I'm just going to throw up bulletpoints rather than turn our discussion into an elegant Glynnish narrative for a couple of reasons. First of all, there was plenty of disagreement and debate, so picking out a single strand is too tricky for this editor. And secondly, I'd never get it done. I barely got this done.
Throw in any thoughts or additions you like in the comments.
So here's Batman: Year 100:
There were differences of opinion on the art - some found it messy and undisciplined, others found it raucous and dynamic. Influences were noted including luchadors and Latin culture. It was often difficult to follow - the Batmobile's mechanics and structure were 'questionable'.
Supporting characters were more interesting than the supposed hero.
There were questions about the plot - what had Batman been doing a week previously to the events in the comic? Why did the telepath take so long to appear? Why did Gordon choose that password?
Robin was well used and given things to do, an often difficult task with the character; at the same time had a fairly limited role.
The dense art combined with oblique text made deciphering the plot difficult.
Other comments welcome.
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