When Bruce Wayne refuses to allow illegal mindcontrol experiments to continue at Wayne Technology, he finds himself charged with being a traitor. During the police investigation, Wayne is forced to confront memories of the various people who trained him to become the feared Dark KnightBatman. Wayne not only must clear himself, but also protect his secret and save his company from ruin. Batman screenwriter Sam Hamm makes his comic-book debut with BATMAN: BLIND JUSTICE, introducing new elements to the Batman legend including the character of Henri Ducard, played by Liam Neeson in 2005s smash film Batman Begins.
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68 of 69 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent Batman tale,
By Darth Nat (Weaverville, NC) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Batman: Blind Justice (Paperback)
Batman: Blind Justice is a Batman comic perhaps most notable for being written by Sam Hamm, the man who co-wrote the first Tim Burton Batman movie. Batman fans have varying opinions about that film: some love it, others will curse Tim Burton until the day they die. But whether or not you liked that movie is a moot point when it comes to this story.
You see, the thing is this: Blind Justice is good. In fact, it's really good. First things first: despite what the book itself may tell you, this tale has little, if anything, to do with the new film, Batman Begins. Sure, the story introduced Ducard, one of the many men who helped to train Bruce Wayne before he came the feared predator of the night we know and love. However, the Ducard in this book bears little resemblance to the one in the movie, and he really doesn't have a major part to begin with. So if you're buying this because it is somehow linked to the movie, don't. Or at least read the rest of this review before making your decision. Hamm treats us to a delightfully original plot involving mind control and a conspiracy that branches from Wayne Enterprises itself. The story is complex and full of (gasp) original characters. That's right, folks, you won't find the Joker or Two-Face or even Catwoman in this story. Instead, we have the Bonecrusher, a massive villain that literally crushes his opponents with sonic weapons and can apparantly return from the dead. But even he is merely a pawn in the larger plot that develops throughout the book. The story also centers around Bruce's relationship with a woman and her brother, who once worked for Wayne Enterprises but has since lost his memory. These characters are welcome additions to the story, as they provide a fresh take on Bruce and Batman that we don't really see very often in comics. They are just normal, everyday people like you and me thrown into an extreme situation and not entirely sure how to handle it. It's a delight to see the characters develop throughout the course of the comic. The art is perhaps not as smooth as the storyline, but it still works fine to present the tale. It seems a bit hard-edged and flat at times, but the smart writing more than makes up for it. In the end, what I really like most about this story is what an original tale it is. This isn't your typical Batman story where he collects a few clues and then goes out and bashes in some skulls. Batman, utilizing his Bruce Wayne alter-ego perhaps more than any other story I have read, has to unravel a plot that jeopardizes his very career. The final couple of plot twists are really amazing and truly unexpected, making the story even more fun to read because you never know what'll happen next. The story is a human one, and it is somewhat slow-paced with an emphasis on characterization and examining Batman and his motivations. If you go into this book expecting something like either the first Batman movie or the current one, you may be disappointed. Or you might be delighted to find a very intelligent story that is very enjoyable to read.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Don't Close Your Eyes to this Batman Story.,
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This review is from: Batman: Blind Justice (Paperback)
Batman: Blind Justice is a very good read and a worthy purchase for any Batman fan. I think true Batman fans will appreciate this comic even more because it questions the relationship Bruce has with Batman. More often than not many Batman comics will be either straight action or moody, emotional noir-fests (not to say that's a bad thing), but the best Batman comics focus on some juxtaposition between Batman and Bruce Wayne or Batman's crusade and the notion of justice. In the best Batman comics it's not always clear whether Batman is a just character, or whether Bruce Wayne is really "in control" of his Batman alter-ego. Blind Justice is one of those comics. As a Batman tale, it's very good. I can really reccomend it to fans of Batman (like myself). They should give it an extra star.
If you're not a fan of Batman, then maybe you should read Dark Knight Returns or Batman Year One. Those will make anyone fans of Batman. I want to emphasize that the three star rating doesn't mean the comic is bad or average at all. It's good. The writing is smooth if nothing particullarly mind blowing, and the art is pleasing, even if it's nothing special. However, the comic has a level of depth that I think is needed to give it some staying power. Where other comics may have some great action scenes or witty dialogue that will keep you coming back to them, this comic has the question, "just how just and righteous is Batman?" You won't really be sure that Batman isn't just out for himself (in his own twisted way) after reading this comic, and for that reason, I think it's worth reading at least. But because it focuses on Bruce Wayne and Batman so well, every Batman fan should seek this comic out. As is the case with a lot comics when it comes to major characters, there will be a lot of trades that are must owns if you're a fan of the character, or are even sympathetic to the character that on their own, are merely "good" reads. This is one of them. Batman fans should definately think about adding this to their bookshelf, casual fans should think about at least reading this one.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's easy enough to become your enemy...The trick is to remain yourself.,
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This review is from: Batman: Blind Justice (Paperback)
Blind Justice is without a doubt, one of the best Batman stories I've ever read (I've read all the "essentials" and then some). It is written by Sam Hamm (who wrote the screenplay for the 1989 Batman film), and penciled by Denys Cowan (The Question).
To be honest, the artwork wasn't love at first sight. But as read on, I came to admire the jagged, gritty look. The book isn't printed on the highest quality paper around, but it's a good thing that it isn't. The ink would look horrible on high quality paper (go take a look in Daredevil: Love's Labors Lost to see what I mean). The story is the books best feature. I won't write a plot overview because I don't want to spoil a single detail. This is the book that introduces Henri Ducard, but he's nothing like his Batman Begins version. Which is fine, I still loved this book and it didn't change my [very high] opinion of Batman Begins. This book doesn't carry many refrences to previous Batman continuity, so anyone can pick it up and know just what's going on. The last few pages pack alot of punch and carries a profound message, one that I won't soon forget. If you haven't read this book and are at all a Batman fan, you need to read this. You won't regret it.
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