Realworlds: Batman

DC Realworlds

by Christopher Golden, Marshall Rogers, Thomas E. Sniegoski

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Genres: Comics, Batman, Comic Book, Graphic Novels, Dc Comics

52 pages

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN has been called “the king of the horror-thriller.” The New York Times bestselling, multi-award-winning storyteller has made his mark in many mediums, as a writer of novels, screenplays, animation, audio dramas, and comics, and as an editor of landmark horror anthologies. His work has been published in dozens of languages around the world. Winner of the Bram Stoker Award, the Shirley Jackson Award, and the Audie Award, he has been nominated for others, including the British Fantasy Award. His best-known novels include Road of Bones, The House of Last Resort, All Hallows, and his latest, Carry Me to My Grave. He lives in Massachusetts, where he watches too many movies and eats too much chocolate.

Reviews

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reread this today, i'd forgotten about it.
A 20ish differently-abled (i know the term is kind of cutesy, but it is the one i use) man-boy, Down Syndrome maybe, acts as the Adam West Batman. He refers to the people at the small grocery store he works at, the regulars he sees along the way and elsewhere by character names from the West show. This might even have the only reference to Louie the Lilac between the show's cancellation and the Batman 66 books. He loves his fantasy world and is looking forward to the Michael Keaton Batman movie opening at the end of the week. He even had a Robin that he hung w/several years before, until her parents got tired of him hanging around w/her and they moved away. He pines for her everyday, and one afternoon he thinks he sees her, but she's stealing from the grocery store.
The Real World enters his life and a day or two later he sees the Keaton Batman movie (West was offered the part of Thomas Wayne just so everyone would get the point that his Batman was dead). And the real world can be an ugly place for an adult w/a 12 year old's mind.

[Redwan Orittro · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was not expecting something great after reading the Realworlds Justice League of America, but this book was much better. I won't call it great but it had moments of brilliance.

The story is about an ordinary man who is a big fan of Batman and tries to save his addict childhood friend from a drug gang. It was warm, the characters sympathetic and the setting poignant.

[Jacob · Rating 4 out of 5]

This kid is delusional. Doesn't he know that I'm batman?

Jokes aside, this is one of the most heartwarming stories I've ver read. I like to think I know better words, but "wholesome" is the first thing that comes to mind describing this story. It does get pretty dark, with a plot involving drugs and abuse, but the main character remain keeps the mood up through its entirety.

[Elijah]

Honestly, this was my second comic book, and it was the best ever it can get dark but not as dark as Christian Bales (no offense) I laughed and I shrugged and I'm sad this wasn't a series but that's okay

[Tee Money · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent and creative take on a grounded superhero story!!

The story was great but the ending made the boy seem so much powerless than what he truly was. He deserved a better ending than a concussion, no memory of the fight and not being told about what happened!!

[Ameer Laith · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple but beautiful story, and most importantly, it talks about people with special needs

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unconventional Batman story. A real hero. Touching and compelling. Highly recommended.

[drown_like_its_1999 · Rating 3 out of 5]

A mentally challenged young man spends his nights play acting as Batman and his days working at the local corner store. Commited to helping people in both roles, he is a pillar of optimism in his neighborhood and reminds those around him of how much they have to be grateful for. One day he discovers a young woman stealing from his workplace and realizes she is a long lost childhood friend of his that used to play the Robin alongside his Batman. He decides to help her rehabilitate from "villain" into "hero" and finds himself involved in something more dangerous than expected.

This was heartwarming with some nice characterization even if it still feels rather formulaic (though certainly not the formula of most Batman books). The subtext of whether "Batman" needs violence to be effective was well executed, especially in the application of how this prospect effects the outlook of the main character and those around him. Rogers' art is pleasant and aptly warm with soft, gentle pencilling and a comforting color palette. It's a nice short read with a big heart.

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Worth reading.