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Batman Beyond (2016)
Batman Beyond, Volume 2: Rise of the Demon
The Batman of the future is back. Emerging from the rubble of the cataclysm that nearly destroyed the Earth, Terry McGinnis has returned to Gotham City and reclaimed the mantle of the Bat. He's fended off some of his deadliest foes to do it.
But he's about to face an unexpected enemy--an opponent more patient, and more powerful, than any he's ever known.
When the League of Assassins launches an all-out assault on Gotham, Terry must travel to Tibet in his experimental Batsuit. There, he'll stop at nothing to rescue his captured mentor Bruce Wayne and take the fight to their leader--Ra's al Ghul himself.
But when he finally gets his audience with the Demon's Head, he's in for the shock of a lifetime.
Can Terry defeat this shadowy figure and free Bruce Wayne from his nemesis? Or will this all-out war--and the twisted technology of his biomechanical Batsuit--drive him into a darkness he can never escape?
Discover the answer in BATMAN BEYOND VOL. 2: RISE OF THE DEMON, from the creative team of Dan Jurgens and Bernard Chang. It's BATMAN BEYOND and Ra's al Ghul as you've never seen them before! Collects BATMAN BEYOND #6-12!
But he's about to face an unexpected enemy--an opponent more patient, and more powerful, than any he's ever known.
When the League of Assassins launches an all-out assault on Gotham, Terry must travel to Tibet in his experimental Batsuit. There, he'll stop at nothing to rescue his captured mentor Bruce Wayne and take the fight to their leader--Ra's al Ghul himself.
But when he finally gets his audience with the Demon's Head, he's in for the shock of a lifetime.
Can Terry defeat this shadowy figure and free Bruce Wayne from his nemesis? Or will this all-out war--and the twisted technology of his biomechanical Batsuit--drive him into a darkness he can never escape?
Discover the answer in BATMAN BEYOND VOL. 2: RISE OF THE DEMON, from the creative team of Dan Jurgens and Bernard Chang. It's BATMAN BEYOND and Ra's al Ghul as you've never seen them before! Collects BATMAN BEYOND #6-12!
168 pages, Paperback
First published January 16, 2018
About the author
Dan Jurgens
2,203 books279 followersDan Jurgens is an American comic book writer and artist. He is known for his work on the DC comic book storyline "The Death of Superman" and for creating characters such as Doomsday, Hank Henshaw, and Booster Gold. Jurgens had a lengthy run on the Superman comic books including The Adventures of Superman, Superman vol. 2 and Action Comics. At Marvel, Jurgens worked on series such as Captain America, The Sensational Spider-Man and was the writer on Thor for six years. He also had a brief run as writer and artist on Solar for Valiant Comics in 1995.
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November 12, 2019
The world must be ending. Dan Jurgens is now writing two series I'm enjoying. Jurgens is finally updating his writing style to modern sensibilities of brevity. His villains used to drone on for what seemed like hours, but the dialogue in this book was fairly good. Bernard Chang's art continues to impress. Is it just me or is there a little of Howard Chaykin sneaking into Chang's art?
Terry is trying to figure out how to have a life and still be Batman when the League of Assassins show up and attack Commissioner Gordon. Ra's al Ghul is rearing his head again. Will anyone survive it? Even though the twists are what you'd expect, I still liked the story. The Batwoman story by Steve Orlando is what I've come to expect from him. It's forgettable.
Terry is trying to figure out how to have a life and still be Batman when the League of Assassins show up and attack Commissioner Gordon. Ra's al Ghul is rearing his head again. Will anyone survive it? Even though the twists are what you'd expect, I still liked the story. The Batwoman story by Steve Orlando is what I've come to expect from him. It's forgettable.
October 2, 2017
I wonder if I should go back and read other Batman Beyond comics. The only one I read before this was Rebirth and enjoyed that but I feel like sometimes the things they talk about in here I need to know more.
Anyway, this volume is pretty cool. Terry is trying to balance his normal life with being Batman. He loves Bruce but he doesn't want to be LIKE him. He just wants to be a hero with a decent love life/normal life on the side. Something Bruce never had. However, when Barbara gets attacked by the league of Assassins Terry decides to done the suit once more. This time though he puts on a suit that gives him quicker reflexes, more strength, BUT also a A.I. that will do anything to win. So when Terry meets the new head of the League things start to spiral out of control.
Good: The introduction to a certain little badass who's now a full grown man is pretty awesome. The interaction with him and Terry and him and Bruce is great. I also liked the idea of Terry trying to be DIFFERENT than Bruce. He's like a mix of Bruce, Dick, and Tim all in one. Yet he's still unique enough to make his own. Oh and Batwoman Beyond is hot.
Bad: The one shot Batwoman Beyond origin story is just okay. Also some of these fight scenes are poorly drawn. Characters feel too stiff and the action doesn't flow like we'd want. There's also a bit more cheese than I expected from Bruce.
Overall it's a fun title. I think Batman Beyond keeps strong, if not stronger, than the last volume. While not mindblowing I think it's a nice "different" rebirth title and worth checking out for fans of the show/Batman character. 3 out of 5.
Anyway, this volume is pretty cool. Terry is trying to balance his normal life with being Batman. He loves Bruce but he doesn't want to be LIKE him. He just wants to be a hero with a decent love life/normal life on the side. Something Bruce never had. However, when Barbara gets attacked by the league of Assassins Terry decides to done the suit once more. This time though he puts on a suit that gives him quicker reflexes, more strength, BUT also a A.I. that will do anything to win. So when Terry meets the new head of the League things start to spiral out of control.
Good: The introduction to a certain little badass who's now a full grown man is pretty awesome. The interaction with him and Terry and him and Bruce is great. I also liked the idea of Terry trying to be DIFFERENT than Bruce. He's like a mix of Bruce, Dick, and Tim all in one. Yet he's still unique enough to make his own. Oh and Batwoman Beyond is hot.
Bad: The one shot Batwoman Beyond origin story is just okay. Also some of these fight scenes are poorly drawn. Characters feel too stiff and the action doesn't flow like we'd want. There's also a bit more cheese than I expected from Bruce.
Overall it's a fun title. I think Batman Beyond keeps strong, if not stronger, than the last volume. While not mindblowing I think it's a nice "different" rebirth title and worth checking out for fans of the show/Batman character. 3 out of 5.
January 30, 2021
When the original Batman Beyond cartoon was running, Damian Wayne hadn't been established in any comprehensive capacity. But now as part of Rebirth, Dan Jurgens decides to address the question - in a world where Bruce had a true son and heir, why didn't Damian become Batman instead of Terry?
The answer's pretty well executed. It ties nicely into the mystery of the new Batsuit introduced at the end of the last volume, and feels very reminiscent of some of the old Ra's Al Ghul stories of the original Batman: The Animated Series. Whether Damian's true motivations are as devious as Ra's' is left up to the imagination, but the stakes are suitably high and the battle between Bruce's two sons takes place across multiple issues without feeling overly drawn out. Plus Bernard Chang draws all six issues without a break, and they all look wonderful - including a surprise appearance by a Robin supporting character I never expected to see.
There's also a fill-in issue by Steve Orlando, Vita Ayala, and Siya Oum which focuses on Max, Barbara Gordon, and Batgirl Beyond (who I assume appeared in the earlier Beyond comics, but I'm unfamiliar with). This feels a little too preachy and a little less fun; Gotham's always been a craphole, but Batgirl especially seems super annoyed that her little part of it is awful. I know Neo-Gotham's fortunes are rising, but I don't think this issue's pitched entirely right.
Despite a dodgy fill-in issue, Rise Of The Demon is a great second volume - it extrapolates on the original series in some fun ways and melds it with mainstream DC continuity easily enough. It's fun, unexpected, and tells a story that the Batman Beyond universe definitely deserved to explore.
The answer's pretty well executed. It ties nicely into the mystery of the new Batsuit introduced at the end of the last volume, and feels very reminiscent of some of the old Ra's Al Ghul stories of the original Batman: The Animated Series. Whether Damian's true motivations are as devious as Ra's' is left up to the imagination, but the stakes are suitably high and the battle between Bruce's two sons takes place across multiple issues without feeling overly drawn out. Plus Bernard Chang draws all six issues without a break, and they all look wonderful - including a surprise appearance by a Robin supporting character I never expected to see.
There's also a fill-in issue by Steve Orlando, Vita Ayala, and Siya Oum which focuses on Max, Barbara Gordon, and Batgirl Beyond (who I assume appeared in the earlier Beyond comics, but I'm unfamiliar with). This feels a little too preachy and a little less fun; Gotham's always been a craphole, but Batgirl especially seems super annoyed that her little part of it is awful. I know Neo-Gotham's fortunes are rising, but I don't think this issue's pitched entirely right.
Despite a dodgy fill-in issue, Rise Of The Demon is a great second volume - it extrapolates on the original series in some fun ways and melds it with mainstream DC continuity easily enough. It's fun, unexpected, and tells a story that the Batman Beyond universe definitely deserved to explore.
June 13, 2018
Wow that was huge.
World: The art is solid, it's good Chang with less action panels which makes me happy. The sense of motion in th e fights is pretty spectacular. The world building for his series since 'Futures End' has all been about back tracking, with all the old pieces pretty much back we finally start to see the world moving forward and it's pretty great cause this huge reveal is a doozie and also makes you wonder about main continuity and this book and whether this really happens. Also the little slice of Batgirl is also pretty well thought out gives it a different flavor to the main series.
Story: Paced insanely well and the gut punch reveal was so very well done. This has been hinted for a long time in tj DCU and now (I don't know how canon this book is) it's happened what?!?! I can't say anymore but this was a hard hitting character book and it's amazing. The second story with Batgirl was also very solid with establishing female heroes for this world which has been lacking, I want more of her and her team.
Characters: Let's talk Terry and how far he's come with Wayne since the TV show, it's amazing. A lot of character stuff still needs to be dealt with but this arc was wow. Wayne also had a huge chunk and it's important and relevant to him and the family around him, so good. Then there is the bomb that gets dropped here, wow the characterization is done well and fits. So good.
Wow this arc was wonderful. How canon it is I don't know but it was a ride.
Onward to the next book!
World: The art is solid, it's good Chang with less action panels which makes me happy. The sense of motion in th e fights is pretty spectacular. The world building for his series since 'Futures End' has all been about back tracking, with all the old pieces pretty much back we finally start to see the world moving forward and it's pretty great cause this huge reveal is a doozie and also makes you wonder about main continuity and this book and whether this really happens. Also the little slice of Batgirl is also pretty well thought out gives it a different flavor to the main series.
Story: Paced insanely well and the gut punch reveal was so very well done. This has been hinted for a long time in tj DCU and now (I don't know how canon this book is) it's happened what?!?! I can't say anymore but this was a hard hitting character book and it's amazing. The second story with Batgirl was also very solid with establishing female heroes for this world which has been lacking, I want more of her and her team.
Characters: Let's talk Terry and how far he's come with Wayne since the TV show, it's amazing. A lot of character stuff still needs to be dealt with but this arc was wow. Wayne also had a huge chunk and it's important and relevant to him and the family around him, so good. Then there is the bomb that gets dropped here, wow the characterization is done well and fits. So good.
Wow this arc was wonderful. How canon it is I don't know but it was a ride.
Onward to the next book!
January 31, 2018
Terry gets pushed to the edge, and
The last issue (by a totally different creative team) felt like a complete waste of time, also.
The last issue (by a totally different creative team) felt like a complete waste of time, also.
April 21, 2018
This was a premium blend of the old and the new. I am glad that Terry is back in the saddle, Bruce is back in the cave, and the Bat family is expanding with new members. There is a LOT going on in this book, with more to come. Old adversaries of both Batmans show up; revealing hard truths and heartbreaking choices. This is a truly superior series and I look forward to the next installment.
June 17, 2022
I’m sorry, “bat dragon”??? I just can’t. This had its moments, but overall I don’t like the jump to post Future’s End or the focus shift to bringing back every character that’s lived or died in the normal Batman comics. What is it about comic writers that they feel the need to just continuously rehash tired old content?
November 29, 2020
Terry gets that new AI suit and while he is spending an evening with Dana, a foe called Curare comes asking for Barabara's help as the League of Assassins is after her and she calls Batman but Terry is busy, and even Bruce is failing until Terry comes to the rescue. With this new enhanced suit, Terry fights them but then has to go and ultimately battle the new Ra's Al Ghul and he does only to find that the new Ra's is Damian and their battle is something with one gaining an hand on the other. We learn what happened with Bruce and Damian in the past and in the end it was a good fight until Koru does the unthinkable and Terry has to save the day. I like how this volume has action in the first few parts and then it explains what happened to Damian and why he is the way he is and all and shows Terry can't rely on AI, he has to rely on himself and the art was gorgeous throughout and the writing keeps you engaged! Plus there is a standalone tale of Danny the new Batwoman in a Crown Point (something like backward area) and she has to team up with Max and rescue Comissioner Gordon and it was a good story and like helps expand this Neo-Gotham-beyondverse! Overall a great volume!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 10, 2022
2.5 stars
Another volume with some really cool ideas,
Unfortunately I don't think this series is doing much for me still, I'm going to keep going because I know the animated series is so well loved and I'm sure when I finally watch it, I'll love the characters as much as everyone else seems to want to. But so far this series has been an awkward transition between cool ideas with fine endings. Max and Matt don't really do anything and constantly switching to their perspective doesn't add anything to the story. Seemed like an attempt to keep them relevant when there wasn't really a reason to.
The last issue was fun, didn't like the art but it was probably the best part of this volume. Even if some of the dialogue was awkwardly written.
Overall, another fine volume and at this point I'm really hoping the next volume captures me.
Another volume with some really cool ideas,
Unfortunately I don't think this series is doing much for me still, I'm going to keep going because I know the animated series is so well loved and I'm sure when I finally watch it, I'll love the characters as much as everyone else seems to want to. But so far this series has been an awkward transition between cool ideas with fine endings. Max and Matt don't really do anything and constantly switching to their perspective doesn't add anything to the story. Seemed like an attempt to keep them relevant when there wasn't really a reason to.
The last issue was fun, didn't like the art but it was probably the best part of this volume. Even if some of the dialogue was awkwardly written.
Overall, another fine volume and at this point I'm really hoping the next volume captures me.
October 28, 2018
This volume is crazy, there was some elements that I did not expect. Terry trying to get his life in order of being Batman and his normal life. His girlfriend Dana is coming to terms be with Terry being alive for however long. It has many mysterious secrets about Bruce Wayne's past before retiring as Batman also his family that went their separate ways. It is very filling series and will follow the development as time goes on and it is recommended read to anyone.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 11, 2020
5 🌟
Terry deals with the League of Assassins. There is a new Batgirl at Crown Point.
Nice to see Terry again. Where are Dick, Jason, and Tim?
Terry deals with the League of Assassins. There is a new Batgirl at Crown Point.
Nice to see Terry again. Where are Dick, Jason, and Tim?
February 20, 2020
You know at first this volume was a bit "by the numbers", especially when a masked Ra's Al Ghoul showed up.... it was kind of like, oh, ok, he's back. Again. Oh and he wants to cull the population again. awesome.
But the reveal in the book really kicked it up a notch. It not only gives a new spin on the "Demon" but also gives a big spin on Terry being the next chosen Batman. Its a bit difficult to speak about the plot without ruining it, but basically, if this is the future of the DCU, then there are some others who were probably in line to take up the mantle instead of Terry. And this fact can have very interesting consequences, as this volume so succinctly shows us.
The art was really good, Bernard Chang has a way of making the book look a bit like the animated series, but not so much that it's not dynamic and more nuanced for comic books. Fantastic job by Chang.
This series is doing some interesting things and exploring some deeper characterization not only of Terry, but Bruce and the other cast as well. Recommended for fans of Batman overall.
But the reveal in the book really kicked it up a notch. It not only gives a new spin on the "Demon" but also gives a big spin on Terry being the next chosen Batman. Its a bit difficult to speak about the plot without ruining it, but basically, if this is the future of the DCU, then there are some others who were probably in line to take up the mantle instead of Terry. And this fact can have very interesting consequences, as this volume so succinctly shows us.
The art was really good, Bernard Chang has a way of making the book look a bit like the animated series, but not so much that it's not dynamic and more nuanced for comic books. Fantastic job by Chang.
This series is doing some interesting things and exploring some deeper characterization not only of Terry, but Bruce and the other cast as well. Recommended for fans of Batman overall.
March 22, 2020
It was an okay read up until the point when someone changes their mind for no compelling reason.
January 18, 2018
I am so happy that Batman Beyond is continuing; even if it is in comic form (can somebody with the power to make the show come back do something about it? That would be amazing). While the circumstances for Terry have changed pretty dramatically, he’s still the guy we know and love, so needless to say I’m still invested in what happens to him. After what happened in volume one, I wasn’t really sure what they were going to do next, but after taking some time to think about it, I think they made a pretty logical jump (even though there’s some things I would have done differently).
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May 6, 2019
Reprints Batman Beyond (3) #6-12 (May 2017-November 2017). Bruce Wayne is back, but he’s quickly discovering that his old problems have returned as well. When Curare appears and reveals that the Demon is planning an all-out attack on the world, Batman must hop into action…but Ra’s al Ghul might not be the enemy Terry expects, and the prototype suit Terry’s adopted could be deadly. Plus, Max finds herself in a team-up with Batgirl to rescue Commissioner Gordon.
Written by Dan Jurgens, Steve Orlando, and Vita Ayala, Batman Beyond Volume 2: Rise of the Demon is part of the DC Comics Rebirth series. Following Batman Beyond 1: Escaping the Grave, the collection features art by Bernard Chang, Siya Oum, and Dexter Vines.
I watched the entire Batman Beyond series. It wasn’t to the level of Batman: The Animated Series, but it still was pretty entertaining and honestly surprised me because it did still have the depth of Batman: The Animated Series. With a background in the TV series, Batman Beyond has been a nice continuation (even if it is actually rooted in the DC Comics universe).
Batman Beyond #11 VariantWhile the series is a nice continuation of the TV series, the story isn’t very revolutionary. It is a pretty standard comic book story with Batman battling the dangers of Bruce Wayne’s past. It is nice to see the path of Damian Wayne defined in the collection (though depressing), but fortunately, the character wasn’t completely written off…he is one of better “new” Batman creations and to have be an insane copy of his grandfather would have been too much.
The stand-alone issue involving Batgirl doesn’t make much sense if you haven’t been following Batman Beyond from before Rebirth. The issue has Max and Gordon team up with the new Batgirl to take down corrupt police. It would have been nice to have more background on the Batgirl of the future for new readers (since this is a “Rebirth” title) and help them establish the character a bit better. While I like that a whole Batman Beyond universe is being developed, I also know that the challenges of the current comic market will probably not support a Batgirl Beyond title…which makes this issue almost a throwaway in some ways unless they make an active attempt to tie Batgirl in to Terry’s storyline.
Batman Beyond is worth reading, but I always have worries for the “fringe” DC titles (and Marvel as well). Devoting you interest and money to a character whose series could easily be cancelled is scary and can lead to disappointment. Thus far, Batman Beyond seems to be going strong, but I always worry that the other shoe will drop. Batman Beyond 2: Rise of the Demon is followed by Batman Beyond 3: The Long Payback.
Written by Dan Jurgens, Steve Orlando, and Vita Ayala, Batman Beyond Volume 2: Rise of the Demon is part of the DC Comics Rebirth series. Following Batman Beyond 1: Escaping the Grave, the collection features art by Bernard Chang, Siya Oum, and Dexter Vines.
I watched the entire Batman Beyond series. It wasn’t to the level of Batman: The Animated Series, but it still was pretty entertaining and honestly surprised me because it did still have the depth of Batman: The Animated Series. With a background in the TV series, Batman Beyond has been a nice continuation (even if it is actually rooted in the DC Comics universe).
Batman Beyond #11 VariantWhile the series is a nice continuation of the TV series, the story isn’t very revolutionary. It is a pretty standard comic book story with Batman battling the dangers of Bruce Wayne’s past. It is nice to see the path of Damian Wayne defined in the collection (though depressing), but fortunately, the character wasn’t completely written off…he is one of better “new” Batman creations and to have be an insane copy of his grandfather would have been too much.
The stand-alone issue involving Batgirl doesn’t make much sense if you haven’t been following Batman Beyond from before Rebirth. The issue has Max and Gordon team up with the new Batgirl to take down corrupt police. It would have been nice to have more background on the Batgirl of the future for new readers (since this is a “Rebirth” title) and help them establish the character a bit better. While I like that a whole Batman Beyond universe is being developed, I also know that the challenges of the current comic market will probably not support a Batgirl Beyond title…which makes this issue almost a throwaway in some ways unless they make an active attempt to tie Batgirl in to Terry’s storyline.
Batman Beyond is worth reading, but I always have worries for the “fringe” DC titles (and Marvel as well). Devoting you interest and money to a character whose series could easily be cancelled is scary and can lead to disappointment. Thus far, Batman Beyond seems to be going strong, but I always worry that the other shoe will drop. Batman Beyond 2: Rise of the Demon is followed by Batman Beyond 3: The Long Payback.
May 28, 2020
Batman Beyond: Rise of the Demon picks up where the previous volume left off, collecting the next seven issues (Batman Beyond #6–12) of the 2016 on-going series and collects two stories: "Rise of the Demon" and "Batwomen Beyond".
"Rise of the Demon" is a five-issue storyline with a conclusion (Batman Beyond #6–11) has Curaré heading to Neo-Gotham with the League of Assassins hot on her tail to bring information to Batman that Ra's al Ghul is alive and active again. With an experimental Batsuit that blocks pain and overrides cautionary judgment – it is really dangerous perhaps lethal, Terry McGinnis goes to Tibet and encounters Ra's al Ghul, but it is reveled to be Damian Wayne – the son of Bruce Wayne and grandson of Ra's al Ghul.
"Batwomen Beyond!" is a one-issue storyline (Batman Beyond #12) that had Commissioner Barbara Gordon being kidnapped and Maxine "Max" Gibson and a new Batgirl rescue the former Batgirl.
With the exception of one issue Batman Beyond #12, which was co-written by Vita Ayala and Steve Orlando. The entire trade paperback was written by Dan Jurgens. For the most part, it was written rather well. Jurgens has reintroduced the League of Assassins back into the DC Universe with a nifty bridge with Curaré from the animated series. It is also a nice way to reintroduce Damian Wayne into the Batman Beyond universe.
With the exception of one issue Batman Beyond #12, which was penciled by Siya Oum. The entire trade paperback was penciled by Bernard Chang. Since he was the main penciler, the artistic flow of the trade paperback flowed exceptionally well. For the most part, I enjoyed his penciling style, despite the blockish style he has when doing faces, but somewhat enjoyable nevertheless.
All in all, Batman Beyond: Rise of the Demon is a good continuation to what would hopefully be a wonderful series.
"Rise of the Demon" is a five-issue storyline with a conclusion (Batman Beyond #6–11) has Curaré heading to Neo-Gotham with the League of Assassins hot on her tail to bring information to Batman that Ra's al Ghul is alive and active again. With an experimental Batsuit that blocks pain and overrides cautionary judgment – it is really dangerous perhaps lethal, Terry McGinnis goes to Tibet and encounters Ra's al Ghul, but it is reveled to be Damian Wayne – the son of Bruce Wayne and grandson of Ra's al Ghul.
"Batwomen Beyond!" is a one-issue storyline (Batman Beyond #12) that had Commissioner Barbara Gordon being kidnapped and Maxine "Max" Gibson and a new Batgirl rescue the former Batgirl.
With the exception of one issue Batman Beyond #12, which was co-written by Vita Ayala and Steve Orlando. The entire trade paperback was written by Dan Jurgens. For the most part, it was written rather well. Jurgens has reintroduced the League of Assassins back into the DC Universe with a nifty bridge with Curaré from the animated series. It is also a nice way to reintroduce Damian Wayne into the Batman Beyond universe.
With the exception of one issue Batman Beyond #12, which was penciled by Siya Oum. The entire trade paperback was penciled by Bernard Chang. Since he was the main penciler, the artistic flow of the trade paperback flowed exceptionally well. For the most part, I enjoyed his penciling style, despite the blockish style he has when doing faces, but somewhat enjoyable nevertheless.
All in all, Batman Beyond: Rise of the Demon is a good continuation to what would hopefully be a wonderful series.
March 28, 2020
This gets bonus points for finally addressing a major plot hole in the Batman Beyond universe. Terry has Bruce back, but he's questioning how much of his life he wants to devote to being Batman. Until he gets sucked into action by the AI in his new suit, which sends him after Ra's. Honestly, it works a lot better on the page; thinking back on it I see a lot of the dangling plot threads this leaves. But the story carries the reader through, as we get Bruce reflecting on the mistakes he's made, Terry jumping into action without real thought of consequence, and a major conflict happening well outside of Neo-Gotham that is very much a spoiler, but very much worth the read. The action beats and the character beats mesh very well together, and the resolution of the story works surprisingly well, letting all characters be true to themselves in this different era. The art also works really well, and there's a fill-in issue about Batwomen in this future that had potential even if it doesn't earn the feels it aims for.
All told, it's a good book, and definitely enjoyable. I'd say closer to 3.5 stars; if it hadn't dumped several of its plot threads from the first issue or two, it would have hit a solid 4. Definitely worth a read for any Batman Beyond fans, and it appears to be one of the stronger Rebirth titles, perhaps because it's so divorced from the rest.
All told, it's a good book, and definitely enjoyable. I'd say closer to 3.5 stars; if it hadn't dumped several of its plot threads from the first issue or two, it would have hit a solid 4. Definitely worth a read for any Batman Beyond fans, and it appears to be one of the stronger Rebirth titles, perhaps because it's so divorced from the rest.
August 10, 2023
Zaskakująco dynamiczny i składy zbiór przygód Terry'ego McGinnisa, który objął rolę Batmana, po Bruce'ie Wayne'nie. Aczkolwiek wiekowy bohater też tutaj wraca, mając wiele do powiedzenia. Przede wszystkim jednak trzeba sobie poradzić z zabójcami z Ligi Cieni, która ma nowego mistrza.
Kto zacz i dlaczego? Dla fanów serii nie będzie to żadnym zaskoczeniem. Pozytywnie za to oceniam relację pomiędzy głównym bohaterem a swoim mentorem, który stara się balansować pomiędzy lojalnością względem przyjaciela a własną rodziną. Lektura jest bardzo przyjemna, a postacie mają wyraźne charaktery, które oddziaływają na siebie dosyć mocno.
Jurgens to w mojej opinii dosyć nierówny pisarz, ale przy okazji tej serii wydaje się być idealnie dobrany i przede wszystkim czuje postać, co przekłada się na frajdę całości. Nie odkryto tu Ameryki, a komiks nastawiony jest na czystą akcję, mimo tego bawiłem się tu świetne. No i kreska jest tu świetna.
Kto zacz i dlaczego? Dla fanów serii nie będzie to żadnym zaskoczeniem. Pozytywnie za to oceniam relację pomiędzy głównym bohaterem a swoim mentorem, który stara się balansować pomiędzy lojalnością względem przyjaciela a własną rodziną. Lektura jest bardzo przyjemna, a postacie mają wyraźne charaktery, które oddziaływają na siebie dosyć mocno.
Jurgens to w mojej opinii dosyć nierówny pisarz, ale przy okazji tej serii wydaje się być idealnie dobrany i przede wszystkim czuje postać, co przekłada się na frajdę całości. Nie odkryto tu Ameryki, a komiks nastawiony jest na czystą akcję, mimo tego bawiłem się tu świetne. No i kreska jest tu świetna.
March 8, 2018
This book collects Issues 6-12 of Batman: Beyond
In the main story in issues 6-11, Terry and Bruce are re-united after Terry was missing and Bruce was assumed dead but quickly find themselves thrown into a crisis. Terry's wearing a dangerous prototype Batsuit that will ensure Batman always wins even if Batman has to kill , but has no time to return to the Batcave because a crisis is coming involving the league of assassins now under command of Damian Wayne, the former Robin.
This book works on both an action level and a character level. There were some great fights between Terry and Damian that are well-drawn and packed with surprises. The big thing was the character relationship, particularly between Bruce and Terry. Unlike most other Batman Beyond writers, Dan Jurgens wasn't afraid to have the relationship change and Bruce actually learn after so many years of stupid decisions. I also think the fight between Terry and Damian really puts some great conflict for Bruce.
The final issue is a one-shot. It's an okay story with Max, Commissioner Barbara Gordon, and the new Batgirl teaming up. The main purpose it serves is showing that the Batgirl Beyond created in the DCAU comics is now part of the DCU continuity.
Overall, a pretty good installment in this series.
In the main story in issues 6-11, Terry and Bruce are re-united after Terry was missing and Bruce was assumed dead but quickly find themselves thrown into a crisis. Terry's wearing a dangerous prototype Batsuit that will ensure Batman always wins even if Batman has to kill , but has no time to return to the Batcave because a crisis is coming involving the league of assassins now under command of Damian Wayne, the former Robin.
This book works on both an action level and a character level. There were some great fights between Terry and Damian that are well-drawn and packed with surprises. The big thing was the character relationship, particularly between Bruce and Terry. Unlike most other Batman Beyond writers, Dan Jurgens wasn't afraid to have the relationship change and Bruce actually learn after so many years of stupid decisions. I also think the fight between Terry and Damian really puts some great conflict for Bruce.
The final issue is a one-shot. It's an okay story with Max, Commissioner Barbara Gordon, and the new Batgirl teaming up. The main purpose it serves is showing that the Batgirl Beyond created in the DCAU comics is now part of the DCU continuity.
Overall, a pretty good installment in this series.
September 21, 2019
Terry is trying to figure out how to balance being Batman with being Terry, but he can't seem to find the time what with one of Bruce's former allies throwing what is essentially a very dramatic tantrum. Oh, and if that weren't enough, there's also a problem with his suit. Meanwhile, there's a new Batgirl in town.
I was entertained and I enjoyed the art, though I'm still not in love with the new suit design. The idea of adding a new Batgirl is solid, though her introduction was meh. This one is definitely not meshing at all with the continuity of the show, which is the only other Batman Beyond I'm familiar with. A certain character got on my nerves, though that wasn't out of character. I'm skeptical that Bruce would design something with the specific flaws in Terry's new suit, but I'll give that a pass.
I was entertained and I enjoyed the art, though I'm still not in love with the new suit design. The idea of adding a new Batgirl is solid, though her introduction was meh. This one is definitely not meshing at all with the continuity of the show, which is the only other Batman Beyond I'm familiar with. A certain character got on my nerves, though that wasn't out of character. I'm skeptical that Bruce would design something with the specific flaws in Terry's new suit, but I'll give that a pass.
December 10, 2022
Batman Beyond goes up against the League of Assassins after their former member Curare comes to Gotham with warnings of Ra’s al Ghul’s latest megalomaniac masterplan. Only two problems: Terry’s Batsuit is destroying him, and the new Ra’s al Ghul is none other than Damian Wayne, son of the Bat.
It’s interesting to see how Jurgens fits Damian into the Beyond universe though the feeling replaced angle is fairly cliche and predictable. Honestly I kind of wish they committed to Damian being a villain now though I understand why they didn’t. It’s nice to finally see Bruce and Terry together again too.
The final guest issue is a pretty basic and forgettable plot but Batgirl Beyond is back and I’m very here for that. Hope we see more of her!
It’s interesting to see how Jurgens fits Damian into the Beyond universe though the feeling replaced angle is fairly cliche and predictable. Honestly I kind of wish they committed to Damian being a villain now though I understand why they didn’t. It’s nice to finally see Bruce and Terry together again too.
The final guest issue is a pretty basic and forgettable plot but Batgirl Beyond is back and I’m very here for that. Hope we see more of her!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 24, 2019
A solid continuation of the volume 1 story that sees Bruce reinstalled as Terry’s grumpy mentor. This volume they fight another member of the Bat Family, who’s genocidal motivations are shockingly evil, what with the murder of most of the earths population being the goal. After the evil plot is thwarted, no apologies are made and all is forgotten. Okayyyyy?
Great art though, and prior to the “all is forgiven” ending, I was quite entertained.
The last story is a stand-alone Batwoman story by a different creative team. Art was “meh”, and the story was pretty forgettable.
Overall, a dip in quality from volume one, but still entertaining.
Great art though, and prior to the “all is forgiven” ending, I was quite entertained.
The last story is a stand-alone Batwoman story by a different creative team. Art was “meh”, and the story was pretty forgettable.
Overall, a dip in quality from volume one, but still entertaining.
November 15, 2019
Things pick up right where Vol 1 left off and I assumed we were going to be dealing with a plot focused on the Joker! However, it starts with a battle with the League of Assassins and Terry leaving the call to the last minute while trying to create some work-life balance. Bruce guides the operation, but the prototype AI in the suit can push the user beyond their control to complete the mission at all costs. It all leads to Ra's Al Ghul, or rather our little friend who has now picked up the mantle. That was a cool surprise and totally made sense after reading the last Nightwing volume. It's kind of sad seeing Batman as an old man, but then and again he's now able to reflect and communicate emotions in a way he was never able to before. Older and wiser!
The last issue on the Batwoman stakeout was a light piece of entertainment, but nothing memorable.
The last issue on the Batwoman stakeout was a light piece of entertainment, but nothing memorable.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 2, 2018
I've always wondered why Bruce, being so rich, couldn't develop an AI suit like Tony Stark's. This volume addressed the danger of AI powered suit. I liked how the story fleshed a new personality in Damian and how he outgrew it. There is tension between him and Terry. It is hard to take sides, when both are Bruce's sons - biological and adopted. Only Bruce can bring an end to this conflict.
There is a promising story in the end "Batwomen Beyond", which is a fine addition to this volume. When the men are off fighting abroad, the women clean the mess downtown.
There is a promising story in the end "Batwomen Beyond", which is a fine addition to this volume. When the men are off fighting abroad, the women clean the mess downtown.
March 29, 2018
While I'm greatly enjoying the series I feel very lost when they start talking about past events like what happened to Terry before the events of Rebirth. Max and Matt are great, especially Max's side story at the end. Bruce is a crotchety as ever, but you can see how his character is growing. I loved the adversary they face in this volume. I think my only complaint about this volume specifically is that it feels like Terry's character is falling flat, at least in the beginning. He gets a little bit better towards the end, but a lot of the writing around him feels either rushed or forced.
May 24, 2018
Art was good, story was pretty good. The volumes are linear instead of just being short snips like New 52 was. I did enjoy seeing Damien again, and having a new Batgirl is pretty cool. Barbara's design bothers me a bit, as she is supposed to be decades older, and she is about 20-23 in the "present" timeline, so she would be in her mid 40's, but she does not look like it at all.
The idea of the Batman suit being able to overtake the mind of whoever is in it is pretty interesting, and rather deep as it kinda did that to Bruce without having the AI he installed.
Looking forward to more!
The idea of the Batman suit being able to overtake the mind of whoever is in it is pretty interesting, and rather deep as it kinda did that to Bruce without having the AI he installed.
Looking forward to more!
August 11, 2019
Terry gets a new Batsuit, a new foe rises from Bruce's past and Batgirl lives for another day. I really don't like the new timeline in the rebirth arc, Barbara Gordon's character is in ruins, New Ra's Al Ghul's character also did not make sense at all, especially in this time line. It started off with Terry trying to have work life balance and then the plot got thrown out of the window the next issue. It's just overall a disappointing volume and if Matt McGinnis says "Schway" one more time I would go insane.
March 2, 2019
This was a great collection of the newest Batman Beyond comic, based on the late 90s animated series. This particular arc is fantastic, with great art by Bernard Chang and a story by Dan Jurgens that really ties together classic Batman mythology and the futuristic world of Batman Beyond into one narrative. This was my reintroduction to the comic version of this character and it didn’t disappoint, pulling together the best parts of all these characters.
September 22, 2019
A Good Rebirth
This is a rebirth of the team of Terry McGinnis, team Batman Batman and Bruce Wayne. Bruce Wayne is finally coming to terms with his affect on the people he mentors. The people he mentors also come to realize their abilities exceed their perception of themselves.
The artwork and inking is close to perfect and the story top-notch! An excellent way to spend some time.
This is a rebirth of the team of Terry McGinnis, team Batman Batman and Bruce Wayne. Bruce Wayne is finally coming to terms with his affect on the people he mentors. The people he mentors also come to realize their abilities exceed their perception of themselves.
The artwork and inking is close to perfect and the story top-notch! An excellent way to spend some time.
March 7, 2018
Not much to be done with Grumpy Old Batman, and BB is just another in a long line of teen sidekicks who don't listen, so the only real difference is the proto-post-apocalyptic setting and the retarded made-up slang that is supposed to look and sound 'futuristic' but comes across as more 'typical Tuesday on the south side of Chicago'.
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