All-Star Batman Volume 1: My Worst Enemy

Reviewed by: Elizabeth Andersen - Westbrook High School, Westbrook, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: July 18, 2017

Review

This is not a novel you can jump right into. Although it is Volume 1 in the All-Star Batman series, the plot requires you to be familiar with villains of the DC Universe and Batman’s backstory. Batman is attempting to help his friend, Harvey Dent to heal his scarring and rid himself of his split-identity as Two-Face. As they travel across the country, Batman and Dent find obstacles and enemies at every turn. Many of these obstacles are planted by Two-Face to thwart Batman’s attempt to help Dent, who has been a friend from childhood. The graphics are completed by a team of pencillers, inkers, colorists, letterers, and cover artists. The panels are very colorful and eye-catching, but that still does not help pull together all the characters and all the storylines.This graphic novel would have appeal to readers who are already avid fans of the DC Universe. If Batman or other DC graphic novels are popular in your library, this first in a five book series might be considered for an additional purchase.

Overall Book Score: fair