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Batman (2011) (Single Issues)
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Томас и Марта Уэйн убиты, и их сыну Брюсу нужно понять, как жить дальше. В этом ему поможет разобраться верный дворецкий Альфред и обычная тетрадь со списком дел. Какие задачи поставил перед собой будущий борец с преступностью и как ему удалось пережить потерю родителей?..
24 pages, Paperback
First published May 11, 2016
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About the author
James Tynion IV
1,691 books2,041 followersPrior to his first professional work, Tynion was a student of Scott Snyder's at Sarah Lawrence College. A few years later, he worked as for Vertigo as Fables editor Shelly Bond's intern. In late 2011, with DC deciding to give Batman (written by Snyder) a back up feature, Tynion was brought in by request of Snyder to script the back ups he had plotted. Tynion would later do the same with the Batman Annual #1, which was also co-plotted by Snyder. Beginning in September 2012, with DC's 0 issue month for the New 52, Tynion will be writing Talon, with art by Guillem March. In early 2013 it was announced that he'd take over writing duties for Red Hood and the Outlaws in April.
Tynion is also currently one of the writers in a rotating team in the weekly Batman Eternal series.
Tynion is also currently one of the writers in a rotating team in the weekly Batman Eternal series.
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July 13, 2023
James tynion did a good job here, mixing past and present.
Even going as far as making a new villain.
The story is about batman going after a bank thief with superpowers, we also see batman's training over the years.
Also what's Dr Tompkins specialty? it seems they just make her do everything lol.
Even going as far as making a new villain.
The story is about batman going after a bank thief with superpowers, we also see batman's training over the years.
Also what's Dr Tompkins specialty? it seems they just make her do everything lol.
July 8, 2025
(B+) 76% | Good
Notes: Read in trade paperback. Collective review for issues #51-52, Annual #4 and other included stories can be found here: Batman, Volume 10: Epilogue.
Notes: Read in trade paperback. Collective review for issues #51-52, Annual #4 and other included stories can be found here: Batman, Volume 10: Epilogue.
May 3, 2017
Issue #52 was written by recurring guest writer James Tynion IV whom Snyder had collaborated in past projects before during his run, most notably Batman Eternal. He even wrote the sidestory to Synder's Endgame story about the Rashomon-esque Joker's true origins which I liked a lot. I thought he was going to be the new writer of the series, but apparently he is working on the re-branding for Detective Comics which will now become a Rebirth run.
So who is handling the new Batman roster? A writer named Tom King with artists David Finch (whose artwork I'm familiar with from Dark Knight run) and Mikel Janin. Anyway, that's enough belated news announcement (if you follow Batman in comics, y'all already probably know). Let's talk about Tynion's The List.
This was yet another story about nostalgic sentiment, focusing on the first few years about Bruce Wayne trying to cope with his parents' murder. This would seem like an overly explored concept already and in many ways it was. What was fresh about Tynion's writing of it, however, was the careful splicing of the present and past which for me was superbly depicted by his penciller and colorist, Riley Rossmo and Ivan Plascencia with Jordan Boyd respectively. I cannot say this again but I will, but I go nuts for Plascencia's coloring. NUTS! It's obvious to me which panels he colored because I know his signature colors by now. I'm happy he was a part of this creative team just to ease me from the loss of the Snyder-Capullo dyad from their final issue aforementioned.
[CLICK FOR LARGR IMAGE]
The art by Rossmo was peculiar but in a rather fun way because it seemed to highlight the flashback sequence as truly something from the past. As you could tell from that page I posted, the story centered around Alfred's struggle to help Bruce cope and Leslie Thompkins' having a hand at the recovery process by providing him a journal where he had to make a list of the things he needs to do to move on from his bereavement. The issue then shows us the many things Bruce was able to accomplish which included training to fight and eventually becoming a vigilante. Most of the narrative boxes depicting of what items he had listed may seem a little emo and wangst, but he is a boy who had just lost his parents so it was acceptable for him to write such things where he prioritized hardening his shell to cover up for the mushy, soft core underneath. My favorite panels included this splice:
Plascencia's colors are so beautiful in the upper panel. Meanwhile, Alfred trying to be there for Bruce at the most difficult time in his young life will always going to be heartbreaking no matter who writes it, and Tynion just nailed that emotionally-charged exchange very well. I think this issue, if not read after Snyder's goodbye piece from the previous installment, may come off as melodramatic, but since readers are still probably grieving Snyder-Capullo's farewell for this series, then this issue would definitely struck a chord too. Tynion, I believe, took advantage of that, so The List came off as a consolation tale, appeasing our fears and anxiety for what lies ahead for the new roster of DC's Batman. And it sort of worked. I loved that ending page!
RECOMMENDED: 7/10
DO READ MY BATMAN COMICS REVIEWS AT:
So who is handling the new Batman roster? A writer named Tom King with artists David Finch (whose artwork I'm familiar with from Dark Knight run) and Mikel Janin. Anyway, that's enough belated news announcement (if you follow Batman in comics, y'all already probably know). Let's talk about Tynion's The List.
This was yet another story about nostalgic sentiment, focusing on the first few years about Bruce Wayne trying to cope with his parents' murder. This would seem like an overly explored concept already and in many ways it was. What was fresh about Tynion's writing of it, however, was the careful splicing of the present and past which for me was superbly depicted by his penciller and colorist, Riley Rossmo and Ivan Plascencia with Jordan Boyd respectively. I cannot say this again but I will, but I go nuts for Plascencia's coloring. NUTS! It's obvious to me which panels he colored because I know his signature colors by now. I'm happy he was a part of this creative team just to ease me from the loss of the Snyder-Capullo dyad from their final issue aforementioned.
[CLICK FOR LARGR IMAGE]
The art by Rossmo was peculiar but in a rather fun way because it seemed to highlight the flashback sequence as truly something from the past. As you could tell from that page I posted, the story centered around Alfred's struggle to help Bruce cope and Leslie Thompkins' having a hand at the recovery process by providing him a journal where he had to make a list of the things he needs to do to move on from his bereavement. The issue then shows us the many things Bruce was able to accomplish which included training to fight and eventually becoming a vigilante. Most of the narrative boxes depicting of what items he had listed may seem a little emo and wangst, but he is a boy who had just lost his parents so it was acceptable for him to write such things where he prioritized hardening his shell to cover up for the mushy, soft core underneath. My favorite panels included this splice:
Plascencia's colors are so beautiful in the upper panel. Meanwhile, Alfred trying to be there for Bruce at the most difficult time in his young life will always going to be heartbreaking no matter who writes it, and Tynion just nailed that emotionally-charged exchange very well. I think this issue, if not read after Snyder's goodbye piece from the previous installment, may come off as melodramatic, but since readers are still probably grieving Snyder-Capullo's farewell for this series, then this issue would definitely struck a chord too. Tynion, I believe, took advantage of that, so The List came off as a consolation tale, appeasing our fears and anxiety for what lies ahead for the new roster of DC's Batman. And it sort of worked. I loved that ending page!
RECOMMENDED: 7/10
DO READ MY BATMAN COMICS REVIEWS AT:
May 15, 2016
There's nothing better than a good Batman story.
And this is a great one.
Tying together the past and the present.
Comics like this made me wish I read monthlies again. But the quality is just too hit and miss.
I'm not used to reviewing single issues - they're too fast a read.
But the art was great - it brought the action off the page. And the story pulled you into Bruce's mind just a bit. Completely worth reading. This is good comics.
(Bonus: It can be read as a standalone comic.)
Thanks to NetGalley and DC Comics for a copy in return for an honest review.
And this is a great one.
Tying together the past and the present.
Comics like this made me wish I read monthlies again. But the quality is just too hit and miss.
I'm not used to reviewing single issues - they're too fast a read.
But the art was great - it brought the action off the page. And the story pulled you into Bruce's mind just a bit. Completely worth reading. This is good comics.
(Bonus: It can be read as a standalone comic.)
Thanks to NetGalley and DC Comics for a copy in return for an honest review.
September 1, 2016
An epilogue of all things... Gotham past present and future on Batman's life.
Yeah, I really like seeing for the billionth time how Bruce was when he was little. Great stuff. Irony. Sarcasm. And more sarcasm in my review.
pfff.. it's sad that it looked like they HAD to reach #52 issues before the end of the series and they were pulling and pulling to make it all the way to 52 with the series starting out SO good with Court of Owls, that it simply was one of the best Batman stories ever, and then slowly everything going mediocre from that point on.. with decent and good enough stories from Snyder which I mostly liked.
Until the end with Mr. Bloom. It went downhill from there, real fast. And the last couple of issues were so dull, so boring, material you've read a thousand times before if you're a fan, or just plain pages to fill in so we can reach #52 issues and tell our fans "see what we did there?"..gah.
Here's hoping to Rebirth being much better than that.
Yeah, I really like seeing for the billionth time how Bruce was when he was little. Great stuff. Irony. Sarcasm. And more sarcasm in my review.
pfff.. it's sad that it looked like they HAD to reach #52 issues before the end of the series and they were pulling and pulling to make it all the way to 52 with the series starting out SO good with Court of Owls, that it simply was one of the best Batman stories ever, and then slowly everything going mediocre from that point on.. with decent and good enough stories from Snyder which I mostly liked.
Until the end with Mr. Bloom. It went downhill from there, real fast. And the last couple of issues were so dull, so boring, material you've read a thousand times before if you're a fan, or just plain pages to fill in so we can reach #52 issues and tell our fans "see what we did there?"..gah.
Here's hoping to Rebirth being much better than that.
February 13, 2017
Even deeper into Batmans psyche.
May 25, 2016
It's a difficult task following up Scott Snyder's final issue. And I will say this isn't bad, I didn't particularly love it. Simple storytelling, and pretty good artwork as well. I'm not disappointed I got it. As it completed the new 52 run of Batman.
I received an advanced copy of this from NetGalley.com and the publisher.
I received an advanced copy of this from NetGalley.com and the publisher.
August 30, 2016
What an awesome conclusion to this run of Batman. What a great way to set up Rebirth.
In this issue, we get to see what's truly driven Bruce all these years, and what keeps him going.
In this issue, we get to see what's truly driven Bruce all these years, and what keeps him going.
November 22, 2018
Batman chases down a bank robber that has gotten his hands on the contents of Bruce Wayne’s secret safe deposit box. This could be the secret that reveals everything to the world!
This issue ends the “New 52″ run of Batman and allows Tynion to add a small reflection on Bruce’s journey to become the bat. This is a fairly simple story of Batman chasing a villain with Flashbacks to the years he spent training and attempting to put his parents’ deaths behind him. But more than that, we get a tiny glimpse into Alfred’s contribution to Bruce’s upbringing. A sweet story intended to fill in the numbers to get to issue 52.
I didn’t know what to expect from Rossmo’s work here. I was familiar with his style from the pages of Constantine, but wasn’t sure I’d like it on Batman. I was quite surprised by what I saw. The figures, particularly Batman, aren’t quite as lanky and stylized as I’ve seen previously - in fact, I actually liked the fairly realistic and finely detailed portrayal of the Dark Knight. Rossmo’s style fits perfectly for the villain, Crypsis, someone who’s very lean and gangley.
Not my favorite Batman story ever, but a solid read that kept me entertained throughout.
This issue ends the “New 52″ run of Batman and allows Tynion to add a small reflection on Bruce’s journey to become the bat. This is a fairly simple story of Batman chasing a villain with Flashbacks to the years he spent training and attempting to put his parents’ deaths behind him. But more than that, we get a tiny glimpse into Alfred’s contribution to Bruce’s upbringing. A sweet story intended to fill in the numbers to get to issue 52.
I didn’t know what to expect from Rossmo’s work here. I was familiar with his style from the pages of Constantine, but wasn’t sure I’d like it on Batman. I was quite surprised by what I saw. The figures, particularly Batman, aren’t quite as lanky and stylized as I’ve seen previously - in fact, I actually liked the fairly realistic and finely detailed portrayal of the Dark Knight. Rossmo’s style fits perfectly for the villain, Crypsis, someone who’s very lean and gangley.
Not my favorite Batman story ever, but a solid read that kept me entertained throughout.
November 8, 2018
Один из самых коротких синглов о Бэтмене и при этом один из лучших по содержанию и прорисовке.
September 22, 2019
These last two issues were more of an epilogue. A bit underwhelming, but I suppose it works.
March 11, 2021
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Day 165: Not a bad issue but this story would have been better in the new series. It would have been better to end this volume with the previous issue.
Day 165: Not a bad issue but this story would have been better in the new series. It would have been better to end this volume with the previous issue.
July 20, 2016
Well, here it is, the conclusion to DC's best New 52 book. Let me tell you: this is a great conclusion. We already know Snyder finished his run last issue, so this is a simple one shot that perfectly either concludes the New 52 era or starts off the Rebirth era. It's kind of a flashback story, seeing what Bruce did and why to become the Batman. I feel like this is a Tom King kind of approach to the character and I hope it's the kind of storytelling we get from him in Rebirth. The art is great, although shaky at times, but overall really good.
September 20, 2016
Nice stand alone story showing one of the ways Bruce coped with the death of his parents. I haven't liked Riley Rossmo's art in the past but I thought it fit quite nicely here.
Received an advance copy from DC and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Received an advance copy from DC and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
May 11, 2016
The final book for the New 52 Batman, this issue was just wow. The List was a really good story, with a mix of past and present, and gorgeous artwork.
May 11, 2016
Wish #51 had been the end to this series. Didn't love the art and thought the storytelling was a little heavy-handed.
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April 3, 2017
Nice to see a touching story that gets the relationship between Bruce and Alfred.
June 8, 2016
Can't beat a nice batman tale that incorporates the past with the present. I would love to see the full list of "how to move on" Bruce made before he was Batman.
April 13, 2017
Lidiar con el pasado puede ser la clave de un mejor futuro. Este número lo entiende, y lo desarrolla muy bien.
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