Writer Dan Curtis Johnson and artist Seth Fisher deliver a stirring story that tells the origin of the deadly Batman villain, Mr. Freeze, from a ne...
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Dec 23, 2011
Sam
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Bruce Wayne has just started out as the Batman, he's maybe a year or so into learning his new role as this Caped Crusader, and he's starting to feel the heat. So he decides to recruit some out of work, talented underachievers to act as his surveillance/backup team on the various criminals loose in Gotham. Meanwhile, Dr Victor Fries suffers a devastating loss when his ill wife takes a turn for the worse - but can he save her with the ice technology he's been working on?
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Dec 01, 2011
Sesana
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A sort of Year One (and a half) origin story of Mr. Freeze. I've always liked Mr. Freeze, because of his backstory. The writing here doesn't disappoint. It's very emotionally intense. There's also a sort of side story about Batman recruiting his own group of specialists to help him out. Considering we've never heard of these people before, I think we can guess how that's going to go.
The art style is what's really interesting about the book. I love that cover. Most of the art within i More...
The art style is what's really interesting about the book. I love that cover. Most of the art within i More...
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Oct 07, 2009
J.M.
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Batman: Snow might not be worth the full price of $14.99, but it is worth getting it on discount or picking up at your local library. I read it while sitting in mine. It's kinda like when someone asks if you liked a certain movie and you respond, "It was pretty good. Definitely worth matinee price." That's Batman: Snow.
It reprints issues #192-196 of the comic series Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, and I was excited at first because I thought J.H. Williams III was the il More...
It reprints issues #192-196 of the comic series Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, and I was excited at first because I thought J.H. Williams III was the il More...
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May 11, 2009
Jack
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Interesting early Batman story, with terrific art by Seth Fisher who gives us a very human looking (and occasionally downright dumpy) Batman -- much different from the standard depictions. His art reminds me of a slightly more psychedelic Frank Quitely, with somewhat exaggerated and cartoony figures that are still remarkably detailed. The linework is very crisp without very much shading, meaning that Batman's world is much brighter than we are used to see it. It's a fascinating take, and I'm
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Mar 18, 2010
Erik
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Fisher isn’t the first artist that would come to mind when it comes to the Dark Knight. Granter, the style of fellow indie comic artist Paul Pope is brilliantly suited to the world’s greatest detective. But Fisher’s style, albeit quirky, seems too bright at first; what with his relative dearth of shadows combined with Dave Stewart’s slightly muted predominately pastel colors. Which would naturally be more appropriate to a
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Jul 05, 2009
Tom
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If you visit the (not so) lovely New Jersey shore boardwalks you can take part in the ritual of donating a portion of your paycheck to a distant relative of the carnie and their games of chance. If your luck prevails you may have the opportunity of winning a little stuffed Batman doll to proudly parade through the midway. Unfortunately, these are not the quality plushies we have grown to love and feel like they are stuffed with the broken concrete dreams of the line workers who manufactured the
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Mar 09, 2010
Sophie
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I liked this one a lot! After Gordon tells Batman he doesn't work for him and Batman can't expect his help, Batman tries to build his own team. And Victor Fries becomes Mr. Freeze.
I liked the idea of Batman's little helpers, even though Batman goes about it in his own way and, well. You know how he is. It was interesting, though, and the Freeze story was well done. (One of many, many reasons why I hate Joel Schumacher and Arnold Schwarzenegger: I can't read about Mr. Freeze without More...
I liked the idea of Batman's little helpers, even though Batman goes about it in his own way and, well. You know how he is. It was interesting, though, and the Freeze story was well done. (One of many, many reasons why I hate Joel Schumacher and Arnold Schwarzenegger: I can't read about Mr. Freeze without More...
Feb 26, 2008
LeShane
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"I made a promise on the grave of my parents that I would rid this city of the evil that took their lives. By day, I am Bruce Wayne, billionaire philanthropist. At night, criminals, a cowardly and superstitious lot, call me...Batman." Batman
What draws me to Batman is the fact that he is complicated. He is motivated by a nebulous of conflicting ideas about issues of morality, justice, and truth.
For a man whose psychology More...
What draws me to Batman is the fact that he is complicated. He is motivated by a nebulous of conflicting ideas about issues of morality, justice, and truth.
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Aug 05, 2007
Brad
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More origins for Batman
Just like Batman and the Mad Monk, which I finished yesterday, “Batman: Snow” follows Batman in his second year, learning crime-fighting lessons on the job. (Both books even end with an illusion to The Flying Graysons.)
This book show’s Batman’s first battle with Mister Freeze, the cold scientist. Writers Dan Curtis Johnson and J.H. Williams III warmly portray Victor Fries as a doting husband and successful scientist, with an abrupt switch to Crazy that struck More...
Just like Batman and the Mad Monk, which I finished yesterday, “Batman: Snow” follows Batman in his second year, learning crime-fighting lessons on the job. (Both books even end with an illusion to The Flying Graysons.)
This book show’s Batman’s first battle with Mister Freeze, the cold scientist. Writers Dan Curtis Johnson and J.H. Williams III warmly portray Victor Fries as a doting husband and successful scientist, with an abrupt switch to Crazy that struck More...
Feb 26, 2009
Kimberlee
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Wow... a friend told me the artist for this one was a favorite of his, so I checked it out. The art is in no way what you might expect from a Batman story, but was none the less enjoyable. I loved the story, set in the early days of Batman's career, and I enjoyed an almost "Where's Waldo?" style euphoria, trying to find all the... jokes?... hidden in the artwork. There are random bats all over the place, and in one scene, someone is sticking their head out from a chimney... inside the
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Dec 06, 2010
Michelle
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This comic is set in Batman's early crime-fighting days, when he's bumbling and clumsy. People almost get shot because he interferes. He's scrawny, and his cape is too long. The animation plays perfectly to show what a dumb-ass - er, novice - Bruce Wayne is at his start.
I like how Batman assembles a team for help, and Victor Fries is a fun and complicated villan.
I like how Batman assembles a team for help, and Victor Fries is a fun and complicated villan.
May 12, 2010
Mza
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... fun story, eccentric little drawings by Seth Fisher, nice bright colours ... Batman is too skinny and his cape is too long: he's perfect. Reminds me of if Moebius did a Batman story, or if the Bruce Wayne in Batman: Year One was replaced by Adam West.
Apr 27, 2009
Zombieaps
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The art in this book really pops. Snow sets up the standard for a calm cartoon world with coy characters going about the drudgery that is the Batman universe.Yet, it manages to throw in a jolt of reality that really brings this book to the must read level.
Feb 07, 2012
William Thomas
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The writing is sub-par but the artwork is absolutely gorgeous. Reminiscent of Geoff Darrow and Frank Quietly.
Writing Grade: C-
Art Grade: A
Writing Grade: C-
Art Grade: A
Jan 21, 2011
Jeremy
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Seth Fisher is an amazing artist. His work on Fantastic Four/Iron Man: Big in Japan is an eyeball-filled wonderland.
Feb 28, 2010
Jamil
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had he not died, Seth Fisher would've been right up there with Frank Quitely & J. H. Williams III, one of the kings.
Oct 15, 2010
Jon
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This takes place right before the Flying Graysons fall. A nice story showing Batman before he was the great one.
Aug 12, 2010
Robert
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Big fan of Seth Fisher. The story here definitely holds its own against Seth's groovy, dreamy artwork.
Nov 19, 2011
Don
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It's readable, but nothing great. I did enjoy the different take on Batman with the art, though.
May 07, 2008
Mike
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For those who like their Batman served "year one" style, this intriguing tale shows Bats' first attempt at help (besides Alfred, but before adding on Robin), coinciding with the arrival of Mr. Freeze on the scene. Of special note is the artwork of the late Seth Fisher. While not his best work (not having read everything he did, so far it's FF/Iron Man: Big In Japan), Fisher's comic-manga style renders a much diiferent (but still entirely plausible) "Year One" Batman. Not r
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Jan 19, 2009
Seems unfair to rate this as I only read about 20 pages, but it just didn't hook me in.
Dec 21, 2007
Russell
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Set just after Year One I was compelled to buy this TPB just from seeing the art on the cover; kind of cartoony but with a lot of realism; does that make sense? Either way, I wasn't disapointed Seth Fisher' art as it complimented Dan Johnson and J.H. William' story perfectly. I kind of wished it was a little longer and maybe gave a little more insight into Mr Freeze because it just felt like a Harvey Dent spin off.
Worth it for the art but the story isn't mind blowing.
-Rus
Worth it for the art but the story isn't mind blowing.
-Rus
Mar 31, 2008
Aurora
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So pretty. A straightforward but satisfying origin story for Mr. Freeze. Perfect for beginners like me. I wish I could explain what Seth Fisher's drawing style is like- maybe very crisp psychedelic? It's both simple and rich, modern and classic. I was really bummed to learn from wikipedia that he died in 2006. He fell 7 stories off a hotel roof.
Nov 13, 2008
Pragmatic
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in spite of it's cool-yet-cartoony art, it offers a gritty noir story that involves Mr. Freeze and a ragtag team of sidekicks enlisted by Batman, reminiscent of The Dirty Dozen.
