Written by Greg Rucka, Chuck Dixon and Ed Brubaker Art by Steve Lieber, Dick Giordano, Paul Pope and others Cover by Tim Sale Collecting the miniseries BATMAN TURNING POINTS #1-5! This story explores the relationship between Batman and Commisioner Gordon, and how it has developed through the years, from Batman's early days through sidekicks and even a broken back. Advance-solicited; on sale June 6 - 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US
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Batman: Turning points collects the five issue mini series with five distinctly different but connected stories that explores the unique relationship between Batman and Commissioner Jim Gordon. The five stories are culled from various points throughout their lives. The opening story, "Uneasy Allies" takes place early in Batman's career when Gordon is still a police captain, and dealing with the stress of an impending divorce and a deadly hostage situation.
"And Then There Were Three" is the first story in which Gordon finds out about Robin. Gordon is none too happy about Batman putting a child in harm's way and the friction is intense between the two as Batman explains his reasons for allowing Robin him to become his partner. The art in this story is by Joe Giella who has been in comics for sixty years! While his art isn't as flashy as most modern artists, it's a credible, old-style look and takes advantage of today's superior printing technology and Giella's art is surprisingly good.
Speaking of old pro's, longtime Batman artist Dick Giordano pencils the third story, "Casualties of War." This story takes place not long after the events seen in Batman: The Killing Joke. In that story the Joker kidnapped Gordon and shot his daughter Barbara, paralyzing her. Batman is dealing with the guilt of those events, and hesitant to answer the Bat signal, even when a serial killer is terrorizing Gotham City.
The stories are a mixed bag. "The Ultimate Betrayal" is a ho-hum story following Batman's defeat at the hands of Bane and Azrael taking over as the new Batman. Despite the new look and violent methods, Gordon doesn't seem to realize that this Batman isn't the same man he's known for years. And this guy made Commissioner?
Overall, Turning Points is good and it's nice to see guys like Giella and Giordano still doing quality work after all these years. None of the stories were great, but none of them were terrible either. Give this one 3 ˝ out of 5 stars.
REVIEWED BY TIM JANSON
"And Then There Were Three" is the first story in which Gordon finds out about Robin. Gordon is none too happy about Batman putting a child in harm's way and the friction is intense between the two as Batman explains his reasons for allowing Robin him to become his partner. The art in this story is by Joe Giella who has been in comics for sixty years! While his art isn't as flashy as most modern artists, it's a credible, old-style look and takes advantage of today's superior printing technology and Giella's art is surprisingly good.
Speaking of old pro's, longtime Batman artist Dick Giordano pencils the third story, "Casualties of War." This story takes place not long after the events seen in Batman: The Killing Joke. In that story the Joker kidnapped Gordon and shot his daughter Barbara, paralyzing her. Batman is dealing with the guilt of those events, and hesitant to answer the Bat signal, even when a serial killer is terrorizing Gotham City.
The stories are a mixed bag. "The Ultimate Betrayal" is a ho-hum story following Batman's defeat at the hands of Bane and Azrael taking over as the new Batman. Despite the new look and violent methods, Gordon doesn't seem to realize that this Batman isn't the same man he's known for years. And this guy made Commissioner?
Overall, Turning Points is good and it's nice to see guys like Giella and Giordano still doing quality work after all these years. None of the stories were great, but none of them were terrible either. Give this one 3 ˝ out of 5 stars.
REVIEWED BY TIM JANSON
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By J. Giardina
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This is basically a collection of short stories following Batman and Gordon's growth from allies into friends. It's story driven...the art is find but you get this for the narrative in my opinion. It's not particularly dark, but its not light-hearted either. Get this if you like the idea of Batman and Gordon being more than just colleagues who tolerate each other.
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I put this in and out of my cart about five times before actually buying it, and I am so glad I finally did!! I think every story takes place at a key point in their relationship. From when Gordon's first wife leaves, to when Batman first brings Robin on the scene, to after Barbara was shot and crippled and Jason Todd was murdered by Joker, to a moment of doubt when John Paul takes up the cape and cowl, each story shows a side of their friendship and how much these two men rely on each other. It also has a satisfying ending, where both men get the rare reward of seeing how for all the losses, sometimes there is a win that makes it all worth it. Definitely worth picking up!! I loved it!
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MY GRADE: B.
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Could have been better, but alltogether quite satisfying.
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