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Summary: There's just something about seeing a beaten and bloody bat
Review: I don't know what it is... Just the fact that Bats has always stood for something, that unstoppable dark knight who never gives up. To see him this bad, pushed this far, beaten this badly is just something that is amazing. It was a brilliant story and made for great reading. I recommend it to everyone. Those who don't like the bat get to smile as he gets the crap beaten out of him in a great plot. Those who are Bats fans can see something excellent that they've never witnessed before.
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Summary: Very Good
Review: I have never been a fan of Batman in his comic book form (I am a fan of the two first Tim Burton films) but titles such as The Killing Joke and this one changed my mind. The Knightfall saga is one of the best, and most entertaining Batman comic-book stories, alongside The Dark Knight Returns and Killing Joke. If you are a collector, a Batman fan or simply want to enjoy a good story, buy it with no hesitation.
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Summary: one of the greats
Review: i'd never bought a batman book before now,i was never really intrested in him.wow what a great first batman book buy!to read such a great story was a treat.i had a hard time puttin'this one down!!to see batman vulnerable and with his hands full,wow what a story,that was a twist...not to often do you see a hero that every fight could be his last.bane had a great plan and caried it out well.it was good to see the joker get his...beat,the worst i have ever seen batman go off. if your going to buy these books get the whole set it's a must. the knightfall books should be in every comics fan collection!
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Summary: The worst Batman story ever.
Review: In my opinion, this is the worst Batman story. Even if it has a good artwork, the plot is really poor, and the final part is pathetic (the whole 22-pages comic is Bane hitting Batman). If you're a Comic collectionist, I suggest you to buy this book, but if not, you'd better save your maney for something better.
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Summary: Knightfall - You'll believe a bat can break
Review: Knightfall, and the subsequent Knightquest and Knightsend story arcs it spawned marks the first truly *epic* storyline in the Batman comic book titles. This ground-breaking and pivotal series follows Batman as he battles all of Arkham Asylum's inmates, who have been released by the drug-enhanced killer named Bane. Part one culminates with the actual breaking of the Batman, while part two has Batman passing the mantle to his new protege Jean Paul Valley.The biggest problem with Knightfall is that the actual story begins here, but there are countless back-issues of comics and collected editions that you'll need to pick up to understand how everything got to this point. Who is Bane and what does he have against Batman? Go find 'Vengeance of Bane'. Where'd Jean Paul Valley come from? Read 'Sword of Azreal'. What's the drug called venom? Pick up 'Batman: Venom.' Why's Batman so exhausted? There's no direct answer to that one, but it starts with the death of the second Robin in 'Batman: A Death in the Family'. When did Bane beat up Killer Croc and pump the Riddler with venom? There are two individual back-issues you'll need to read to answer those questions. Even chapter 1 of this book, where Bane destroys Arkham, is not technically a part of the Knightfall saga - Knightfall actually begins with the Mad Hatter story. While it's still possible to enjoy Knightfall without reading all this supplemental history, it's not quite as satisfying without it. Still, fans of Batman definitely need to read Knightfall. One of the interesting things DC Comics did was give fans the false impression that the changes happening were *permanant*; Batman would really be replaced for the rest of the series. It's interesting to read through this volume from that perspective - is this arc really worthy of being Batman's final adventure? Each chapter follows Batman as he recaptures an inmate, with occasional subplots to keep things interesting (Scarecrow and Joker take the mayor hostage). The writing is excellent, and so is the art (with a few chapters being done by Jim Aparo). Finally, if you haven't ever seen the actual panel where Batman is broken - stop reading. Get up. Buy this book now. Just go. Batman: Knightfall is a good read, but if you want the full experience, track down all the extra reading I mentioned above. Otherwise you won't feel the impact of this historic Batman arc.
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Summary: Excellent story and artwork......
Review: Many reviewers of this book have noted that it is "stupid" and "lacks action". If I were you, I'd flip through it again... It was a few years back when DC caught the fever of killing off their greatest heros. The Superman thing got old real fast (I'm not even a fan and I got sick of hearing about it), but the Batman storyline remained fresh and realistic. Bruce Wayne is finally realizing his straneous workload, and refuses to rest as the inmates of Arkham Asylum escape. Meanwhile, a shadowy character called Bane has entered the picture, and is noting Batman's struggle by spying on him. Batman defeats all of the major criminals that escaped (barely) and finally confronts Bane. You can't help but feel sorry for the guy... Read "Who Rules the Knight" for another good book, and "Knightsend" for a GREAT conclusion...
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Summary: A Descent Into Madness
Review: Obsession. For years it served Bruce Wayne well in his role as Gotham's protector. But what happens when he faces a foe who not only matches him in that department, but is arguably his mental and physical superior? Knightfall presents us with the answers. Powered by the Venom derivitave, the Spartan and immensely powerful Bane unleashes a torrent of madness on Gotham in the form of Arkham's inmates; the depths of The Dark Knight's obsession are plumbed as he attempts to save Gotham. All the while Bane watches, and measures the Detective. Overall, a true turning point in the Batman mythos; with his body broken and battered past the point of exhaustion, we truly see Bruce Wayne driven with an almost fatalist determination, a determination that brings him face to face with a villanous perversion of his own discipline, and perhaps, the unthinkable: life without the Bat.
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Summary: Superb !
Review: Really an extraordinary piece. Essential for any Batman fan. The collection depicts how a worn-out batman pushes himself beyond the edge to purge Gotham as Bane sets the Arkham inmates free. Bane's confrontation and apparent victory over the dark knight spices this collection and paves the path for the equally spicy second part, WHO RULES THE NIGHT ?. Batman fan or not - it will not be disappointing.
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Summary: Man
Review: Simply put, one of the greatest and most complex Batman stories ever told. This is one of the most logical and brutal Batman storyarcs ever told. Ultimately, it poses the big question: Can the Batman be defeated? He can and this story tells us how and why. Just a note for all the wrestling fans out there, this would've been a perfect storyline for the WWE with Brock Lesnar as Bane, Kurt Angle or the Rock as Batman, and Edge as Azrael.
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Summary: Man
Review: Simply put, one of the greatest and most complex Batman stories ever told. This is one of the most logical and brutal Batman storyarcs ever told. Ultimately, it poses the big question: Can the Batman be defeated? He can and this story tells us how and why. Just a note for all the wrestling fans out there, this would've been a perfect storyline for the WWE with Brock Lesnar as Bane, Kurt Angle or the Rock as Batman, and Edge as Azrael.
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