Description
Batwoman (a.ka. Kate Kane) faces deadly new challenges in her war against Gotham City's underworld, and new trials in her personal life.
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2012-06-19
Physical description
144 p.; 6.61 inches
Publication
DC Comics (2013), 144 pages
Pages
144
ISBN
1401237843 / 9781401237844
Local notes
Kate Kane (Batwoman)'s first solo title, following her arc as protagonist in Detective Comics #861-863.
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Awards
ALA Rainbow Book List (Selection — 2013)
ALA Over the Rainbow Book List (Selection — 2013)
User reviews
LibraryThing member DanieXJ
Wow.
I was a little worried when I started this because I had wanted to read it so much and had really liked Elegy. But for the most part this first Batwoman Volume in the New 52 Reboot lived up to my expectations.
Like the other Batman characters she was only partially rebooted and actually it
In this collection she goes up against some sort of water demon of a sort who's taking kids. She also gets to try and dodge the DEO government agency. And she gets to talk back to Batman, who wants to control her just as he does the rest of Gotham vigilantes.
Those scenes are some of my favorites because the Batwoman character has never played along with Batwoman. She's patterned after him, and yet I love how the writers have made her a very separate character.
Of course, my favorite scenes are between Maggie and both Batwoman and Kate Kane (Batwoman's real identity), and unlike in Elegy the relationships seems to be so very interesting, and I can't wait to see what twists and turns it takes.
I was a little worried when I started this because I had wanted to read it so much and had really liked Elegy. But for the most part this first Batwoman Volume in the New 52 Reboot lived up to my expectations.
Like the other Batman characters she was only partially rebooted and actually it
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seemed almost like her story wasn't rebooted. A ton of what happened in Elegy still did here. The relationships she had before were still parts of her past.In this collection she goes up against some sort of water demon of a sort who's taking kids. She also gets to try and dodge the DEO government agency. And she gets to talk back to Batman, who wants to control her just as he does the rest of Gotham vigilantes.
Those scenes are some of my favorites because the Batwoman character has never played along with Batwoman. She's patterned after him, and yet I love how the writers have made her a very separate character.
Of course, my favorite scenes are between Maggie and both Batwoman and Kate Kane (Batwoman's real identity), and unlike in Elegy the relationships seems to be so very interesting, and I can't wait to see what twists and turns it takes.
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LibraryThing member sweetiegherkin
Kate Kane is juggling taking her cousin under her wing, hooking up with a new lover, avoiding her dad, and, oh yeah, being Batwoman. Batwoman is on the case trying to track down some children who have gone missing under supernatural circumstances and is meanwhile herself being pursued by the
After having read Batwoman: Elegy when it came out, I was immediately in love with the new approach and backstory to Batwoman. This addition follows in the same vein and doesn't disappoint. The story isn't really self-contained, although there is enough of an introduction to catch new readers up to speed. However, this book ends with part of the mystery very much still up in the air for the next edition to pick up. In addition, there's a lot of crossover material going on here, so the better versed the reader is in the DC Universe, the more he or she will grasp of the nuances of character and etc.
Still, all in all, this made for an entertaining, fast-paced read that developed characters and had a number of interesting storylines. As with Batwoman: Elegy, J.H. Williams III once again stuns with his illustrations, creating gorgeous spreads that make use of realistic drawings, dynamic action shots, brilliant colors, and unique panel displays (including a few bat-shaped panel arrangements). Even if the story were awful, this book would be worth picking up for the illustrations alone. Luckily, the reader is treated here to both a compelling story and gorgeous artwork.
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Department of Extranormal Operations, who are dying to find out her real identity. After having read Batwoman: Elegy when it came out, I was immediately in love with the new approach and backstory to Batwoman. This addition follows in the same vein and doesn't disappoint. The story isn't really self-contained, although there is enough of an introduction to catch new readers up to speed. However, this book ends with part of the mystery very much still up in the air for the next edition to pick up. In addition, there's a lot of crossover material going on here, so the better versed the reader is in the DC Universe, the more he or she will grasp of the nuances of character and etc.
Still, all in all, this made for an entertaining, fast-paced read that developed characters and had a number of interesting storylines. As with Batwoman: Elegy, J.H. Williams III once again stuns with his illustrations, creating gorgeous spreads that make use of realistic drawings, dynamic action shots, brilliant colors, and unique panel displays (including a few bat-shaped panel arrangements). Even if the story were awful, this book would be worth picking up for the illustrations alone. Luckily, the reader is treated here to both a compelling story and gorgeous artwork.
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LibraryThing member ssimon2000
Solid 3 stars.
Not much to say about this one, except "Meh".
The artwork was fantastic, and I really like the contrasts with the red/black color scheme Ms. Kane chose for her costume. I'm not sure about the whole ghostly white skin, though. Wouldn't that give her secret identity away?
The story was
I'm not sure I'll continue this series, unless it's on sale or on a deep discount.
Not much to say about this one, except "Meh".
The artwork was fantastic, and I really like the contrasts with the red/black color scheme Ms. Kane chose for her costume. I'm not sure about the whole ghostly white skin, though. Wouldn't that give her secret identity away?
The story was
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okay, but I have one question. When did the Bat-family of books start moving to outright mystical/paranormal mysteries? the main storyline in this volume dealt with trying to find a couple of children abducted by a ghost. It was all very "out there", and well beyond what I remember the "World's Greatest Detective" handling.I'm not sure I'll continue this series, unless it's on sale or on a deep discount.
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LibraryThing member bookbrig
I really loved this. The art and the story are fantastic, and it left me wanting more while still offering a solid story that didn't feel rushed or unfinished.