BATMAN: THE BLACK MIRROR PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Scott Snyder | 304 pages | 12 Mar 2013 | DC Comics | 9781401232078 | English | United States Batman: The Black Mirror PDF Book It's difficult for books with as much acclaim as The Black Mirror to live up to the hype, and although I wouldn't say it was truly special, I still have plenty of praise to give. That is not to say that this is not a great work in itself. Having said that, Dick is a good Batman. All's I'm saying is that I've been thinking about what the DC reboot really means for all the long-running superheroes it affected last year. The secondary key character for the other half of the issues is Commissioner Jim Gordon. None of the characters were appealing. As if Gotham isn't full of enough darkness and sickness of the soul. One thing he does extremely well here is write colorful villains in the gangster-plus mode of the best Bat-villains, some of whom are familiar The Joker, Man-Bat and Killer Croc variants , but many of whom are new The Dealer of Mirror House, Roadrunner, Tiger Shark , and come up with scenarios to provide his artists with cool, fantastical, somewhat creepy and off imagery For example, the release of an aviary of exotic birds, filling the city scape with huge, strange birds that don't belong there; Tiger Shark, meanwhile, keeps orcas with him, and the body of one murder victim is found in the belly of a dead orca, found in the lobby of a bank. It made me realize that someone else can inhabit the legendary crime fighter and still get the job done. You can learn more about how we plus approved third parties use cookies and how to change your settings by visiting the Cookies notice. Snyder writes the James Gordon Jnr storyline brilliantly, where the suspense between whether or not he's telling the truth is kept up tightly until the right time, and the way the character is written is both chilling and captivating, like Kevin Spacey's performance as John Doe in "Se7en". Ah well. Read it Forward Read it first. He is applying for a job at Leslie Thompkins ' clinic to help other psychopaths and asks his father to put in a good word for him. Must be something in the water I guess ; No trivia or quizzes yet. Barbara manages to stab James in the eye with a knife, but it doesn't stop him. Little does Dick Grayson, know it seems to be a plot to trap Batman once and for all! The Dealer outs him immediately and reveals that he's sabotaged the gas mask, commanding his followers to tear Batman apart while he's subjected to hallucinogenic nerve gas. This is Dick Grayson's epic. He set up some interesting ideas that were used in the New 52 DC Comics reboot. The younger guys on the force, they bust my chops because I don't speak their language. Bestselling Series. Any recomendations? Sign up now. Hardcover , Deluxe Edition , pages. This is some amazing work here produced by Snyder and I can easily see it becoming an instant classic. I just love Bruce Wayne. Normally, I'd find that kind of violence unnecessary, as if the writer only inserted it for shock factor but it kind of fits here. And this novel is the perfect tribute to many years of great and not so fabulous Batman storylines. Personally, I'm a simple girl. I somehow missed out on this entire run when it was coming out, and that was my mistake: Snyder, Jock and Francavilla's Detective Comics run was superb. I like the use of shadows and shades, along with reds and blues and oranges to illustrate the narrative. I really liked to see Dick Grayson as Batman, he is so different than Bruce, and yet he is so great at it with his own way of doing things. This latest choose-your-own-adventure exercise falls into the category of DC's edgy direct-to-Blu-ray movies earning, and carrying, an R rating , so the target audience in grown fanboys, not kids. But what really sold the story for me was the fact that it was focused on how the characters viewed Gotham City as being a place full of corruption and how it affected them. However, beneath the shroud of night, there is a beating heart that swells with hope. Titans Hunt. I like the comic book style of the 80s. It is possible that this Batman tale has one of the tightest plots seen in a recent Batman story, a plot which is reminiscent of previous story arcs such as Batman: Knightfall, Vol. No wonder he's rocking the main Batman title still, even after four years since the launch of New This was all sorts of creepy and fun. I suppose my biggest fascination and problem with Batman stories has always been the hero's complete inability and often, his refusal to really conquer evil. Stay in Touch Sign up. Batman Earth One Geoff Johns. One of the funnier parts occurs between Gordon and Batman. Batman tracks the Joker down to a buried underground church in hopes of taking him in, but is ambushed. Batman: The Black Mirror Writer I know I clicked the spoilers box but I didn't spoil more than the dust jacket. The members of this wealthy cult are required to wear gas masks to hide their identities, and Dick sneaks in wearing one of these. Following the Impostors storyline by David Hine , it's the final arc in the original run of [[Detectiv. You feel uncomfortable reading it because Gordon is a seasoned detective and he's wary of James. Art of Doom. Batman Earth One Geoff Johns. We use cookies to serve you certain types of ads , including ads relevant to your interests on Book Depository and to work with approved third parties in the process of delivering ad content, including ads relevant to your interests, to measure the effectiveness of their ads, and to perform services on behalf of Book Depository. I, personally, don't think that's a bad thing - it gives the writers the opportunity to try something new, show the readers how different it could be and explore that new territory. He is a lot more formidable and scary in this book than the New 52 Batgirl series. It gives his Batman a presence that lacks the hardness that Bruce placed into it but still manages to be just as formidable. Hardcover , Deluxe Edition , pages. The younger guys on the force, they bust my chops because I don't speak their language. When Gordon finally takes down Blount, Blount implies that he murdered Keller in an act of revenge. Because even though evil and crime seem to be an unstoppable ocean, humanity needs a hero who won't stop fighting. His creepy serial killer son gives him a new dimension. Great story Great art Recommended. Trivia About Batman: The Black Welcome back. As a Batman book, this shit is awesome! No other help. While Dick isn't my true Batman, he'll do in a pinch. Artwork, which while glossy and exquisite, slightly reminds one of the style seen in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. Batman Paul Dini. Batman appears to take care of the criminal, and confirms that James Jr. To view it, click here. Judd Winick. Harry Potter. And this was a very good graphic novel collection. Aside from that first story, I was so invested in the plot of this book! I liked that the creative team on this story understood that. Wow 0. Another small complaint is I didn't particularly care for the first half of Batman storyline with the Dealer and car smuggling guy and all that, but these stories worked well to tell the story of Dick as a character, and we also had some priceless dialogue between him and Tim Drake, aka Red Robin. It is the uncompromising, gritty nature of the Dark Knight and his environment that essentially appeals to the reader, forging Batman into a literary character as great as any other detective before him. He meets up with Old Joker Boy. How much of human remains on them? Batman Scott Snyder. I noticed early on that the foreshadowing was just enough to let us know that even the immediate threats are just the opening gambit in a longer con on us readers - and I am completely complicit in being conned, because an artful sales pitch is a thing of beauty. He'll never be Bruce. Batman Beyond Vol. Batman: The Black Mirror Reviews Jun 13, Maria rated it it was amazing. James even admits to taking steps towards becoming more mentally stable by entering into voluntary medical trials regarding a new drug tailored specifically toward psychopaths. Refresh and try again. Indeed, it could be said that this graphic work, alongside Batman: Noel , prove that the modern graphic novel does possess a level of literary merit. I liked that the creative team on this story understood that. To flesh out the package, there are also shorts devoted to more obscure DC characters, including Sgt. Quotes from Batman: The Black It gives his Batman a presence that lacks the hardness that Bruce placed into it but still manages to be just as formidable. Commissioner James Gordon is every bit as much of a lead character here as Dick, and at times seems to dominate the book more than the Dark Knight himself.