Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham

I always thought it was funny that the Batman series has an Arkham Asylum, considering that Arkham plays such a big role in many of H.P. Lovecraft's works. When I really started getting into Lovecraft's writings (when I was in college really, though I've been a fan of batman since childood of course) I can remember thinking that it would be so cool if Lovecraft's Arkham was the same as Batman's Arkham . . . and lo and behold, I stumble across this gem of a comic.Mike Mignola has done a brilliant job of melding the two universes. I feel that since it is a comic book, he lets the comic influences stand a bit stronger than the Lovecraft influences, but in no way is this a detriment to the overall product. Probably the best thing I can say about this comic is that I really didn't like the ending at first. I know, that doesn't sound like the best praise, but hang with me for a second.The first time I read pretty much any of Lovecraft's works, I generally do not 'like' the ending. He occasionally leaves stories without solid closure, sometimes he features main characters that end the story dead/insane/missing/etc, and sometimes the 'hero' will straight up fail. This subverts the expectations that our society tries to force into most of the media we consume. Most movies/tv shows/comic books/books in general have a happy (or a least a bittersweet) ending. Sure there are some examples that contradict this, but usually they are panned and only truly appreciated by smaller groups willing to give them a chance. And I, like many people today, have gotten used to these expectations. So it should not be a surprise that the endings Lovecraft presents would not be immediately appreciated, but when I allow myself to think about them for a while (and occasionally go back and re-read the stories) I usually find that I appreciate them more and more, until I outright love them.The Doom that came to Gotham did the exact same thing for me. The ending is very unusual, very not what I expected. Without giving anything away, the story is wrapped up well but the progression made by certain characters and the state that they are left in at the end definitely threw me for a loop. Initially I was very unhappy with the result, but the more I thought about it, the more I came to feel that it was actually a very Lovecraftian ending.If you are a fan of both Batman and Lovecraft, this comic was tailor made for you.

I hope we get to revisit this Gotham sometime in the future at dc comic. Amazing story. Batman works in many types of stories.

Placing all the Batman characters in a different time and place. You get a great story.

Unlike many other reviewers of this graphic novel, I have to admit that I am not very fond of H.P. Lovecraft. While I can appreciate his genius in storytelling and have much respect for his Cthulhu mythos, I have always found his horror fiction too verbose, too bizarre, and too lengthy to maintain my interest. I was eager to give 'The Doom That Came To Gotham' a try because I like the idea of Batman pitted against SUPERNATURAL adversaries for a change rather than the standard psychopathic fare from Arkham asylum; the Joker, the Riddler, the Penguin,Harley Quinn, etc,etc,etc. Thus, with only a gun on his hip, his wits, and none of the modern Batman gadgetry, THIS is Batman the way he was originally penned so many years ago. I'm very happy I invested the time and the money in this Mike Mignola enterprise because this is by far the best Batman story I have had the pleasure of reading. The story piqued my interest from the first page, and the exhilaration continued unabated throughout the entire series. The plot twists and turns were unpredictable,fresh,and interesting. In true 'Lovecraftian' tradition several developments were rather disturbing. The Cthulu/Batman mythos story worked remarkably well in Gotham of 1928, and it took every ounce of Batman's wits, courage, and energy to combat his formidable enemies in this volume. This is Batman the way he was meant to be and it is refreshing to see him doing real detective work again. The roaring twenties seemed an ideal time for Bruce Wayne to mature and begin a lengthy career fighting crime in the dank, gloomy streets of Gotham City. To say this story was moody and atmospheric would be an understatement. I really liked the artistic rendering of Gotham; it was dark, foreboding, and spooky in the extreme. Well Done! There are dozens--perhaps hundreds--of good Batman stories out there and this one is at the top of my own personal list. I cannot recommend this strange, bizarre, and entertaining story highly enough.

Good lovecraft twist.Movies to be released in 2023I can’t wait. Read the story firstWould of liked a sequel

As a fan of Lovecraft and someone with at least a decent interest in the Batman of Arkham, Nolan, animation, and Burton, this was a pretty solid vignette of a story. For those familiar with Mike Mignola's work Hellboy, the handling of cosmic horror here should come as no surprise. Mignola strikes at the more optimistic note of the genre, in that his eldritch horrors can be overcome-at great cost. In general Mignola treats his stint in Batman's world as a chance to take a tour of the Dark Knight's rogues gallery and city, delving into the dark heart of each antagonist. The result is a pairing that feels perfect with some of the villains, especially Mr. Freeze and Oswald Cobblepot are entertaining matchups with some sly nods to their roots in both worlds. But including the cameos and at least six of the rogues also leaves the book feeling a bit overstuffed and hurried. Everyone gets a few pages, sometimes a little more, then the story races onwards. Still, it goes to fun places on the way.As far as the art style goes, the cover is somewhat misleading, though the item's description isn't. Don't expect Mignola's work in the ink. The artists to hand do a fine job mimicking and "Batman-izing" his style, but it feels less distinct than I'd like.

This was a wonderful tale, full of little allusions to the world of Bruce Wayne we know from our own world. Married to the universe of H?P. Lovecraft (all universes?) it was satisfying and would be stunning as an actual animated feature! Mignola and his team's art is top notch as well, and this is a great touchstone for the rest of the Elsewhere stories; don't pass them up if you are a fan of projects like Marvel's " What If?" !

It's a great short story to read I highly recommend it if you are looking for something different and quick, a great way to see Batman in an elseworld.

Great artwork and the story got off to a great start. Purchased this because I am a fan of Lovecraft's work and I like Batman but for me, the Lovecraftian Horror wasn't quite there. Dr. Herbert West felt like an afterthought and contributed nothing to the story. By throwing in so many Batman characters the story felt diluted and I think it missed it's mark. If you're a fan of Mignola's art this book won't disappoint but if you are craving cosmic horror, pick up one of Lovecraft's actual books.

Uma história do Batman com enredo criado pelo mestre Mike Mignola (Hellboy) tinha que ser assim: bizarra, sombria e surpreendente. Por isso, não espere o seu Batman de sempre, nem os vilões tradicionais. Tudo é recriado para contextualizar um Bruce Wayne nos anos 20, numa Gotham que guarda segredos e verdades veladas. A arte de Troy Nixey faz muito o meu gosto. Não é refinada, mas me prende pela ação, textura e paleta de cores mais neutras. Parece muito com o traço do Paul Pope (Batman Ano 100), que é outro monstro. Acho que o desenrolar da história poderia ter sido mais lentamente contado. Me parece que o tempo passa rápido demais e por vezes me perdi na sequência dos fatos. Mas os quadrinhos as vezes são assim: temos que preencher as lacunas entre um quadro e outro. Enfim, gostei muito da leitura. Compre sem medo.

1928 - das Schiff Argo ist auf der Suche nach einer verschollenen Expedition des Akrtisforschers Oswald Cobblepot. Nachdem sie sein Schiff mit etlichen tiefgefrorenen Leichen an Bord gefunden haben, begeben sie sich auf die Suche im Umfeld und finden einige überaus beunruhigende Dinge. Nachdem der Führer der Rettungsmission eine geheimnisvolle Höhle in die Luft gesprengt hat, begibt sich die Mannschaft auf den Heimweg nach Gotham, wo sich der berühmteste Sohn der Stadt seit 20 Jahren nicht mehr hat blicken lassen.Doch die Schrecken aus dem Eis verfolgen sie bis in die Heimat - besonders, da dort selbst bereits vor langer Zeit die Samen eines Übels gelegt worden sind, die nun beginnen nach einer langen Ruheperiode schlagartig Früchte zu tragen. Und nur Bruce Wayne, der in neben seinem Namen noch ein ganz anderes Erbe in sich trägt, kann die Stadt - und die ganze Welt - vor dem Besuch der "Alte" im Lovecraftschen Sinne bewahren.Eine ansprechende - und ansprechend graphisch umgesetzte - Synthese von verschiedenen Gothic-Erzählstilen, die Fans dieses Gernes nicht an sich vorbeigehen lassen sollten.

Not what I was expecting, and I kind of hate the art style. This “Elseworlds” story puts a lot of the people we know in positions we wouldn’t normally see. Very different.