Batman Vol. 6: Graveyard Shift (The New 52)

The main plot explored by the previous comics is present, however this one feels more like a glimpse into other Batman plots. The zero year story continues, with some other Batman stories unrelated to zero year thrown in. It is a good read, but if you’re looking to simply read the main plot, I would suggest buying the issues separately.

Received in excellent condition.

It's a good collection of one-shot stories. Some of them crossover to other major story arcs (such as Zero Year and Batman Incorporated). But for the most part, each issue in this collection is a stand-alone story. The artwork and writing changes through out, which normally would bother the heck out of me if this were a single continuous story arc. But since each issue is a one-shot, the change actually compliments each story and sets them apart from one another. I'm in the process of owning all the Batman New 52 collected editions, and even though this one isn't an essential part of the series (as far as story arcs go), it's still a pretty good read.

This series is awesome. The writers put different stories throughout one book and it all ties together well. I find that sometimes the stories jump so drastically, it makes it hard to follow sometimes but overall, I love the series. This New 52 Batman series is my very first comic experience and it's so enjoyable. Batman is the best superhero out there and I'm glad this series just cemented that fact.

Batman Vol 6 Graveyard Shift is essentially a collection of Batman short stories that were released alongside other main events in the Batman line. My 3 stars isn’t a critique of the writing and the artwork, it’s a criticism of the decision by DC to cram these stories into an incoherent mess just for this volume. I would have preferred the issues that related to Zero Year or Batman Eternal released within those volumes and not on their own like they were in this volume. But the volume collects Batman #0 (Zero Year issue), #18(which takes place after the death of Damian in Batman Inc.), 19-20 (takes place after the Death of the Family story arc and the death of Damian in Batman Inc.), #28 (takes place during the evens of Batman Eternal), #34 (which takes place alongside the events of Batman Eternal as well), Batman Annual #2 (which takes place sometime after Death of the Family and before Batman Eternal and Endgame). So needless to say, the issues are very incoherent and it was a very poor marketing decision on the part of DC. But the stories themselves are not bad. Batman #0 was part of the Zero Year event and would have benefitted from being in Volume 4 or 5 of the collection. It is written by Snyder with artwork by Capullo and the same main Batman team so it is very enjoyable and serves its purpose. #18 focuses on Harper Row and her brother but the issue serves as an assistance to Batman as he grieves the loss of his child, Damian. #19-20 were written by Snyder with artwork by Capullo once again, but this story focuses on Clayface and Snyder does a great job with the two-issue short story. Capullo is great, as always. There is a backup feature that is included in #19-20 which takes place probably around the same time as the Clayface story, but it centers around Batman and Superman investigating a crime which turns into an occult ritual and they must battle a mystical creature. #28 is basically a sneak peek at what is occurring in Gotham during the events of Batman Eternal. It was an interesting read but it should have just been included in the Batman Eternal collection. #34 is a very good short story about Batman hunting down a serial killer in Gotham. It may seem boring but it was a nice change of pace after all of the calamities and events that have transpired in Gotham in recent years. It was enjoyable to see Batman go back to street level crime for a brief moment. Batman Annual #2 was also a fun issue as well, it introduces a character named Eric Border, a new orderly at Arkham Asylum (who will later go on to play a major role in Endgame) and the premise of the story is that Batman is tasked with testing a new wing of Arkham for the administration, but Border accidentally sets Arkham’s oldest patient free and Batman must confront the first patient of Arkham and deal with his own personal demons that have emerged in recent years. This issue also takes place before Batman #34. Overall Vol 6 was a nice collection of Batman stories, but when you look at the volume as a whole, you realize that this was a very poorly coordinated scheme just to make more money in the end. To be fair if you really want to, you could probably skip this volume if you like.

This is a fine example of how Batman can be reinterpreted, but still be the core personality we expect. Tired, exhausted, unshaven, unearthed psychological trauma. All pieces of a damaged man beaten, shaped, forged, tested. Used to the fullest capacity. Justice sheathed in vengeance. And a man. Compassion fighting Evil, and himself. Evil and crime are his food and drink, and he is feasting tonight.

Yet another wonderful entry for the dark knight. If your a fan of this series it's a must that goes without saying. The whole run is worth owning twice. The artwork alone is worth every penny!

Good

My son loved it.

the stories are not a direct sequel to zero year or death of the family, but you have a couple of interesting tidbits here and there and a in-depth look inside bruce's head.

Awesome comic. Always been a Bat-Fan. The new 52 is the best.

Não gostei do desfecho da história, começa bem, porém perde a essência do que havia sido apresentado nas primeiras páginas. Recomendo as obras anteriores do Snyder dentro de Batman New 52's. Há mais 3 ou 4 arcos inclusos que complementam a leitura, porém não interferem na história principal.

The product is good, if you want this comic you should get it. The stories vary in quality, some are great others are dull. It also requires some context of other runs to comoletely enjoy. Out of the entire new52 main batman run I would say this volume is one you should research before purchasing just to be sure you’re not disappointed by it.