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Batman: Sins of the Father #1-6
Batman: Sins of the Father
Based on the acclaimed video game series from Telltale Games, this new graphic novel unravels the mystery between the first and second seasons of Batman: The Telltale Series. Someone is killing people associated with Arkham Asylum...during the time Thomas Wayne was forcibly committing people there!
Suspicion falls on the families suing Bruce Wayne to pay for the harm caused by his father. Batman has other ideas, but his investigation leads to him becoming the target of a deadly assassin. It's a deadly game of cat and mouse as Batman tries to stop Deadshot from killing former Arkham Asylum employees, while also trying to determine just who he is and why he's targeting them. Then, Batman goes up against the Black Spider--does he work for Deadshot or one of the new mystery figures making waves in the Gotham underworld?
Written by Christos N. Gage (Spider-Verse, Civil War II) with art by Raffaele Ienco, Batman: Sins of the Father is great for fans of the game and the Dark Knight alike! Collects issues #1-6.
Suspicion falls on the families suing Bruce Wayne to pay for the harm caused by his father. Batman has other ideas, but his investigation leads to him becoming the target of a deadly assassin. It's a deadly game of cat and mouse as Batman tries to stop Deadshot from killing former Arkham Asylum employees, while also trying to determine just who he is and why he's targeting them. Then, Batman goes up against the Black Spider--does he work for Deadshot or one of the new mystery figures making waves in the Gotham underworld?
Written by Christos N. Gage (Spider-Verse, Civil War II) with art by Raffaele Ienco, Batman: Sins of the Father is great for fans of the game and the Dark Knight alike! Collects issues #1-6.
144 pages, Paperback
Published November 13, 2018
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July 3, 2019
I did not think I would but I really did like this book. Not the Batman I am used to. Actually it pretty much was the Batman and Gotham City I was used to the difference was in the Wayne family. Thomas Wayne was not the pillar of Gotham he was portrayed to be. In this world he was more of a monster then the people Bruce has dedicated his life to taking down.
I did not like the art work, but it grew on me as the story progressed. The story was actually well done. The only think I really did not like was Bruce Wayne could not have made it more obvious that he was Batman. This was on the same level as Clark and his glasses as a disguise as Superman. That is the only reason I took away a star.
In this story Batman was done spot on. His planning, precision and his dedication to justice. I even liked the way Bruce was continually trying to make amends for his father. Now he is faced with his dark reflection.
An awesome story of breaking the cycle. With a couple of silly mistakes otherwise it would have been perfect.
I did not like the art work, but it grew on me as the story progressed. The story was actually well done. The only think I really did not like was Bruce Wayne could not have made it more obvious that he was Batman. This was on the same level as Clark and his glasses as a disguise as Superman. That is the only reason I took away a star.
In this story Batman was done spot on. His planning, precision and his dedication to justice. I even liked the way Bruce was continually trying to make amends for his father. Now he is faced with his dark reflection.
An awesome story of breaking the cycle. With a couple of silly mistakes otherwise it would have been perfect.
July 25, 2018
Spinning out of the godawful Batman: Telltale game series, Sins of the Blahblah is set in another, stupider universe where Thomas Wayne, Bruce’s dad, was Gotham’s answer to Dr Mengele! Among Thomas’ victims were the Lawton family whose troubled son, Floyd, grew up to be Deadshot. This book retells his origin and first encounter with Batman, centred around his beef with the Wayne fam.
I’ve been on one helluva losing streak with my reading lately, picking one dud after another, so I thought instead of reading one by a writer I usually like and be disappointed, I’d pick one who’s usually always terrible: Christos Gage. Maybe then I’ll be surprised with something good? Nope! How do you make a vampire-themed ninja superhero fighting an elite assassin boring? Hand the project over to this dude!
Gage is at his usual dull standard, plopping out one unimaginative, generic scene after another like a workman laying bricks. There’s nothing here any Batman reader hasn’t seen a hundred times before and the story is predictable as hell. Deadshot targets Alfred – gee, d’ya think Batman saves ol’ Alfie in the nick o’time?!
Deadshot’s dreary origin is rehashed and it’s as flat and depressing as ever. Black Spider is pointlessly thrown into the mix – an embarrassing Spider-Man knockoff who wears a blue (not black!) outfit, jacket and guns. Neither of these idiots manage to make the story remotely exciting or fun to read.
Save yourself the time and tedium by avoiding Batman: Sins of the Blahblah – or anything with Gage’s name on the cover!
The drought continues…
I’ve been on one helluva losing streak with my reading lately, picking one dud after another, so I thought instead of reading one by a writer I usually like and be disappointed, I’d pick one who’s usually always terrible: Christos Gage. Maybe then I’ll be surprised with something good? Nope! How do you make a vampire-themed ninja superhero fighting an elite assassin boring? Hand the project over to this dude!
Gage is at his usual dull standard, plopping out one unimaginative, generic scene after another like a workman laying bricks. There’s nothing here any Batman reader hasn’t seen a hundred times before and the story is predictable as hell. Deadshot targets Alfred – gee, d’ya think Batman saves ol’ Alfie in the nick o’time?!
Deadshot’s dreary origin is rehashed and it’s as flat and depressing as ever. Black Spider is pointlessly thrown into the mix – an embarrassing Spider-Man knockoff who wears a blue (not black!) outfit, jacket and guns. Neither of these idiots manage to make the story remotely exciting or fun to read.
Save yourself the time and tedium by avoiding Batman: Sins of the Blahblah – or anything with Gage’s name on the cover!
The drought continues…
January 18, 2020
This takes place between Seasons 1 and 2 of the Batman Telltale Games series which I have not played. Apparently, in this version of Batman, Thomas Wayne was a monster who'd have people committed to Arkham so he could steal their money and then he'd turn them crazy using psychoactive drugs. It's certainly a messed up version of the Wayne family. While Bruce Wayne is trying to make amends for what his father has done, Deadshot becomes Batman's focus of the series. Floyd Lawton's origin is changed to parallel Bruce Wayne's. Raffael Ienco's art is very good. All in all, this was a pleasant surprise.
February 11, 2022
This is miles better than I thought it would be. It's set in a world where Thomas wayne was a villain who committed people to Arkham for financial gain and to build the Wayne Empire. Naturally, this revelation has repercussions on Bruce Wayne and Batman, both of whom were built on the Wayne parents' legacy. Deadshot acts as the main antagonist, with the writers trying to make him a sort of foil to Batman. Whilst I don't think this premise really works, the flashback scenes focused on Deadshot are pretty solid and help to make the character more than just a generic bad guy. Visually, it feels like it's a midpoint between the Tellatale games and the artists own interpretation; not bad, but not my favourite. When I picked this up and I was expecting the same level of passable quality as the games and came away more than satisfied.
April 11, 2019
12 issues of 25 Splash Panelled pages of beautifully drawn Batman story , set in the Telltale Batman game universe , this book tells a tale that gives equal importance to Batman as it does to Bruce Wayne . It spins a tale that gives Deadshot a new origin and portrays Batman as Badass as ever .
In fact the beginning part of the plot was very gripping and entertaining , however the final act of the book felt anti climatic and disappointing . I'd say it's still a decent story and the art style , I really liked the art style , I'd say this is above average book purely on the basis of the art
In fact the beginning part of the plot was very gripping and entertaining , however the final act of the book felt anti climatic and disappointing . I'd say it's still a decent story and the art style , I really liked the art style , I'd say this is above average book purely on the basis of the art
June 6, 2020
I didn't realize at first this was based on a videogame, but it still was a great Batman story set in an alternate continuity. In this universe, Thomas Wayne was a villain in tight with the mob. Deadshot's life is ruined due to Thomas Wayne, and therefore he's out for revenge. It was refreshing to read a Batman story free of confusing continuity, and I've always liked the character Deadshot. The art is good as well, so overall I found this to be a good read.
If you're looking for an Elseworld style story that you can pretty much just jump right into. this could fit the bill.
If you're looking for an Elseworld style story that you can pretty much just jump right into. this could fit the bill.
June 6, 2025
I loved playing the games with my boyfriend but the book was a little boring/ lacking action. Also what the heck was the cliffhanger for if there’s no more issues?? Whack
August 5, 2025
2.5 If you played the games you’ll like it, it’s good
April 15, 2019
I really enjoyed this graphic novel. It’s basically an Elseworld story as it involves Bruce Wayne fixing the evil deeds his father committed. It’s also related to the video game Batman: The Telltale Series. I haven’t played the game and was still entertained by the story. The main villain is Deadshot, one of my favorite villains and it focuses on how he had a similar experience as Bruce growing up but went down a different path. The art was good and would recommend the book for any fan.
May 27, 2023
Great tie-in showing the fallout of Batman: The Telltale Series' revelations, along with introducing this universe's takes on Deadshot and Black Spider. My only nitpick is the lack of either an eye patch on Alfred, or Bruce missing a part of his ear.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 9, 2018
So this Batman story was in an alternate universe, where Thomas Wayne was one of the nastiest crime bosses in Gotham and Bruce is constantly struggling to get out of his shadow. This Bruce is still the Batman we know, only his own struggle has increased as he has to fight his father's demons too.
So Bruce tries to right his father's wrongs, very usual affair for a Batman story. And someone tries to hamper the trial by killing people related to the case, that's also very much common a Batman story. And of course, Batman tried to find out the killer and got into a fight.
Till now, the story has shown me nothing new. But as soon as the killer is revealed, the story presents a twist. And as with the signature Telltale theme, it is strung to be highly emotional.... and it almost succeeds in its plan.
The way this classic Bat-villain is portrayed is totally new and came like a fresh breath of air to me. And that is something unique after reading all these bat-stories for years. And while the ending is very usual (again), it does set up and raise the stakes for the Game's Second Season.
Read only if you are invested in this Telltale universe, otherwise, this isn't a mandatory read or something.
So Bruce tries to right his father's wrongs, very usual affair for a Batman story. And someone tries to hamper the trial by killing people related to the case, that's also very much common a Batman story. And of course, Batman tried to find out the killer and got into a fight.
Till now, the story has shown me nothing new. But as soon as the killer is revealed, the story presents a twist. And as with the signature Telltale theme, it is strung to be highly emotional.... and it almost succeeds in its plan.
The way this classic Bat-villain is portrayed is totally new and came like a fresh breath of air to me. And that is something unique after reading all these bat-stories for years. And while the ending is very usual (again), it does set up and raise the stakes for the Game's Second Season.
Read only if you are invested in this Telltale universe, otherwise, this isn't a mandatory read or something.
July 19, 2023
This story takes place between the first and second Telltale Batman games. If you haven't played (or seen a Let's Play) of the first game, Thomas Wayne in this continuity was working with Falcone and the corrupt mayor to achieve money, land, and power in Gotham. Many people (or their relatives) were hurt by Bruce's father as the victims were unjustly committed to Arkham Asylum for refusing Falcone, Hill, or Dr. Wayne and would be driven mad.
Bruce was only a child when his parents were killed, and he didn't know the shady things happening, but he still feels responsible to make amends, even if it means Wayne Enterprises has to pay up. One person who has reason to hate the Waynes is Deadshot. To Floyd Lawton, if he can't kill Thomas Wayne, he will target Bruce Wayne and all those who are close to him.
Bruce was only a child when his parents were killed, and he didn't know the shady things happening, but he still feels responsible to make amends, even if it means Wayne Enterprises has to pay up. One person who has reason to hate the Waynes is Deadshot. To Floyd Lawton, if he can't kill Thomas Wayne, he will target Bruce Wayne and all those who are close to him.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 5, 2018
This is perfectly fine. I don't think I ever saw Deadshot as a Batman foil and I think it's awfully hard to think of Deadshot as an important villain. Usually Deadshot just shows up like the Shocker -- when you need something more than a good but less than a big bad.
Anyway. All fine.
Anyway. All fine.
March 6, 2019
DNF at 60%. This was really boring. It's not even that long and I couldn't even motivate myself to finish it. I just didn't care. Also, WE KNOW THAT BATMAN DOESN'T LIKE GUNS SO DON'T REPEAT IT 20 TIMES!
October 31, 2019
It's better than a "based on a video game" comic book has any right to be, and I was pleasantly surprised. Save for a couple of clunker scenes (especially when it tries to go emo and just falls flat), this was very readable, with nicely-detailed artwork.
December 24, 2021
Dentro da proposta do jogo faz sentido, mas não curto essa visão dos Wayne. E a questão do desenvolvimento do vilão até comecei a comprar a ideia, mas depois das conversas dele confrontando o Batman e o Bruce pareceu meio contraditório.
September 7, 2022
This apparently spins out of a Batman Telltale game and it kinda shows. Very focused on plot with light character development on a somewhat origin of Deadshot. And Thomas Wayne was a pretty terrible person in this! Some fun action scenes, but nothing else too fun.
February 21, 2019
*sigh*. We get it. Batman "doesn't like guns". What a tired and unoriginal old shtick.
On the plus side, the art work is fairly decent.
On the plus side, the art work is fairly decent.
April 14, 2019
I picked this up in a fit of sadness that we won’t be getting more of this universe, and I’m glad I did. I love this take on Batman, and further enjoy this take on Deadshot — it’s one of the few versions of the character that I like.
December 31, 2019
Big Cliff hanger ! Great read :)
June 25, 2020
Meh, arte genérica, história bobinha. Nada que vai ficar na minha cabeça, mas teve momento Bruce/Alfred que eu amo.
October 15, 2020
Meh....Soo friggin boring
March 17, 2021
3.5/5 better than what I thought it was going to be but not enough to get vol.2 (unless it was super cheap)
July 8, 2021
Igual de aburrido que el último capítulo del juego Telltale.
March 12, 2022
Bad dialogue. Everything is explained theres no subtext at all , kinda ruined it. Nice final chapter though. but yeah didnt like it much
March 16, 2022
Quite the fun read.
July 4, 2022
I am a huge fan of the Telltale games so this is just perfect. Would've love a Deadshot episode but I can see how some elements are already too similar to Episode 5.
May 20, 2023
3+
Twas an OK story. Art never really grabbed me though/
Twas an OK story. Art never really grabbed me though/
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