Greg McElhatton gives "Batman" #12 by Scott Snyder and Becky Cloonan 4.5 stars calling the issue "a genuinely pleasing detour that gives a strong focus" on new character Harper Row.
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08-08-2012, 11:30 AM #1Mild-Mannered Reporter
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REVIEW: "Batman" #12
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08-08-2012, 11:53 AM #2New Member
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I am not liking the art work in this book at all. I do not want to see Becky do any more art for batman ever again
EDIT: I am not saying she is a bad artist I just do not like it, I don't think it suits batman at allLast edited by FlyBoyZombi; 08-08-2012 at 11:57 AM.
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08-08-2012, 12:27 PM #3New Member
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I liked it a lot (except the backup, didn't care for that artist). I think it fit perfectly since this wasn't a "Batman story", but a Harper story. Would I care for her drawing something like Batman #5 (the maze issue)? Probably not, Capullo rocks on that. But for this small scale, personal story, I thought she was just what was needed.
Originally Posted by FlyBoyZombi
Edit: I hadn't read the review before I wrote this, but it looks like the reviewer agrees with me.Last edited by thanamesjames; 08-08-2012 at 12:30 PM.
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I loved this issue. didn't even notice the art transition. It's awesome that for the human part of story they used Cloonan's art and for Batman part Clark's art. Great choice. I also hope that Harper sticks around. didn't feel this way about a new character in a long time.
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Lucky you. It was a pretty big change. Originally Posted by kitonok
I don't know if I loved the issue as much as every reviewer did, but I thought it was good. I liked Cloonan's art. Clarke, not so much.Avengers, Daredevil, Fantastic Four, FF, Hawkeye, New Avengers
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I liked the art from both artists but the issue was just glorified filler for me.
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08-08-2012, 03:08 PM #7Uncanny X-Fan
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Same here. I like a nice one-shot with some cool Bat-interactions, but the art just didn't jive with Batman's style. I can't put my finger on it, but it wasn't working for me. Originally Posted by FlyBoyZombi
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Art was ok but the story never got me intrested, pretty boring in my opinion.
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08-08-2012, 04:53 PM #9Out there, that a way
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I would put some serious money on Harper Row being the next Robin.
Can't see any other reason for this story...
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08-08-2012, 04:59 PM #10New Member
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Its something like that or this was a real waste of an issue. Originally Posted by Doctor Cosmic
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My guess is that, with the upcoming Joker story, something bad happens to her. Originally Posted by bwin
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08-08-2012, 05:14 PM #12New Member
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I can see that. Joker captures her cause he knows she helps Batman, Batman comes and saves the day. Classic story, could easily happen. Originally Posted by tylenoljones
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I was cool with the Cloonan art, but I do not agree that something with such a fundamentally broken art change should get a 4.5/5 star rating. I think it was especially jarring because of how down I was with the first 2/3rds, and then the writer, AND the artist changed. What the hell, DC?
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In the other discussion thread for this issue people have commented that Harper would make a great Oracle, since Barbara is back to being Batgirl... Originally Posted by bwin
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08-09-2012, 08:29 PM #15Unforsaken
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I like this issue a lot and I think that Becky Cloonan manga style adds a whole new style to Batman. Cloonan's art style was a refreshing breath of fresh air. I do hope DC Comics lets her do more Batman issues or at lest Batman side stories. Her anime-esque art adds a beautiful dimension of color and sassy style to Batman reminiscent of the classic Adam West Batman comedy.
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