Batman Knightfall TP Vol 01

One of the classical and seminal Batman works. A must read for any new Batman fan.

KNIGHTFALL - Vol 1.Volume one represents the first part of the Knightfall trilogy and is followed by Knightquest and Knightsend, all averaging over 600 pages making for an 1,800 page epic storyline. Volume one was originally published as two separate volumes, 'Broken Bat' and who 'Rules the Night', what these editions didn't have was the 61 page 'Vengeance of Bane' origin story which is included here and really kick-starts the saga by explaining Bane's motive and ambition. Thereafter, the content is identical to the previous editions, charting Batman's infamous first battle with Bane, Batman's subsequent reinvention and the resulting rematch. Bane's scheme of using the full arsenal of Batman's enemies against him brings all the big names into the frame. The sub-stories are still great and all contribute to the overall story arc. The primary story arc is terrific and a genuine touchstone in comic history. Considering this is part one of a trilogy, however, the ending doesn't leave many loose ends other than how the new Batman will cope with the responsibility of the mantle of the bat.The paper and print quality are both excellent. All three volumes are well bound. The only issue here being that all the real drama of the Knightfall saga is effectively captured within this one volume. Purists will probably be unable to resist collecting all three volumes but in truth there Vols 2 and 3 are a little padded out, particularly Vol. 2, and Bane isn't seen again.

Gotham City is falling. Name has released the residents of Arkham and a fatigued Bruce Wayne son's the cowl to save the day once more. But as each adversary draws on the Batman's diminishing reserves, Babe is waiting. Having studied his prey, he discovers the truth about the Batman.A very strong, dark storyline, which threatens to destroy the Dark Knight. Dixon and team's writing is strong and shows a clear plan for what is going to happen after Bane's attack on Bruce Wayne. The artwork is excellent and readers get a clear feeling of Wayne as he gets ever more exhausted. Azrael is well drawn and there is a clear shift in tone when he assumed his new role.

Even though he's a broken man for much of this, it's a fascinating journey into what it means to the Bat both in body and spirit. Bane is a great protagonist, though his background makes no sense for him to be so reliant on others and artificial substances. The boy wonder almost acts as a narrator on what it means to draw a line in the sand and then step over it.

Excellent item!

Batman and Bane. A psychological action packed thriller where we see the gradual mental and physical breakdown of Batman. Every man has his limits, even Batman. A great, gripping epic tale that I first read way back in 1995! This edition includes the origin of Bane which I hadn't read before and gives greater insight into his character. A must read for Batman and comic fans in general. The inspiration for the last part of the Dark Knight movie trilogy, though I think the book is better. The book also has a fascinating character who is not in the movie - Azrael!

Simply this book is one of the greatest reads out there, it's the beginning of an amazing arc for batman, one that challenges him to his core and alters pre-52 bruce permanently. Bane is at his all time best (at least depending on how city of bane pans out) and offers the ectreme of a bone breaking challenge, without getting too deep you need to read it yourself. Not just this one though, the whole set of volumes.

I have started collecting Batman in collected editions weather it was trade paperbacks or hardcovers in the last 3 years picking and choosing which stories to pick up. Chose this because of its notoriety as it makes many top Batman stories lists and recommendations. Just need to pick up the other 2 parts Knightsend and Knightquest so the event is complete.