songhao

I don't like Frank Miller. Or, rather, I don't like Frank Miller's interpretation of Batman. This book is a perfect example why: while Batman is certainly not the most sane of people, in this story he's plain crazy. And arrogant. And crazy. And brutal. And he's lacking most of the qualities I like about Batman; the fact that he cares about people. And his behaviour towards Dick/Robin. Well. I can sort of see what Frank Miller wants to accomplish, but I don't like it at all. It's too brutal, too - real, maybe. Real in the sense that it would be a legit reading of Bruce Wayne's and Batman's actions. But having this Batman as a role model would be like having Jack Bauer as a role model, and personally, I don't think that's a good idea. I was shaking my head most of the time while I was reading it. But admittedly, I also laughed, and I Jim Lee's artwork sure is pretty and nice to look at.

2020-08-30 17:00