Knightfall was the first comic series I ever collected entirely, so this was a must have for me.
This book is MASSIVE. It collects the entire Knightfall arc, plus Vengeance of Bane and the long-awaited-to-be-collected pre-Knightfall issues (which shows the wearing down of Batman and introduces some key characters and plot points). PLEASE NOTE: This does NOT collect any issues of KnightQuest or KnightsEnd. My only complaint issue wise is the exclusion of Sword of Azrael, which introduces Jean Paul Valley who takes up the mantle of the bat after Bruce is injured.
The collection flows nicely with DC FINALLY getting the placement of Shadow of the Bat #16-18 correct. I noticed some small incorrect colors in Batman #497 but nothing too visually distracting. The pages are glossy and are vibrant with color.
The bonus features at the back of the book contain concept art for the new Batsuit from Joe Quesada, as well as concept art for Bane and his henchmen by Graham Nolan. It also contains a short story from Batman: Villains Secret Files that shows how Bane infiltrated Wayne Manor, as well as some covers from the Knightfall saga. There is a nice foreword from Doug Moench and an even better afterword from Chuck Dixon containing his trademark humorous writing style.
All in all, I highly recommend it, whether you're a child of 90s comics or wanting to read the story of Batman's greatest defeat.
The pros
-correct reading order
-previously uncollected material showing the physical and mental breakdown of the Batman prior to facing Bane
-high quality paper and inks
-great bonus material featuring a behind the scenes look at Knightfall
The cons
-no Sword of Azrael
-some incorrect colors
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Love the comics but the binding could be better
Four stars because the binding could be better (see the pictures) and the origin of Azrael was not included. I love the omnibus hardcover format but the binding on this volume is very weak. I don't recommend standing up this book on a shelf, instead have it laid down. The binding will last longer and the book better preserved. If the book is left standing, over time, the binding will come loose and eventually rip off (as is plainly seen in the third picture). The other problem I have with this omnibus is that the three issues Batman: Sword of Azrael was not included and I don't know why. Since the character of Jean Paul Valley played a central role in the whole saga and bits of his origin was mentioned, it seemed to make sense to include those three issues (to make this omnibus complete). If you don't know about the Sword of Azrael, check it out (still available for purchase on Amazon).When this story first came out in the early 90s, I wasn't a big fan. However, over the years, I have come to like this story and in a way, it has become a classic. Funny but thinking about it, I seem to read this story once every decade (90s when it first came out, 2000s in collected trade paperback, 2010s and now in 2020s in omnibus format). As a collection, this omnibus is the best so far since it included not only The Vengeance of Bane but the story started with Batman 484 and including Detective Comics 654. Most Knightfall collections start with Batman 492 (Knightfall 1). As much as I like the background issues (Batman 484 - 492 and Detective Comics 654 - 658) I was very disappointed that the three issues Sword of Azrael was not included (as mentioned above). The pages are thick and sturdy but as mentioned above, the binding is not my favorite. Overall, if you are a Batman fan, this is a must have. I only hope that you got it at a discount price and not full cover price.
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2017
Knightfall was the first comic series I ever collected entirely, so this was a must have for me.
The best Knightfall collection ever made (and it's almost perfect)
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2017
This book is MASSIVE. It collects the entire Knightfall arc, plus Vengeance of Bane and the long-awaited-to-be-collected pre-Knightfall issues (which shows the wearing down of Batman and introduces some key characters and plot points). PLEASE NOTE: This does NOT collect any issues of KnightQuest or KnightsEnd. My only complaint issue wise is the exclusion of Sword of Azrael, which introduces Jean Paul Valley who takes up the mantle of the bat after Bruce is injured.
The collection flows nicely with DC FINALLY getting the placement of Shadow of the Bat #16-18 correct. I noticed some small incorrect colors in Batman #497 but nothing too visually distracting. The pages are glossy and are vibrant with color.
The bonus features at the back of the book contain concept art for the new Batsuit from Joe Quesada, as well as concept art for Bane and his henchmen by Graham Nolan. It also contains a short story from Batman: Villains Secret Files that shows how Bane infiltrated Wayne Manor, as well as some covers from the Knightfall saga. There is a nice foreword from Doug Moench and an even better afterword from Chuck Dixon containing his trademark humorous writing style.
All in all, I highly recommend it, whether you're a child of 90s comics or wanting to read the story of Batman's greatest defeat.
The pros
-correct reading order
-previously uncollected material showing the physical and mental breakdown of the Batman prior to facing Bane
-high quality paper and inks
-great bonus material featuring a behind the scenes look at Knightfall
The cons
-no Sword of Azrael
-some incorrect colors
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2021
- Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2021
Four stars because the binding could be better (see the pictures) and the origin of Azrael was not included. I love the omnibus hardcover format but the binding on this volume is very weak. I don't recommend standing up this book on a shelf, instead have it laid down. The binding will last longer and the book better preserved. If the book is left standing, over time, the binding will come loose and eventually rip off (as is plainly seen in the third picture). The other problem I have with this omnibus is that the three issues Batman: Sword of Azrael was not included and I don't know why. Since the character of Jean Paul Valley played a central role in the whole saga and bits of his origin was mentioned, it seemed to make sense to include those three issues (to make this omnibus complete). If you don't know about the Sword of Azrael, check it out (still available for purchase on Amazon).
Love the comics but the binding could be better
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2021
When this story first came out in the early 90s, I wasn't a big fan. However, over the years, I have come to like this story and in a way, it has become a classic. Funny but thinking about it, I seem to read this story once every decade (90s when it first came out, 2000s in collected trade paperback, 2010s and now in 2020s in omnibus format). As a collection, this omnibus is the best so far since it included not only The Vengeance of Bane but the story started with Batman 484 and including Detective Comics 654. Most Knightfall collections start with Batman 492 (Knightfall 1). As much as I like the background issues (Batman 484 - 492 and Detective Comics 654 - 658) I was very disappointed that the three issues Sword of Azrael was not included (as mentioned above). The pages are thick and sturdy but as mentioned above, the binding is not my favorite. Overall, if you are a Batman fan, this is a must have. I only hope that you got it at a discount price and not full cover price.
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2017
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Pricey but worth it. Excellent product.
