Batman: Nightwalker #1: Special Edition

by Stuart Moore (Adaptor), Marie Lu, Chris Wildgoose (Penciller)

Batman: Nightwalker: The Graphic Novel Batman Day 2019 Special Edition #1 features an excerpt from the upcoming DC graphic novel for young adults based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Marie Lu, adapted by writer Stuart Moore with art and cover by Chris Wildgoose. 

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

32 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 11, 2019

About the author

STUART MOORE is a writer, a book editor, and an award-winning comics editor.

Among his current writing projects are THE ZODIAC LEGACY, created and cowritten by Stan Lee and published by Disney, featuring an all-new team of teenaged super heroes in a series of illustrated prose novels and graphic novels; DOMINION: LAST SACRIFICE, a comic book series for Amazon/Jet City; and THANOS: DEATH SENTENCE, an original Marvel prose novel. Recent work includes EGOs, an original comic book series from Image Comics, and GARTER'S BIG SCORE, an original ebook novella for Kindle. He also contributed two series, TEACH and OUT WITH A BANG, to the launch of the online comics app Stela. Other comics work includes WOLVERINE NOIR and NAMOR: THE FIRST MUTANT (Marvel); FIRESTORM (DC Comics); assorted Star Trek and Transformers projects; and the science-fiction graphic novels EARTHLIGHT, PARA, SHADRACH STONE, and MANDALA. Prose writing includes the novel version of Marvel’s CIVIL WAR, and Disney Worldwide's JOHN CARTER: THE MOVIE NOVELIZATION.

Reviews

[Christine · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am not a huge Batman fan. When I read Batman, I read him for Catwoman, the Huntress, Batwoman, or Batgirl. I say this because if this hadn’t been free, I would not have read it.

I can’t tell if it is a good adaptation of the novel or not, but since the creators are the same, I suppose it is. I like the idea of Nightwalkers and how they tie into Batman himself, but I found the story to be meh.

[Steven · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good first chapter that definitely makes me want to read the full novel or graphic novel.

[Tammie Tackett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow that book was so short but I loved it

[William Razavi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Teenage Bruce Wayne. Okay. I'm intrigued but this excerpted issue was too short to draw a lot of conclusions from. The artwork is decent if not exciting. I'm not in a hurry to find more from this series.

[throneofshatteredbooks · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought this one was okay, I didn’t enjoy the story as much as I had wished. I think it’s because I really prefer the originals other than these middle grade ones. I really loved the graphics though and I know that someone a lot younger than me would really enjoy it.

[C. John Kerry · Rating 4 out of 5]

This would seem to be yet another reboot of Batman's origin. I have lost track of how many of those there have been. Bruce Wayne is not yet Batman. Actually I think he has only recently graduated from hight school as we seem to be attending his eighteenth birthday party, where he has come into his inhteritance from his parents. So he has not yet become Batman. In this story he goes chasing after some criminal in a car newly developed by his company. With Alfred thinking he's crazy. Still it wasn't a bad story. If you like high speed car chases this is definitely one for you. We are introduced to a couple of Bruce's friends that I am not familiar with from any other stories. One is a young lady named Diane. She and Bruce appear to be fairly good friends. There is a brief reference to her baking skills, or the lack thereof. She also seems to have some sort of connection to Harvey Dent. There is also a chap by the name of Richard. He seems to be Bruce's friend only for what he can get out of it, something Bruce is actually aware of. In this case he wants to get an internship at Waynetech, but one that doesn't involve him having to do any actual work. Bruce is not amused. So as far as origin stories go this one isn't too bad. Yes there are changes to the original but hey, Batman has been around for over eighty years. I don't expect things to stay static that long. As well the additions aren't that bad. I think this was the lead-in for a graphic novel but I am not sure. I will probably look to see if I can find anything else that builds of this item. I daresay the average Batman fan is going to enjoy this one. Happy reading. By the way, I did enjoy the car chase.

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Prologue shows us one of the Nightwalkers. As she cleans up the crime scene, she voices her resentments.

Bruce Wayne was only eight years old when he witnessed his parents’ double murder.

Now it’s Bruce’s first night out after his inheritance comes through.

At the gala, Dianne is a welcome sight; Richard grates and irritates.

After an especially upsetting conversation with Richard, Bruce steps out for some air…and into an adventure.

Strong illustrations; good use of black and white.

Fun ride. Digging the tall and slender, twinkish version of Bruce. It’s nice to see him…not all roided out.

[Lesa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Relaxing read

[Natelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

The detailed, black and white images help bring this story to life and highlight the darker underbelly of Batman’s origin story.

[Tim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just a preview that ends when the story truly starts.

[Wolverinefactor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really liked the art and coloring. Would have given it a 4 but this was a free sample and it offers just a tease. I’ll be keeping my eyes out for the full graphic novel though

[Miles Taylor-Charlemagne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short but sweet. After reading this, I'd love to read the whole story!

[Esther]

Ahhh don’t know much about Batman. Now, I’m curious.

[Flossmoor Public Library (IL) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars

First off, I have never read the novel this graphic is adapted from so I’m not sure if the content is actually true to its source material. That being said, what a cool interpretation of young Batman! For young readers who have heard of Batman but have never ventured into the comics, this is such a great introduction to the masked vigilante. On the flip side, for readers that have been reading classic Batman comics, it could either come off as a refreshing new take or a huge misstep of a reboot so I would ask about their Batman knowledge before suggesting.

The story, of course, centers around a young Bruce Wayne. On his 18th birthday, he decides to take
matters into his own hands and goes after a criminal. But Bruce isn’t exactly Batman yet and he fumbles pretty badly, almost getting himself and other people hurt in the process. He is reprimanded for interfering in a police investigation by doing community service hours at Arkham where he meets Madeline Wallace, a beautiful yet dangerous young woman in Arkham for murder. To be frank. the attraction between Madeline and Bruce is pretty predictable which can leave a bad taste in the mouth of those who have become disenchanted by another teen forbidden romance. In my opinion, the action sequences and detective work coupled with the romantic relationship angle allows for the graphic to easily appeal to all readers which is really hard to do. On top of that, their relationship ends up being kind of complicated in the end. Also, the artwork is beautiful so why not give it a chance?

- Miss Krystal

[Lana · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a pretty interesting idea, Bruce Wayne before becoming Batman. But it's only the first chapter. I would definitely love to find the find the rest of the story though

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

I shared this book with all my brothers and they liked it just as much as I did. Super interesting and the graphics look just like I pictured them when i read the original!

[Smaran · Rating 5 out of 5]

awesome

[Gordon Griffin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really engaging read, hard to put down once started

Very good read, love the whole black and white style and aerial work. Really engaging story line . Enjoyed it

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Entertaining. Left me wanting more.