting from Superman #677. Busiek wrote a 52-issue weekly DC miniseries called Trinity, starring Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. Each issue (except for issue #1) featured a 12-page main story by Busiek, with art by Mark Bagley, and a ten-page backup story co-written by Busiek and Fabian Nicieza, with art from various artists, including Tom Derenick, Mike Norton and Scott McDaniel.
Busiek's work has won him numerous awards in the comics industry, including the Harvey Award for Best Writer in 1998 and the Eisner Award for Best Writer in 1999. In 1994, with Marvels, he won Best Finite Series/Limited Series Eisner Award and the Best Continuing or Limited Series Harvey Award; as well as the Harvey Award for Best Single Issue or Story (for Marvels #4) in 1995. In 1996, with Astro City, Busiek won both the Eisner and Harvey awards for Best New Series. He won the Best Single Issue/Single Story Eisner three years in a row from 1996–1998, as well as in 2004. Busiek won the Best Continuing Series Eisner Award in 1997–1998, as well as the Best Serialized Story award in 1998. In addition, Astro City was awarded the 1996 Best Single Issue or Story Harvey Award, and the 1998 Harvey Award for Best Continuing or Limited Series.
Busiek was given the 1998 and 1999 Comics Buyer's Guide Awards for Favorite Writer, with additional nominations in 1997 and every year from 2000 to 2004. He has also received numerous Squiddy Awards, having been selected as favorite writer four years in a row from 1995 to 1998,
Busiek did not read comics as a youngster, as his parents disapproved of them. He began to read them regularly around the age of 14, when he picked up a copy of Daredevil #120. This was the first part of a continuity-heavy four-part story arc; Busiek was drawn to the copious history and cross-connections with other series. Throughout high school and college, he and future writer Scott McCloud practiced making comics. During this time, Busiek also had many letters published in comic book letter columns, and originated the theory that the Phoenix was a separate being who had impersonated Jean Grey, and that therefore Grey had not died—a premise which made its way from freelancer to freelancer, and which was eventually used in the comics.
During the last semester of his senior year, Busiek submitted some sample scripts to editor Dick Giordano at DC Comics. None of them sold, but they did get him invitations to pitch other material to DC editors, which led to his first professional work, a back-up story in Green Lantern #162 (Mar. 1983).
Busiek has worked on a number of different titles in his career, including Arrowsmith, The Avengers, Icon, Iron Man, The Liberty Project, Ninjak, The Power Company, Red Tornado, Shockrockets, Superman: Secret Identity, Thunderbolts, Untold Tales of Spider-Man, JLA, and the award-winning Marvels and the Homage Comics title Kurt Busiek's Astro City.
In 1997, Busiek began a stint as writer of Avengers alongside artist George Pérez. Pérez departed from the series in 2000, but Busiek continued as writer for two more years, collaborating with artists Alan Davis, Kieron Dwyer and others. Busiek's tenure culminated with the "Kang Dynasty" storyline. In 2003, Busiek re-teamed with Perez to create the JLA/Avengers limited series.
In 2003, Busiek began a new Conan series for Dark Horse Comics, which he wrote for four years.
In December 2005 Busiek signed a two-year exclusive contract with DC Comics. During DC's Infinite Crisis event, he teamed with Geoff Johns on a "One Year Later" eight-part story arc (called Up, Up and Away) that encompassed both Superman titles. In addition, he began writing the DC title Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis from issues 40-49. Busiek was the writer of Superman for two years, before followed by James Robinson starting from Superman #677. Busiek wrote a 52-issue weekly DC miniseries called Trinity, starring Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. Each issue (except for issue #1) featured a 12-page main story by Busiek, with art by Mark Bagley, and a ten-page backup story co-written by Busiek and Fabian Nicieza, with art from various artists, including Tom Derenick, Mike Norton and Scott McDaniel.
Busiek's work has won him numerous awards in the comics industry, including the Harvey Award for Best Writer in 1998 and the Eisner Award for Best Writer in 1999. In 1994, with Marvels, he won Best Finite Series/Limited Series Eisner Award and the Best Continuing or Limited Series Harvey Award; as well as the Harvey Award for Best Single Issue or Story (for Marvels #4) in 1995. In 1996, with Astro City, Busiek won both the Eisner and Harvey awards for Best New Series. He won the Best Single Issue/Single Story Eisner three years in a row from 1996–1998, as well as in 2004. Busiek won the Best Continuing Series Eisner Award in 1997–1998, as well as the Best Serialized Story award in 1998. In addition, Astro City was awarded the 1996 Best Single Issue or Story Harvey Award, and the 1998 Harvey Award for Best Continuing or Limited Series.
Busiek was given the 1998 and 1999 Comics Buyer's Guide Awards for Favorite Writer, with additional nominations in 1997 and every year from 2000 to 2004. He has also received numerous Squiddy Awards, having been selected as favorite writer four years in a row from 1995 to 1998,
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May 27, 2018
Boston, 1968, and 8 year old Bruce Wainwright, a huge fan of Batman comics, suffers the tragic loss of his parents during a burglary of their house. While Officer Gordon Hoover investigates, Bruce’s great uncle Al(fred) does what he can to help the boy over his trauma. A year passes. If only Batman was real - he’d have brought the criminals to justice by now. And then something decidedly Batman-like descends upon the city to fight crime - a creature of the night. But is it real - does Batman exist in our world too??
Kurt Busiek sets out to do for Batman with Creature of the Night what he did for Superman with Secret Identity: provide a different take on a well-defined character by playing around with their story and the audience’s expectations. And, so far, he’s successful with Creature of the Night #1.
Busiek’s real-world approach to Batman’s origin is decent enough and it was cute to see the familiar yet slightly different pieces slot together the way they normally do; nothing too exciting but not bad either. Where Busiek takes the story towards the end, mixing in the fantasy horror element into the realism is when I really started enjoying the comic and it’s firmly hooked me to keep reading the rest of the series.
John Paul Leon’s realistic art lends weight to Busiek’s story though it isn’t the most appealing style for me. I liked that he switched it up for the comic book sequences, going more ‘60s cartoony, adding variety to the visuals while also showing his range.
My only major complaint about this comic was Clem Robins’ lettering - the cursive for Alfred’s caption boxes was killing me! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: cursive lettering should not be used in any comic and I hate that it’s a feature of too many Batman comics (mostly the Legends of the Dark Knight ones). It is so insufferably hard to read and completely unnecessary!
Anyways, Batman: Creature of the Night #1 is a good comic and a very promising start to this (Elseworlds?) four issue limited series - definitely looking forward to reading the rest!
Kurt Busiek sets out to do for Batman with Creature of the Night what he did for Superman with Secret Identity: provide a different take on a well-defined character by playing around with their story and the audience’s expectations. And, so far, he’s successful with Creature of the Night #1.
Busiek’s real-world approach to Batman’s origin is decent enough and it was cute to see the familiar yet slightly different pieces slot together the way they normally do; nothing too exciting but not bad either. Where Busiek takes the story towards the end, mixing in the fantasy horror element into the realism is when I really started enjoying the comic and it’s firmly hooked me to keep reading the rest of the series.
John Paul Leon’s realistic art lends weight to Busiek’s story though it isn’t the most appealing style for me. I liked that he switched it up for the comic book sequences, going more ‘60s cartoony, adding variety to the visuals while also showing his range.
My only major complaint about this comic was Clem Robins’ lettering - the cursive for Alfred’s caption boxes was killing me! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: cursive lettering should not be used in any comic and I hate that it’s a feature of too many Batman comics (mostly the Legends of the Dark Knight ones). It is so insufferably hard to read and completely unnecessary!
Anyways, Batman: Creature of the Night #1 is a good comic and a very promising start to this (Elseworlds?) four issue limited series - definitely looking forward to reading the rest!
January 6, 2018
So, comics delivery here in the Philippines has been delayed during the Christmas season. Our local store said that there has been an airport blackout in the US. We had to wait a few extra WEEKS before getting hold of titles like DC Metal and Doomsday Clock. But now they have arrived, my start-of-the-year read has never been this exciting.
Okay, many of us already know Kurt Busiek. This guy here is a very flexible writer. He can write personal stories, team-ups, events and they are all good. Busiek can work with different artists with ease. The nice thing with his works is that they are so familiar to feel yet they are really unique.
Out of the many comics he has written, I want to point out his Superman Secret Identity. That heartily captures a boy's dream of being a Superman with him being the real Clark Kent. Secret Identity felt like reading a an origin story of the Man of Steel told as if its the first time I have read it.
That is what I felt with Batman Creature of the Night #1. It is a famiiar Batman origin story that deserves to be read even if you alrrady know Batman's origin story.
Like Secret Identity, Creature of the Night is a story of another Bruce who have experienced the very same tragic backstory of B-Wayne. Here, Busiek carefully adds some twists that kept Creature of the Night familiar yet fresh and different from the original story. It is in this careful balance of the familiar and new that makes Creature of the Night a very much endearing read.
To get a feel of what I am saying, imagine a boy from the real world experiencing the same tragedy as the comicbook Batman. That separation of the story and the superhero gives this comics the power to convince its readers to empathize with the protagonist: "he's just one poor boy, this is not fiction".
Creature of the Night #1 has successfully won my heart as its treads familiar grounds with a surprisingly fresh take. Onwards to issue two then.
Okay, many of us already know Kurt Busiek. This guy here is a very flexible writer. He can write personal stories, team-ups, events and they are all good. Busiek can work with different artists with ease. The nice thing with his works is that they are so familiar to feel yet they are really unique.
Out of the many comics he has written, I want to point out his Superman Secret Identity. That heartily captures a boy's dream of being a Superman with him being the real Clark Kent. Secret Identity felt like reading a an origin story of the Man of Steel told as if its the first time I have read it.
That is what I felt with Batman Creature of the Night #1. It is a famiiar Batman origin story that deserves to be read even if you alrrady know Batman's origin story.
Like Secret Identity, Creature of the Night is a story of another Bruce who have experienced the very same tragic backstory of B-Wayne. Here, Busiek carefully adds some twists that kept Creature of the Night familiar yet fresh and different from the original story. It is in this careful balance of the familiar and new that makes Creature of the Night a very much endearing read.
To get a feel of what I am saying, imagine a boy from the real world experiencing the same tragedy as the comicbook Batman. That separation of the story and the superhero gives this comics the power to convince its readers to empathize with the protagonist: "he's just one poor boy, this is not fiction".
Creature of the Night #1 has successfully won my heart as its treads familiar grounds with a surprisingly fresh take. Onwards to issue two then.
March 15, 2018
Probably the weaker one of the two I've read so far, but a solid foundation!
December 3, 2017
Really enjoyed this! I think it would be so easy for this to bad, but it's off to a promising start.
Although I should knock a star because of having to squint at that script text throughout the whole thing.
Although I should knock a star because of having to squint at that script text throughout the whole thing.
December 6, 2017
I am a big fan of Busiek's Astro City work and heard good reviews on this so picking it up was a no brainer. This follows a similar Superman story he did which I must have missed.
I have picked up every Astro City from the beginning and needless to say I am a big fan. Although every writer who stick to a genre inevitably have the same pattern, the great ones still make it work, and I still very much enjoy Astro City.
I have not caught much of his non-Astro City work. There's not a whole lot but there are a few things I missed. I read Marvels but that has been over 20 years now and I read some of his Conan work, but I wasn't crazy about it (and that may not entirely be his fault).
This book has out of the world reviews, but to be honest, it is pretty special. Not to give too much away, it is about Bruce Wainwright, a kid with a Batman obsession, and his uncle Al Fredrick (Alfred, get it?). I will leave it there, but obvious there are going to be parallels.
One reviewer compared it to the old Elseworlds titles, and that is very right on. It is hard to say what role Batman will play in this, though my inkling is that he will figure in (I will leave it at that).
The art fits the story which is suitably grim and gritty. I saw a review call it Batman via Serpico. That's probably not too far off. I like the art in that it captures a certain vibe for the comic that was appropriate.
This has a heavy Astro City vibe, which is likely inevitable, but in a positive way. It doesn't feel out of place or inferior because of that. As the story draws on, it's hard to escape that comparison (especially as it told from multiple points of view and is looking backwards in time).
My only real complaint and it is minor is that this is a big book set out in four points, and towards the end it feels a bit stretched for a couple of pages just so that the book ends with a big finale. probably no way around that except to make the book shorter (and no one would want that), so it's a very minor quibble.
Well recommended for Busiek fans. I think everyone will like this one. It does sound a bit cheesy in description (Bruce Wain...wright), but it completely works.
I have picked up every Astro City from the beginning and needless to say I am a big fan. Although every writer who stick to a genre inevitably have the same pattern, the great ones still make it work, and I still very much enjoy Astro City.
I have not caught much of his non-Astro City work. There's not a whole lot but there are a few things I missed. I read Marvels but that has been over 20 years now and I read some of his Conan work, but I wasn't crazy about it (and that may not entirely be his fault).
This book has out of the world reviews, but to be honest, it is pretty special. Not to give too much away, it is about Bruce Wainwright, a kid with a Batman obsession, and his uncle Al Fredrick (Alfred, get it?). I will leave it there, but obvious there are going to be parallels.
One reviewer compared it to the old Elseworlds titles, and that is very right on. It is hard to say what role Batman will play in this, though my inkling is that he will figure in (I will leave it at that).
The art fits the story which is suitably grim and gritty. I saw a review call it Batman via Serpico. That's probably not too far off. I like the art in that it captures a certain vibe for the comic that was appropriate.
This has a heavy Astro City vibe, which is likely inevitable, but in a positive way. It doesn't feel out of place or inferior because of that. As the story draws on, it's hard to escape that comparison (especially as it told from multiple points of view and is looking backwards in time).
My only real complaint and it is minor is that this is a big book set out in four points, and towards the end it feels a bit stretched for a couple of pages just so that the book ends with a big finale. probably no way around that except to make the book shorter (and no one would want that), so it's a very minor quibble.
Well recommended for Busiek fans. I think everyone will like this one. It does sound a bit cheesy in description (Bruce Wain...wright), but it completely works.
March 12, 2018
Reminds me so much of Superman secret identity! Great start to the series; very emotional. I felt my motherly instincts kick in occasionally and wanted to adopt this kid!!
December 2, 2017
What is it- 'year of the Bat'? This year DC Comics has been churning out one phenomenal Batman comic after another, and this is definitely the latest addition to that list.
This seems to an elseworld story, set in 1960-70, centred around Bruce Wainwright- a kid who is a huge fan of Batman comicbooks and idolizes him. He enjoys playing out the role of Bruce Wayne until the infamous tragedy of Bruce Wayne plays out on him. The trauma that he endures consequently is presented extremely well and vindicates the 'creation' of Batman.
Overall, it turned out to be an amazing first issue, I look forward to what Kurt Busiek has in store in upcoming issues.
This seems to an elseworld story, set in 1960-70, centred around Bruce Wainwright- a kid who is a huge fan of Batman comicbooks and idolizes him. He enjoys playing out the role of Bruce Wayne until the infamous tragedy of Bruce Wayne plays out on him. The trauma that he endures consequently is presented extremely well and vindicates the 'creation' of Batman.
Overall, it turned out to be an amazing first issue, I look forward to what Kurt Busiek has in store in upcoming issues.
January 1, 2018
Hell of a book to read to wave goodbye to 2017: Year of the Dumpster Fire.
March 15, 2021
Really good 50 cent comic that I was able to pull out. Loved everything about this minus the text in script. Hard on the eyes. Can't wait to see what happens next.
January 11, 2018
look, everyone and their mom knows batman's origin story. to the point that some might say it's lost its impact, even though arguably it shouldn't have--it's a horrifying thing, witnessing your parents being murdered in front of you, just after seeing a movie on a rainy night that should have been like any other night. but we all know that without it, batman wouldn't have been born. it's been said, and i agree, that bruce wayne /needs/ batman--not just because he made a vow to gotham that nothing like this would ever happen again--but because it is the way he makes sense of the world. batman is bruce wayne's own personal coping mechanism.
and that aspect of the batman story is what "creature of the night" captures so well. i reluctantly admit that i've become somewhat "desensitized" to the deaths of thomas and martha wayne, the way i've become desensitized to the death of peter parker's uncle ben--but somehow, even though this comic basically gives bruce wainwright the exact same origin story as bruce wayne, the deaths of /this/ bruce's parents struck me afresh. i think it has to do with the fact that in this universe, the batman comics /exist/ for bruce--he already finds solace in them even when his life is normal, so when his entire world is ripped apart in a way that directly parallels the origin story of his hero, what the hell is he supposed to do? how do you go on living when, in some twisted way, you got exactly what you always pretended to have? i absolutely lost it at the bat house scene, where bruce's helplessness and rage crystallize, and the visuals accompany this part so, so well--"i felt angry," he says, "and i felt something else, but--i don't know what i felt." there's something, too, in the stilted, guttural way the "batman" talks to bruce--he says little more than "you, safe," suggesting something both deeply protective and frighteningly animal, something it makes sense for bruce to desire given what he's gone through.
this comic does a difficult, incredible thing, in staying with bruce's grief and simultaneous obsession, and letting us work slowly through it as bruce works through it. at the very beginning, uncle alfred says of bruce's love for the comic books, "bruce wayne was orphaned as a child in a tragic robbery, but that wasn't the point--the point was that he devoted his life [to fighting] crime"--but by the end of this issue, you know it /was/ the point all along. i'm almost afraid to read the next issue, because i know that bruce growing up and graduating from harvard and inheriting his family's investment company won't mean he's become any more well-adjusted. there's only so long you can push down your demons--or try to make sense of them with a giant winged guardian you mind-meld with in the dead of night--before you have to face them again.
and that aspect of the batman story is what "creature of the night" captures so well. i reluctantly admit that i've become somewhat "desensitized" to the deaths of thomas and martha wayne, the way i've become desensitized to the death of peter parker's uncle ben--but somehow, even though this comic basically gives bruce wainwright the exact same origin story as bruce wayne, the deaths of /this/ bruce's parents struck me afresh. i think it has to do with the fact that in this universe, the batman comics /exist/ for bruce--he already finds solace in them even when his life is normal, so when his entire world is ripped apart in a way that directly parallels the origin story of his hero, what the hell is he supposed to do? how do you go on living when, in some twisted way, you got exactly what you always pretended to have? i absolutely lost it at the bat house scene, where bruce's helplessness and rage crystallize, and the visuals accompany this part so, so well--"i felt angry," he says, "and i felt something else, but--i don't know what i felt." there's something, too, in the stilted, guttural way the "batman" talks to bruce--he says little more than "you, safe," suggesting something both deeply protective and frighteningly animal, something it makes sense for bruce to desire given what he's gone through.
this comic does a difficult, incredible thing, in staying with bruce's grief and simultaneous obsession, and letting us work slowly through it as bruce works through it. at the very beginning, uncle alfred says of bruce's love for the comic books, "bruce wayne was orphaned as a child in a tragic robbery, but that wasn't the point--the point was that he devoted his life [to fighting] crime"--but by the end of this issue, you know it /was/ the point all along. i'm almost afraid to read the next issue, because i know that bruce growing up and graduating from harvard and inheriting his family's investment company won't mean he's become any more well-adjusted. there's only so long you can push down your demons--or try to make sense of them with a giant winged guardian you mind-meld with in the dead of night--before you have to face them again.
June 4, 2018
Writer: Kurt Busiek
Art: John Paul Leon
What an explosive first issue! I can't remember feeling this excited over a good comic book in a long while. Kurt Busiek (Astro City, Avengers) is quite a prolific writer, there is no mistaking the tone, you simply know you're reading a Batman comic and the story is quite an interesting one. I couldn't help but remember this amazing short series that ran a few years ago, Superman: Secret Identity and you know who wrote that little gem? Busiek, of course. I couldn't help but smile, this is like Batman: Secret Identity, if, I were to try and describe it.
The art is not your typical superhero fare, either. Leon's art superbly captures the gritty Boston streets and despair as our young protagonist feels like he is losing everything around him, even himself.
To be honest, this could have easily been a one-shot and I would have been perfectly content, but instead we get three more issues and I just cannot wait to read them all!
Art: John Paul Leon
What an explosive first issue! I can't remember feeling this excited over a good comic book in a long while. Kurt Busiek (Astro City, Avengers) is quite a prolific writer, there is no mistaking the tone, you simply know you're reading a Batman comic and the story is quite an interesting one. I couldn't help but remember this amazing short series that ran a few years ago, Superman: Secret Identity and you know who wrote that little gem? Busiek, of course. I couldn't help but smile, this is like Batman: Secret Identity, if, I were to try and describe it.
The art is not your typical superhero fare, either. Leon's art superbly captures the gritty Boston streets and despair as our young protagonist feels like he is losing everything around him, even himself.
To be honest, this could have easily been a one-shot and I would have been perfectly content, but instead we get three more issues and I just cannot wait to read them all!
August 13, 2026
A slightly different take on Batman, set in Boston, with old-fashioned artwork something akin to GCPD or Dick Tracy, using a muted palette and plenty of black. I found the cursive captions for the uncle and the lower-case captions for young Bruce work well in 'voice over', even though the cursive ones were occasionally difficult to read. The story and the writing though were quite brilliant throughout. This book is only the length of two comics, and makes up the 1st book of 4, but this episode works as a standalone too. Even though it was a little gloomy, Batman comics don't get much better than this. 4.75/5
December 13, 2017
Just Book One in the series. Interesting take on Batman...sort of. Kurt Busiek is a good writer. There's a sort of sentimental, romantic tinge to what he does, which sets him apart from other writers. I'm a bit divided about it. Still, he's worth reading.
December 8, 2017
Really interesting concept, but not entirely clear on how we're supposed to take it. Will definitely read the next issue and hope it gives a better sense of intent.
April 8, 2018
A familiar story told with enough of a twist to make it a very compelling read.
August 13, 2018
Such a good comic!! I love Busiek’s writing
December 31, 2018
I don’t know what to think of this, but I think I like it so far.
October 17, 2020
What child wouldn't want to be Batman, after all? ❤❤❤
April 19, 2018
Read a review of this and thought it looked interesting, but little did I know it would take a full 7 weeks to get the third issue. I should knock off a few stars for them making me wait so long. Thing is, this is a well written story that allows us to to see a world in which superheroes are real, or maybe there's something else going on, but we really don't know for sure. Either way this is a great start to a short 4 issue series. With the delays though the series could be in trouble which is a shame because this was one hell of a way to kick off the book.
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May 19, 2018This comic is one of those "vanity" project that I wish all comic/writer artists had. A book they are working on slowly in the back-burner. European BD style. This comic was first announced in 2010, a a spirtual sequel to Superman: Secret Identity.
Does it hold up the hype? John Paul Leon is one of my favorite comic artists, and Busiek is a classic writer (although that doesn't mean GREAT, imo). It's a prestige-style comic, similar to what I'm expecting from DC's Black Label line.
It's another grounded take on Batman!
Does it hold up the hype? John Paul Leon is one of my favorite comic artists, and Busiek is a classic writer (although that doesn't mean GREAT, imo). It's a prestige-style comic, similar to what I'm expecting from DC's Black Label line.
It's another grounded take on Batman!
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