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Batman: The Jiro Kuwata Batmanga, Vol. 3 by Jiro Kuwata

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


The final volume of Bat Manga offers a lot more of the same. We have mad scientists (who are look very familiar) and we have insane schemes. Some of the stories are a bit tired like the first tale, "The Crimes of Planet King." It's yet another battle between Batman and a crook for the sake of it with very little hook.

"Robot Robbers" is a bit more interesting though with a big plot flaw. "Clayface Encounter" is an interesting Japanese take on Clayface and it works pretty well. "The Robbery Contest" finds Gotham in the midst of contest by criminals for the most outlandish robberies and Batman's caught in the middle. "The Mysterious Catman" finds Batman and Robin facing a Cat-based villain with a secret. The ending's kind of confusing, but other than this, it's okay.

"The Phantom Batman," has a good mystery where Batman and Robin are stopping crimes but the real Batman and Robin know nothing about it. "Duel in Space," finds Batman and Robin kidnapped and on another planet facing off against creatures with deadly powers who could kill them.

Overall, this book is fun. The situations are outlandish but the art is beautiful. The translations are good, with only one translation sounding awkward. If you love silver age Batman or Manga, this is a very worthwhile read.



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