Batman: Damned #3

My favorite thing about Batman: Damned is that immediately after I finished reading issue #3, I reread the entire series. It will both engage and enrage readers, and I can't wait to witness the divide. More importantly, it pays homage to all the great accomplishments of the Batman universe over the past 30 years while simultaneously cementing itself into the conversation of "Greatest Batman Story Ever Told". Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo have a classic on their hands, folks. Let's just hope for all our sakes that they don't decide to wait another decade before we get to read the next one. Read Full Review

Batman Damned #3 helped me question the idea of letting go. What does letting go of your fears look like? What is it rooted in, and why does it still affect the decisions you make now? I learned about my own trauma in Batman Damned. Honestly, this limited series was an amazing trip that challenges readers to reflect on their own decisions, their relationship to control, and its ability to inhibit us from making decisions healthy for us. Read Full Review

Batman Damned,the maiden voyage of DC's Black Label imprint, ends in spectacular fashion. Read Full Review

The writing is solid and makes me ask a lot of questions, and subsequently makes me want to reread the story to find answers to those questions; the artwork is out of this world with amazing colors, great characters, and great action; and, lastly, the conclusion to this story feels like it should be clear enough, and yet it makes me wonder if I did miss something. The final page prompting me to reread the story from the start doesn't make it easy for me to put this comic away. It's a true page turner, and I highly recommend it. Read Full Review

An impressive effort that falters at key moments, Batman: Damned #3 will provoke endless debate because of the deliberate narrative choice that ambiguity rules. Read Full Review

Batman: Damned may be far from perfect but it explores interesting, largely uncharted territory for a Bat-story and has the makings of a possible cult classic. Read Full Review

Batman: Damned #3 is a flawed but unforgettable sendoff to this bleak and moody series. Read Full Review

There are some dropped threads and unnecessary elements at play, but BATMAN: DAMNED #3 is a satisfying conclusion to the series. It's the strongest from a narrative standpoint, with stellar artwork that would justify the price of the book on its own. Read Full Review

I enjoyed this story, but it was left too ambiguous and I feel that there is a larger story at play that I wish that Azzarello had decided to explore as opposed to what was presented here. That being said, this is an effective ghost story featuring Batman and his world and I look forward to reading all three volumes of this story. Read Full Review

Batman Damned is a series overshadowed by controversy but once you shine a Bat Signal on it you're able to see the gorgeous highly detailed artwork that does a spectacular job at playing with shadow and light to create what I consider the best artwork I've seen in a series all year. Read Full Review

It's hard to conclude a story that doesn't give itself a clean cut conclusion. Mirroring one of the greats, we're left with a familiar shot of one character doing what they do best, looking out to an uncertain future. We don't know what the fate of our Batman was. I personally believe that's the point. In owning up to his past and his code of conduct, we saw Batman Damned. A unique, dark and important story that will stand the test of time, and become a key piece in the Batman canon. Read Full Review

An OK book but never elevates itself to fulfill the promise it had. Read Full Review

So there you have it; the first Black Label series is done, with the usual DC tomfoolery of adult content that's "too adult" and a delay that gives the Doomsday Clock a run for it's money. Was it worth it? If I am honest, I could probably live without the series. I applaud the idea of it, but like so many DC projects of late, the setup far outweighs the payoff. Read Full Review

All in all, the story was alright.  Before reviewing the third issue I read through the entire series to refresh my memory.  The tone remained consistent for the most part, even if it started to fall off for me midway through the second issue.  I felt like the initial controversy from the first issue caused the writer to really tone down the graphic "Black Label vibes" that I had been looking forward to with this imprint.  I felt like certain aspects of the story needed more explanation but had a decent time nonetheless.  I did not like the lettering with Constantine's narration, it grew old fast.  Lastly, to reiterate, the art is almost perfect.   Read Full Review

The reveals come fast and furious in these last few pages, but the series doesn't so much end as stop " leaving us with many questions about who even survived this story. It's brilliantly drawn and delivers some haunting visuals, but it doesn't remotely work as a coherent story. Read Full Review

As the first series to come out of the DC Black Label I would've hoped for a stronger start. Instead, Batman: Damned, the series and this issue, can only be described as coming in with a wang and out with a whimper. Read Full Review

Despite my criticisms, Batman: Damned is still a story I think you should read if you like darker Batman stories and if you liked Joker (if you haven't, you should 100% read Joker). While you shouldn't expect it to live up to Joker or to be mind-blowing, you can expect it to be an interesting, thought-provoking, read. Just be ready for those thoughts to never reach a satisfying conclusion. Read Full Review

Establishing Black Label's format for prestige mature content took precedence over telling a compelling story. Swamp Thing and Constantine's reunion was a nice touch and Batman facing off against his worst nightmare was a good idea that was bogged down by faulty execution and poor pacing. Read Full Review

Despite its superficial appeal, Batman: Damned earns a big "keep it." Read Full Review

Bermejo does his best to redeem this final installment, but much like its title, this comic is damned by its own pointlessness. Read Full Review

While not an assault of outright awfulness like the previous issues, this finale is a headache and a half, a stew of pointless nihilism and jumbled execution. The solicit says this series is "groundbreaking." The only thing groundbreaking are the DC execs falling into a chasm of their own making. Read Full Review

Ferrrnandodo

Jun 26, 2019

It's like reading a goddamn Cortázar book. That's felt. And it's fu**ing amazing!

Matches_Malone

Jun 27, 2019

This book requires some thought and effort on the part of the reader, which I appreciate. The story goes places you don't necessarily expect. While those places may not be immediately satisfying as a punch out between Batman and the Joker, this issue will linger in your mind and have you digging into previous issues and previous graphic novels. Bermejo's art is always brilliant. There's also a "surprise" link to the team's previous work. Highly recommended.

Azrael

Jun 28, 2019

The artwork is brilliant! Putting aside the faux "controversies" that get people all unnecessary mad, this issue close the story, for now, very nicely. Would have loved to see more Zatanna and Swamp Thing though. And the parts felt a little rushed.

rayonymous

Aug 29, 2019

Immediately likeable dynamic between Constantine and Swamp Thing, loved the cemetery action sequences. Harley Quinn is unbelievable, she's a different person without Joker, no wonder she buried Batman alive. After two books the narration get a real hold of the wit and flair for the dramatic. Enchantress/Bruce himself is the reason for the death of his parents, open to interpretations - quite a notable aspect of this comic. Boston and Constantine together with the help of Zatanna make Enchantress' deal go away, finally making it easier for the Dark Knight to accept his final fate. The whole take on the Batman was not tried before, it's laudable even though it sacrifices some of the Batman's characteristics for the plot. A satisfying concl usion, or is it a beginning to something else entirely?! Azzarello leaves that part out to the readers. more

Darkseid24

Jun 26, 2019

It's sad, that this story isnt appreciated more just because of the penis outrage last year. We finally get the conclusion of the story& it stays interesting. I think the way Martha's & Thomas relationship is portrayed in this series is quite interesting& fresh. It would be interesting to see how an unhappy marriage affected Bruce. It's also hinted, that Enchantress is responsible for their deaths, but nothing is 100% sure in this Comic. I think there are many possible interpretations, which makes it more interesting. I also liked the horror elements. The outcome of Jokers murder was also kind of cool& surprising, even so I want to slap Bruce for what he did in the end. Since fear is a big theme in this issue I find it sad, that Azarello didn't include Scarecrow in it, but well.... The end teases another comic, but the way it went, I'm not sure, if Azarello will write for DC anytime soon. I hope he will, since Batman Damned was a cool story. It's only sad, that Black Label pretty much gets censored now. I think Harley might would have gone farer in issue 2 than what we saw. Or I'm wondering, if issue 3 also would have been more brutal. Therefore Black Label is quite pointless, since all we get now are cursing words& those I really don't need, but deeper stories, more violence, no censorship of bodies could make some interesting comics. It however seems adults can't deal with adult comics, what is quite disappointing. The art is also amazing& hope we get to see more of it in other comics. Edit: What makes this story even cooler, that it seems to be a secret sequel to Azzarellos Joker. The last page in Damned is very similar to the end of Joker. more

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myconius - Jun 26, 2019

i agree. there's really no need for DC's Black Label.

Darkseid24 - Jun 26, 2019

Yeah. The idea was promising though. If DC had balls& the right writer they could make great stories.

myconius - Jun 26, 2019

"If DC had balls& the right writer they could make great stories." ...that's been their problem for quite a while now! :D

Darkseid24 - Jun 26, 2019

That's true lol I just found out, that Batman Damned is even cooler than I thought, it's a secret sequel to Joker.

Psycamorean

Jun 27, 2019

I expected to hate this going in after really disliking issue two so many months ago. But I was actually into it. With most of the more "edgy" components that plagued issue two missing, we get something more like issue one. And it's well drawn and mostly well written. I just wish Constantine was more like he was in Azzarello's Hellblazer. There are hints of it there, but he doesn't come close. I also wish the middle chapter was better, because then I'd probably be picking up the trade. (And I'd only go for the uncensored version, of course.)

Ryan

Dec 31, 2019

Again, I thought the art was great and I loved the supernatural and dark elements. I did think it was pretty obvious that Azzarello tried to make this a little too dark because it was the first book of Black Label, but that didn't affect the overall story too much. The narration makes this comic much more harder to follow than it had to be, and I think I will like Damned better after a reread or two

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln

Jun 27, 2019

Pretty much exactly what I wanted from this series, I now have an interest in checking out Joker.

#DontGiveDivasAChance

Jul 10, 2019

OK, I guess...

Spacey Medicine

Aug 16, 2019

I've missed you, not terrible Constantine.

daspidaboy

Jul 08, 2021

this series was overhyped tbh, and while re-reading it, it's not that bad it still leaves more to be desired.

Another Nerd

Jun 26, 2019

Constantine and Swamp Thing were done well. I'll have to read all 3 issues again.

AdmiralWhiskers

Jun 27, 2019

I only read issue 3, never a good thing for a miniseries (always start at issue 1), so that may have impacted my score. It read like a tale of two books -- the front half being a supernatural "Justice League Dark" of sorts, minus the JLD characters sitting around and chatting for 90% of the pages like they do in the regular book. There was actual action and movement (I award an entire point for getting JLD right). Like the reliving of Batman's origin story (again), this time where Constantine tells Bruce to stop living in the past...fulfilling the dreams of so many comic fans who just don't want to see yet another Crime Alley scene. I wept in joy. The back half felt more like a "Greatest Hits" recap, tying the title in with Alan Moore and Brian Bolland's "The Killing Joke". If you have to hitch your book to another, you could certainly find much worse than arguably one of the best Batman books of all time. Art is good. Very distinctive. Layouts aren't anything special, but they don't need to be. The colors especially set the tone. Lots of love went into drawing this book. more

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ohhaimark - Jun 27, 2019

I'm gonna have to agree with you on Justice League Dark. I'm so disappointed in that series. It's a shame because the art is so amazing. And to think... I had such high hopes after issue 7.

I Review Comics

Jul 12, 2019

Full disclosure, I cheated with this review. I was totally lost after reading this issue. I went back and read it again and was still fuzzy. At that point, I said f*ck it and watched Comics Explains rundown of the issue.  I typically never watch other content creators opinions prior to sharing mine for fear that their opinions may influence my own and diminish the credibility of my review.  Considering I got clarity from Rob It's only fair that I link his video.  "‹"‹If you don't mind spoilers the link is an excellent assessment.  Batman Damned has been the most uneven series I've reviewed since I got back into comics in 2015 with possibly the exception of Bebop & Rocksteady hit the road from IDW.  The first Book was confus ing and weird, introducing us to Batman's dick. The second book was excellent and had one of my favorite cliffhangers of the year to date. This issue isn't bad it's just disjointed. Batman Damned is the equivalent of reading Shakespeare in 2019. The story is great but you have to work for it.  The most consistent aspect of the series is the artwork from Lee Bermejo. This is the most beautiful book you will pick up and in my humble opinion is worth the cover price alone. "‹"‹ My favorite aspect of the Book is the rendition of the Batsuit. The detail in the armor is great. It looks worn and I love that you can make out the armor scales in the suit. The damage that is affecting Bruce becomes more pronounce the longer that you look at the pages. The more you look the more you see and it's amazing.  On the flip side, Brian Azzarello script is possibly the most confusing story you'll ever read. The plot is hazy and to be fair it's an intentional narrative device, but it hurts the flow of the story and diminishes the impact of the project and its conclusion. "‹"‹ Even with my mixed reaction to the series, Batman Damned does justify its existence. We also have no idea how much of the story was altered after "Penisgate". I'm not sure who to blame for the series inconsistencies, Brian or DC? "‹"‹ I'd love to get alternate takes on the ending since apparently, I'm an idiot. I'm currently ruminating on Wacky Raceland and I'm debating on making Batman: Damned my next series to deep dive into, if only for my sanity. more

MKW69

Jun 28, 2019

That's it? Lame.

Liem Duong

Jun 24, 2020

*** Reviews the entire series *** Damn. The debut of DC Black Label courtesy of Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo. Gotta say, it was both underwhelming and impressive at the same time. In this elseworld tale, Batman has fallen unconscious and wounded, to wake up to the death of the Joker. Who did it? With the help of one John Constantine, Batman sets off to piece together perhaps his most startling case yet. Overall, a solid book. I can't say that I would recommend it, but its certainly is not a bad book. To start, the art. Its gorgeous. DC is so lucky to have an artist like Lee Bermejo, his art is so luscious, realistic and life-like. His style is similar to Alex Ross but with more texture. You can buy this book solely based on his ar t, thats how damn awe-dropping it is to look at. Colors, transitions and panel layout all the more make this series a joy to read. The covers as well, they are fire. I don't really talk much about covers, but both the Bermejo Covers and the Lee variants are so crisp, these books will cost fortunes. Anyways, the story, while interesting, had lackluster execution. Underwhelming cause Azzarello is considered a good writer, but he drives to deep into the dark and edgy aspect of DC Black Label. It certainly excels at the horror aspect thanks to Bermejo's art skills, but the story doesn't feel connected very well, and what is set up is sort of left open ended (might be intentional). Bermejo attempts to go King style and use alot of poetic or elusive writing and dialogue to amplify the mystery and darkness of this book, but it muddles down into confusion and edginess. Certain things in this book don't make sense either due to a lack of connection to the story or poor execution in the writing. And then Harley Quinn. When I said they really went deep into this dark and edgy concept, I mean't it. In the first issue, this aspect worked, and help the story get off to a strong start after the 1st issue, Batwang aside. Then in the latter 2, it just seemed forced in so it could debut under DCBL. Bermejo does play around with quite a few toys, such as magic, hint why Constantine is here, and Bruce's childhood. And while it was cool to see Bermejo use these, it didn't affect the main story to find out who killed Joker, or at least in the way I expected it to. Although, this did peer back into how his childhood affected Bruce as Batman decades later, which was great. There was also this really cool kind of ghost that wander around in Bruce childhood memories into his journey to find who killed Joker, and Azzarello did some really cool things with her. But her existance just makes the story that much more confusing on this whole Joker investigation. Overall, this book was solid. The first issue was fire, but it abruptly stumbled through the rest of this series. Still, Bermejo is one hell of a artist. 6/10 more

Nihilist

Jun 26, 2019

Art aside, the biggest compliment I can give to this comics is: at least no one tried to rape anybody like in the previous, awful beyond belief issue. It's still a pretty bad comic, don't get me wrong, but hey, it doesn't insult the reader, so for Azzarello is a rare thing these days. Maybe if he was less busy ruining beloved characters by letting them either be banged by Batman (Batgirl, from The Killing Joke abomination of an animated movie) or trying to bang him (Harley Quinn, last issue of this trainwreck dumpster fire), he could caft some decent stories. That ain't it yet, though. It's just a baby step in between edgelord hack writing and actually decent screenplays. Maybe he'll get to the latter in the future. The art is great, but it's a shame it was wasted in this series. Same happened to Heroes in Crisis - beautifully illustrated, but just irredeemably awful underneath. Avoid it if you can, Damned #3 is bad. It's not terrible like #2 and partially #1, but it's bad nonetheless. Glad this shit is finally over. more

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myconius - Jun 26, 2019

Azzarello is such an edge lord!

Nihilist - Jun 26, 2019

Yup. If he was edgier enough, he'd cut himself with bare fingers. And maybe it'd be better for us, if he were edgier, maybe this trainwreck would have neever left the cutting room floor, lol. Good thing, this nightmare is finally over, same with Heroes in Crisis. Just move along, forget this abominations ever existed and meanwhile DC will do extensive damage control.

myconius - Jun 26, 2019

i'm amazed with what DC editorial lets these (hyper children) writers get away with. . . . . if you ask me, they ALL need a good spanking, and to be put into 'TIME OUT'.

Darkseid24 - Jun 26, 2019

@ Nihilist But do you realize it's a secret sequel to Azarellos Joker?

Nihilist - Jun 26, 2019

Honestly, I don't care if it's a secret sequel to anything. I hate it, and consider Azzarello to be an edgy hack with all style but no substance.

Darkseid24 - Jun 27, 2019

It's an Elseworld anyway, so it doesn't affect anything anyway. I didn't like Joker, but I liked Batman Damned, so I think it's a cool Easter egg. Using violence doesn't make Azarello edgy. Wish we got more darker comics like that. At least as Elseworlds.

Psycamorean - Jun 27, 2019

Azzarello is edgy. Go read Faithless.

Nihilist - Jun 27, 2019

Of course violence doesn't mean something's edgy. Lack of anything but violence is, however, does. When violence becomes the center of a story, and there's nothing to justify or comment on it, we're dealing with shock for the sake of shock, which differentiates actually mature stories from inherently childish edgelord garbage like this. Just to look for a popular example - notice what happened with Game of Thrones, where books feature strong anti-war message and violence there causes only...

Nihilist - Jun 27, 2019

... chain reactions of misery and suffering. At first the show captured that, more or less, but in latter seasons it became a valid answer, a solution, and no one questioned it, there was no more domino effect in play. In comparison, super brutal, yet mature, stories like Casino or Once Upon a Time in America, feature reasons for its violence to exist. It's not just for shock - it serves the story and its characters. No one tries to rape anybody just because it's a "cool" shock moment.

Nihilist - Jun 27, 2019

And that's exactly the case with Azzarello, and often these days Miller. Zack Snyder should also be mentioned, because he's the cinamatic poster child of edgelordiness. They construct their stories around shocking moments, and these moments define the story progression, not the other way around.

myconius - Jun 28, 2019

yeah Zack Snyder really is! he ruined the dceu with his edgelord shenanigans.

Psycamorean - Jun 28, 2019

I think the DCEU was doomed from the start because Warner Bros was trying to do what Marvel did without understanding that you need proper build up, and then they tried to be """"adult"""" with it because of the Nolan trilogy, while not realizing that, 1. The grounded tone of the Nolan films doesn't work for most superheroes outside of Batman and 2. Zack Snyder is a much bigger hack than Nolan.

Darkseid24 - Jun 28, 2019

@ Nihilist. There's definitely a plot in Batman Damned, so it wasn't edgy just for the sake of it. It's also good to see Harley more in character than the hypocritical Harley we are constantly shoved in our faces. As for Snyder I like him as well. His movies were deeper than usual popcorn movies& that's why they weren't that popular. I don't see DCEU as failed, since most of the movies made more money than Marvels first MCU movies& Apart from SS they were all good. Nolan movies made many villain

Darkseid24 - Jun 28, 2019

lame. That's why I prefer BvS over them any time. Best movies are still Burton's Batman to me.

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln - Jun 28, 2019

Edgy /= bad I get we live in the world of happy-go-lucky MCU heroes and crap but yeah... a story being dark or a writer pushing boundaries does not make it bad. Azzarello may like his edge, but you guys are clearly just soft.

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln - Jun 28, 2019

The problems anyone should have with Zack Snyder shouldn't be the tone he goes for, but the execution. There are examples of stories involving yes, even Superman, that go for an "edgy" tone and still work amazingly. Example: Injustice.

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln - Jun 28, 2019

The censorship of issue 1 for simple male nudity, and the *still* large pushback to the probably already severely toned down issue 2 is exactly why we need Black Label. We have strayed too far from adult or mature themes in storytelling because of the internet age. Now all those people who don't like certain subjects in their books can make a difference by complaining loud on Twitter until they get their way like a spoiled child.

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln - Jun 28, 2019

If you want to see Azzarello edge working and why it should exist... read his Hellblazer run. It is fantastic stuff. He is my favourite writer of the whole 300 issues.

Psycamorean - Jun 28, 2019

I completely disagree with your thoughts about Zack Snyder. He's like a teenager. Just look at his comments on Batman. Those movies are only deep if you don't think about them. Also, I didn't exactly mean "edgy," I just meant there's a realism to Man of Steel that simply doesn't fit and it's there because of the Nolan trilogy, regardless of the fact that Superman is a godlike alien and not just a rich guy in a batsuit.

Psycamorean - Jun 28, 2019

Zack Snyder is an incompetent storyteller. I think the only reason Watchmen kind of worked was because the source material was so strong. But the DCEU movies had to do their own thing and completely fucked it up. The MCU, like it or not, is well received for more than just it's comedic/happy tone. There's a reason the darker movies in that franchise, such as Infinity War and Endgame, still managed to draw crowds. People connect with the MCU characters and their journeys.

Psycamorean - Jun 28, 2019

And Marvel Studios makes it worthwhile to see every film. The DCEU, on the other hand, does a terrible job with most of its characters. It's telling when the standout characters are Wonder Woman, who's... A woman. And Aquaman, a dude bro. And the films are rife with inconsistencies that are far too blatant to ignore and only make it frustrating for people to watch.

Psycamorean - Jun 28, 2019

The DCEU's biggest problem is there was no planning, and then when there was, WB got cold feet and scrubbed everything.

Psycamorean - Jun 28, 2019

And we need Black Label but the people supplying it are the ones toning it down. There was no outrage about Batman's dick or anything else in that first issue. That was all the mainstream media picking up on it. DC is at fault for why Black Label had such a rough start. Again, WB meddling. Just like the movies. I do not put the blame on the people who complain because it is DC and WB that decide to fold at the end of the day. And they do, regardless of any monetary incentives not to.

Psycamorean - Jun 28, 2019

And I agree that Azzarello's Hellblazer is great. It may be the best run. But maaaybe Garth Ennis beats it out. I'm not sure. As someone who's been less than thrilled by some of Azzarello's work, I do stand by his Hellblazer as something great.

ohhaimark - Jun 29, 2019

@Darkseid24- The Tim Burton movies rule! I agree about Snyder. Although I don't find his movies deep, he is a very good visual director who always has solid takes on familiar characters. Plus, he directed a personal favorite of mine, 300. I also love the Nolan movies, though not as much for the villains. More for the score, cinematography, color palette, etc. Plus they are very enjoyable for me personally outside of the technical perspective.

Darkseid24 - Jun 30, 2019

@Br'er Agreed. @ YourGreenMuse Snyders movies were great, Problem rather were the fans, who didn't get the concept of Elseworlds. They didn't get, why Batman can kill in the DCEU& fans also just wanted a MCU copy, but I think DCEU can be different. Most of MCU movies are typical popcorn movies, but Snyders movies had many cool comic references& were deeper than MCU movies. They even changed Thanos motivations to the point were it was just dumb. I take Snyder movies over Marvel movies any time.

Darkseid24 - Jun 30, 2019

Plus like ohhaimark pointed out 300 was also done by Snyder. There was an outrage about Batmans dick. I saw so many childish comments on Twitter at that time& even an organization against circumcision wanted to sue DC for giving Batman an circumcised dick. It's just childish& stupid. Black Label was ruined because of these complainers. @ ohhaimark Yeah not really deep, but deeper than some others I think. Yes Nolan movies were good too, but not when it comes to the villains.

ohhaimark - Jun 30, 2019

@Darkseid24- The only really underwhelming one for me was Bane/Thalia. Joker was legendary. Two-Face was okay. I really liked Ra's al Ghul, and I even liked Scarecrow, although that's more for Cillian Murphy's performance than anything else. He certainly could've been written better.

Psycamorean - Jun 30, 2019

Snyder's movies were not great. I didn't dislike them because Batman killed. I disliked them for their bad writing. You know who really wanted an MCU? Warner Bros. Snyder's films were not deep. The only way someone could come to that conclusion is if they just aren't paying attention. Thanos' motivations in the comics are fairly straight forward, which wouldn't help with your "deepness" argument. His motivation is to woo Lady Death. He's literally just a nice guy for Death.

Psycamorean - Jun 30, 2019

In the film, he sees himself as a messiah-like figure. Doing the things necessary to save everyone, no matter the cost. That's deeper than getting in a skeleton's robes. Snyder's movies are a drag and require a lot of toleration. 300 looks pretty, sure. But as a movie, it's not great. Snyder's visuals, while sometimes washed out, are not my problem with him. It's how baffling his decisions are.

Psycamorean - Jun 30, 2019

Twitter does not represent the vast majority of people and that company would've gotten nowhere trying to sue DC. DC is the one that chose to self censor. There is no valid reason for it. DC clearly picks and chooses which times it listens to "outrage." I blame the people who made the decision, not the ones that were outraging into the void.

ohhaimark - Jul 1, 2019

I appreciate 300 for it's wonderful camera-work, landscapes, editing, performances, cinematography and score. The story may not be the most complex, but the truth is, it doesn't need to be. Also, I couldn't give a shit about historical accuracies. I agree that sometimes his decisions piss me off, but a lot of times I enjoy them. Although, I don't know what the hell he was thinking with Sucker Punch.

ohhaimark - Jul 1, 2019

You do bring up a lot of valid points however. I will say that I enjoy his films more than I think they are technical masterpieces or whatever. I suppose you could call them guilty pleasures for me. Anyways, I totally see where you're coming from here, and I understand why so many people hate Snyder.

Nihilist - Jul 1, 2019

Yeah, Sucker Punch was an abomination. Poor man's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

ohhaimark - Jul 2, 2019

As indicated by the name of his production company, watching Sucker Punch was a cruel and unusual punishment.

EDiakota

Jun 29, 2019

"I be frist kiss... I be frist love. I be frist blood. You be mine... I be your... Secrets."

packtsardines

Feb 21, 2020

fuck this lol what a shitty comic