“Really good re-imagining of the Batman origin. Actually, more than anything, it turns Alfred into a real dude, which might only SOUND exciting for fanboys like myself, but non-bat-fans might dig it too.
This book is a big departure from most of the Batman books from this time. The default Batman had become what comic nerds refer to as Bat-God. This is the Batman who is an unbeatable, untouchable force of nature.
The first memory I have of reading Bat-God was from the JLA relaunch of the late 90’s. I’m sure this isn’t where he first started, but it was the first time I really noticed. After a group of baddies beats up Superman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Lantern, and Aquaman, AND Martian Manhunter, who is the one person who takes them down single-handedly? Batman.
I don’t want to spoil this if you haven’t read it. I really think it’s one of the best Batman stories ever. Pick it up, JLA: New World Order.
And somewhere around here, we got a Batman that I like. But a Batman who is so exacting, so perfect, that he comes up with a contingency where he splits his own personality. Y’know, just in case.
So Earth One presents a much more fallible, real Batman. If you’re a person who dabbles in comics, this one is probably a great choice. But it works as a fanboy nerd who hotly debates the value of Frank Miller as a human too.
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