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Batman: Year One Hundred | 
 enlarge | Author: Paul Pope
Creator: Jose Villarrubia
Publisher: DC Comics
Category: Book
List Price: $19.99
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Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 151589
Media: Paperback
Pages: 232
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 10 x 6.5 x 0.6
ISBN: 1401211925
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5973
EAN: 9781401211929
ASIN: 1401211925
Publication Date: January 17, 2007
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Product Description
Visionary writer/artist Paul Pope presents a futuristic mystery of epic proportions set in a dark, dystopian world devoid of privacy and filled with government conspiracies, psychic police, holographic caller ID and absolutely no room for "secret identities." In Gotham City, 2039, a federal agent is murdered and a contingent of Washington's top agents is hot on the suspect's trail. The Batman, a forgotten icon from the past, is wanted for the murder. Amid the chaos Gotham City Police Detective Gordon, grandson of the former commissioner, discovers that the man they are chasing shouldn't exist at all.
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 Brilliant December 31, 2008
D. Coy
Paul Pope's "Batman Year 100" is brilliant. Pope re-imagines Batman's mask as the ultimate rebellion in a world devoid of privacy. His "message" is not heavy-handed, however; it fits in perfectly with Pope's re-imagining of Gotham as a Blade-Runner-esque metropolis, populated by police gangs (who have taken on the trappings of sports-teams), cyborg-dogs, teenage computer geniuses, and shadowy government operatives. Even Gordon (grandson of the commissioner) looks & dresses an awful lot like a young Harrison Ford/Rick Deckard (but w/ that trademark Gordon moustache.)
For fans of Batman comics there are sharp references to earlier works--sightings of the Batman coincide with the dates and events of previous issues & stories, and the structure of the story mirrors that of Frank Miller's Batman Year One. And Pope's re-designed Batman costume, although initially jarring, quickly becomes one of the best parts of the book.
Finally, a previous reviewer commented that the story leaves too many unanswered questions--But that's the point. In a future where everything must be known, it is an act of civil disobedience to leave questions unanswered. And so, in Year 100, demanding to know all the answers puts you on the same side as the bad guys . . . .
Not Pope's best work but still fun November 11, 2008
Jamison (United States)
This isn't as deep as Pope's usual work on THB or HEAVY LIQUID and the like. It is his version of Batman, and that's fun to see. A little grittier and earthier than the classic portrayal of the Dark Knight. And it's in the future so you get to see Pope's use of futuristic gadgets and plot devices, as in THB. The Paul Pope reboot of Batman.
Gripping near-future Batman story September 15, 2008
Kid Kyoto (Beijing)
Set in 2039, a century after Batman first appeared this story pits Batman against a government that is out of control eager to shred every last bit of privacy. Including the true identity of certain vigilante.
Creator Paul Pope lavishes attention on Batman's costume and equipment putting real thought into what he might wear and how it might work. The sketchbook pages are a real treat and should be required reading for future Batman artists.
The story itself is fairly linear, but the storytelling is excellent. You really feel that Batman is in danger throughout.
A Hundred Years and Running July 17, 2008
J. Lacayo
In "batman year 100", we find batman set in the future. 40 years after "the dark knight returns" perhaps. The reason why i refer to "the dark knight returns" is because "batman year 100" is just as iconic and remarkable as "the dark knight returns." I would much rather consider this a sequel more than "the dark knight strikes again." Its gritty and the artwork is outstanding. i love how batman looks grimey and old. The addition of fangs to instill fear in his enemies was a great concept that made him even more satisfyingly morbid. i like the whole concept of a future police state where privacy is outlawed and the government is always watching you. this made batman the only unknown in the country. WE MUST FIND WHO IS BATMAN! this was a brilliant story that felt down to earth and massive at the same time. its not too futuristic as well. the best way i can describe is like this: take "batman year one" and mix it with "the dark knight returns" and you got this. the only thing is that there is no iconic villians but rather a looming doomsday plot veiled by a murder mystery. its batman back to his detective work. i love the way the author ponders over the batman mythology. is he 100? how so? is it a title that is passed down? none of these get answered but its obvious that it was to fuel the wonder and awe about the whole spectacle. maybe he is one of the bat soldiers from the end of "the dark knight returns!!" the author does acknowledge "the dark knight returns" too in one scene. If you didnt like the sequel to "the dark knight returns" check this out, its a excellent read if you want to see batman get banged up real good. i love the bike chase with the new "robin" too. he doesn't wear the corny red and green tights, he wears a batman costume also. Two batman's!!!
Fabulous Artwork January 27, 2008
T. Hooper (Osaka, Japan)
Paul Pope really brings Batman alive in his depiction of Batman 100 years after his origin. Pope's artwork almost jumps off the page as he has a way of depicting a stunning sense of energy even in still shots with his ink brush. The feel is raw and gritty, just as Batman should be. In fact, you'll see about the coolest idea for the batmobile ever. The artwork isn't the only great thing about this graphic novel though. The story takes Batman back to his roots as a detective, which is how Batman should be portrayed--a man who also happens to be a hero. In this two-fisted story, Batman gets shot, chased by dogs and dragged through the mud as he is trying to get to the bottom of a mysterious exchange between federal agents and a known terrorist organization. If you're a real Batman fan, I definitely recommend that you give this a try.
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