Batman

As annoying as it is that my only way to read volume three of Batman Earth One in paperback was to buy this collection when I already have volumes one and two, I have to admit that this is an excellent collection and terrific value for anyone who hasn’t read any of Earth One up to now. The impression I get is the series was written from the perspective of someone who acknowledges the main continuity Batman story is a bit too far-fetched to really happen. This version of Batman is just a little bit more grounded in reality and, at least to begin with, is a lot more believable as a real human being. Many familiar faces show up across the three arcs and the series does gradually stray from its more grounded conceit, but things never get quite as heightened as they tend to be in main continuity stories. If you want to get away from the Batgod stuff and read about just a rich kid in tights trying to stop crime then this is a book you might enjoy. I think most Batman fans in general will find a lot to like here.