Batman: Life After Death Paperback – October 18, 2011

Life After Death is the second Batman arc following the great Long Shadows wherein Dick Grayson takes up the cowl after Bruce Wayne's death. Life After Death is a direct sequel to Battle for the Cowl, which introduced a new Black Mask who quickly outmaneuvered Two Face and Penguin in a fight to control Gotham's underworld. This story sees Dick and Damien racing against time to take down the new Black Mask before Gotham is consumed in chaos. With the National Guard sending in troops to topple Gotham's underworld, the clock is ticking.The only real downside to the story, in my opinion, is how fast the tables seem to have turned against Black Mask. For being such a strategic genius in Battle for the Cowl, the crime lord starts this arc backed into a corner and pretty much stays that way for the whole story. The return of classic villains like Reaper and Doctor Death are fun additions and you definitely get the feeling that the new pretender is being driven insane by the mantle of Black Mask, but it is a big about face from being so in control of the situation a short time ago.

I must say I'm disappointed with this one.The book was published as a mystery tale with "and you won't believe who Black Mas is". The problem is... the identity of the new Black Mask was revealed in another previous book (Batman: Arkham Reborn, if I'm not wrong).So, no real big mystery, no need for the book. That's what I felt after reading it. There was no need for this book to exist except to give Dick Grayson an adventure as Batman.Besides that the hardcover is a pretty edition. No extras at all, but when you take off the dust-jacket you can see some pretty art on the cover and back. Is a spread taken out of the last chapter in the book. Paper quality is very good too.The art is SO good. I'm a big fan of Tony Daniel's art. Simple as that. I hope I see more of him in the future as an artist.Taken that into account I suggest that, If you must (and only if you must) get this one but don't pay full price. As I said before is not necessary for the Batman & Robin Grant Morrison run nor Batman Inc. nor nothing. Is just an adventure and nothing more.

Dick has taken up his mantle, he has proven himself more than deserving after a long and troublesome journey internally and externally.It's honestly hard to believe, at first thought, that anyone could effectively be Batman better than Bruce. Tony Daniel has proven otherwise. My only complaint is that character development is a little on the lacking side, that this story feels a little rushed. But I'm sure most would understand that getting used to a new pair of wings isn't going to come out perfect.

Richard Grayson as Batman with a few faults. He sets off a chain of explosions in tracking down just who is the new black mask. He makes the shocking revalation and uses his detective skills well in discovering who is behind the black mask and ending his regime over Arkham Asylum.

Tony Daniel has elevated the quality of Batman book to an entirely new level. Sharp art, sharp action packed storylines, Mr. Daniel does it all. If he continues on with this trend, you can place his name right up there with likes of: Frank Miller, Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee, Neil Adams, Denny oneil, and literally everyone whose wowed us with their Batman stories.

Life after Death is a Pretty Good story arc written and drawn by Tony S. Daniel for the Batman Reborn saga.

somewhat better book

Great condition.

exalent service AAA +++

Ich musste zwar noch nie lange auf einen Comic warten, aber ich bin immer wieder positiv überrascht, wie fix das mit der Lieferung geht. Vielen Dank dafür!Zum Comic...Nun er ist gewöhnungsbedürftig, liest sich aber eigentlich ziemlich gut, wenn man reingefunden hat. Irgendwann konnte ich ihn nicht mehr aus den Händen legen! Zwar ist das nicht mein Lieblingsuniversum in Batman, aber trotzdem war es verdammt interessant.Vielen Dank für die fixe Lieferung und den unbeschädigten, einwandfreien Comic! Gern bestelle ich wieder!