On the way home from his 18th birthday party, newly minted billionaire Bruce Wayne makes an impulsive choice that puts him in their crosshairs and lands him in Arkham Asylum, the once-infamous mental hospital. There he meets Madeleine Wallace, a brilliant killer...and Bruce's only hope.
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so-soThat was...A LOT, but I wanted more. I can see real potential in a storyline where Superman actually has to confront mortality. I also like the idea of exploring the near/far future with the Superman cast of characters. I'll admit I'm not as 'up' on his lore as I might claim to be aware of Batman's so that might hamper my appreciation of some of the storylines included here - particularly my lack of interest in anything Bizarro. 1/?
Okay, points for the looney toons vibes in the issue cover. 😆
pickNot a lot of graphic novels can make me cry twice! The first time, there's a moment where the story set up and the art combine that just HURTS. The second I honestly should have seen coming but it still GOT ME! Waid skillfully draws the strong parallel between the many advantages of Lex Luthor and the many advantages of Superman, the potential for isolation on both sides, and how much fear vs acceptance can make a difference.1/?
pickThe ‘spirit‘ of Batman observes his own funeral and the stories told by his colleagues and enemies about him. Neil Gaiman writes the final episode to close out decades of Batman and Action Comics. It is a masterful eulogy to the Dark Knight, and a fitting last visit to the years of adventures past, before welcoming future tales and iterations of the beloved character. Essential to any fan of comics!
I mean, yeah, if I was indestructible, playing with big kitties would definitely be near the top of the list.
pickThat. ENDING. 😮 I'll admit, I wasn't totally feeling it for a good portion. Perhaps it's recent American history, or just American history as a whole, or my distance from the Cold War, but my main thought for much of the book was 'it's downright bizarre to see the binary thinking of if Superman were raised in the Soviet Union he would have turned into a despot and of course that would never happen in the U.S.' 1/?
pickHell, yes. It's such a feeling of relief after a couple meh graphic novels or novels or non-fiction books to read a GOOD one. That being said, this volume comes with two caveats: 1) The nature of The Spectre, as well as the theme of the overarching plot, had some heavy religious overtones. To my atheist ass that just reads as supernatural fiction, but if it's likely to bug you, be warned. 1/?
so-soThe building blocks are there, and it might be asking too much of an origin story, but I feel like the character I've seen as a guest star in other superheroes' stories is not fully present in this volume. It seems to be trying for the nigh-invincibility, irreverence and off-colour asides of Deadpool, while also maintaining vibes of a 1920s crook now trying to do good, in a modern setting. 1/?
