Another weekend light reading review. Why? Because even pastors need a mental break…
Jeph Loeb. Batman: Hush. New York, NY: DC Comics, August 18th, 2009. 320 pp.
4 out of 5
This was a fun read. I do appreciate the writer Jeph Loeb for his storytelling in other comic books especially in BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN. In fact I decided to read this book largely because of Jeph Loeb was the author. I also appreciated the artist Jim Lee. There’s a movie feel to the angles and dramatic poses of Batman.
This work is a “mystery.” I appreciated the author going for the Detective side of Batman. This book tells the story of Batman trying to figure out who is behind orchestrated attack against Batman. Whoever it is knows the ways of Batman. Whoever it is also manages to orchestrate many of Batman’s infamous villains together to fight against the Dark Knight. I like the twists and turn towards the end in which there’s a loop thrown to the readers of a sudden change on who is the mysterious mastermind now known as “Hush.” Another simultaneous story in this book is the story of Batman’s relationship with others. There’s the issue of trust and Batman is lonely enough to try to pursue love with the Catwoman. All along the issue is whether he can trust her and he takes dramatic risks of revealing himself. I love the irony that is pointed out in the book of how Batman is supposed to be this lone hero but then there’s all these connections of “Bat family” around him such as the various Robins, Batwing, Oracle, etc.
A fun read. I read this on Sunday nights after a long day and week of ministry (I’m a pastor). Great to read something that relaxes the mind. While it wasn’t as epic as BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN or Batman Year One, it was still a good story.
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I just bought the book The Garden of God’s Word ~ The Purpose and Delight of Bible Study on Kindle! I saw from your Amazon account that you guys are supporting HeartCry? I appreciate HeartCry ministries a lot! Do you guys have personal contact with HeartCry???
Not yet ~ this is one of the first that we feel led to support, not just because of Paul Washer, but because of their training for ministry within the nations in which they serve.
THANK YOU for purchasing this book. I am especially desiring pastors to read it; get feedback; to make it better if possible, and encourage it for their membership.
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If you haven’t gotten around to it, I still recommend Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross. It’s and interesting (if not accurately scriptural) juxtaposition of the book of Revelation and superhero imagery.
That’s a really cool cover…is the rest of the book with the same kind of artwork as the cover? I will plan to get this and read it sometime this month!
Yes, all of the artwork is by Alex Ross, and the interior panels match the quality of the cover.
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