Cuando solicité el libro había pensado que se trataría de una recopilación de los mejores momentos de Batman, sin embargo me llevé la sorpresa (aunque agradable) de que se trataba de un análisis mucho más allá de lo que fue Batman y su evolución a lo largo de los años.

Muy interesante.

I read this months ago so apologies for the delay with this feedback.. Like the similar Flash 100 greatest moments, the format is very strange with moments really being more like seperate character profiles or guides to key issues. Robert Greenberger is extremely knowledgable about his stuff unsurprisng considering his involvement with Who's Who at DC all those years ago. My only issue with it really is that there are certain Batman eras that just do not interest me- The late 80's -90s especially so i found myself glossing over entries relating to them in the process. In general, a reasonably good guide to Batman and co.

From the cover and the blurb I was expecting this book to contain some actual comics pages, an anthology of Batman events. In fact, it's a very text heavy volume providing canon detail on the events without the benefit of structured storytelling, more of an encyclopedia. Some people enjoy reading these things, unfortunately I do not. Flicking through it was very difficult to zoom into the images that were available, due to having to use bluefire reader, as Netgalley Shelf App is not compatible with kindle fire. I should have noticed that in advance of requesting but if it had been comics it would have been in larger print so easier to read. As this was so text heavy it's a shame that no kindle file was made available.

All in all I'm sure there's a limited market for this book, especially as a gift. Unfortunately it was not for me.

It doesnt support or open after I download the pdf version of it. It's also not showing in my shelf in netgalley and I cant open it to read Please look into the issue and if you can send me the pdf in my mail ID- taniagungunsarkar@gmail.com I cant read the book from here. Please look into the issue

This is a very enjoyable excursion into the "biography" of Batman, reproducing the comic book art of the period (and later interpretations) associated with key moments in his development, and, which is a welcome bonus, providing a comparatively detailed explanation and contextualisation. Worth a read and the artwork is a pleasure.

I recommend Batman: 100 Greatest Moments to any fan of Batman and Batman/Detective Comics. It highlights 100 great moments in the history of Batman comics. There are many more great moments in the history of Batman comics, but this book is a great refresher.

BATMAN: 100 GREATEST MOMENTS: HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE HISTORY OF THE DARK KNIGHT

Writer: Robert Greenberger

Batman has been around for over 80 years. Not many characters have that kind of staying power. At least not at the level that The Dark Knight sustains.

There have been many great moments throughout those 80 years. To narrow them down to the 100 greatest moments is no easy task, yet Robert Greenberger took up the challenge. While I applaud his efforts, I do ask... why?

First and foremost, Greenberger's writing is great. I was able to get a good handle on moments laid out in this book that I was unfamiliar with and relive those that I was familiar with. While not a complete history lesson, it was enough to make me feel like I knew Batman better than ever before. 

To continue building Batman: 100 Greatest Moments up, the layout is fantastic. While difficult to read on my phone (though, this honestly was probably the software required to read it vs. the actual e-book version), it was beautiful to look at. There were certain parts of the book that were difficult to read due to the colors used, but once again I contribute that to the software/device I was reading on.

With all that said, Batman: 100 Greatest Moments felt like a glorified blog post. Something that I could have read on numerous Batman fan sites (with Dark Knight News being my personal favorite). And while it was certainly laid out in a pretty way, I couldn't help but think "Oh, this is a great blog post, but an entire book?". And that's not to put down Greenberger or Batman fan sites, it just didn't click with me like a book. I almost would have rather read those moments in a blog post.

Conclusion

Just because this didn't work for me like a book, I do see the value in it. For the right person, this makes an excellent book to add to either your Batman collection or Coffee Table book collection. Greenberger was able to catch me up on nearly all of Batman's history in just 100 moments and seeing how he's evolved with each artist over time was a real treat.

Review SCORE: 7/10
Please see my review rubric for grading.

For full transparency: I received a review copy of this work from NetGalley. That said, this is an honest review, and receiving a review copy has not influenced my thoughts and rating of this work.

Five Fantastic Dark Knight Stars!!

This is a must have for any hardcore Batman fan. The book goes through the history of the Caped Crusader, highlighting the best 100 moments in his history. It was a nice read and I loved seeing some of the more historic moments of Batman that I never had a chance to see before.

I received an e-copy of this book from Netgalley, but it does not affect my opinion of the book.

In my mind this is a coffee table size book for people to look through. I think this book is great for both the major Batman fans and those just getting into the comics and want to learn more about Batman and the world in Gotham City. I like how it is broken down in different sections along with pages from different comics over the years to give a visual to what they are saying.

This book is a fantastic compilation of Batman's 100 greatest moments! It's a must for any batman lover!
I really love how they merged movie and comic history into one and sequenced the events. Was great having the backstory behind some of the greatest batman comics/moments.

If you are looking for behind the scenes stories about your favorite dark knight, this is the book for you! This Batman tome is a Batman encyclopedia of awesome facts about Batman and the entire bat family. I really enjoyed the stories of Bob Kane and the beginnings of Batman. I learned a lot of the influences that made Batman, the Batman. I never knew some of the characters from 1930s comics that influenced Bob Kane as he created Batman. It’s an awesome read for any Batman fan. You can learn about older Batman stories you never knew about and then go find them in Dc Universe or your favorite comic store!

I highly recommend this book. If you buy it, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it and find more Batman comics to read!

I confess that a big part of this high rating is probably the fact that I totally agree with the vast majority of the moments picked as the 'greatest.' But what makes this extra interesting is that the author goes extra deep into the history of Batman and writes about the different people that had a hand in creating the characters and moments that have become iconic enough to be considered the best of Batman.
It also includes the most relevant pages of the comics from which the moments were picked, so it has a secondary enjoyment factor in seeing the different art styles from the different ages.
The one downside I can think of is that it kind of takes a certain level of Batman knowledge for granted. I'm not sure a casual Batman reader will enjoy this as much, or even be able to fully understand the importance of the moments within Batman's history.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Chartwell Books for the chance to read.

Batman: 100 Greatest Moments is a great book for any comic book fans (not just Batman fans). In the book, Robert Greenberger highlights 100 stories from the 75 years of Batman comics. Each moment is given a brief write up and accompany with this corresponding panels from the comic book.

The book is divided into six chapters, from the origins of Batman, which includes the death of his parents in crime alley and the adopting of Dick Grayson. To the Bat Family (highlighting the various Robins and introduction to Batgirl). To Allies, Friends and Lovers, which showcases Batman various love interests including CatWoman. And this “friendship” with Superman.

Many of the moments are those you would expect. Like I mentioned the murder of Bruce Wayne’s parents (moment 2) or the introduction of Damien (moment 35), or Two-Face’s origin story (moment 59). However, there were some surprises. The relationship between Batman and Alfred (moment 23) or when Batman unmasked before Commissioner Gordon (moment 39).

As I said this is a great book for any comic book fan and would make an amazing gift.

Not a book suited for reading as a PDF to be quite honest! However, this would make a lovely "coffee-table" book.

A well thought out spread of 100 of the greatest moments of Batman comics throughout the years.
These are shown in categorical sequence rather than a linear format, a slight problem given the PDF version I was reading, but not a problem for someone who can flip back to check a date of a past entry.

Each category is given a summary, followed by paragraphs of what each scene/issue/moment contains, and then scans of the pages. Again, this might work better in print format but I'd prefer reading the paragraph of each moment alongside the scans of the comics.

An interesting book nonetheless and one to pick up for a Batman fan of any level.

Great book on batmans history over the past 80 years! I definitely wish they included more actual comic strips that related to each story though. I would also recommend getting the physical book instead of the ebook, as the text is super small and you have to zoom in alot to read all the nuances.

This was pretty underwhelming. This trend of glossy coffee table books looking at comic books have not really provided anything of substantive value.

Great guide for any Batman comics fan to outline the decades of books over 100 greatest moments. Layout is good, just wish the explanations of each moment were next to the scanned pages vs. all being written up together on pages before. Overall a good resource for comics fans.

Thank you to Net Galley and Quarto Publishing Group – Chartwell Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

"He is an avenging creature of the night when society needs a force for justice. [...] So powerful is his origin, so pure his mission, that as long as there are superstitious cowardly criminals, there will be a caped and cowled figure ready to strike fear in their hearts before bringing them to justice."
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Batman has always been my favorite hero. Imagine a dark and broody figure, hiding in shadows, seeking righteous vengeance upon evil, with cool-as-hell gadgets and the superpower of his bottomless funds. Add in just the right amount of grit and humor, and you got yourself one of the greatest superheroes the genre has to offer.
If you are a fan of Batman (but are unfamiliar with his adventures in the comic world, like myself), this book is for you.
Batman: 100 Greatest Moments offers its readers exactly that: a glimpse behind the scenes of Batman's most memorable moments, not just in terms of character arcs and plots, but also the incredible artists and creators contributing to the legend of the Dark Knight. Although some points are glossed over quickly, expecting from the reader a somewhat basic knowledge of certain key events in the comics or pulp culture, it is nonetheless a very well written and researched book with great illustrations, covers and snippets.
4.5/5 stars

My curiosity was piqued with this book since while not a die hard fan, I find the character of Batman interesting due to his complexities. I’ve watched the TV series, the films and read some graphic novels however there is so many gaps in my knowledge within the source material These highlighted hits helped me become more familiar with additional characters and storylines that I was either unaware of or only heard in passing. The author had clearly done a lot of research with each of the entries not just mentioning storylines & characters but the writers, artists and editors.

My only issue was with the viewing of a pdf of the proof on a tablet as I was unable to read the panels from the comics/graphic novels properly. I couldn’t read the text as it was getting to blurry, I had to increase the size due to the formatting of the pdf. This was slightly disappointing as having examples that match the entries was a fantastic addition to show the various style of artwork. I’m sure they will look glorious in the print version.

Overall the book will look good with the artwork and the chart like information will appeal to fans.

Batman: 100 Greatest Moments, by Robert Greenberger, like his Flash: 100 Greatest Moments which I previously reviewed (and will borrow some of here due to the similarities) is a browser’s reference book that offers up a comic-reader’s cornucopia of illustrations, something one always hopes for in this sort of book. As the title says, it’s a look at a (obviously subjective) list of highlights from the near-century the classic character has been around. While some fans might quibble here and there, the list as a whole is most likely going to find general consensus.

As noted, while one can read it cover to cover, it’s more a browsing kind of book. I say that because it doesn’t go in chronological order, nor does it go into a deep dive in any particular area. So it’s not meant to be read as an analysis, say, of the character’s changes over time or their personality. If one is looking for that sort of thing, there are a slew of such titles. One picks up on Batman’s development as a character and as a hero while reading this work, but as the entries shift around in time, it’s not a unified, linear exploration and the content is broad but shallow (not a criticism, since that’s not the intent here).

Instead of going chronologically, Greenberger has organized the entries by the categories listed below, along with some of their included content

• “Origins” pretty self-explanatory but also includes the arrival of Dick Grayson
• “Creating the Mythos”: adding the various elements that are now synonymous with the character, like the Bat Signal, the Batmobile, The Batcave, etc.
• “The Batman Family”: the character’s chosen family: Alfred, the various Robins, Batwoman and Batgirl
• “Allies, Friends, and Lovers” Also pretty self-explanatory and including entries on Commissioner Gordon, Catwoman, Vicki Vale, Superman, and others
• “Enemies”: the famous Rogue’s Gallery, including Joker, Two-Face, Riddler, Scarecrow, Bane, and more
• “Out of This World” various fantasy, science fiction, and “what-if” tales

Each single entry is typically 3-4 paragraphs long, with a small illustration often accompanying them. The text is informative and readable, not academic and while it’s occasionally conversational it’s never too informal. Greenberger doesn’t delve into any of the controversy over credit for the character, keeping things lightly descriptive. Each category usually has a few good size covers scattered within its section, then each one is followed by full-page excerpts from the discussed comics, ranging from a single page to several pages. Having so many multi-page excerpts was a pleasant surprise and gives the reader a true sense of reading the comic as opposed to the usual single representative images. Even better, it allows you to get a strong sense of the range of artistic choices made by the various illustrators over the years.

The non-linearity can feel a bit chaotic/random, making it difficult to get a sense of unity or cohesive big picture look, though the division into segments helps somewhat with that. And because Batman has remained singular over his years, as opposed to The Flash who has had several people fulfill that role, this is less of an issue here than it was in The Flash: Top 100 Moments.

I confess that in the running “war” between the two titans of superhero comics, I long ago enlisted in the Marvel camp, though in my earliest comics reading days I did have a short period of time reading a few DC ones, more typically The Flash, though I did read some Batman in that short-lived period. And I have read several of the classic graphic novels over the years such as Year 100 or The Dark Knight Returns. Some of these moments reminded me of why I enjoy Marvel more, but others, particularly some of the later stories, made me think I might have missed a few good tales here and there.