Batman, Volume 3: Death of the Family
Ratings43
Average rating4.2
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Ratings43
Average rating4.2
A #1 New York Times bestseller! One year ago, the Joker limped off the streets of Gotham, mutilated and scarred when someone had taken the pale white skin right off of his face. But now, the Dark Knight’s greatest foe has returned but for once, Batman doesn’t seem to be his target. Instead, the Joker turns his vile hatred towards Commissioner Gordon, Alfred, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Red Hood and Red Robin … the only family Bruce Wayne has left. The Clown Prince of Crime will unleash his most unpredictable, vicious and psychotic assault ever on everyone Batman holds dear. Can Batman stop his arch-rival’s most deranged assault ever? Or will the cost of a deadly secret be a family member’s life? #1 New York Times best-selling creators Scott Snyder (American Vampire) and Greg Capullo (Spawn) present the long-awaited return of the Joker, as he unleashes his most terrifying, personal assault ever on the Dark Knight. Batman: Death of The Family collects Batman #13-17 along with backup stories illustrated by award-winning artist Jock (Batman: The Black Mirror).
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I don't read comic books. Graphic novels, yeah, but I feel like I never have time to get into a serialized comic series. So I can say that this is my first modern Batman comic.
I think I would have got even more out of it if I were to have read the other comics in this series, but as a standalone, it's still gripping and horrific. The writing, showing a lot of Batman and the Joker's relationship, is wonderful. The art as well, a lot of the scenes and images in this book will likely stick with me.
It's a sharply-written, memorable, and altogether great work. No previous experience with Batman (or comics in general) is necessary to appreciate this smart and haunting story.
Wow! This is not for the faint hearted. This is the most brutal take on the Joker. Maybe a little too brutal and thats why I dropped out a star. But the power of the original “Death in the Family” is still there and you truly dread to turn pages in fear of what might happen. It is also the perfect lead up to “Leviathan” Storyline which of course if a review for another day!
Now here is some phenomenal Batman story writing. Snyder certainly has a thumb on the pulse of what is The Joker and what makes him tick. The story is so dark and yet uplifted by The Joker's brand of humor now and then or a quick quip from Dick or Jason.
For me, Damian is a hard sell. The kid is too serious for a 10 year old although his loyalty to his father is the one thing I can believe. There are some truly great moments in these 23 issues. I read them as they would have come out issue by issue instead of sticking to a whole series and finishing it out that way. I think I like it better reading it as it should have been read instead of waiting for the compilation book to come out. That being said, is it necessary to read the entire arc or just The Batman issues? I'd say no, but I think you're missing some great stuff if you skip over everyone else. Especially the Suicide Squad issues. Harley and The Joker together again is something not be missed.
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