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Alex Ross delivers a beautiful rendering of Batman and his war on crime. The story is not as powerful as Superman: Peace on Earth, but Ross and Dini deliver a realistic peek into the dual life of Batman and Bruce Wayne.
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First of all, the art is basically the reason to buy this book. Yeah, there's a story, and yeah, it ain't bad, and yeah, Dini can write this stuff really well, but come on, people: ALEX ROSS! That said, the art, in case you hadn't yet gotten the impression, is incredible, as it is in the book's predecessor, Superman: Peace on Earth. One thing you should know: this isn't really a comic book in the sense that you normally think of comic books, as pictures with speech and thought bubbles on them. It's narrated by Batman, and nobody else gets to say anything that we don't hear from Batman's perspective. It's kind of a cross between a comic book and a picture book. If you're a fan of Batman, this is definitely worth owning. Just don't expect it to be in comic book format. Not that you'll be disappointed anyway.
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This book was good, not great or bad. The art is fantastic, as everything Ross does. But the problems lie is the insignificance of the plot. Haven't we heard that story somewhere before? Robin anyone? Also, I don't like how Ross paints Bruce Wayne. I know he paints everything realistic, but Wayne isn't supposed to be that buff and not that tall. If you liked Superman: Peace On Earth, you'll probably like this enough for it to be worth buying
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Hey Bat-Squad Blue Boys and Girls! Greetings from the soon-to-be-no-more No Man's Land! Oh yeah Happy New Year 2000...anyways, down to business. BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME is a phenomenal work by Alex Ross and Paul Dini because it captures the Dark Knight's raison d'etre...to fight crime in all its elements. Whether it be the grim and gritty streets or the jaded halls of high society, Batman/Bruce Wayne is there to go about the business of justice, and it is this principle that is so eloquently captured by this book: justice. It was refreshing to see Batman not just combat the symptoms of crime but also its causes in his guise as Bruce Wayne, and this is something that you rarely see in comics or superhero-related literature. Alex Ross' artwork is breathtaking, and I wholeheartedly agree with the previous reviewer about making a comparison to Norman Rockwell's art...Ross has certainly done 'im proud. Paul Dini once again offers us a concise, heartfelt story that is touching on many levels. All in all, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME is a worthy successor to the legacy created by the team who did SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH...in fact, I must say that B:WOC is a timeless story that encapsulates the fight for justice in fiction as well as in real life. Until next time, swingin' around the city on a nearly broken line...
- Gary da M3 Jetstorm
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What can you say about Alex Ross' art work except that it is always a feast for the eyes. Unfortunately I can't say the same about the story. Paul Dini has done some excellent work for the Batman comics and especially the animated series but this story didn't really grab me. I can't say I wasted my money because the pictures are fantastic but you make your own choice.
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