Major Spoilers
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Discord RSS
    Major Spoilers
    • Home
    • Reviews
      • Random Access Memory
      • Retro Review
      • So You Want to Read Comics
    • Podcasts
      • Critical Hit
        • Critical Hit House Rules
        • Critical Hit World Building
      • Dueling Review
      • Finally Friday
      • Geek History Lesson
      • The Legion Clubhouse
      • Major Spoilers Podcast
        • MSP TPB for 2019
        • On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast – 2013
        • On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast – 2012
        • On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast – 2011
      • Munchkin Land
      • Top Five
      • Wayne’s Comics
      • Zach on Film
    • Features
      • Casual 60
      • Comic Casting Couch
      • Comics Portal
      • Did You Hear?
      • Editorials
      • Features
      • Gamer’s Corner
      • Hero Histories
      • Let’s Get Nerdy
      • Major Spoilers Adventures
      • Random Access Memory
      • So You Want to Read Comics
    • Movies
      • Did You Hear
      • Movies
      • Television
    • Comic Previews
    • Patreon
      • Patreon
      • Store
    Major Spoilers
    Batman, Scott Snyder,Gregg Capullo, DC Comics, Batman Day, Bruce Wayne, Alfred, Zero Year, Danny Miki, Riddler, Edward Nygma,
    DC

    Batman #33 Review

    Wayne HallBy Wayne HallJuly 24, 20144 Mins Read

    I had a great Batman Day on Wednesday, and I hope you did, too! The store I was at had a lot of people dressed in Bat-clothing, including a young Batgirl in black and yellow!

    DC did a smart thing by bringing together the celebration of Batman’s 75th anniversary as well as the conclusion to “Zero Year” on the same day. Batman #33 was a fitting conclusion to this re-imagination of the Dark Knight’s origin, in my opinion.

    So, how did “Zero Year” end up?

    BATMAN #33
    Writer: Scott Snyder
    Artists:
    Greg Capullo, Danny Miki
    Covers: Greg Capullo & Danny Miki, Paolo Rivera
    Publisher: DC Comics

    Cover Price: $4.99

    Previously in BATMAN:  “It’s been one hell of a year in Gotham City, and it all comes down to this: Batman vs. The Riddler! Gotham City and the Dark Knight will never be the same! Don’t miss this special, extra-sized finale of ‘Zero Year!’”

    CAPULLO’S ART JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER AND BETTER

    I often start off talking about the writing, so this time, I thought I’d try something different and discuss the art first.

    I’ve reached the place where I can hardly imagine Batman without Capullo and Miki’s talents gracing the pages.

    I keep looking at Batman’s face with the mask on. It’s perfect. And in this issue, Batman’s cowl really is important as he takes on the Riddler, who is smiling most of the time. The grim Dark Knight is the idea opposite number for him, just as he is for the Joker.

    Also, the rest of this Bat-costume is great. He’s wearing the purple gloves the hero so famously wore in the Bat-Man’s first appearance, and Capullo integrates the mobility Batman’s going to need when the action starts.

    The battle sequences are strong and propel the story along easily. Also, the character faces make us feel for the people and understand what’s going on with our emotions as well as our intellect.

    Oh, and there’s a two-page spread that’s completely black. And even that stands out well. Yup, it’s a terrific issue as far as the art goes.

    SNYDER WRAPS ‘ZERO YEAR’ UP WITH A BANG

    I’ve mentioned before how thrilled I’ve been about Edward Nygma getting a serious upgrade. Mr. Snyder has elevated him to a level the Riddler’s never been at before. When Batman has to take on the Riddler by solving puzzles, it’s not silly, but tremendously deadly as far as consequences. I loved that!

    We also see just how important Alfred is to Batman, and that’s critical moving forward. After vanquishing Nygma, the Dark Knight has to place himself in danger to save the city. Even Batman is human, and Alfred says he’ll “always be there to patch” him up.

    There’s a touching sequence in which Alfred imagines an alternate future for Bruce, one full of happiness and family. When Alfred faces the facts about Bruce, he has to tell Julie the best way to describe Mr. Wayne – “He’s spoken for.” Talking about hitting the target with just a few words.

    Snyder continues to show his deep grasp of Bruce Wayne and those around him, including Gordon, Fox and Alfred. Just great!

    Oh, and there’s a wonderful explanation about the origin of the question mark, the Riddler’s emblem, as well. I do love it when I learn something while reading a favorite comic!

    BOTTOM LINE: THIS ‘ZERO YEAR’ EVENT WILL BE A CLASSIC

    Tackling and updating Batman’s origin had to be a daunting experience. For decades, fans have been used to just one way to view how he became a hero.

    Now that “Zero Year” has concluded, I think today’s fans have been given the gift of a great story that makes Batman’s beginning something so special we’ll be referring back to it for years, probably decades to come.

    The fact that this excellent book came out on Batman Day made it a celebration for all of us, both DC and Bat-fans alike.

    I can’t wait until the next story starts in August! I think it’ll continue to keep Batman as the top-selling comic each month, so I highly recommend you don’t miss it!

    Alfred Batman Day Bruce Wayne Danny Miki Edward Nygma Gregg Capullo Riddler scott snyder Zero Year
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleMajor Spoilers Question Of The Day: Compulsory Pop Culture Edition
    Next Article SDCC’14: Two more Age of Ultron posters appear
    Wayne Hall
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    Wayne Hall creates the Wayne's Comics Podcast. He’s interviewed Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, John Layman, Kyle Higgins, Phil Hester, Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray, David Petersen, Christos Gage, Mike Grell, and Matt Kindt. On this site each week, he writes his "Comics Portal" column (general comics comments and previews) and reviews comics.

    Related Posts

    Gotham Academy returns in October

    Read More

    Geek History Lesson – Superman is Better than Batman

    Read More

    COMICS PORTAL: Magazines Promoting the Movies!

    Read More

    Comments are closed.

    AMAZON AFFILIATE

    Support this site by making a purchase through our Amazon affiliate links

    Reviews
    6.0
    July 13, 2025

    Unchosen #1 Review

    6.3
    July 13, 2025

    Retro Review: Marvel Team-Up #95

    8.7
    July 11, 2025

    Fantastic Four #1 Review

    6.0
    July 8, 2025

    JSA #9 Review

    7.0
    July 7, 2025

    X-Men: Hellfire Vigil #1 Review

    Patreon Support
    Sponsor

    ComiXology Home Page

    Follow Us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Twitch
    Major Spoilers Patreon
    • About
      • Major Spoilers Terms of Use
      • Major Spoilers Frequently Asked Questions
      • Major Spoilers Privacy Policy Statement
      • Major Spoilers Podcast Gear
    • Contact
    • Cookie Policy (EU)
    Major Spoilers is copyright 2006-2025 by Major Spoilers Entertainment, LLC

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
    Cookie settingsACCEPT
    Privacy & Cookies Policy

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
    SAVE & ACCEPT