Batman: Knightfall 2 - Who Rules the Night - Doug Moench

Advantages: Excellent storyline and artwork
Disadvantages: Price

...Alan Moore is regarded as one of the greatest comic book writers around today, and with good reason. His storylines are consistently compelling, brilliantly readable, and also contain meanings beyond the simple events of the plot. For me, V For Vendetta is the pinnacle of all these characteristics. It is the story of a mysterious and enigmatic character, V, set in a dystopian future similar to George Orwell's 1984 Big Brother-ruled society. He takes in a young woman, destroyed by society and disbelieving in the government, to be his protege as a revolutionary, and they begin their work, fighting against the English government, ruled by a man with a love of justice. Justice in this case is, in fact, Justice, the famous statue on the roof of the Old Bailey, a symbol which the ruler is in love, and obsessed with. V himself... Read review

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Advantages: Original and intelligent
Disadvantages: NONE

...This graphic novel is wrote by Frank Miller but also includes his art along with inkist Klaus Janson and colourist Lynn Varley. The story take place 10 years after Bruce Wayne retires from his career as Batman. He has become an old man, not being an actual superhero years of physical torture have taken their tole on Bruce. Since his retirement Gotham City has gone down hill. Criminals rule the streets and are taking over. Ofcorse there is only so long Batman can lie dormant within Bruce as his inner morals command him to take up the mask and belt again for one more fight! This time he becomes more of a vigilanty as he sees no way to save gotham without being ruthless. He teams up with a new Robin a girl this time) and the proceed to try and save Gotham. Unfortunately not everyone agrees with his methods and a certain someone (*SPOILER... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent artwork and story
Disadvantages: None

...Out of all the graphic novels that I own this has to be my favourite, Frank Miller single-handily brought Batman from the camp 1960’s up to date in the mid 80’s with a hard edge and a violent malevolent side that is now associated with Batman. This novel was the definitely the inspiration for the Tim Burton’s Batman film and you can see why. The illustrations to accompany the story are excellent and help portray the gritty near future where Batman, who is now ageing and only just holding out against the warring street gangs which prevail in Gotham, is approaching the end of his crime fighting. If you have never read this book I would highly recommend it, as it is a very good read and can be enjoyed by anyone, but I recommend an adult audience.... Read review

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