Batman & Captain America (Elseworlds) [Comic]

John Byrne (Author), Patricia Rose Mulvihill (Colorist)

Product Details

• Comic: 64 pages
• Publisher: Dc Comics (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156389291X
• ISBN-13: 978-1563892912
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 6.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #474,773 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed this graphic novel, July 22, 2005

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Batman & Captain America (Elseworlds) (Comic)

It's 1945, and World War II is dragging towards its inevitable conclusion. But, in Gotham City, Batman learns that the Joker has his eyes on a certain government secret project. The U.S. government realizes that the Joker is a pawn, but who is pulling the strings? They fear it might be millionaire playboy Bruce Wayne. Who can get to the bottom of this? Why, Captain America, of course!

I thought that the artists did an excellent job of creating a Golden Age era story, complete with the old style Batmobile. While the story wasn't as gripping as it could have been and should have been, I thought that it was quite entertaining. Plus, I must admit that I enjoyed seeing Bucky Barnes teamed up with Batman, and Robin fighting alongside Cap! If they had made a Batman & Captain America comic during 1945, I do believe that this is the story that they would have come up with.

Overall, I enjoyed this graphic novel; I loved the characters, and liked the story a lot. If you are looking for an angst-filled modern tale of the Dark Knight, then you will be very disappointed with this book. But, if you are looking for a flash back to 1945, then this is the book for you. My eleven-year-old son and I both highly recommend this book to you!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars oh wow, February 24, 2001

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Ichirou Ohgami "stelok" (Manila, Metro Manila Philippines) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Batman & Captain America (Elseworlds) (Comic)

it's awesome. John Byrne's more than beautifully detailed artwork never looks better.

The story is poignantly written. It's great to see Batman and Captain America and their sidekicks Robin and Bucky join forces to defeat their respective enemies. I liked the concept of Joker and Red Skull as the villain duo of the book.

What better team-up than this pairing? Pairing of DC's Batman and Marvel's Captain America. The duo are arguably the best fighter in his own universe.

the ending was well done with a feeling of inspiration.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Remember when comics were fun?, March 9, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Batman & Captain America (Elseworlds) (Comic)

This book is fun, exciting and exhilirating. Good for the Byrne fan, the comic fan, or anyone who likes a good story, powerfully and neatly told.