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This novel is a rare treat' IRISH TIMES 'Quite the best book she has written' DAILY TELEGRAPH
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The next book in Warner's fantastic DC Universe series: all original novels featuring ensemble casts of DC superheroes from all different character streams in fantastic new adventures
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I would imagine that the majority of people who bought this book are, like myself, at least reasonably knowledgable concerning the DC Universe and its inhabitants, so when a novel contains the "Story to date" of not just one, but THREE of the characters in it, well, thats a lot of padding.
Its a shame, really, that the stories of Arsenal (former Speedy), Tempest (former Aqualad) and Nightwing (former Robin) and their relationships to their now former partners Batman, Aquaman and Green Arrow are given so much page space as otherwise this is one cracker of a story.
Basically, Deathstroke sends Batman a warning that something is not well in Gotham by missing his intended target. When the Dark Knight contacts Green Arrow in the hopes of locating Arsenal (who has contacts that might help), the Emerald Archer immediately volunteers not only himself but also Aquaman to help - despite Batman's protests, naturally! Following different leads, the teams of Green Arrow and Nightwing, Aquaman and Aqualad and Batman and Arsenal (no, I haven't got that wrong), eventually come upon the truth - a plot that could cause the devastation of Gotham and plunge the USA into war.
The teaming of Batman with Arsenal and of Green Lantern with Nightwing is inspired and highlights the different methods the former sidekicks have been taught to use to fight the bad guys. However, still teaming Aquaman with Tempest seemed more like a way to plug a hole in the plot than for any other reason. In fact, Tempest seems to have very little to do at all.
That said, it was quite a good read. Not the best DC book (that was The Stone King), but worth a look.
Its a shame, really, that the stories of Arsenal (former Speedy), Tempest (former Aqualad) and Nightwing (former Robin) and their relationships to their now former partners Batman, Aquaman and Green Arrow are given so much page space as otherwise this is one cracker of a story.
Basically, Deathstroke sends Batman a warning that something is not well in Gotham by missing his intended target. When the Dark Knight contacts Green Arrow in the hopes of locating Arsenal (who has contacts that might help), the Emerald Archer immediately volunteers not only himself but also Aquaman to help - despite Batman's protests, naturally! Following different leads, the teams of Green Arrow and Nightwing, Aquaman and Aqualad and Batman and Arsenal (no, I haven't got that wrong), eventually come upon the truth - a plot that could cause the devastation of Gotham and plunge the USA into war.
The teaming of Batman with Arsenal and of Green Lantern with Nightwing is inspired and highlights the different methods the former sidekicks have been taught to use to fight the bad guys. However, still teaming Aquaman with Tempest seemed more like a way to plug a hole in the plot than for any other reason. In fact, Tempest seems to have very little to do at all.
That said, it was quite a good read. Not the best DC book (that was The Stone King), but worth a look.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Want to know more about the 'Sidekicks"?
23 Oct 2006
Format:Mass Market Paperback
If the answer to that question is 'yes', then this book is for you. Though from the front cover art and back cover 'blurb', this looks like more of a a "Batman" book, it comes off as more of a "Green Arrow/Arsenal(Speedy)" story. The action does take place on in Batman's town(Gotham of course!) and his presence is felt through out the story. But Green Arrow is the one who brings everyone together, much to Batman's chagrin.
The basic plot:
While Green Arrow, Aquaman, and Batman are working together on a current case with their former sidekicks,(Arsenal:Speedy, Aqualad:Tempest, and Nightwing:Robin)we learn the back story of each sidekick. It seemed that Arsenal has the most ink, (which was a good thing for me, having never read the classic comics from the 70's written by Deeny O'Neal and drawn by Neal Adams)But Nightwing and Tempest are not short changed in any way.
Even if you do know the back stories, this book should be a fun read!
The basic plot:
While Green Arrow, Aquaman, and Batman are working together on a current case with their former sidekicks,(Arsenal:Speedy, Aqualad:Tempest, and Nightwing:Robin)we learn the back story of each sidekick. It seemed that Arsenal has the most ink, (which was a good thing for me, having never read the classic comics from the 70's written by Deeny O'Neal and drawn by Neal Adams)But Nightwing and Tempest are not short changed in any way.
Even if you do know the back stories, this book should be a fun read!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Excellent book
29 July 2006
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is a very good book for comic books fans with extensive or not-so-extensive background knowledge. There are lots of details about character histories, especially the three sidekicks, Nightwing, Arsenal, and Tempest. The story seems to take place in current, or at least recent, comic book continuity, including such details as Aquaman's mystical hand and Arsenal's recent gunshot wounds, but being familiar with this comic book continuity isn't really necessary in order to enjoy the story.
It's a good book about the characters as people, first of all, and an enjoyable action story second. I highly recommend it.
It's a good book about the characters as people, first of all, and an enjoyable action story second. I highly recommend it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
More satisfying for Green Arrow fans then Batman or Aquaman fans.
26 Aug 2009
Format:Mass Market Paperback
More of a Roy Harper novel then anything else; Grayson dwells on the backstories of the former Speedy, Robin, and Aqualad with uneven results. The emphasis is on Harper, now Arsenal, for most of the novel with an interesting POV to the events of Green Arrows early days and his going off with GL in the classic O'Neil/Adams run. The present day story involves Harper's relationship with Cherise, thus making him the lynch pin for the whole story. The novel eventually shifts gears to GA and Nightwing, although their present-day investigation is less interesting and feels less important then Batman and Arsenal's global adventuring. Grayson keeps this part of the story light with a portrayal of Green Arrow that is more carefree (and frankly not as smart) then in most comics. Oddly, but to much comedic effect, allot of homoerotic quips are shot of by Ollie. By the time Aquaman and Tempest make their token appearance in the novel, Grayson has little time but to recap the former Aqualad's tempestuous history grant Aquaman little more then a scuffle with Deathstroke at novel's end. The inclusion of the underwater heroes seems tacked on just to pad out the novel and really should have been either left out, or the novel made longer to give equal time. Overall the novel is worth a read for the hardcore Green Arrow fans, but those wanting Batman or Aquaman adventures should look elsewhere
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