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Batman: Private Casebook
The Dark Knight faces off some of his greatest adversaries in this thrilling new collection written by Paul Dini, acclaimed writer / producer of THE ANIMATED SERIES and COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS and illustrated by fan-favorite artist Dustin Nguyen. Batman must use all of his skills to take on villains new and old including Ra's Al Ghul, The Globe, Scarface and the new Ventriloquist.
160 pages, Paperback
First published December 9, 2008
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Paul Dini
726 books714 followersPaul Dini is an American television producer of animated cartoons. He is best known as a producer and writer for several Warner Bros./DC Comics series, including Star Wars: Ewoks, Tiny Toon Adventures, Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, The New Batman/Superman Adventures, Batman Beyond and Duck Dodgers. He also developed and scripted Krypto the Superdog and contributed scripts to Animaniacs (he created Minerva Mink), Freakazoid, Justice League and Justice League Unlimited. After leaving Warner Bros. In early 2004, Dini went on to write and story edit the popular ABC adventure series Lost.
Paul Dini was born in New York City. He attended the Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, California on an art scholarship. He attended Emerson College in Boston, where he earned a BFA degree in creative writing. (He also took zoology classes at Harvard University.)
During college, he began doing freelance animation scripts for Filmation, and a number of other studios. In 1984, he was hired to work for George Lucas on several of his animation projects.
The episodes of the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe cartoon that were written by Dini have become favorites amongst the show's fans over the internet, although despite this as well as contributing to interviews on the released box sets of the series, Dini has made no secret of his distaste for Filmation and the He-Man concept. He also wrote an episode of the Generation One Transformers cartoon series and contributed to various episodes of the Ewoks animated series, several of which included rare appearances from the Empire.
In 1989, he was hired at Warner Bros. Animation to work on Tiny Toon Adventures. Later, he moved onto Batman: The Animated Series, where he worked as a writer, producer and editor, later working on Batman Beyond. He continued working with WB animation, working on a number of internal projects, including Krypto the Superdog and Duck Dodgers, until 2004.
He has earned five Emmy awards for his animation work. In a related effort, Dini was also the co-author (with Chip Kidd) of Batman Animated, a 1998 non-fiction coffee table book about the animated Batman franchise.
Dini has also written several comics stories for DC Comics, including an acclaimed oversized graphic novel series illustrated by painter Alex Ross. (A hardcover collection of the Dini and Ross stories was published in late summer 2005 under the title The World's Greatest Superheroes.) Other books written by Dini for DC have featured his Batman Animated creation Harley Quinn as well as classic characters Superman, Batman, Captain Marvel and Zatanna.
Best known among Dini's original creations is Jingle Belle, the rebellious teen-age daughter of Santa Claus. Dini also created Sheriff Ida Red, the super-powered cowgirl star of a series of books set in Dini's mythical town of Mutant, Texas. Perhaps his greatest character contribution is the introduction of Harley Quinn (along with designs by Bruce Timm) on Batman: The Animated Series.
In 2001 Dini made a cameo appearance in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back during the scene in which Jay and Silent Bob wear ridiculous looking costumes for a film being directed by Chris Rock, in which Dini says to them "you guys look pretty bad ass".
In 2006, Dini became the writer for DC Comics' Detective Comics. That same year, he announced that he was writing a hardcover graphic novel starring Zatanna and Black Canary. In 2007, he was announced as the head writer of that company's weekly series, Countdown. Paul Dini is currently co-writing the script for the upcoming Gatchaman movie. Dini is also currently writing a series for Top Cow Productions, based in a character he created, Madame Mirage.
Paul Dini is an active cryptozoologist, hunter and wildlife photographer. On a 1985 trip to Tasmania, he had a possible sighting of a Thylacine. He has also encountered a number of venomous snakes, a Komodo Dragon and a charging Sumatran Rhi
Paul Dini was born in New York City. He attended the Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, California on an art scholarship. He attended Emerson College in Boston, where he earned a BFA degree in creative writing. (He also took zoology classes at Harvard University.)
During college, he began doing freelance animation scripts for Filmation, and a number of other studios. In 1984, he was hired to work for George Lucas on several of his animation projects.
The episodes of the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe cartoon that were written by Dini have become favorites amongst the show's fans over the internet, although despite this as well as contributing to interviews on the released box sets of the series, Dini has made no secret of his distaste for Filmation and the He-Man concept. He also wrote an episode of the Generation One Transformers cartoon series and contributed to various episodes of the Ewoks animated series, several of which included rare appearances from the Empire.
In 1989, he was hired at Warner Bros. Animation to work on Tiny Toon Adventures. Later, he moved onto Batman: The Animated Series, where he worked as a writer, producer and editor, later working on Batman Beyond. He continued working with WB animation, working on a number of internal projects, including Krypto the Superdog and Duck Dodgers, until 2004.
He has earned five Emmy awards for his animation work. In a related effort, Dini was also the co-author (with Chip Kidd) of Batman Animated, a 1998 non-fiction coffee table book about the animated Batman franchise.
Dini has also written several comics stories for DC Comics, including an acclaimed oversized graphic novel series illustrated by painter Alex Ross. (A hardcover collection of the Dini and Ross stories was published in late summer 2005 under the title The World's Greatest Superheroes.) Other books written by Dini for DC have featured his Batman Animated creation Harley Quinn as well as classic characters Superman, Batman, Captain Marvel and Zatanna.
Best known among Dini's original creations is Jingle Belle, the rebellious teen-age daughter of Santa Claus. Dini also created Sheriff Ida Red, the super-powered cowgirl star of a series of books set in Dini's mythical town of Mutant, Texas. Perhaps his greatest character contribution is the introduction of Harley Quinn (along with designs by Bruce Timm) on Batman: The Animated Series.
In 2001 Dini made a cameo appearance in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back during the scene in which Jay and Silent Bob wear ridiculous looking costumes for a film being directed by Chris Rock, in which Dini says to them "you guys look pretty bad ass".
In 2006, Dini became the writer for DC Comics' Detective Comics. That same year, he announced that he was writing a hardcover graphic novel starring Zatanna and Black Canary. In 2007, he was announced as the head writer of that company's weekly series, Countdown. Paul Dini is currently co-writing the script for the upcoming Gatchaman movie. Dini is also currently writing a series for Top Cow Productions, based in a character he created, Madame Mirage.
Paul Dini is an active cryptozoologist, hunter and wildlife photographer. On a 1985 trip to Tasmania, he had a possible sighting of a Thylacine. He has also encountered a number of venomous snakes, a Komodo Dragon and a charging Sumatran Rhi
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May 4, 2024
(B+) 78% | Good
Notes: Treats malice as a spreading miasma, contagious by proximity, and the caging of its vessels a guard against infection.
Notes: Treats malice as a spreading miasma, contagious by proximity, and the caging of its vessels a guard against infection.
November 3, 2025
"I keep thinking back to when the Joker shot me. I knew Batman would track him down . . . but I didn't know it would be after Bruce spent all night at my side. A girl gets attention like that, she starts thinking there's something more to a guy than anger wrapped in a cape." -- Zatanna, mistress of magic
"There's more. There has to be, considering our history." -- Bruce Wayne, a.k.a. Batman
Although Joker may be name-checked in the quote above, Batman: Private Casebook is more about the title character battling various B-list villains in his fight against that never-ending crime wave in Gotham City. While it does feature appearances by Ra's al Ghul and Penguin (plus a one-page cameo from Catwoman, meowing with just a tinge of jealousy), various street-level mobsters and murderers are mostly the order of the day here. Writer Dini crafted the majority of these seven short stories, and is a good man to have at the helm considering his involvement / influence on the celebrated Batman: The Animated Series back in the mid-1990's. While there is a fair amount of requisite head-busting action scenes and/or crime detection amongst the grittiness that is Gotham, my favorite moments were the subdued and occasionally slyly humorous bantering between Bruce Wayne and Zatanna throughout the connected tales 'Opening Night' and 'Curtains.' While the 'will they? / won't they?' trope can be tiresome and/or overused - maybe it would be more accurate to refer to their situation as 'should they?' - it's handled intriguingly well between the long-time friends / colleagues.
"There's more. There has to be, considering our history." -- Bruce Wayne, a.k.a. Batman
Although Joker may be name-checked in the quote above, Batman: Private Casebook is more about the title character battling various B-list villains in his fight against that never-ending crime wave in Gotham City. While it does feature appearances by Ra's al Ghul and Penguin (plus a one-page cameo from Catwoman, meowing with just a tinge of jealousy), various street-level mobsters and murderers are mostly the order of the day here. Writer Dini crafted the majority of these seven short stories, and is a good man to have at the helm considering his involvement / influence on the celebrated Batman: The Animated Series back in the mid-1990's. While there is a fair amount of requisite head-busting action scenes and/or crime detection amongst the grittiness that is Gotham, my favorite moments were the subdued and occasionally slyly humorous bantering between Bruce Wayne and Zatanna throughout the connected tales 'Opening Night' and 'Curtains.' While the 'will they? / won't they?' trope can be tiresome and/or overused - maybe it would be more accurate to refer to their situation as 'should they?' - it's handled intriguingly well between the long-time friends / colleagues.
November 4, 2025
Edited to add: borrowed from a friend. Buddy Read and a good one!
I unexpectedly really loved this one. I loved all of the stories and, of course, the Bats. (Cue heart eyes emoji here). The last story was sad, but realistic unfortunately.
5, surprised but highly recommended, stars.
I unexpectedly really loved this one. I loved all of the stories and, of course, the Bats. (Cue heart eyes emoji here). The last story was sad, but realistic unfortunately.
5, surprised but highly recommended, stars.
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September 9, 2017
An excellent volume by Paul Dini the guy behind Batman the Animated Adventures (awesome) tv show and creator of Harley Quinn, with an excellent two part epilogue to the (terrible) Resurrection of Ra's Al Ghul storyline, ending (for now) the menaced of the Demon and the Suit of Sorrows (only story in the volume by Peter Milligan).
Liked very much how Dini loves to update for the new generation of readers classical weird Batman villains adding to them a modern touch of evilness and more.
The Scarface II/Zatanna (Wayne, you lucky b@$t@rd! Talia and Selina just were not enough???) storyline was real good stuff and Batman trolling the Heirs of Dupin chatroom part made me laugh for good.
April 9, 2025
An absolute treat of an anthology that feels similar to Batman: The Animated Series thanks to Dini's writing. It has a nice range of villains and supporting characters to keep each story interesting and fresh. Everything about this feels like it's been written by someone who understands the characters and this world. Paired with cartoon-like visuals to match Dini's style, this is a quality package. I recall not being wowed by Dini's 'Batman: Detective', but after this, I am going to give that another go.
note: The Suit of Sorrow is the only real low point here, however, as it is penned by a different writer, it is easy to separate from the main body of work by Dini
note: The Suit of Sorrow is the only real low point here, however, as it is penned by a different writer, it is easy to separate from the main body of work by Dini
December 24, 2012
Few writers have moulded and shaped the image of Batman over the years into the version we all know and love than Paul Dini. From the “Batman Animated Series” to “The Brave and the Bold” to the Arkham Asylum games and numerous books, Dini has proved he is one of the most adept and versatile writers Batman has ever had, effortlessly capturing his voice and character and creating some of the best stories in the Batman canon.
There are many writers who could write a cool Batman story with Joker as the villain or one of the other biggies like Two Face, Riddler, Penguin, Ra’s Al-Ghul; it’s not many who can write an amazing Batman story with Scarface or Mad Hatter as the main villains. But Dini does just this.
The best story here plays off of the numerous “Alice in Wonderland”-themed villains in Gotham by having them gather as The Wonderland Gang and wreak havoc on the city. But is Mad Hatter, Jervis Tetch, in control as he thinks or is he being played by some characters nobody would suspect...except for Batman. Dini sends the Dark Knight across Gotham’s magnificent scenery ending in Amusement Mile (a very underused location) and writing an excellent fight scene in the hall of mirrors that is both exciting, inventive and funny. The book’s worth picking up for this one alone.
The other great story is a two-parter where the murderous ventriloquist gangster dummy Scarface makes a return with a new “handler”, a beautiful but insane woman out for vengeance against a crime family that wronged her. Dini not only convinces you to take the dummy seriously but also makes you wonder whether the dummy is actually possessed or whether the ventriloquist is doing it all. That’s good writing, that’s really good writing. That and the fact that most of this story features Bruce Wayne out of costume is brilliant and the back and forths Bruce and Zatanna have are really good - they would make a really cute couple.
The other stories aren’t as brilliant but they’re still good fun. The collection opens with the epilogue to “The Resurrection of Ra’s Al-Ghul”, so if you were a fan of that book, check out what happened to Ra’s after he made the switch to a new body. The others are: the Riddler as private detective with amnesia; Batman heading to Europe exploring the origins of some magic armour Talia sent him; and then the book closes with a very brief Zatanna story set at Hallowe’en.
If you’re looking for a great Batman book to read, look for something written by Paul Dini. He always writes creative and original tales for the Dark Knight and reading this book once again made me wonder why DC haven’t hired him to write at least one Batman series in the “New 52” reboot. “Private Casebook” is great fun and contains many great moments for Batman fans to savour.
There are many writers who could write a cool Batman story with Joker as the villain or one of the other biggies like Two Face, Riddler, Penguin, Ra’s Al-Ghul; it’s not many who can write an amazing Batman story with Scarface or Mad Hatter as the main villains. But Dini does just this.
The best story here plays off of the numerous “Alice in Wonderland”-themed villains in Gotham by having them gather as The Wonderland Gang and wreak havoc on the city. But is Mad Hatter, Jervis Tetch, in control as he thinks or is he being played by some characters nobody would suspect...except for Batman. Dini sends the Dark Knight across Gotham’s magnificent scenery ending in Amusement Mile (a very underused location) and writing an excellent fight scene in the hall of mirrors that is both exciting, inventive and funny. The book’s worth picking up for this one alone.
The other great story is a two-parter where the murderous ventriloquist gangster dummy Scarface makes a return with a new “handler”, a beautiful but insane woman out for vengeance against a crime family that wronged her. Dini not only convinces you to take the dummy seriously but also makes you wonder whether the dummy is actually possessed or whether the ventriloquist is doing it all. That’s good writing, that’s really good writing. That and the fact that most of this story features Bruce Wayne out of costume is brilliant and the back and forths Bruce and Zatanna have are really good - they would make a really cute couple.
The other stories aren’t as brilliant but they’re still good fun. The collection opens with the epilogue to “The Resurrection of Ra’s Al-Ghul”, so if you were a fan of that book, check out what happened to Ra’s after he made the switch to a new body. The others are: the Riddler as private detective with amnesia; Batman heading to Europe exploring the origins of some magic armour Talia sent him; and then the book closes with a very brief Zatanna story set at Hallowe’en.
If you’re looking for a great Batman book to read, look for something written by Paul Dini. He always writes creative and original tales for the Dark Knight and reading this book once again made me wonder why DC haven’t hired him to write at least one Batman series in the “New 52” reboot. “Private Casebook” is great fun and contains many great moments for Batman fans to savour.
March 8, 2018
This volume starts with an epilogue for The Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul. I didn't expect it, but it did feel out of place to what's to come afterwards. The biggest storyline in this volume that spins around Zatanna and the new Ventroloquist (I guess anyone who jumps into this without knowing who the Ventroloquist is will get spoiled) is definitely quality material. I thoroughly enjoyed the story around those characters, the chemistry between them and the artwork that embellishes the totality. I'm really surprised by the creativity behind this story arc and I really wish that Paul Dini could've put more into it cause there were brilliant ideas that could've made this into an instant classic. The last issue was also out of place, in my honest opinion. Pertaining to the Riddler and his rehabilitated self and a new non-ritualistic serial killer, the story was fun but isn't the most memorable part.
Nonetheless, I believe this volume is worth the time of any fan. The artwork is beautiful and the story is great. Oh, let's not forget to mention the Scarecrow-fear-and-drug-like artwork mini-story at the very end. That made Zatanna seem pretty bad-ass and worth checking out in some of her own stories.
P.S. A full review to come
Yours truly,
Lashaan | Blogger and Book Reviewer
Official blog: http://bookidote.wordpress.com
Nonetheless, I believe this volume is worth the time of any fan. The artwork is beautiful and the story is great. Oh, let's not forget to mention the Scarecrow-fear-and-drug-like artwork mini-story at the very end. That made Zatanna seem pretty bad-ass and worth checking out in some of her own stories.
P.S. A full review to come
Yours truly,
Lashaan | Blogger and Book Reviewer
Official blog: http://bookidote.wordpress.com
December 13, 2011
This collection continues Dini's run as a regular Batman writer, with one story (The Suit of Sorows) by Peter Milligan. I think Dini is usually brilliant when writing in the Batverse, and this collection was no exception for me. The main focus is on the continuing story of Scarface and the new Ventriloquist, with a few sidestories. Dini must also be a Zatanna fan, since she shows up again. (The last story in the collection is actually a very short Zatanna Halloween story, probably put here for lack of a better place to collect it.) I'm having trouble coming up with any flaws to point out. The writing and characterization were both solid, and the art (Dustin Nguyen) is really fantastic. Ah, yes, one thing that fell flat: a weirdly extended scene where Batman trolls an online forum to pick the brains of the armchair detectives. Just didn't work for me, and it was the one low point in an otherwise great collection.
June 23, 2015
With the exception of the Suit of Sorrows every story in this book is written by Paul Dini. If you haven't heard of him, he's the man who wrote Batman the Animated Series and among other things brought Harley Quinn into existence (together with Bruce Timm).
I loved the Resurrection of Ra's Al Ghul Epilogue. I've read the Resurrection of Ra's Al Ghul trade. And this epilogue is a great addition to that story. It has great action. I love the Globe, who is an eccentric villain I haven't seen anywhere before. One of many things in this book is that Paul Dini uses what looks like the Batmobile from the animated series. Just great nostalgic fun for the fans. The art by Dustin Nguyen is great. One of my favorite parts in the epilogue is when Batman outsmarts Ra's Al Ghul when he thinks he is outsmarting Batman. Just a great scene.
I liked the Wonderland Gang story. It’s great seeing Bruce Wayne kick some ass without his Batsuit on. I always love to see Batman in his Batcave trying to solve a crime. And this story delivers on that front. The little twist to the real villain of this story was great. It made this story less straight forward than you expected.
The Suit of Sorrows was great because it showed a Dark Knight who was struggling to keep himself and his anger in control. We get to see Batman testing his self control and the faith he has in himself. I can enjoy a supernatural Batman story from time to time. And I quite enjoyed this one.
Opening Night is another great story. I really enjoyed the Bruce Wayne – Zatanna relationship. There’s a new Scarface – Ventriloquist team and it has never been more deadly (gorgeous) than this team. Same as with the Wonderland Gang story I like how Bruce Wayne was put in the forefront and how he was directly involved in all the action.
The Riddle Unanswered was the story which had the more detective, murder mystery story out of all the stories in this book. It had a great payoff I liked the Catwoman cameo and I always enjoy these stories with the reformed Riddler going toe to toe with Batman to solve a crime.
The short Kcirt Ro Taert story was a nice bonus in the back of the book. A little Zatanna story being narrated by Scarecrow.
I’m glad I bought this book! I highly recommend it to all the Batman fans out there!
I loved the Resurrection of Ra's Al Ghul Epilogue. I've read the Resurrection of Ra's Al Ghul trade. And this epilogue is a great addition to that story. It has great action. I love the Globe, who is an eccentric villain I haven't seen anywhere before. One of many things in this book is that Paul Dini uses what looks like the Batmobile from the animated series. Just great nostalgic fun for the fans. The art by Dustin Nguyen is great. One of my favorite parts in the epilogue is when Batman outsmarts Ra's Al Ghul when he thinks he is outsmarting Batman. Just a great scene.
I liked the Wonderland Gang story. It’s great seeing Bruce Wayne kick some ass without his Batsuit on. I always love to see Batman in his Batcave trying to solve a crime. And this story delivers on that front. The little twist to the real villain of this story was great. It made this story less straight forward than you expected.
The Suit of Sorrows was great because it showed a Dark Knight who was struggling to keep himself and his anger in control. We get to see Batman testing his self control and the faith he has in himself. I can enjoy a supernatural Batman story from time to time. And I quite enjoyed this one.
Opening Night is another great story. I really enjoyed the Bruce Wayne – Zatanna relationship. There’s a new Scarface – Ventriloquist team and it has never been more deadly (gorgeous) than this team. Same as with the Wonderland Gang story I like how Bruce Wayne was put in the forefront and how he was directly involved in all the action.
The Riddle Unanswered was the story which had the more detective, murder mystery story out of all the stories in this book. It had a great payoff I liked the Catwoman cameo and I always enjoy these stories with the reformed Riddler going toe to toe with Batman to solve a crime.
The short Kcirt Ro Taert story was a nice bonus in the back of the book. A little Zatanna story being narrated by Scarecrow.
I’m glad I bought this book! I highly recommend it to all the Batman fans out there!
July 4, 2015
Another nice set of stories, only one not written by Dini.
The first is an epilogue to The Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul, which unfortunately I have not read yet. Even though I didn't know the particulars Batman deals with Ra's in a way you've never seen before (at least I haven't.)
The other stories continue the one-off yet carry through some story elements before including the Riddler being a private investigator, Scarface having a new "dummy", and another tale with Zatanna (which Dini has said before he really likes.)
Some of the mystery ones aren't the type that you can figure out yourself, remember they are only one issue long, but they showcase Batman's seemingly encyclopedic knowledge of everything.
Definitely worth reading.
The first is an epilogue to The Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul, which unfortunately I have not read yet. Even though I didn't know the particulars Batman deals with Ra's in a way you've never seen before (at least I haven't.)
The other stories continue the one-off yet carry through some story elements before including the Riddler being a private investigator, Scarface having a new "dummy", and another tale with Zatanna (which Dini has said before he really likes.)
Some of the mystery ones aren't the type that you can figure out yourself, remember they are only one issue long, but they showcase Batman's seemingly encyclopedic knowledge of everything.
Definitely worth reading.
June 17, 2016
Another volume of excellent Batman mysteries. Loved the artwork and the storyline is snappy and active, but also emotive. I think Dini's Batman volumes tend to be my favorite.
November 2, 2012
Private Casebook is Paul Dini taking on a number of smaller stories, which is a cool formula for a book. Dustin Nguyen is a fantastic artist for Batman.
1) Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul (Epilogue) is the last chapter of Dini and Morrison's bigger Resurrection storyline. Good read.
2) Wonderland Gang - Mad Hatter, Tweedledee and dum...and dumb it was.
3)Suit of Sorrows - written by Peter Milligan - was a very cool story about the suit of armour given to Batman by Talia during the Resurrection storyline. Well worth reading.
4) Opening Night/Curtains - A 2 part story featuring Zatana, a character who doesn't get enough coverage I think. A very interesting partner/love interest of Batman. Also involves the new Scarface and some underworld mob story. Entertaining for sure. It's a slight continuation from 'Trust' a Detective Comics story collected in Dini's "Batman: Death and the City" collection.
5)The Riddle Unanswered. - A story of Batman and the Detective Riddler working separately on the same serial killer case. Entertaining, especially showing Batman's continuing distrust of Mr. Nigma.
All in all a decent collection of smaller stories, it works well and advances many character relationships within the Batman universe.
Good read.
1) Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul (Epilogue) is the last chapter of Dini and Morrison's bigger Resurrection storyline. Good read.
2) Wonderland Gang - Mad Hatter, Tweedledee and dum...and dumb it was.
3)Suit of Sorrows - written by Peter Milligan - was a very cool story about the suit of armour given to Batman by Talia during the Resurrection storyline. Well worth reading.
4) Opening Night/Curtains - A 2 part story featuring Zatana, a character who doesn't get enough coverage I think. A very interesting partner/love interest of Batman. Also involves the new Scarface and some underworld mob story. Entertaining for sure. It's a slight continuation from 'Trust' a Detective Comics story collected in Dini's "Batman: Death and the City" collection.
5)The Riddle Unanswered. - A story of Batman and the Detective Riddler working separately on the same serial killer case. Entertaining, especially showing Batman's continuing distrust of Mr. Nigma.
All in all a decent collection of smaller stories, it works well and advances many character relationships within the Batman universe.
Good read.
February 27, 2019
This is another comic book on Batman. This particular title is a collection of seven short stories or mini-chapters of short stories. The writer Paul Dini was the producer and screen writer for Batman: The Animated Series and if you enjoyed those cartoons in the 90s you will also enjoy the same feel of short episodes in this book, though the illustrators did vary from story to story. Overall it was a fun read.
Various super-villains are featured in this volume such as Ra’s al Ghul, the Mad Hatter and the Wonderland gang, Scarface and the Ventriloquist and Catwoman. There’s also a feature of the character Zatanna who helps Batman; I actually think she’s a neat character who support Batman. However like other characters who help Batman, Batman still manage to somehow manage to be somewhat distance from them, including Zatanna. The work also feature lesser known villains such as the Dumson and Deever twins. Also in this book we also see Riddler no longer pursuing crime and is on the side of justice by trying to solve crimes. In this instance it is to solve a murder and Batman and the Riddler are on a race to figure it out before the other one finds out first. I thought there’s a pretty interesting capture of the internet and group chatrooms in trying to anonymously and collectively brainstorm with the limited clues known. That was interesting and was a rather updated Batman story! Of the stories in this work I enjoyed “The Suit of Sorrows” that was about Batman having a suite made of a specific material that might possibly be supernatural. Batman is on the journey to find out information about the history of the cloth but encounters twists and turn and villains. It does remind us that we have a dark side; what the Bible calls our sin nature. The stories “Opening Night” and “Curtains” are both one story arc and was a bit strange for me concerning Scarface and a new Ventriloquist. Overall though the book was a fun read. I give this a four out of five.
Various super-villains are featured in this volume such as Ra’s al Ghul, the Mad Hatter and the Wonderland gang, Scarface and the Ventriloquist and Catwoman. There’s also a feature of the character Zatanna who helps Batman; I actually think she’s a neat character who support Batman. However like other characters who help Batman, Batman still manage to somehow manage to be somewhat distance from them, including Zatanna. The work also feature lesser known villains such as the Dumson and Deever twins. Also in this book we also see Riddler no longer pursuing crime and is on the side of justice by trying to solve crimes. In this instance it is to solve a murder and Batman and the Riddler are on a race to figure it out before the other one finds out first. I thought there’s a pretty interesting capture of the internet and group chatrooms in trying to anonymously and collectively brainstorm with the limited clues known. That was interesting and was a rather updated Batman story! Of the stories in this work I enjoyed “The Suit of Sorrows” that was about Batman having a suite made of a specific material that might possibly be supernatural. Batman is on the journey to find out information about the history of the cloth but encounters twists and turn and villains. It does remind us that we have a dark side; what the Bible calls our sin nature. The stories “Opening Night” and “Curtains” are both one story arc and was a bit strange for me concerning Scarface and a new Ventriloquist. Overall though the book was a fun read. I give this a four out of five.
May 13, 2024
A solid collection of short stories written largely by Paul Dini exploring some of Batman's encounters with various battles in Gotham. I very much enjoy the thought of Batman and Riddler both using essentially Reddit or 4chan as a source for finding intel on cases
January 26, 2015
I used to be a bit of an expert on all things Bat. Having started reading about his adventures in the early 1970’s, I devoured everything I could get my hands on for so many years, but sometime around a decade and one-half ago I suddenly felt that stories began largely repeating themselves. Gone was some freshness to the Dark Knight’s month-to-month escapades, and – no matter what plotlines were up’n’coming from new talent signing aboard any number of Batman’s many titles – I just couldn’t see staying a part of his active readership.
Rather than give it up entirely, I made the fateful decision to stop following the regular releases and instead start picking up graphic novel and trade paperback editions when they hit the shelves. If nothing else, this would keep me “involved” but certainly not up-to-date with the current affairs of Gotham City.
BATMAN: PRIVATE CASEBOOK is one of the better stand-alone collections I’ve had the pleasure to read since giving up my monthly fix in favor of a less structured fandom. Basically, it’s a collection of six separate issues from the comics run (Detective Comics 840-845), and it’s the working result of collaboration between writers Paul Dini with Peter Milligan, penciler Dustin Nguyen, inker Derek Fridolfs, colorist John Kalisz, and a small tribe of letters.
What in particular makes CASEBOOK an exception read is that, by and large, any person with any basic working knowledge of the Batman and his universe of allies and enemies can pick it up, read it, and enjoy it without having to read much less know anything else. Of course, there are stories that pick up after and precede what appears here; but – for the most part – these are separate tales detailing a handful of lesser activities in the detective’s dealings. In this six-episode range, there are five relatively independent accounts, a refreshing change from the more intricately-woven crossover-style mega-plots that tend to comprise DC’s ‘event’ philosophy for its characters over the last few decades.
Making CASEBOOK even more inviting is that there really isn’t a ‘big villain’ presence in the mix. Thankfully, there isn’t a Joker in the bunch; in his place are a handful of second rate ne’er-do-wells – the Mad Hatter, Gotham Jack, the Ventriloquist & Scarface, and The Riddler (largely viewed as a poor man’s Joker) put the Bats to the test. Heck, even the guest star of Zatanna one could argue takes a lesser known hero from the entire DC Universe to give the Dark Knight and Bruce Wayne someone to ‘hang with’ for an adventure.
And why shouldn’t this be a terrific affair? Those of us in the know have heard Paul Dini’s name: he’s the genius behind the popular BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES and the equally epic look at Batman’s future, BATMAN BEYOND. With his vast experience tinkering within the realm of Gotham, it really should come as no surprise that the storyteller can select a handful of bargain baddies and give ‘em primetime exposure for folks (like me) hungry for something just a little different.
HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION POSSIBLE. One of the traits that distinguish a master storyteller from the rest of them is that he (or she) can take even second-tier players and give them first-class treatment, and that’s the best that probably be said for BATMAN: PRIVATE CASEBOOK: Paul Dini – one of today’s eras most gifted writers who has more than a passing fancy with the Caped Crusader – has plucked an assortment of thieves, murderers, and con artists from Bat-history, and he’s given them varsity status here. Each tale is largely a stand-alone affair, requiring little if any experience with the Bat-universe to enjoy, making this even a terrific affair for the uninitiated.
Rather than give it up entirely, I made the fateful decision to stop following the regular releases and instead start picking up graphic novel and trade paperback editions when they hit the shelves. If nothing else, this would keep me “involved” but certainly not up-to-date with the current affairs of Gotham City.
BATMAN: PRIVATE CASEBOOK is one of the better stand-alone collections I’ve had the pleasure to read since giving up my monthly fix in favor of a less structured fandom. Basically, it’s a collection of six separate issues from the comics run (Detective Comics 840-845), and it’s the working result of collaboration between writers Paul Dini with Peter Milligan, penciler Dustin Nguyen, inker Derek Fridolfs, colorist John Kalisz, and a small tribe of letters.
What in particular makes CASEBOOK an exception read is that, by and large, any person with any basic working knowledge of the Batman and his universe of allies and enemies can pick it up, read it, and enjoy it without having to read much less know anything else. Of course, there are stories that pick up after and precede what appears here; but – for the most part – these are separate tales detailing a handful of lesser activities in the detective’s dealings. In this six-episode range, there are five relatively independent accounts, a refreshing change from the more intricately-woven crossover-style mega-plots that tend to comprise DC’s ‘event’ philosophy for its characters over the last few decades.
Making CASEBOOK even more inviting is that there really isn’t a ‘big villain’ presence in the mix. Thankfully, there isn’t a Joker in the bunch; in his place are a handful of second rate ne’er-do-wells – the Mad Hatter, Gotham Jack, the Ventriloquist & Scarface, and The Riddler (largely viewed as a poor man’s Joker) put the Bats to the test. Heck, even the guest star of Zatanna one could argue takes a lesser known hero from the entire DC Universe to give the Dark Knight and Bruce Wayne someone to ‘hang with’ for an adventure.
And why shouldn’t this be a terrific affair? Those of us in the know have heard Paul Dini’s name: he’s the genius behind the popular BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES and the equally epic look at Batman’s future, BATMAN BEYOND. With his vast experience tinkering within the realm of Gotham, it really should come as no surprise that the storyteller can select a handful of bargain baddies and give ‘em primetime exposure for folks (like me) hungry for something just a little different.
HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION POSSIBLE. One of the traits that distinguish a master storyteller from the rest of them is that he (or she) can take even second-tier players and give them first-class treatment, and that’s the best that probably be said for BATMAN: PRIVATE CASEBOOK: Paul Dini – one of today’s eras most gifted writers who has more than a passing fancy with the Caped Crusader – has plucked an assortment of thieves, murderers, and con artists from Bat-history, and he’s given them varsity status here. Each tale is largely a stand-alone affair, requiring little if any experience with the Bat-universe to enjoy, making this even a terrific affair for the uninitiated.
January 17, 2017
Mas historias autoconclusivas, una sola consta de dos partes. Paul Dini conoce Batman, sabe meterse en la piel del personaje, pensar como detective y en pocas páginas desarrollar una trama atractiva. El primer número es un epilogo de la resurrección de Ra's Al Ghul. Le sigue una simpática y sencilla historia homenaje a Alice in wonderland con el Mad Hatter. A continuación la única historia que no escribe Dini y aparece el genial y prolífico Peter Milligan con una excelente historia que incluye una capa mística data de las Cruzadas del 1190 con un final abierto. Dos números para tratar la aparición de Zatanna y el tremendo Scarface. Cierra con Riddler y como extra un anexo del Long Halloween. Muy entretenido y ojalá Dustin Nguyen dibujara como lo hace para las portadas. Igual es muy llevadero y Dini traslada toda esa onda que muestra en la serie animada que también escribe.
February 13, 2009
I didn't think Dini's run on Detective could get any better than it already was--truly a seminal body of Batman work--but then Dustin Nguyen showed up and did the impossible, he elevated work that I thought had already reached its summit of possibilities. This is what every future Batman writer and artist should aspire to. These Dini books add that extra ingredient that has been missing from all Bat books of late--unadulterated fun.
Oh, and the most deliciously entertaining scene? Zatanna and Bruce flirting at the bar after her performance. That scene was pitch perfect, stretching a big ol' smile across my face.
Oh, and the most deliciously entertaining scene? Zatanna and Bruce flirting at the bar after her performance. That scene was pitch perfect, stretching a big ol' smile across my face.
September 26, 2010
I'm normally a big Paul Dini fan, but this collection didn't do much for me. I love the format of one-issue stories in Detective Comics, as opposed to 8-issue mega arcs. But it seems that somewhere along the line writers have forgotten how to tell a fully developed story in one issue. (Hint: splash pages waste too much space when you only have 22 pages to work with.) Just because an issue isn't part of an epic crossover doesn't mean that it's story has to be inconsequential. It's just too bad that the tales in this book lack any oomph.
September 2, 2019
4.5 Fantastic all the way through.
This collection collects a few short Batman stories, starting with Ra's al Ghul.
The Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul -Epilogue
I don't know the backstory with White Ghost, but it is easy to get the context and appreciate this Epilogue for what it is.
I love Batman as the clever detective and I adore how he "tricks" Ra's into villain monologuing about the globe's true nature so he can take a picture and study it later.
I also love the connecting scene with Bruce Wayne in a cab being bothered by his driver about it being a late-night out "with a woman" (wink wink nudge nudge) on his way home after Ra's blew up the Batmobile.
The ending was bonkers and so creative and dark. I don't want to spoil it, but it was definitely Batman's darker side. Very well done & clever.
The Wonderland Gang! was a just a fun kind of Batman action story with the Hatter at the center. It was short and not too heavy.
My favorite part of the issue is Batman's quizzical "Seriously?" to The Carpenter, and then she puts down her weapons lol. I also like Batman's call to Gordon telling him to go easy on the Hatter.
I love when Batman knows his villans for what they are -and what they are not responsible for.
The Suit of Sorrows is a classic Batman story in that Batman doubts his own self/he tries to control his darkness. Talia "gifts"(?) him this suit of armor that is rumored to gift the wearer great strength but also may destroy the wearer if they are impure. Batman struggles against the armor the whole issue as he chases down its lore. Tim supports as Robin.
I love the two-part story Opening Night & Curtains with Zatanna, Batman, and Scarface. I seem to always like the Scarface stories (I love the "is the puppet possessed or is it all the Ventriloquist?" aspect), and this one was fantastic with a new Ventriloquist; a new "softer lap".
Zatanna to the Ventriloquist: "I know dolls and puppets carry a powerful magic. Through them a sick person can be healed, a shy one can gain confidence..."
The Ventriloquist: "And a wounded one can find vengeance."
I also super dug the "will they won't they?" romance between Zatanna and Batman. <3
The last issue The Riddle Unanswered wasn't as strong as the rest, but it was still enjoyable. More than anything I love Selina's jealous drop-in chat with Bruce. <3 (I'm team Cat & Bat 4ever!)
In this story, the Riddler has gone "straight" and seemingly solves crimes on a reality TV show. Batman scopes out online crime/conspiracy chat-boards (which is pretty smart, if boring detective work). Fun cameo by Detective Chimp, and another pretty dark ending by Batman.
Bonus short (five-page) Zatanna story at the end Kcirt Ro Taert where she serves up some Halloween justice.
This collection collects a few short Batman stories, starting with Ra's al Ghul.
The Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul -Epilogue
I don't know the backstory with White Ghost, but it is easy to get the context and appreciate this Epilogue for what it is.
I love Batman as the clever detective and I adore how he "tricks" Ra's into villain monologuing about the globe's true nature so he can take a picture and study it later.
I also love the connecting scene with Bruce Wayne in a cab being bothered by his driver about it being a late-night out "with a woman" (wink wink nudge nudge) on his way home after Ra's blew up the Batmobile.
The ending was bonkers and so creative and dark. I don't want to spoil it, but it was definitely Batman's darker side. Very well done & clever.
The Wonderland Gang! was a just a fun kind of Batman action story with the Hatter at the center. It was short and not too heavy.
My favorite part of the issue is Batman's quizzical "Seriously?" to The Carpenter, and then she puts down her weapons lol. I also like Batman's call to Gordon telling him to go easy on the Hatter.
I love when Batman knows his villans for what they are -and what they are not responsible for.
The Suit of Sorrows is a classic Batman story in that Batman doubts his own self/he tries to control his darkness. Talia "gifts"(?) him this suit of armor that is rumored to gift the wearer great strength but also may destroy the wearer if they are impure. Batman struggles against the armor the whole issue as he chases down its lore. Tim supports as Robin.
I love the two-part story Opening Night & Curtains with Zatanna, Batman, and Scarface. I seem to always like the Scarface stories (I love the "is the puppet possessed or is it all the Ventriloquist?" aspect), and this one was fantastic with a new Ventriloquist; a new "softer lap".
Zatanna to the Ventriloquist: "I know dolls and puppets carry a powerful magic. Through them a sick person can be healed, a shy one can gain confidence..."
The Ventriloquist: "And a wounded one can find vengeance."
I also super dug the "will they won't they?" romance between Zatanna and Batman. <3
The last issue The Riddle Unanswered wasn't as strong as the rest, but it was still enjoyable. More than anything I love Selina's jealous drop-in chat with Bruce. <3 (I'm team Cat & Bat 4ever!)
In this story, the Riddler has gone "straight" and seemingly solves crimes on a reality TV show. Batman scopes out online crime/conspiracy chat-boards (which is pretty smart, if boring detective work). Fun cameo by Detective Chimp, and another pretty dark ending by Batman.
Bonus short (five-page) Zatanna story at the end Kcirt Ro Taert where she serves up some Halloween justice.
January 13, 2021
Batman: Private Casebook is a collection of semi-interconnect one-issue stories mainly written by Paul Dini. Batman: Private Casebook collects six issues (Detective Comics #840–846) and a story from Infinite Halloween Special.
Batman: Private Casebook has Bruce Wayne as Batman and his allies teaming up against well-known and unique foes. Villains range the gamut from the well-known Ra's al Ghul (Detective Comics #840), Jervis Tetch as The Mad Hatter (Detective Comics #841), and a new Ventriloquist in Peyton Riley (Detective Comics #843) to first appearance villains in Hammond Carter as The Globe (Detective Comics #840), Tweedledum and Tweedledee and The Wonderland Gang (Detective Comics #841), and single appearance villains in Gotham Jack (Detective Comics #842) and The Lilly Killer (Detective Comics #845). Finally, the story from Infinite Halloween Special centers on Zantana dealing with trick-or-treat candy spiked with fear toxin.
With the exception on one story (Detective Comics #842), which was penned by Peter Milligan, the rest of the trade paperback is penned by Paul Dini. For the most part, it is written rather well. Dini is a master of done-in-one tales, which evokes the more self-contained Batman stories of the mid-nineties, yet with an over-arching tale through which Dini carves himself his own distinct corner of the Bat-universe.
Dustin Nguyen penciled the entire trade paperback. Since he was the only penciler, the artistic flow of the trade paperback flowed exceptionally well. For the most part, Nguyen penciling is wonderful, a tad too light for a Batman story, but done wonderfully regardless.
All in all, Batman: Private Casebook is wonderful collection of stories written by famed writer Paul Dini.
Batman: Private Casebook has Bruce Wayne as Batman and his allies teaming up against well-known and unique foes. Villains range the gamut from the well-known Ra's al Ghul (Detective Comics #840), Jervis Tetch as The Mad Hatter (Detective Comics #841), and a new Ventriloquist in Peyton Riley (Detective Comics #843) to first appearance villains in Hammond Carter as The Globe (Detective Comics #840), Tweedledum and Tweedledee and The Wonderland Gang (Detective Comics #841), and single appearance villains in Gotham Jack (Detective Comics #842) and The Lilly Killer (Detective Comics #845). Finally, the story from Infinite Halloween Special centers on Zantana dealing with trick-or-treat candy spiked with fear toxin.
With the exception on one story (Detective Comics #842), which was penned by Peter Milligan, the rest of the trade paperback is penned by Paul Dini. For the most part, it is written rather well. Dini is a master of done-in-one tales, which evokes the more self-contained Batman stories of the mid-nineties, yet with an over-arching tale through which Dini carves himself his own distinct corner of the Bat-universe.
Dustin Nguyen penciled the entire trade paperback. Since he was the only penciler, the artistic flow of the trade paperback flowed exceptionally well. For the most part, Nguyen penciling is wonderful, a tad too light for a Batman story, but done wonderfully regardless.
All in all, Batman: Private Casebook is wonderful collection of stories written by famed writer Paul Dini.
November 19, 2025
To me, Paul Dini is one of those names that you know if you are into Batman. "Batman: The Animated Series" is iconic. It is where Mr. Freeze gets his tragic origin and where the character of Harley Quinn was born. Therefore, I knew I had to read this when I saw it.
There are 7 stories in this book, focusing on Ra's al Ghul, Mad Hatter and his Wonderland Gang, a mystic suit from the Crusades, Scarface and a new Ventriloquist, The Riddler, and Zatanna. You can read almost every story as a stand-alone ("Curtains" continues where "Opening Night" left off), but there are some small references to things that happened before. For example, Zatanna was shot by the Joker or The Riddler is now reformed and working as a detective.
The last story shows that Zatanna can be vengeful, but some of these stories also show how vengeful Batman can be. Ra's al Ghul discovers that while Batman doesn't kill, he can make him wish he did. Also, "I figure it will take you six minutes to cut yourself free. Jeremy's dogs will be awake in five. Get busy, 'partner.'" is *chef kiss*.
I'm not sure how I feel about Bruce and Zatanna possibly getting in a relationship. They are childhood friends. Wouldn't that be weird? Then again, I still don't know if I prefer Batman x Catwoman or Batman x Talia (or neither).
There are 7 stories in this book, focusing on Ra's al Ghul, Mad Hatter and his Wonderland Gang, a mystic suit from the Crusades, Scarface and a new Ventriloquist, The Riddler, and Zatanna. You can read almost every story as a stand-alone ("Curtains" continues where "Opening Night" left off), but there are some small references to things that happened before. For example, Zatanna was shot by the Joker or The Riddler is now reformed and working as a detective.
The last story shows that Zatanna can be vengeful, but some of these stories also show how vengeful Batman can be. Ra's al Ghul discovers that while Batman doesn't kill, he can make him wish he did. Also, "I figure it will take you six minutes to cut yourself free. Jeremy's dogs will be awake in five. Get busy, 'partner.'" is *chef kiss*.
I'm not sure how I feel about Bruce and Zatanna possibly getting in a relationship. They are childhood friends. Wouldn't that be weird? Then again, I still don't know if I prefer Batman x Catwoman or Batman x Talia (or neither).
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 27, 2021
Este é o terceiro compilado da Run de Paul Dini de Detective Comics. O volume 1 Batman: Detective me decepcionou bastante, o volume 2 Batman: Death and the City deu uma melhorada, mas esse terceiro compilado do Paul Dini novamente me decepcionou. Muito!!!
Como eu já disse antes, as vezes eu fico com a impressão que ele quer trazer a série animada para os quadrinhos em um estilo diferente. A série animada é muito boa como um desenho animado do jeito que foi, não precisa trazer algo parecido para os quadrinhos. Cada um com seu estilo em sua própria mídia. Tudo parece meio bobo as vezes, definitivamente esta Run do Dini é muito abaixo do que imaginei.
Curiosamente o capítulo que mais me agradou aqui não foi escrito pelo Paul Dini, e sim pelo Peter Milligan contando mais sobre o colete que Talia deu para o Batman. O restante foi bastante decepcionante pra mim. Pra mim este é o pior dos três volumes até agora.
Como eu já disse antes, as vezes eu fico com a impressão que ele quer trazer a série animada para os quadrinhos em um estilo diferente. A série animada é muito boa como um desenho animado do jeito que foi, não precisa trazer algo parecido para os quadrinhos. Cada um com seu estilo em sua própria mídia. Tudo parece meio bobo as vezes, definitivamente esta Run do Dini é muito abaixo do que imaginei.
Curiosamente o capítulo que mais me agradou aqui não foi escrito pelo Paul Dini, e sim pelo Peter Milligan contando mais sobre o colete que Talia deu para o Batman. O restante foi bastante decepcionante pra mim. Pra mim este é o pior dos três volumes até agora.
May 28, 2024
I'm enjoying Paul Dini's Detective Comics run but as of yet, the stakes haven't been that high. Collected are a few short tales that showcase some lesser villains (Mad Hatter, Scarface/Ventriloquist, and more). I think this is a great interpretation of the Ventriloquist as we finally get some back story and it ties into stuff Dini has already touched on. Also, a really good Mad Hatter one off. The notion of a Zatanna/Bruce relationship is very cool given their past. I also enjoy this Riddler that Dini has crafted. The stories connected to Ra's al Ghul resurrection are less than. I am a big fan of Dustin Nguyen's art, especially his Batman. Overall, a fun and entertaining read without a lot of drama.
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May 22, 2021Dini’s characterization is generally strong throughout, but the stories failed to stick out to me this time around. There’s no standout issue as in the previous two volumes (“Slayride,” “Kind of Like Family”). The stories are perfectly readable, and I really like the one-issue format Dini does for Detective Comics. These ones just lacked punch for me.
Dustin Nguyen draws every issue in the book. He uses his now trademark watercoloring on covers and a few scenes, but interiors are largely devoid of that style. I have to say, I prefer his watercolor style to what he does here.
Dustin Nguyen draws every issue in the book. He uses his now trademark watercoloring on covers and a few scenes, but interiors are largely devoid of that style. I have to say, I prefer his watercolor style to what he does here.
September 29, 2018
87/100 (2018 Reading Challenge)
Legend of Batman #16
Another great instalment of the Legend of Batman series. Showing a nice collection so far of more recent Batman work. I do prefer a big multi-issue narrative. But it’s also nice to unwind with a couple of short single issue stories too before I dig into a novel or after a day of work with a cup of tea/coffee as I start to unwind. I’m an easy reviewer but I still find nothing to really hate on here. Plus I’m a sucker for Zatanna too.
Legend of Batman #16
Another great instalment of the Legend of Batman series. Showing a nice collection so far of more recent Batman work. I do prefer a big multi-issue narrative. But it’s also nice to unwind with a couple of short single issue stories too before I dig into a novel or after a day of work with a cup of tea/coffee as I start to unwind. I’m an easy reviewer but I still find nothing to really hate on here. Plus I’m a sucker for Zatanna too.
May 7, 2018
All one shot stories.
Bar the Zatanna story, good stories though it feels like you start out in the middle often, and sometimes you don’t get an end.
Also the interactions Batman has with Catwoman and Zatanna with the prolonged conversation of will they won’t they are to my eye a bit odd but that may be me.
Bar the Zatanna story, good stories though it feels like you start out in the middle often, and sometimes you don’t get an end.
Also the interactions Batman has with Catwoman and Zatanna with the prolonged conversation of will they won’t they are to my eye a bit odd but that may be me.
September 19, 2024
If you don’t go into this book expecting a full complete story, it’s not too bad! While not my preferred style, the individual issues presented complete arcs more or less which made it enjoyable.
Writing (minus 2 spelling mistakes) was excellent as I’d expect from Dini.
Art style, especially how Batman was drawn, was not my favourite but it was solid enough.
Writing (minus 2 spelling mistakes) was excellent as I’d expect from Dini.
Art style, especially how Batman was drawn, was not my favourite but it was solid enough.
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January 3, 2024
i love paul dini’s work, and the way he treats his characters in this book is a masterpiece as always. never before have i been so invested an Batanna. also detective eddie nygma is one of the best additions to modern batman canon.
August 25, 2017
A decent set of stories read the review here
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