Product Description

A DARK KNIGHT IN GOTHAM! From Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso, the creative team behind the smash-hit, award-winning crime thriller 100 Bullets, comes a new take on Batman, putting their own distinct, hard-edged spin on a classic mythos. A girl is found dead in a Gotham landfill, and as Batman delves into the case, he reflects on the dark city he has made his home. He knows - or thinks he knows - who the killer is, but when the devastating truth is revealed, the Dark Knight might not even know himself anymore! With Risso's artwork giving Batman a rarely seen and distinctly European flavour, this story sets out to make the Dark Knight that little bit darker!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1153142 in Books
• Published on: 2005-08-26
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

About the Author
Brian Azzarello is one of the hottest names in comics after his work on the crime noir 100 Bullets and Jonny Double catapulted him to the forefront of the ranks of contemporary comics writers. Eduardo Risso has worked with Azzarello on all the above titles, and is rapidly ascending the ranks of critical and fan popularity.

Customer Reviews

Pleasing modern title
This is very good- its proof that modern Batman titles are still worthy of being read, and this is the best since Jeph Loeb's Hush in 2002. Its a dark read(and I suggest younger readers to steer clear), but isn't QUITE up to standards with what we've come to expect from previous Batman stunners. Its a 6 part series, and given the shortness of single issues nowadays, you may feel slightly ripped off.
But if you've read all the essential Batman graphic novels (Hush, The Long Halloween, Year One, The Dark Knight Returns, Dark Victory and the Killing Joke), then you should read this. Wait for a paperback edition though, as you'll get your moneys worth.

Pretty good, though not the masterpiece it thinks it is.....
I started reading this expecting great things, and although enjoyed the read overall,it falls a little short of the standard required for a great Batman story. The story was very dark in tone, though it probably warranted a 4 issue series, rather than 6, as it seems a little stetched at times. General characterisation was average, although new life was breathed into Killer Croc (looked like a gangster rapper!), and Scarface.As this was Brian Azzarello's first crack at the superhero genre, we'll forgive his slight technical shortcomings, though the tale does sometimes seem to be a noir story with Batman shoehorned in.
The art, by Eduardo Risso, suits the tone of the book perfectly, and owes a large debt to Frank Miller, with touches of Mike Mignola (the silhouette work especially), and David Mazzuchelli; not a criticism, but an observation. Sometimes a little overstylized, but in general very good.
Overall, a decent addition to the Batman canon, worth a read for fans of Batman, or the creators, but perhaps not all the general comics reading public.

"I Had No Choice."
This is an excellent, noir Batman story. When Angel Lupo(A small time car dealer)"murders" his sister, Batman is hot on his trail to find out why.

The Graphic novel opens with Batman interrogating "Croc", which is one of the best scenes in the entire book. It also proves that this is a dark tale, and not for children. But then again, what Batman story is these days? There is blood and a loss of teeth in this scene- making Batman seem like Jack Bauer but in a cape and tights. Also, it features killer Croc who is one of the better characters in this book. He is a driving force in the story and also provides a punch bag for Batman.

I found the plot to be decent enough and also the exploration of Batmans character interesting. This was a good part of the story, that Batman was personally driven to solve the case because of the circumstances. They show you how Batman feels and what he sees when he goes to sleep in the morning. It really is an interesting turn from a comic which I would have thought would be plot-driven(It is, to a certain extent...). This great balance of plot and character importance is what raises this graphic novel above others.

Some decent fights are included as well- with plenty of blood and teeth flying out all over the place. Batman sure knows how to handle himself. So in conslusion, if you want an above average detective tale featuring the Dark Knight himself, give this a read.

P.S. There is a guest appearance at the end of this graphic novel. I'll give you a clue as to who it is... "WhY sO SerIouS?HEHEHEHEHAHAHAHAAHAH...." Hmmmmm, I wonder who that could be?!