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You really love that "dollar bin at the flea market" line, eh?
GUILTY AS CHARGED! When a young and aimless Bruce Wayne finds himself incarcerated, he looks for a way to shorten his sentence and return to his charmed lifestyle. Little does he know, signing up for a tour with the army in Vietnam will change him forever. Witness the birth of the Bat under the watchful eye of the one-and-only Sergeant Ra's al Ghul!
Mark Russell and the Allred's unique and compelling story continues to offer some neat easter eggs and a clearer picture of Bruce's journey to Batman. The use of Bruce recounting his story as part of his therapy is expertly used to a minimum as the events of Bruce's short stay in prison, time in Vietnam, subsequent return to Gotham, and normal life, allowing the story to breathe and frame the story, not be the story. Read Full Review
We've seen Bruce as an addled old man far past the world's expiration date. We know Bruce's dream for Gotham winds up coming true. It's the how that's fascinating, and this second issue hints at so much amazing potential for this seriesincluding the arrival of another A-list hero. Read Full Review
This issue propels Bruce Wayne into uncharted territory. As he navigates the jungles of Vietnam under the tutelage of Sergeant Ra's al Ghul, we witness a transformative journey unfold. This refreshing take on the iconic origin story injects realism into the narrative, showcasing Bruce's evolution into the Dark Knight without his conscious realization. The issue also boasts stunning artwork by Mike Allred, perfectly capturing the tension and dynamism of the evolving narrative. Read Full Review
Allred delivers some beautifully detailed art throughout the story. I love the visual style and its unique character designs. Read Full Review
A new costume originAlfred is back in the picture, and banter from Bruce that is akin to Robin! Holy Fight Dialogue Batman. Gordon still is the trusted face of the police force and Lucius Fox still is the brains behind the tech! Russell has made his mark and tweaked this storyline in the right direction. Let's see if there is enough gas in his Batmobile to make it last! Read Full Review
A strong followup for Batman: Dark Age. Tight storytelling shrewdly riffs on the classic Dark Knight origin weaving in real life events to young Bruce Wayne's life, Read Full Review
While the art and story for #2 remain pretty solid for the most part, I can't help but wonder how this will all end and whether or not the ending will be able to deliver a satisfactory conclusion. It is probably unfair to draw comparisons with Superman: Space Age, but the book does force them with the shared similarities between the two series. However, we do seem to be past the setup stage and I do want to keep reading to know what happens next. Read Full Review
Honestly, this comic just was a dud for me it cheapened a horrific war and America's role in it to make a weirdly unaffected and so far mediocre version of Batman. Read Full Review
Russell successfully shows Bruce grow as a character, while also having fun with the time period. I especially like the scene where Bruce and his fellow soldiers listen to reports of Superman on the radio, and are bewildered as to why such a powerful force doesn’t intervene in the war. It’s an interesting perspective on Superman, seeing him from the point of view of young men who know the war could be ended any time, and questioning Superman’s nonintervention.
Absolute garbage. This story and concept are just lame. This will end up in the dollar bin at some flea market but that is more than it should get.
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