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Batman: Knightfall, Vol. 3: KnightsEnd (Batman: Knightfall #3)
The unstable hero called Azrael, posing as Batman while the real Dark Knight recovers from his injuries at the hands of Bane, has taken his quest for justice too far. Now it's up to the real Batman to stop a hero gone mad.
Paperback, 307 pages
Published
June 1st 1995
by DC Comics
(first published 1995)
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The Batman had been broken by the nefarious Bane, and, while his physical healing process isn't covered in any detail during the events depicted in KNIGHTSEND, Bruce Wayne struggles with the psychological aftermath of returning to the task of serving as Gotham's savior in this incredibly-paced retaking of the Mantle of the Bat from the now rogue Jean Paul Valley.
In a story nearly too complex to summarize for an Amazon review, Bruce/Bats goes from being Batman to being disabled to being who...more
In a story nearly too complex to summarize for an Amazon review, Bruce/Bats goes from being Batman to being disabled to being who...more
I have to say, after three (too) long volumes, the final scene delivers. That's for goddamn sure. Two Batmans, one old school force and the other new wave technology, beat the shit out of each other while being towed by a crashing helicopter? Yes, please.
However, for as earnest as the writing is (almost akin to fan fiction), the final volume, as well as the whole series, doesn't quite work. Everything's so confusing, there are too many unnecessary variables, not enough resolutions an...more
However, for as earnest as the writing is (almost akin to fan fiction), the final volume, as well as the whole series, doesn't quite work. Everything's so confusing, there are too many unnecessary variables, not enough resolutions an...more
After the long, drawn out, middle part of the Knightfall saga the writer's finally decided to end the story here in a very rushed manner. Batman quickly and rather suddenly starts training to become Batman again. Then he returns to his city to find the new Azrael Batman abusing his powers. A quick and anti-climatic conclusion to an entertaining, but not so well thought out storyline. Not terrible, like the Death of Superman, but could have been better.
Wow. This was boring. The first book in the trilogy was pretty good, though Bane came across more annoying than he should have. The real joy of the first book was watching Batman push himself to the breaking point. The second volume, with Azrael becoming Batman was slow and not that great but it has some good Scarecrow moments. This volume is just a boring mess. Azrael is not an interesting character and Bruce has healed from a broken back very quickly. A letdown of an ending.
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My. My. To put it bluntly, it's dissappointing. The art, the story, the dialogues, the fight scenes, everything could have been a lot better. If only it had matched the caliber of the Broken Bat then probably the whole trilogy would be part of the best Batman stories ever written instead of just the first part.
The resolve to Jean Paul's insanity was just lacking. Even Bruce Wayne's return as the top bat is not impressive. I don't know what happened to Moench's team but I believe they...more
The resolve to Jean Paul's insanity was just lacking. Even Bruce Wayne's return as the top bat is not impressive. I don't know what happened to Moench's team but I believe they...more
Good grief what a bizarre climax. I’m not sure what I think yet. It was great to see how Bruce manages to rehabilitate himself, emotionally (although never quite to the degree you or I imagine, heh; he’s still psychoBat!) and physically after Bane snapped Bruce’s back. He even approaches the deadly assassin, Lady Shiva, for guidance. Does he cross the line? Knowing Bruce, I think we all know the answer anyway. I’m just glad Bruce kicks some major Jean Paul arse by the end. It was all quite sudde...more
The final part of the Knightfall saga, and my favorite bit. I especially love the part about Bruce regaining his skills, and finally Dick shows up as well, horrible haircut and costume and all. (Seriously, Dick, look in a mirror every once in a while, will you?)
But all kidding aside, after reading Knightquest as well as the other previous part, I actually see why it couldn't have been Dick then, why there had to be another replacement. For me, Knightquest and the whole Jean Paul stuf...more
But all kidding aside, after reading Knightquest as well as the other previous part, I actually see why it couldn't have been Dick then, why there had to be another replacement. For me, Knightquest and the whole Jean Paul stuf...more
This is the final part of the Batman: Knightfall series, and there is too much distance between the end of part 2 and this volume. "Who Rules the Night" ended with many questions and situations unfinished. This volume doesn't even make an attempt to finish the unfinished business left from the second volume. It starts far beyond that, and leaves the reader to wonder what happened to get to this point in the story. It's still a good story, but should be part 4 or 5 in the series, and pa...more
Yes, Batman reclaims his throne, and this volume rocks!! There's no real explanation as to Batman's miraculous recovery, but it works, still. I'm very impressed with this run on Batman.
God, I hated Jean Paul. What a self-righteous, sanctimonious dick. (I know that's kind of the point, but doesn't stop me from hating him nonetheless).
Not as good as the first two in the series, but I am starting to enjoy the world of Batman more and more. There are things I'm am still trying to piece together between book two and three. Though they are insignificant the gaps leave me a little let down. And who knows I may have just forgotten a piece. Overall a good series, not sure which one to read next.
One of my favorite Batman story arcs that pretty much copied the similar storyline running in Superman at the time.
My all-time favorite Mega story arc from the Batman legacy. This story came out around the same time as The death of Superman. Great 90's material. I love 90's comics.
Further proof why Batman is the only one capable of handling Gotham.
The sequel to the Batman gets beaten book, Batman is back! Yea!
The climatic showdown of the bat and azrael...
Doh! I just realized I accidentally read the last volume first! I knew I was missing something! Ah well. Saves me the trouble of worrying about how it all ends.
I did enjoy reading how Bruce Wayne rebuilds himself back into the Batman. It was also good to see Nightwing and Catwoman in the mix as well. Truly, I felt most sorry for Azrael - and I hope to see him more in the future.
Good story and good read. However, now that I've read the ending, will I go and read the beginn...more
I did enjoy reading how Bruce Wayne rebuilds himself back into the Batman. It was also good to see Nightwing and Catwoman in the mix as well. Truly, I felt most sorry for Azrael - and I hope to see him more in the future.
Good story and good read. However, now that I've read the ending, will I go and read the beginn...more
Yes, I'm a super hero junkie.
loved it
4 stars for the actual Batman story. 2 stars for the Azrael-as-Batman story. The Bruce Wayne as Tengu and subsequent return to finally being Batman was a great story, it just kept getting interrupted by snippets of how crazy Jean Paul Valley was and what Robin and Nightwing thought they should do about everyone else's situation. We know Jean Paul is crazy, you don't have to have so much of it! Anyways, Bruce Wayne is back, woohoo!
"batman comes to reclaim his throne"
after bane breaks the bat, and azrael breaks bane, who else is left to broken? this had such promise and was pretty good, up until the end when too much cleverness ultimately culminates in a very anticlimactic end.
after bane breaks the bat, and azrael breaks bane, who else is left to broken? this had such promise and was pretty good, up until the end when too much cleverness ultimately culminates in a very anticlimactic end.
Great finish to this storyline! I enjoyed the artwork, and it was cool to see Nightwing and Robin working together to assist the true Batman in his quest to reclaim the title.
I was so grateful when this chapter of the book series ended.
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Doug Moench, is an American comic book writer notable for his Batman work and as the creator of Black Mask, Moon Knight and Deathlok. Moench has worked for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics and many other smaller companies; he has written hundreds of issues of many different comics, and created dozens of characters, such as Moon Knight. In 1973, Moench became the de facto lead writer for...more
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