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Wayne of Gotham tells the story of two very different men - one a doctor on the verge of creating a cutting edge medical treatment, the other a detective & vigilante who fights crime in the hopes of keeping his city safe - who are, “connected by blood, but separated by murder.” This novel follows the very different lives of Thomas Wayne, & his son, Bruce Wayne as their paths converge in a story that spans over half a century.
When I first came across this novel I was immediately intrigued by it; not necessarily because it was a Batman Novel, but because it was an actual novel. I’ve become very accustomed to seeing The Dark Knight presented in a number of different formats; be it within the pages of a comicbook, on the television in animated form, or on the silver screen. But I’ve never seen - or, oddly enough, not seen the Batman like this. With no images - be they moving or still - to lean on, author Tracy Hickman is forced to rely on his skill as a writer to bring Batman, as well as the city of Gotham (with all its familiar characters & landmarks) to life. I’m happy to say he does a damn good job.
As you can imagine, a tale revolving around the life of the World's Greatest Detective falls under the category of murder/crime, & aptly so. The mystery surrounding the Wayne family is an intriguing one indeed. I want to credit Hickman on his ability to balance drama, mystery, & action - which are all of the things that make for a great Batman adventure.
If I had to discredit anything about this book, it would be that Hickman was perhaps *too* descriptive at times. Paying close attention to detail is not necessarily a bad thing when it comes to writing, but I personally like to have room left for my imagination to run wild, without being told every single aspect.
All in all, Wayne of Gotham may not be a book that ever earned any sort of accolades, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth reading. It does something unique & for that I give it praise. The story is one I’m sure fans of Batman will appreciate, & I imagine even non-fans will enjoy it.
My rating 8/10
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