I jumped off the Batman band wagon about six months ago back when Batman and Robin was almost 2 months late and none of the Batman titles were really doing it for me. After reading this first issue of Batman Odyssey both written and drawn by the legendary Neal Adams it has me re-thinking my decision of ditching any and all Batman titles.
When it comes to drawing Batman, Adams is one of the best. He has a unique talent when it comes to drawing the master detective, more so than many of the artists that are undertaking the task lately. He gives the art that classic Batman feel, and it especially works well with Odyssey since the story takes place back when Dick Grayson is still the “boy” wonder and Batman is still using the classic grey and blue costume.
Speaking of this series taking place back in time when Bruce was still Batman and Dick was Robin, is probably the main reason as to why I enjoyed the book as much as I did. I tend to enjoy reading about Bruce Wayne Batman, more so than Dick Grayson Batman. Maybe its because it just feels right because it is the original, or maybe it is because I am always sick of whiney Damian Wayne in all the Batman titles—who knows the truth really? Regardless, having the original line-up in this title is one of the main reasons why it was such a great read.
Aside from that, the story that is taking place is really interesting as well. It begins with Batman telling Robin about one of the first times he took up being Batman, and it quickly segues into the actual storyline of the first arc, featuring the Riddler. It seems like the main focus is going to be about classic detective Batman, having to figure out every little thing and not really keeping Robin, Commissioner Gordon, or the reader in the loop. It is safe to say that it will be interesting as to how Adams ties the storyline of the arc together with the story that Bruce was telling Dick in the beginning of the book. This issue is a refreshing change of pace to what has been going on in the world of Batman lately, and seems like it should continue to be the same, hopefully more of the Bat-Books will be like this when Bruce fully returns.
8.5 out of 10
*Originally posted on the Chris' Comics Official Website
Wow, I am beginning to think that I am the only one who didn't like this book.
ReplyDeleteThe art was awesome, but the dialogue was....strange in several parts
ReplyDeleteWell I mean, Adams is known for awesome art. And I would rather have better art than dialogue. What do you think?
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