The story of Dickens' Christmas Carol, but featuring characters in the Batman universe? Yes, please! Batman, Noel is just that- a twist on the classic tale, with ol' Batty himself as . . . the scrooge! He gets visits from 'spirits' of the past (Catwoman), present (Superman), and future (the Joker), which each play their part in showing him how far astray he's gone from his original days. He is, indeed, the Dark Knight- but perhaps his decades-long fight against the underworld has made him just a little too dark, and it takes some frightful experiences to snap him back to reality.
It's hard to cross classic stories like this into such an 'alien' universe, but overall, it's well done. There are obvious liberties and interpretations taken to make the match fit, but it's forgivable. Bermejo's art is top-notch; I think he's my favorite comic artist. Each page is amazing- the details are everywhere, and the characters beautifully done. The final produce is quite good, and well worth a read. Like most graphic novels, it's a quick read, too- easily done in about an hour.
Merry Christmas, Gotham!
Rating: A
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