All-Star Batman #3

All-Star Batman (2016) (Single Issues)

by Scott Snyder, Mehmet Nalbantoğlu (translator), Aslı Dağlı (Editor)

All-Star 3

Batman, bu yolculuk boyunca karşılaştığı belki de en büyük tehditle yüzleşiyordu. Üstelik Two-Face de bu yeni tehditten payını almıştı. Bir zamanlar dünyayı istedikleri gibi görmenin hayallerini kuran bu iki eski dost ve iki eski düşman, Pelerinli Süvarinin -yeni ve eskilerde kalmış- dostlarının yardımına ihtiyaç duyacaklardı. Fakat yollarına çıkmaya niyetli olanlar sadece Bruce’un dostları ve düşmanları değildi. Ağ giderek daralıyor ve Batman’in önündeki yolu görmesi giderek zorlaşıyordu.

Batman, bu yolculuk boyunca karşılaştığı belki de en büyük tehditle yüzleşiyordu. Üstelik Two-Face de bu yeni tehditten payını almıştı. Bir zamanlar dünyayı istedikleri gibi görmenin hayallerini kuran bu iki eski dost ve iki eski düşman, Pelerinli Süvarinin -yeni ve eskilerde kalmış- dostlarının yardımına ihtiyaç duyacaklardı. Fakat yollarına çıkmaya niyetli olanlar sadece Bruce’un dostları ve düşmanları değildi. Ağ giderek daralıyor ve Batman’in önündeki yolu görmesi giderek zorlaşıyordu.

Lanetli Çark 3

Lanetli Çark dönmeye devam ediyordu ve Duke’un doğru soruları sormayı, doğru sonuçlara varmayı öğrenebilmek için keşfetmesi gereken bir şey daha vardı. Dünya, bizim olmasını istediğimiz, insanlara ve olaylara verdiğimiz isimlerden dolayı olduğunu düşündüğümüz yer olmayabilirdi. Geçmişinden gelen bir ses Duke’a gördüğü resmin arkasındakileri sorgulamayı öğretebilecek miydi?

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

32 pages, Paperback

Published July 1, 2018

About the author

Scott Snyder is the Eisner and Harvey Award winning writer on DC Comics Batman, Swamp Thing, and his original series for Vertigo, American Vampire. He is also the author of the short story collection, Voodoo Heart, published by the Dial Press in 2006. The paperback version was published in the summer of 2007.

Reviews

[Khurram · Rating 5 out of 5]

Battered, busted, broken Batman faces his most dangerous opponent yet. The crime boss have more problems in Gotham, and the almost of hopes might just be reached away.

[Ｆｒａｎｋｈ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Things seemed to have settled down for All Star's Batman third issue where the dust has cleared for a bit and the action has to take a backseat to make way for some overdue exposition and narrative focus. For that alone, I think this issue feels more grounded and understandable as it also allowed Snyder's writing for the characters and the plot itself to shine. I definitely feel as if I'm back in familiar territory regarding his style of approach when it comes to crafting a beguiling Batman story. I thought it was pretty entertaining, of course, all those crazy shenanigans of Batsy fighting of hired muscle and other kooky mercenaries so he can travel upstate and save Harvey Dent buried somewhere within the malicious persona of Two-Face.

But the core strength in Snyder's writing are the small nuances of characterization that personally make his stories worthy of prolonged emotional investment in. If All Star Batman becomes a resonant piece that is not just all about spectacle and explosion, then I'm most certainly going to keep looking forward for the next installments. This issue had some great humorous moments in it still in spite of it having a more serious tone. Romita Jr.'s art continues to grow on me, and since his earlier illustrations portrayed fast-paced ass-kicking, it's commendable to see how his style can adapt when it comes to more subdued scenes.

Standout scenes here that I liked are anything with hired assassin KGBeast whose identity I didn't even reveal in my last review for the series. All you need to know is that he's an absolute doll and even though Batsy and Two-Face were able to get away from him for now thanks to Duke, I'm certain KG my man will make his surprise appearance later on. Another scene I enjoyed was that over-the-top Penguin scene since it reminded me so much of Gotham's own version played by Robin Lord Taylor. I can totally picture that version opening a personalized umbrella that breathes fire and turns annoying extras into a burnt crisp, which is exactly what Snyder's Penguin did here during that amusing scene. I don't know why I don't have a screenshot of that moment here. Damn.

There is also that unexpected yet sensible appearance of the Talons who are sporting new colors that can only be described as flashy. Does the color change have anything to do with who they are? I feel that maybe they are a bunch of freelancers and don't serve the Court of Owls but Two-Face. Anyway, I'm mentioning the standout scenes first before I tackle the main attraction later. The last standout scene was the welcome appearance of Harold Allnut. This character is someone I recognize easily from Hush whom I recall had sold out Batman to Tommy Elliot with the promise of getting a voice since he's mute. Originally, he used to work for Penguin's crew before Batman decided to give him a new purpose leaning more on the righteous path. He's certainly talking here in this issue and I think his role is essential, considering he's a mechanic genius which can explain how Bruce is able to maintain the inner workings of the Batcave. Harold's participation can be a believable reason for that.

So let's get to the main story for this issue. In that wonderfully drawn flashback sequence, we find out that Bruce and Harvey know each other in childhood when they were both sent to a facility that I think deals with troubled children. Bruce had just lost his parents, and apparently Harvey has an abusive father who liked to beat him up by the whim of a coin toss. They reconnected as adults later on when Harvey became a District Attorney and Bruce became Batman. It took them a while to realize who they are to each other, but at that point it didn't seem to matter. Or does it? Two-Face remembers Bruce from childhood which is telling since Harvey and Two-Face don't know the same things as each other. They are completely disassociated from each other's memories, so the fact that Two-Face can remember this piece of Harvey's childhood can possibly mean HE was the one Bruce met as a child.

It's getting really fascinating and nerve-wracking at this point, especially that cliffhanger at the end where Two-Face administers the 'cure' that Batman will supposedly use to restore Harvey. Two-Face proclaimed that perhaps that 'cure' will instead make him permanent and not Harvey Dent---before he pours it all over Batman's eyes. So I don't know what the fuck that would entail but I'm excited to know soon! I also like the idea of Bruce and Harvey going way back. I feel as if it's a key to something.

The Cursed Wheel backup story, fortunately, has received some more grounded storytelling as well. This is shaping out to be Duke-centric piece which I don't mind at all because I want to be given a reason to like this character and so far being able to see him attempt to be a detective and follow the trail was great. It's making him more real while hopefully fleshing out his personality. That flashback scene about his mom waking him up in the middle of the night to tell him about a murder was rather awkwardly handled though, but other than that, the story is finally picking up steam, and Declan Shalvey's art is becoming rather engrossing to look at. This was a satisfying installment overall so I will give it a much higher rating than the first two.


RECOMMENDED: 8/10


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[Jedi JC Daquis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won't deny it that I enjoyed issue 3 of All-Star Batman more than the first two. Since Two-Face is the main villain here, I love how Scott Snyder puts the element of duality (between Batman and Two-Face, Wayne and Dent) in his stories.

The series still continues to show both minor and major characters. This after all is an All-Star series. Yet the star of the show is still Batman.

John Romita Jr.'s art takes some time to appreciate but tbh, the Snyder-Capullo team would make a far better series than an SS-JRJR tandem. The art is the one which kept me from rating the issues a star higher.

Most of us still do not know where Snyder is taking us. That us fine with me. Duke is becoming a trustworthy ally (not sidekick as Batman reiterates) and sure has a place in the Bat-family.

[Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the background information between Bruce and Harvey in this issue. There were a few color inconsistencies in this issue that bugged me, especially with the KGBeast scene. Overall a decent issue. I may go back and reread the Duke story from the other issues as I'm forgetting that storyline from month to month.

[Marisa Carpico · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unrelentingly violent, but also manages to get a helluva lot of character work done in a fairly short time. Great cliffhanger for both storylines. Particularly like the Duke stuff in the back up storyline.

[David Dalton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story arc would make a great movie. But not sure who could pull it off now. Batman is really facing a tough battle, that seems almost non-stop. How long can he keep at it? Can't wait to see how this arc pans out. We get to see more of the background between Bruce and Harvey.

[mike andrews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Batman has to save Harvey and himself from the Beast

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two face and a brief but memorable appearance by Oswald Cobblepot.Good stuff.

[Dr Rashmit Mishra · Rating 4 out of 5]

And Scott Snyder & John Romita continue this amazing ride to destination unknown.

With much of the book panels divided into the present day journey of Batman & Two - face and a later portion dedicated to past events the books present day story synopsis can be summarized in a couple of sentences - Batman goes from 140 to 222 miles , Batman Fights cool villains .

The story starts with Batman facing KG Beast who's creating a massacre and with Batman tired and bloody from his previous fights this fight keeps looking unfavourable for the dark knight and in turn makes KG Beast look legit . Duke arrives and helps out his mentor and finally learns about the motivation behind Batman's journey to save Harvey .

Scott Snyder makes few use of dialogue panels in this one and yet makes the most out of them as he creates a cool image for KG Beast , creates a new back story for Harvey and Bruce's first meeting and finally creates a fascinating insight into the development of Duke as a character .

The pencils by Romita and inks by Dean White remain impressive and unique , as in they are not the typical panels that you find in most comics but the overall appearance is really beautiful .

This so far looks like something you pay to watch as a summer blockbuster , the only problem for me is the various cliff hangers created in the previous issue , feel neglected and unanswered but overall a very good issue

[Mike Jorgensen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The pace is relentless and the art is fantastic

[Jess · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Neal Nederhoff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Snyder and Romita Jr. are killing it with this book. The writing is fantastic and who would have expected the (KG)Beast to be making a comeback. The art is amazing too. Can't wait to see who shows up and what happens in the next issue.

[Patrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wish I didn't dislike the art so much because the story is fantastic.

I keep trying to re-imagine the panels in better art.