Gotham By Midnight Vol. 1: We Do Not Sleep | 
pickHell, yes. It's such a feeling of relief after a couple meh graphic novels or novels or non-fiction books to read a GOOD one. That being said, this volume comes with two caveats: 1) The nature of The Spectre, as well as the theme of the overarching plot, had some heavy religious overtones. To my atheist ass that just reads as supernatural fiction, but if it's likely to bug you, be warned. 1/?
Robotswithpersonality 2/? 2) While it does not appropriate the history, culture or beliefs of any specific Indigenous group, only alludes to “destroying an entire people to settle“ Gotham, genocide of a native population is also a theme. I don't have an issue with the it was handled, but I can't speak for how others will encounter this plot. 4mo
Robotswithpersonality 3/3 On to the good stuff! I found this because I was seeking out Ben Templesmith's art, and I was greatly rewarded. I also adore a ragtag bunch up against paranormal forces, with a somewhat grizzled detective. The woven-in back story flashbacks gave just enough info. The part where Batman is basically a minor character drawn in a somewhat creatchur style in a book with Gotham in the title just makes me giggle. Already borrowed the next volume. 😁 4mo
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