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"Batman: R.I.P." and FINAL CRISIS saw the end of Batman. Now, months following the disappearance of her protector, Gotham City sits at a precipice and it may be too far gone for Nightwing, Robin, Commissioner Gordon and the rest of the city's heroes to save the day. Amid the fires, rioting, looting and gang warfare, one question rings out from the souls of Gotham's desperate citizens: Where is Batman? With guest-stars galore, the destruction of a sacred Gotham City institution and an ending that will have everyone talking, this event written and drawn by Tony Daniel (The Tenth) and other top creators features the battle to take on the Mantle of the Bat. Who has earned the right? Who thinks they deserve it? Robin? Nightwing? Jason Todd? Two-Face? Catwoman? Batgirl? Who will ultimately win the BATTLE FOR THE COWL?

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42 of 51 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Why?, Nov 24 2009

By Jon Repesh - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Batman: Battle for the Cowl HC (Hardcover)

Battle for the Cowl kindles so many questions, yet provides so few answers. Who is the new Black Mask? Why make Jason Todd an absolute sociopathic killer? Why was Tony Daniel, previously known primarily as an artist, chosen to write such a critical and much scrutinized series? And the most daunting question of all, why allegedly kill off and replace Bruce Wayne at arguably the commercial apex of his lengthy and legendary career? Regarding Black Mask's cryptic identity, Orpheus perhaps, although the logic behind that choice is admittedly dubious. As for Jason Todd, after his cleverly conceived depiction as a bitter yet believable anti-hero in the vastly underrated Under the Hood storyline, DC never did seem to know how to best utilize him, with his totally exaggerated and irrational characterization here being a prime example, which alas leaves no avenue for turning back. For some, this may not be a concern, for others it negates any future possibilities of employing him in a more judicious and coherent manner. His portrayal and most of the plot were seemingly editorially mandated, ultimately leaving the eventual writer with little room for creative maneuvering, enter Tony Daniel. Many people justifiably questioned the decision to use a relative writing novice to pen this important story. There certainly is no debating the quality of his illustrations, which are some of the finest of his career, but the real revelation is his remarkably sharp and engaging writing, all while constrained within the context of a preordained outline and outcome. And speaking of that outcome...after the monstrous popularity of the Dark Knight movie, one has to seriously question DC's judgment in choosing this particular time, or any time for that matter, to turn Batman, arguably the biggest comic personality in the history of the medium, into that dreadful bane of comicdom, a legacy character. All this does is divide and alienate an already fractured and dwindling fan base, a persistent pestilence that plagues followers of Green Lantern and more presently Flash. DC is going for short term gimmick driven sales spikes at the expense of long term foresight and fan unity. More significantly this ill advised approach sends the distressing message that almost any man can be Batman, therefore demeaning the personal significance of Bruce's achievements through rigorous physical resolve and emotional and intellectual perseverance. Batman is not a representation of everyman, but an incredible example of what one singularly extraordinary individual can attain via triumph of the human spirit to become an inspirational icon to millions. There is and will always ever be only one Batman, and his name is Bruce Wayne.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Inside Dick Grayson's Head, Sep 4 2010

By Cooper - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Batman: Battle for the Cowl HC (Hardcover)

I loved this graphic novel--at least the first three chapters. (The last two are taken from a different perspective in the aftermath of Batman's "death" including Harvey Bullock and Vicki Vale--I didn't care for the artwork of those last two chapters and wasn't interested enough to do more than skim through the story.)

The Battle for the Cowl is a three issue story focusing on Dick Grayson. I disagreed with other reviewers. It was fun and action-packed and seemed to open up storylines for other Batman titles. SPOILER (if you haven't figured it out already): It does a great job of showing how Dick claims the mantle--and that he is the only one worthy of it.

I also loved the art. I have seen Daniel's work in Teen Titans, but this is even better. (Maybe because Dick Grayson is my favorite DC character.)

I borrowed this from the library but hope to purchase it soon--that's how good it is.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting episode in the latest Batman saga, Jan 13 2012

By Gareth Simon - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Batman: Battle for the Cowl (Paperback)

This volume reprints Batman: Battle for the Cowl issues #1-3, and Gotham Gazette: Batman Dead #1 and Gotham Gazette: Batman Alive #1.
This is an interesting episode in the latest Batman saga, providing you are following the storyline. It is not really a stand-alone volume though, so be warned. The Batman Family are trying to keep the peace in Gotham in Batman's absence, but not doing a great job of it. The Black Mask is stirring up trouble between the Penguin and Two-Face, and the heroes are caught in the middle, with the Red Hood out to seize the Cowl. Eventually, Dick Grayson is pushed into making the decision we have all been waiting for...

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