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Batman R.I.P. |  | Author: Grant Morrison
Creators: Tony Daniel, Lee Garbett
Publisher: DC Comics
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 6.6 x 0.5
ISBN: 1401225764
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5973
EAN: 9781401225766
ASIN: 1401225764
Publication Date: June 22, 2010
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Product Description
Tying into his other blockbuster stories of 2008 Final Crisis and Batman: The Ressurection of Ra's Al Ghul, the legendary Grant Morrison confronts readers with the unthinkable...the death of The Dark Knight.
The troubled life of Bruce Wayne seems to spin out of control when his releationship with the mysterious Jezebel Jet deepens. Soon Bruce Wayne drops out completely, having seemingly become the victim of mental illness and abandoning his Batman identity for a life on the streets of Gotham City. Capitalizing on the fall of their greatest foe, the Club of Villains begin a crime spree through the streets of Gotham that threatens to bring the city to its knees.
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 Quite an Entertaining Read February 17, 2009
Roger Hsu
54 out of 61 found this review helpful
Grant Morrison is well known for his trippy stories, and this arc is definitely trippy. It rarely fails to entertain and that is the most important things about comics. I'm not going to spoil anything, but let's just say that Morrison draws back to Batman's Silver Age roots for quite a number of plot threads.
The art is quite good, with Tony Daniel doing a good job and Lee Garbett doing a commendable job trying to mimic other artists as a homage to past storylines.
A word of warning though. This story is NOT stand alone (especially the "Last Rites" segments which directly tie into Final Crisis). In fact, one of the common complaints against this particular arc is that it doesn't answer everything. However, when you read this, you need to take into account that Morrison planned a five book story for his Batman run. Batman R.I.P. is only the fourth book (the previous three Morrison books Batman and Son, Resurrection of Ra's Al Ghul, and The Black Glove are highly recommended reading prior to reading this book)and the story isn't wrapped up yet! In fact Morrison will come back to Batman this June to finish out his arc.
This is highly recommended, though remember to take my warning in mind before deciding to purchase.
Trashy Pulp Fiction.. Morrison writes classic Batman story February 16, 2009
Dusty Bottoms (Redding, CA USA)
I think it makes one of the greatest batman stories of all time.. more batman than any other batman story i've ever read.. it's schizophrenic, grim & gruesome.. with a touch of methamphetamine and hopeless romance.. it's done in a fierce trashy pulp tradition. filled with resonant spaces, gaps and hints.. where you get to do your own detective work.. or insert your own theories.. i also think grant adds life to batmans entire catalogue of tales.. transforming every neglected abandoned old story into a potential goldmine of clues towards the psychology of Batman or the identity of his nemesis!.. Dr. Simon Hurt.
It has an open ending, that leads into Final Crisis.. Grant plans on wrapping it all up with one more book later this year.. you may also want to check out Batman and Son.. and Batman: the Black Glove.. but don't worry.. even with an open ending.. it is not anti-climactic by any means..
Bringing together several concepts and characters explored by Morrison's run on Batman, the story details the attempts of the mysterious Dr. Simon Hurt and the "Black Glove," a criminal organization dedicated to defiling virtue, as they attempt to destroy Batman and everything he stands for.
it's dense and delirious.. it's great!!
Awesome story February 2, 2010
Alejandro Ochoa (Boston, MA United States)
You'll need to read Batman and Son, The Resurrection of Ra's Al Ghul and The Black Glove to see the whole picture making sense. Many may criticize Grant Morrison but he brought back black novels and dark stories to Batman. Kudos to him and all who contributed in these complex and smart stories. Zur En Arrh!
Fantastic conclusion to Morrison's first run April 29, 2010
General Martok (Ann Arbor)
Batman R.I.P. concludes Morrison's first run on Batman. The first two volumes are "Batman and Son" and "Batman: The Black Glove". I highly recommend reading those two before beginning R.I.P.
Much has been made of the complexity of this story. While this trilogy of trade paperbacks yields increased understanding on a second or third reading, anyone of sufficient attention span will do just fine with these. R.I.P. is easily appreciated on a first read, but like any other great piece of art it will reward increased attention with greater understanding. I would advise anyone who is on the fence about this book due to reading reviews that endorse it as being overly complex to just settle down and not look for too much inner meaning. If you read each page in desperate hope of unlocking some hidden metaphor, you are only going to detract from your enjoyment of the work. Just relax and read this as a straight up superhero book. I bet you'll love it, and then reread it a few months later and I guarantee you'll love it even more.
And if you do, you can then start Morrison's second run on Batman, "Batman and Robin: Batman Reborn".
Thanks, and I hope you give these a try!
Batman's Finest Tribute July 24, 2010
Bryan
It might be confusing, it might be weird and it might take more than one read through before you get what Grant Morrison was writing. This is a tribute to what Batman is. Batman goes through Hell, loses his mind and was almost responsible for the possible deaths of his allies but in the end, he triumphs and isn't that what we read Batman for?
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