The final part of Batman R.I.P. has arrived. Has the conclusion of Grant Morrison’s epic lived up to its billing? Read on and find out.
When last we left the Dark Knight at the end of Part 5 of Batman R.I.P., it seemed that the Black Glove had finally succeeded in breaking the Dark Knight, with the Joker’s help. It also seemed as if Jezebel Jet had been revealed as the Black Glove. Wrong on both counts. Though Jezebel is definitely a member of the Black Glove, she is not it’s leader. The finale of R.I.P. begins with Batman six feet under, having been redressed in his signature blue and grey costume and buried alive on the Arkham grounds. The Black Glove plans to dig him up soon, when the poison the Joker infected him with has completely destroyed his mind to delivedr the final blow. Unbeknowst to them however, Batman has regained his full faculties and is already planning his escape and retaliation. It is revealed in flashback that Batman has known about the Black Glove since he underwent the Thogal ritual in the pages of 52. Read more about Comic Book Review: Batman #681 (Batman R.I.P. Conclusion) …
For the last four months, Grant Morrison has turned the world of Batman upside down with his Batman R.I.P. storyline. The storyline has brought together so many status quo changing elements and jaw dropping revelations that people have taken to calling it Batman W.T.F. But now, at last, the end is nearing. The fifth part of Morrison’s epic has hit shelves this week, and the jaw dropping continues. In this issue, at last, the Joker takes center stage as the Dance of Death begins in Arkham Asylum. But, most inmportantly, this issue at last reveals the identity of the mysterious Black Glove. ****SPOILER WARNING!!!! THE IDENTITY OF THE BLACK GLOVE WILL BE REVEALED AT THE END OF THE REVIEW****** So, is it worth your money? Read on and find out. Read more about Comic Review: Batman #680 (Batman R.I.P. Part 5) …
Well, we have passed the halfway point of Grant Morrison’s brain-bending, status quo shattering Batman R.I.P. storyline. The threads of Morrison’s wide ranging story are finally starting to come together. So, if you been following along, is it worth it to pick up part 4? Read on and find out Read more about Comic Review: Batman #679 (Batman R.I.P. Part 4) …
Welcome to Day 3 of Dark Knight Week, as we count down to the July 18th release of The Dark Knight in theaters. Yesterday, I reviewed part 2 of Grant Morrison’s epic Batman R.I.P. comic storyline. This week, part 3 arrived on shelves and I have that review for you today. After 2 perfect 5’s in a row, can Morrison possibly capture a third? Read on and find out. Read more about Dark Knight Week Day 3: Review: Batman #678 (Batman R.I.P. Part 3) …
Welcome to Day 2 of Dark Knight Week here at Figures and More. We are counting down the days until the release of The Dark Knight in theaters on July 18th. Today and tomorrow, we will be reviewing the 2nd and 3rd parts of the biggest Batman storyline in the comics in a long time, Batman R.I.P. Grant Morrison began his ground-breaking Batman R.I.P. storyline last month in Batman #676. That issue recieved a 5 out of 5. Can Morrison keep it up with part 2? read on and find out. Read more about Dark Knight Week Day 2: Review: Batman #677 (Batman R.I.P. Part 2) …
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