Batman R.I.P. Paperback – June 22, 2010

This volume doesn't chronicle the actual death of Batman, but it comes pretty close. He actually dies in a big DC crossover that happens just after this collection. Regardless, it does tell the story of the planned death of Batman by the Black glove that comes close to ending our hero.The Highlights: Great writing by Grant Morrison, although it does get a little weird as the Black Glove tries to destroy Batman's mind. Morrison also modernizes two obscure bat characters: Bat Mite, and the Batman of Zur En Arrh. The art by Tony S. Daniel is brilliant--not too out of the ordinary, but very polished and beautiful. The Joker and his creepy new look are also a big part of this story, and I really like what they have done with him visually. There's also a small art gallery at the end of the paperback version, that showcases some fantastic pencil and ink work.Things to Consider: Warning to the squeamish--this volume does contain some blood and disturbing images. And the Joker is really creepy. The story is great, but a little complicated. If you want a simple super hero story, don't start here.This was an exciting read, and I recommend it to any who want to know some recent Batman history.

I enjoyed the characters and the storyline in this graphic novel. I like Grant Morrisons enthusiastic work. Awesome read! Thumbs up!

NB: there are a couple of spoilers, but this story is almost 7 years old, so don't be too surprised. Also, as the author is Grant Morrison, this book necessitates a longer review to be fair.The main commonality amongst all the reviews here seem to be Grant Morrison's writing in RIP. This is sensible, as it is the writing, not the art, that is the most defining feature of this book. With Morrison, it is his style that tends to pull focus for the reader.To begin, the writing is pretty much what I expected from Morrison. It is dense, complex, confusing, entertaining, and appropriately Batman. Morrison is not my favorite writer, and I struggle with reading pretty much any of his collections in one sitting. Before judging, it is not because I am not smart enough to comprehend a deeper meaning he hides, or too distracted for works without payoffs every page. No, I struggle because his work gives me a lot to think about and process what I just read. Though the reader gets this complete story collection in one book, it was not meant to be read this way. The story feels like it was meant to have the reader wait months for the whole picture. As a result, reading two or three chapters at once may reduce the drama, or overload the reader without be given the chance to digest the chapter.The story itself is somewhat disjointed and fragmented, but that's exactly what was expected. I would say there were maybe five or six times I checked to see if two pages were stuck together, because the story shifted gears so suddenly and inorganically. Morrison was probably going for this angle, but just because this was his intent doesn't mean it is all excusable. I can appreciate waiting a long time to see answers finally revealed in a story, even in vague, uncertain terms, but I also value some degree of clarity and linear ideas. I confess, I had to head over to Wikipedia to make sure I got everything after I had read this book a couple of times, just to make sure I got everything. I am not a comics snob, but I dislike having to go to Wikipedia for summaries. So, I felt a little dumb having to read a summary of a COMIC book that I read twice. I'm not a Mensa member, but I don't feel that I am unintelligent. I am all in favor of a thought-provoking comic book, and this certainly is one. I only feel that at times it is more of a head-scratcher out of confusion, instead of big ideas.The final not on the writing is that, as I'm sure others have mentioned, is that the actual moment when Bruce Wayne 'dies', is not included in a collection called Batman RIP. Some might say that having that moment when Darkseid blasts Batman with his Omega beams would feel really out of place in this book. They are right, sort of. The issues where Bruce is suddenly being experimented on by Darkseid's scientists are included, with zero explanation of how this whole situation came to be. I mean nothing. Not even a *see Final Crisis for the context of this bizarre scene* note. The moment of Batman's 'death' probably could have been included, with panels worked in with at least a mild sense of context. However, knowing Morrison, this idea was probably tested, and the final panel would just not have worked as well.The art is passable. It's certainly not Daniels' best work, but he is one of those artists who have been improving over time, so I don't believe he was not trying here. Daniels has proven himself a most talented artist on the Justice League and Batman & Robin Eternal series. The only reason I mention this is that when I saw his name on the cover, I was expecting the quality of work he shows on more recent titles. His work here is not as dynamic as that of Hush, or as clean as that in Year One, but it gets the job done without ever crossing into mediocre territory. His Joker is creepy, almost to the point of being grotesque, but undeniably the Clown Prince of Crime. The covers by Alex Ross are all welcome and fantastic. I would not have wanted his particular style to tell this story, but his art was great to see and actually helped my overall view of this collection. To be fair to Daniels, having his work offset by one of my favorite artists may have accentuated the differences in artistic skill.Thanks if you've stuck with me this far. To conclude, I like this story, but it may not be for everyone. It feels like Batman, without a doubt, but there is an alien element, something different that is immediately noticeable. While relatively inexpensive, this story almost certainly requires the reader to invest in more than one collection to gain full appreciation for Morrison's Batman.

There is three books. The first is the previous arc before Batman RIP. I think is better read that stories (three ghosts of Batman, etcetera)whit its downs and ups. The second is this, to me a classic. And the third is Final Crisis, a book I bought and sell because it's badder than hit the mom in the mother's day. Yes, that was a horrible comic that showed the limits of Morrison.Batman RIP was my first comic I bought from Amazon, and I have it in the same level of Batman Year One, Arkham Asylum, Batman Dracula (just the first, the other two were forgettable sequels) and a few others. It is the old Batman built of pure will against every enemy. It's about the old Batman with extraordinary adventures and obscurity.I see others readers have a bad opinion about this comic. I think it's fair, Final Crisis could have contaminated Batman RIP with inconsistencies. I think here is the good Morrison, the one trying to tell a good story and not to test the ingenuity of the reader.

Very interesting story that kept me as the reader to the edge of my seat. A lot of great writing and artwork contributed to this amazing story about Batman saving everything that he holds dear.

Excelente. Entrega impecable.

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Agréable surprise, cette édition en format softcover, à un prix raisonnable, bénéficie d'une belle impression sur papier glacé. Quand on compare l'impression de cette version à nos albums DC / Urban, on se rend compte que la qualité d'impression n'est pas toujours au rendez-vous dans nos éditions françaises...Quant à l'histoire elle-même, de nombreux critiques l'ont commentée et encensée, elle fait partie du run de Grant Morrison sur Batman (après le gant noir) et mérite aux moins deux lectures pour être pleinement appréciée. Globalement, une édition de bonne qualité, comme on aimerait en voir en Europe et surtout en France, et un classique à conserver.

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