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If you like Nick Dragotta's art here then you'd love East of West by him and Hickman.
BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight!
Absolute Batman #1 is brave and it's bold. From the outset Scott Snyder has a clear vision for the Absolute Universe which somehow already feels established even on page 1. His intentions are clear, the world is accessible and coherent giving readers the chance to just enjoy the story. Nick Dragotta draws the hell out of this gargantuan new Batman. Consider me hooked. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #1 heralds a new hardcore world. This comic builds a brand new Batman, brand new Gotham, and brand new everything. Snyder’s writing is brave and bold, telling stories that can only be told in this universe without connections or shackles. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #1 is an audacious take on 85 years of the Caped Crusader's history that feels familiar while also housing a myriad of new and clever takes on classic characters. Read Full Review
This first issue already makes this one of the most exciting new comics to come out of DC in a long time. Read Full Review
Scott Snyder's return to Gotham takes readers on a brutally engaging start. The writing mixes up classic lore with a more modern feel. Its' result never misses its' mark with drama and suspense. Dragotta, Martin and Cowles leave readers in awe with the imagery of the new Dark Knight. If this is any indication of the rest of the Absolute Universe, fans are in for another epic journey. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #1 sets a high bar for the rest of the Absolute Universe titles. If they can all be at this level, DC fans could be in for a cant miss journey. Read Full Review
There are a lot of characters that we know stuffed into these pages, but each one is turned about one or two degrees the other way. Scott Snyder sets up a lot on the table. Agent Alfred, Bruce being friends with what would be his rogues gallery in another universe, and more. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #1 manages the impossible, reinventing the wheel into something new while still rolling forward in a familiar fashion. I am not sure where Snyder and Dragotta will go from here. However, I am quite excited to be along for the ride. Read Full Review
After all the gushing reviews, I was worried that it would be a comic solely for hardcore Bat-fans, or another example of a book everyone loves but me.But this is absolutely remarkable. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #1 kicks the door down to introduce Bruce Wayne and Gotham City, unlike anything you've seen before. Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta masterfully lay the groundwork for an exciting new era in Batman comics where anything goes. Read Full Review
In Absolute Batman #1, Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta went all in to make an absolutely worthwhile issue. Working-class by day, spiked-up suit by night, this Batman is an underdog fighting against an impossible system, the odds ever stacked against him. It's a story that everybody needs right now. It also works well even if it's your first-ever comic. Read Full Review
Dragotta delivers some beautifully detailed art throughout the issue. I love the gritty visual style of the world and its characters. The action looks amazing and I love the practical look of everything Bruce uses in the story. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #1 is an outstanding beginning to a brand new beginning. Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta do an excellent job with the presentation of the Absolute Universe version of Gotham City. Everything is so picture perfect that you can't help but want to read the next issue right away. This is everything both new and long-time fans could want. Read Full Review
This is a solid first issue that does a good job of setting the story up. I enjoyed the book but am curious as to how this more working-class version of Bruce Wayne has managed to fund all of his studies as well as all of the hardware that he uses. Obviously there are a few clues as to how this has worked as we get references to Oswald Cobblepot and we also meet Killer Crock who runs the gym where Bruce Works out at. Quite how Cobblepot and other well-known Batman villains will get used in this alternative story as yet remains to be seen, but it will be interesting to find out if they best guesses about them will turn out to be true. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #1 is a banger of a first issue that introduces readers to a new-ish kind of Batman, Alfred and Gotham City. Scott Snyder's knack for hard-hitting action and drama is on full display, and Nick Dragotta's art sings during the big fight. That said, Absolute Batman is almost too similar to regular Batman, so you may wonder why creating an alternate version was necessary.9/10 Read Full Review
The return of what appears to be some formidable adversary from Batman's past, adds a layer of intrigue and danger to the story. This confrontation serves as a reminder of the challenges Batman will face in this new world that seem familiar to what we remember but with a unique twist. So, is Absolute Batman #1 worth reading? For fans of Batman and dark, gritty superhero stories, this issue is a must-read. Snyder and Dragotta have crafted a compelling and thought-provoking tale that reimagines the character in a brutal and unforgiving world. While the lack of familiar trappings might be jarring for some readers, the focus on character development and the exploration of Batman's humanity make this a worthwhile journey. Overall, Absolute Batman #1 is a powerful and thought-provoking reimagining of Batman, setting the stage for a compelling new series. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #1 is the Batman comic for the kids that blast She Wants Revenge while watching their Bachelor's in Public Policy diploma accumulate dust in their mom's basement. (So, basically Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto's Ultimate Spider-Man for Goth kids.) That's weirdly specific, but Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, and Cowles craft a new take on the Dark Knight that's civically minded while also having the best extended action sequence in years. Car chase scenes in The Batman and Batman Begins, eat your heart out! The added page count creates a flow for the fighting while still allowing time to flesh out the book's cast and world. Purists may thumb their noses at this title, but Batman is character that thrives with rebirths and reinvention. I just can't wait to see what cool shit Snyder and Dragotta do with him next! Read Full Review
Not a grand reinvention so much as just a good, solid, entertaining Batman comic, with some of the major players shuffled around into new roles. Should be a fun read. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #1 is not quite the home run debut that Ultimate Spider-Man was, instead offering a mixture of interesting concepts and art with well-tread executions. Snyder offers nuggets of dynamic changes to the Bat-mythos throughout the issue yet struggles to create an interesting villain or thematic spine that strikes hard and fast. In contrast, Dragottas art comes out swinging, finding the right balance of new and old in the design work. The idea of brickhouse Bruce was treated as a joke in the lead-up to this issue but is executed brilliantly in the physical space of the page. When combined with Martins color, a real sense of harmony is struck in the depiction of Gotham as a place of terror and beauty. Despite some rocky narrative elements, Absolute Batman has enough potential to sell the first volley of the Absolute Universe. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #1 goes out of its way to differentiate itself from its “normal” counterpart by subverting reader expectations with twists on classic Batman tropes, emphasizing the universe's distinctive tone. The story's over-the-top approach to its violent world manages to avoid coming across as self-parody thanks to the sincerity of Scott Snyder's writing and impressive artwork by Nick Dragotta. Read Full Review
While I'm hesitant to declare the concept of Absolute Batman a homerun, I will say that the first issue was very good. Snyder's story delivers on his imaginative "what if ? premise. Dragotta's art compliments the story well, breathing life into what was likely a hefty script. Overall, Absolute Batman #1 accomplished its major goal: it has me excited for the next issue. Read Full Review
Overall, Absolute Batman #1 is technically a well executed and crafted first issue. There is a question of "why we should care about Bruce and why is Alfred more interesting? While the Easter Eggs and references should reassure the reader, there isn't a strong enough core concept for this version of Batman to bring me back. Maybe the violent, over the top approach is what some readers are looking for. Or, perhaps, it's what appeals to the creatives in the Absolute Universe. I don't think the majority of fans are looking for a recapitulation of the same ideas that Alan Moore and Frank Miller first utilized in the '80's and '90's. DC seems to have a desire to reinvent the wheel instead of just telling great stories that move established characters forward. Read Full Review
This book is without question well put together, with a script that twists and turns and looks to subvert the original premise into something new and different, which leads me to ask why bother with using Batman? If you want something new, create something new! The problem with that is that there would be no playing on existing tropes, no chance to to be oh so clever and pretentious, so much cleverer than the the main Batman who is stuck in his own continuity. However, no matter how well crafted, I really just don't care. Absolute Batman, more like Absolute bonkers! Read Full Review
They say you should never return , they say your never good enough , they say nobody can write like they used to. Me I say as a man that has watched and read Batman for 57 out of my still going 60 years that bring it on people. This is the Batman I once dreamed about reading , this is the Batman that makes sense , this is Batman. Sometimes in life giving something 10/10 is an insult to 10...........next the Joker.......I'm counting the days.......JM
There’s been SO much talk about this book that I struggled to put my thoughts together. Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, Frank Martin, & Clayton Cowles delivered what will likely go down as one of the biggest, most consequential Batman #1s in the character’s storied history. What was left to say? Instead of trying to one-up the platitudes, I figured I’d talk about a few of the aspects that struck me most.
First off, this retelling isn’t a gimmick. Sure there are exaggerated aspects, look no further than our boy’s thiqq new physique, but these pieces aren’t WHY the story is being told. They’re just insanely awesome details that add to the experience. What Snyder does so brilliantly is strip Bruce down to the core ethos more
Absolutely brilliant. Great art, great writing, great setting and plot, one of the best first books I've read in a while.
This f***ed HARD. My goodness
Banger.
Yeah…
THIS GOES SO HARD!
Now that is a comic book. Wow! I'm all in.
Absolutely brilliant. For those disenfranchised with the Chip Zdarsky run, look no further. An intelligent and brutal Batman. I cannot wait to read more.
Great first issue!
Excellent.
A great, exhilarating, fun comic. Written by a writer whos been on thus rodeo track before. Drawn by an artist in his prime and knowing exactly what he wants and colored by a colorist in perfect unison.
Everything here works. It doesnt strive to reinvent the wheel but it does strive to give you a good time and it exceeds in doing so. Im not concerned about any of the changes til I see how they affect the story. As they are they don't bother me. Bring more of this!
Enjoyed the title. Scott is writing another story based on personal fears and worries, but this time those fears are also through the lense of his own children. A modern story that links this young Bruce being shaped by a different type of trauma.
Scott is turning the Gotham we know upside down but it still feels relatable as the place we've known over the last 85 years.
I didn't know Nick's work at all before this. Scott, in an interview, described the style as a cross between Mazzucchelli and Manga.
Nick, in an interview, explained how a trip to Japan heavily influenced his style and designs in this book.
I'm enjoying the sequential storytelling and the way the action is broken down into such more
بداية ممتازة مع نسخة جديدة من باتمان مختلفة عن اي نسخة سابقة بشكل كبير ونظرة جديدة على الشخصية نجح فيها سكوت سنايدر بتقديمها بشكل غير متوقع مع هذا العالم جديد بكل تفاصيله والتلميحات واكيد المفاجأة بالصفحات الاخيرة
رسم دراقوتا ساعد بتقديم النسخة الجديدة بشكل مرعب وعزز سرد القصة من الناحية البصرية مع تصاميم الشخصيات المبهر
Snyder is king of strong starts. Pace is great and covers a lot quickly without feeling like all exposition. All the characters seem super interesting. Only issue so far is Bruce may be the least interesting character so far.
I'm shocked by how good this is. I thought Scott Snyder was here just for the money and he wanted to focus on his indie projects. plus, I was tired of his huge exposition dumps.
but this was solid. I'm not a fan of Nick Dragotta's art because I think it's bland. But maybe it's because of the coloring but it works here. It's very brutal and gels well, and the suit has grown on me. This issue shows why Scott Snyder is the best modern Batman writer of all time in my opinion.
Comic book fans are eating good with ultimate Spider-Man and Absolute Batman. I hope we keep on getting great projects like these
Ok.... First off... Scott Snyder did what he do best... Concoct a Good Story.
Though, funny. Reading this issue felt like I'm ready a Spider Man x Punisher mashup as Batman story.
Bruce Wayne living a normal life (ala Parker's Luck) with his very alive Mother (ala Aunt May). Though his father is dead (ala Uncle Ben).
For Bruce's night life, he becomes the Batman but very Punisher-esque hardcore with cool grappling cape and a huge axe.
The relation between Bruce and Pennyworth was kind of predictable, very Movie-ish... They'll start as rival then becomes partners, so on and so forth.... Let's all see...
Plus the tease of Joker as a corporate mogul (ala Norman Osborn).
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I haven't been this excited about a Batman comic since Norm Breyfoggle was a regular penciler on Detetcive. This comic was really good - had a Dark Knight vibe that cannot be coincidental. The visual storytelling was top notch. I'm not familiar with Nick Dragotta, but this was impressive. The colors were a bit dull, but overall the art was just fine. The story was also fine. Well paced, good world building, decent dialogue, characterization was fine. I genuinely hope they do something different and new. Change everything, don't just rehash the greatest hits. The one disappointment was the introduction of the "Joker" - henceforth to be known as "The Joker Who Doesn't Laugh". Too soon. You can't drop The Joker in the first issue. You gotta ea more
Probably one of the biggest issues of the year. You can tell by how some people have reacted poorly to it. I even saw some people outright lying about the issue to hate it more. Wonderful. I liked it. I do have some bothersome worries about it. That epilogue was quite a sour note to end on, especially after what I thought was a really satisfying twist at the end of the issue proper. It makes me question things a bit. We know from All-In that this is a universe where
Darkseid wins and everything is topsy-turvy. Heroes have been stripped of everything, and villains seemingly are doing pretty well for themselves. And that makes me think two things: 1, Isn't this just another attempt at the Dark Multiverse, but boiled down a bit better? A more
I'm not sure why we need these elsewhere titles, but they are here nonetheless. We have a Batman who has no problem maiming utilizing a heavy weapon attached to his chest that would hinder his movement. Then we are introduced to an Alfred who's working for a clandestine organization against the "Party Animals," which is one of the stupidest names I've ever heard. I wasn't as enamored with this book as some people. They only created this because their regular books aren't selling. How about putting some better writers on your main Batman titles and giving him his money back?My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/8biQU5RaBIA?si=Id8vjMPF99F081tu That might be a start.
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I am tired of the constant variants but hopefully DC at least sees what Marvel is doing with the Ultimates and lets this one cook. The art is cool, and the story so far is interesting enough. I think it’s best to temper expectations amidst the typically fanboy hysteria that comes out with any new event. Recognize DC has a tendency to pump and dump. Future State, Death Metal, etc.
I'm not engaged, yet.
Good world building and some cool moments, along with the usual Snyder groaners (we get that you know Batman’s creators, Scott). The art is good, yet I’m not a fan of some of the character designs. Hate the cape. I’m going to throw this out there since I haven’t seen it yet: Mad Hatter involvement.
Scott Snyder has written some exceptional Batman comics. This is not one of them. Nick Dragotta does a pretty good job with the art, he definitely has a unique style. I feel like I have read this before, however. I think it was called The Dark Knight Returns by a guy called Frank Miller, which was fantastic. This seems like the same recipe only Bruce Wayne is young instead of old. Also, I don’t feel as though we got to know much about Bruce Wayne/Batman in this issue. It mostly takes place through the eyes of Alfred, which is not all that interesting. I was kind of wondering what was up with the big blocky bat on his chest. Though the reveal was not all that interesting. Will I buy issue 2? Most likely, but this title is on a short leash more
I tried to read it and made it to page 6 and just didn’t care to finish, I am going to try to read it again later . Might change my grade later. I just did not care to finish it
***Cons***
-Goofy Anime-looking art (Batman looks ridiculous)
-Too Subversive (This was built for the first time read. i doubt the twists will hold up upon re-reads)
-Too Deconstructive (There is only so much you can bend and deconstruct characters before they are NO LONGER the same character. I'll avoid going into spoilers, but you'll know who I'm referring to right from the start of the comic)
-Yet another Brutal Batman that kills (At least this killer-Batman is different in that he stabs and hacks his enemies to bloody bits)
-SOOOO EDGY!!! (I am sick and tired of grimdark edgelord comics)
***Pros***
-At least its not by Tom King
-Thankfully not by Chip Zdarsky either
-At least this Batma more
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