I am unable to download the link to read. Is there any way this can be sent to me in another format?

3 for neutral. Could not download the book, I will update if able to download at a later date. Unfortunately, with the protective format, I cannot ever get it on my devices,

Batman: Nightwalker is a cool new take on Batman's origins. A young Bruce Wayne turns eighteen and inherits his family's money and all the responsibility that comes with it. When faced with an opportunity to stop bad guys, the young Bruce jumps at the chance even using Waynetech technology to put the hurt on villains. The story is told in a way that the reader can see the development of Batman from Bruce's experiences. An action packed, page turner, the story will be enjoyed by young and old for an entertaining chapter in Batman's life story. The art is skillfully drawn and monochromatic to place the emphasis on the important aspects of the story. I loved it. My voluntary, unbiased review is based on a review copy from Netgalley.

Batman Nightwalker is originally part of the D.C. Icon series. Each book focused on a YA version of a different character. This story focuses on Bruce Wayne on his 18th birthday. He leaves his party and ends up in the middle of a high speed car chase between the Nightwalkers and police. Instead of getting arrested, Bruce must complete community service at Arkham Asylum. Here he meets Madeleine Wallace and decides to get involved in the case.

The story is good, but you have to remember it is an Elseworld title. Regular continuity doesn't apply. Bruce is acting like Batman before he is Batman, but it still gives you everything you want in a Batman Detective story. Sometimes Bruce is a little slow to realize the clues, but he is only 18 years old and hasn't been trained yet.

Art and colors follow the same patterns that the other superhero YA books used. Everything is shades of grey except for yellow accent colors. The limited color palette is a nice touch that I really enjoyed.

Overall Batman Nightwalker is a fun story that kids will enjoy. You don't need any previous Batman knowledge to enjoy this book. I will definitely be adding it to my classroom library.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with the ARC. I love Batman and graphic novels. I hadn't read the actual novel of this prior to the graphic novel but now I am way more interested in picking up the novel too! I loved this one! Will read more from this author in the future!

Batman: Nightwalker now has a graphic novel adaptation for us to enjoy! If you read and loved Marie Lu's take on Batman and his earlier days, then odds are good that you'll find yourself enjoying the graphic novel version as well.
Stuart Moore and Chris Wildgoose were brought on for this project, one doing the adaptation (editing down the book into a shorter format, that sort of thing) and the other as the artist. And I've got to say, they did a pretty solid job.
For those not familiar with Batman: Nightwalker, it's part of the DC Icons series, delving into the past of our beloved heroes. In this case, the focus was on Batman, or rather, on Bruce Wayne before he became Batman.
It turns out that Bruce was always a bit of a reckless teenager, which makes sense given the path he'll eventually head down. Here is his first experience with crime fighting – and it explains so much about how he eventually became the masked hero we adore.
Bruce Wayne has found himself in the center of a whole new crime mystery. The Nightwalkers have been targeting the rich, but unlike their Robin Hood inspiration, they're not giving to the poor. They are, however, happily killing the rich they steal from.
Madeleine Wallace is the only break in the ranks – the only member to be arrested and not die within hours of said arrest. And she's become fixated on Bruce. Or is it that Bruce has a fixation with her?

Batman: Nightwalker was a brilliant and animated read on all accounts. Seeing it in graphic novel format only helped to heighten certain elements. You can really see that this plot was designed with a more visual format in mind, as it adapted so well.
Visually speaking, there were certain elements that I absolutely adored. For example, most of the graphic novel was in black and white, but there were exceptions. Anything that the creative team wanted us to pay specific attention to was highlighted in a vibrant yellow. This was striking, to begin with, naturally. But some scenes were amazing thanks to this one small change – such as the moments with origami.
I also adored the design of the breaks between parts. It was dark, yet oddly elegant. It was a perfect fit for this dark and brooding tale, that's for sure. And it fit in nicely with the artwork as well.
Speaking of the artwork, I absolutely adored the character designs in this graphic novel. I know that the artists had something to lean on, knowing how some of these characters would look in later years. But they were able to do what they wanted with their more youthful versions, and I think they did a brilliant job. Bruce, in particular, looked like the pretty and rich boy we all expected – with a complete lack of fear of getting beat up, of course.
I'm really pleased with how this adaptation came out, on the whole. I can't wait to see what the rest of the series is going to end up looking like. And I might have to go back and reread the original novel after this.

(Official review will be posted October 1st, 2019 on our website.)

The new DC Ink and DC Icons series graphic novel, Batman: Nightwalker, is based on the Marie Lu best-selling novel. It transports readers into the gates of the Arkham Asylum, where the darkest mysteries take place. Bruce Wayne has just turned 18 and the billionaire with a trust fund is going to make some grave mistakes. One of those mistakes was chasing after the "Nightwalkers" on his birthday. That lands him in doing community service at the Asylum. Since this is a graphic novel written by Marie Lu and adapted by Stuart Moore, we will mention them both. The narrative throughout this graphic novel is marvelous -- between Bruce Wayne, Madeleine, and the various other characters -- we get such a voice and tone from each character. I will focus on Bruce and Madeleine since they are predominantly the characters who get the most screen time during the novel. The other characters do as well, but this is a Bruce Wayne story.

Bruce can be tedious to read most of the time, no matter what age he is. (I am just being honest.) Batman: Nightwalker was a refreshing take on the voice of Bruce and who he is when it comes to his ethics. While we have a slightly different version, similar to the previous installments, of a watered-down version of his story, it still works. I am certain the average comic reader identifies that Gotham is cryptic. It is a town with more villains and vigilantes than heroes at times. However, some of the best of the best come from Gotham City. With the illustrations, it is necessary to depict the cryptic that is Gotham City. In Batman: Nightwalker that is done exceptionally well by Chris Wildgoose. I would be lying if I said this wasn't a necessary read if you love Batman and Bruce Wayne. Honestly, we have had a few favorites in the past few months from DC.

They are creating these narratives for teenagers that are being done incredibly well. The stories are modern, but they aren't changing the character we know and love. They are not modifying the personality of Bruce, but instead, making the narrative more kid-friendly if necessary. That is important to understand.

A really cool take on the novel! I honestly loved reading this in graphic novel form, the story translated better this way. Highly recommend especially if you didn’t like the book the first time!

A great adaptation of the source material. Pick this one up if you enjoy angular art, you love angsty Batman with a heart of gold, and Marie Lu’s version of a happy ending.

I haven't read Marie Lu's book, so I wouldn't be able to compare this novel to it. But, I still thought I should give this a go before getting to the book version. With that being said, just going by other graphic novels I've read pertaining to Batman, this one isn't near being a favorite. But, it didn't mean it wasn't good.

There was enough here to keep me entertained, even when there were other parts that didn't really make sense. One of those, had to do with Bruce's community service in Arkham Asylum. It's pretty unbelievable, especially with him so young (and not quite Batman, yet) and Arkham being one of the most dangerous places to be.

The nightwalkers though, kept me reading on. But, what was far-fetched there, was Bruce learning about them by entering an extremely troubled inmate's room (unattended, of course). That brings in Madeleine which made things interesting, but also a big part of the issue here. There was much of that going around, which kept me from really enjoying all this novel had to offer.

Like mentioned above, I did have concerns with this novel, but in a way that's also what kept drawing me in. A lot of it made for an interesting story, a new twist on Bruce Wayne and who he was as a teen (or how he could have been). I could have really done without the love aspect in all of this, as it seemed pointless (sense was completely left out). If only it was filled with just the good.

***I received this copy from DC Ink via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.***

Thank you NetGalley and the published for an eARC of this book!

I'm not a huge DC fan but I have enjoyed reading the DC Icon series. I really liked the novel by Marie Lu...so I was excited to see that they were making it into a graphic novel! I think that the story was summarized well and I loved the artwork! I think that this book is great for readers who enjoy the DC Icon series or for those who can't fully dedicate the time to reading the book. Overall a great read!

*I received am eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*

Bruce Wayne – Vehicle Code 23103. Reckless Driving.

For the remainder of his senior year, and the summer before college, he has to do community service… at Arkham Asylum. Scared Straight.

Gotham is rocked by the murder of a well-known philanthropist. A group of anarchists has been identified as the perpetrators. One is caught and put in solitary confinement.

Bruce mops the floor and Madeline sits in her cell. The billionaire and the terrorist. The two strike up a cryptic relationship. Neither giving much. But pieces of information start to come out and a plot against other wealthy Gothamites is revealed. Will Bruce be able to help stop the Nightwalker group from menacing the city?

Marie Lu’s writing continues to captivate. Her characterization of the young Bruce Wayne was convincing, especially in his relationship with Alfred. I found the best passages to be Bruce’s times of reflection into his own mythos. Obviously, he doesn’t do this consciously, but he does think about his relationship with his city. Looking back or looking forward, Lu’s insight into Batman’s legacy was very thought provoking.

To adapt this story into a graphic novel would take two things: stay true to the atmosphere and tell the complete story. Moore and Wildgoose accomplish both these things in stunning fashion. This is not some 80-page highly edited version of Lu’s novel… this is every twist of the plot and every facial expression of these characters in crisis. I love the depiction of Madeleine Wallace in Wildgoose’s artwork. He gets her manipulative nature perfectly.

The Nightwalkers graphic novel fleshes out Lu’s original story well. A highly entertaining read.

Recommended.

Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu comes to vivid and visual life in this graphic novel. I first read the prose novel a few years back and approached it with great interest as a literacy teacher. Here was prominent young adult novelist tackling one of my favorite characters.

Imagine my pleasure and surprise when I learned that this novel was being adapted into the graphic novel medium -- one of my favorite forms and an always popular way of reading among my middle school students.

It almost goes without saying that I highly recommend this book, and actually suggest pairing it with the prose novel, as well as other novels in this series. Wonderful images and storytelling combine.

couldn't get the file to download in order for me to read but I did get a free sample during batman day at Barnes and noble and im really looking forward to reading the full story. I'm sure it'll be great

Having read the original Batman: Nightwalker novel by Marie Lu a few years ago, it is such a joy to have it adapted for a graphic novel. Once again I thoroughly enjoyed this spin on Bruce Wayne in his younger years, solving crimes and getting up to no good around Gotham. While the story of the Nightwalkers is a little predictable in regards to certain minor characters being apart of the gang, I think the chemistry and friction between Bruce and Madeleine is entertaining and comes across really well through both the images and text in the graphic novel. I am definitely looking forward to seeing more of the DC Icons series adapted!

Everyone and their mother knows about the story of Batman and his motivations. But what about when Bruce decides to become Batman? The period of an eight-year old child to a young man is a long road. Here, a young Bruce Wayne fresh out of high school has to come to terms with his place in Gotham. Not fond of the socialite lifestyles, especially the ones who exploit others, Bruce dreams of doing good. Naturally however, this means getting on the bad side of law enforcement. A law enforcement whose views are so black and white, they do not bother to make the justice system better. Arkham Asylum's reputation as a revolving door prison is on full display complete with staff who are more than willing to lie and cheat their way through things. The police are of good intention but many of them don't realize how little they know.

This is actually the point of the titular Nightwalkers; unlike the League of Assassins, this group is dedicated to fighting corruption but treat it more like a war by stealing their enemies resources. Even Madeline who wants to do good by giving back gets constant backlash for it. Yet it is those views of good that get actively taken advantage of by either of these sides. The wealthy grow more powerful by having a great reach into local government and the Nightwalkers merely work in a way that makes them more extreme versions of the people they stand against.

What really strikes out to me is the line stating roughly: "If all you see is black and white, you try your best to understand color. But in the end, if you can finally see color can you ever understand it?" That is the thing that goes right into the Batman mythos. In fact, it's why the coloring is so great. Flashes of yellow display a clearer understanding of the mood. Other times it tells when things are about to get serious. That is the point of yellow on the modern Batman costume, it is a beacon of hope especially when near the chest area. Stuff like that doesn't belong on just the utility belt. As for narratives, it fits equally as well. While Bruce tries to get a better understanding of the situation, he sometimes misses the ulterior points and even goes into the Black-and-White views of others. The police meanwhile need to be shaken from their pedestal to fully understand things. In the end, Bruce matures and is well on his way to becoming Batman.

Any Batman fan or first-timer will love this.

What made the original text-only novel by Marie Lu so enticing to fans was that it was an entirely new and original story, chronicling the early years of Bruce Wayne’s life and his eventual turn to being the Caped Crusader. Indeed, Lu’s novel was seen as a pioneering feat for the character in the literary space, providing one of the very few novels on the character in history. And with such a success, it’s no surprise that DC has taken the initiative to adapt the novel into its own graphic novel by the hands of Stuart Moore (The Zodiac Legacy: Convergence) and the inspired art of Chris Wildgoose. Coupled together, this graphic novel adaptation faithfully recreates everything that Lu did so well with the original novel…and everything that Lu was deficient at. Yes, Batman: Nightwalker in graphic novel form doesn’t add or fix anything in relation to its original source material, causing it to come off a tad underwhelming. Its cartoonish and Alex Rider-like nature lends itself to Moore’s dialogue and even more so to Wildgoose’s anime-esque art. It’s an art style that uses colors sparingly, most of the time relying on a strictly black-and-white color scheme, but its outlandish charm can’t quite save the rest of the novel from devolving into a dull and drab contraption, fiercely bent on delivering mediocrity.

Following Bruce Wayne on the verge of graduating from high school and at the age of eighteen, Lu’s original narrative made smart use on Wayne’s position in adolescence. He regularly deals with teenagers in the traditionally “teenage” way and is quick to develop romantic feelings and crushes on girls he meets. Despite readers being able to see the underlying potential for the character to develop into the Dark Knight, Lu grounded Wayne and the rest of the characters in a spot that no other stories in recent memories tackled. However, due to the book quite literally having the name “Batman” in it, both the original novel and this new graphic novel adaptation are reliant on fan service and pointing out, in possibly the most unsubtle method, how this eighteen-year-old Bruce Wayne will become the Caped Crusader in future years. This means that this version of the character turns into something of a mini version of Batman himself. From dodging flying bullets to fighting off enemies and prisoners to thrusting himself right into the middle of a massive crime investigation, it’s all ridiculous and unbelievable that he’s able to walk away from it in the end since he is an untrained eighteen-year-old. It’s clear that many of the “action sequences” took inspiration from other Batman stories, but that’s just the problem. This main protagonist isn’t Batman or anywhere close to him, and that’s a statement that Lu’s novel and Moore’s adaptation frequently forgets.

But the outlandishness of the plot aside, there are some redeeming factors here, most of which coming from Wildgoose’s excellent art. While Moore and Lu may not remember it from time to time, Wildgoose certainly recognizes where Bruce Wayne is at in his life, and the art reflects so. In relation to other distinct Batman illustrators like Greg Capullo with Scott Snyder’s expertly told and written The Court of Owls, Wildgoose’s framed illustrations look almost juvenile and underdeveloped and intentionally so. Color is excluded in all of the scenes other than key ones, dawning on the reader the sharp transition the characters make in the fast-paced and snappy 210 pages in length.

Batman: Nightwalker (The Graphic Novel) is very much a faithful recreation of what Lu’s 2018 novel achieved, but that’s often its greatest downfall. The original plot contains so many stray loose ends and unbelievable elements that a faithful adaptation just can’t avoid. There’s will definitely be fans of this new graphic novel adaptation, especially from those who were fans of Lu’s book; I’m just not one of them.

I loved the illustrations in this book. I felt like it matched Marie Lu's novel very closely. Anything by Marie Lu is an automatic download/purchase for me so this, by extension, was also one I had to read. My students are going to love it!

This was a fast-paced and fun graphic novel. I have no knowledge of Batman-related things, but it was easy to follow along even being a newbie. I also haven't read the novel this is adapted from, but that's something I want to do now. I really enjoyed the illustrations. Bruce has huge eyes and looks quite expressionful (is that a word?), and Madeleine is so pretty and her smirks are the best. I have no complaints at all about this book. It was really nicely done!

*NetGalley provided me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.*

Batman: Nightwalker, is the story of the younger Bruce Wayne, when he turns 18 and begins his rise in Wayne Enterprises, while trying to stop a rogue group of criminals with a huge grudge against the rich people of Gotham City. They threaten to destabilize the city, but can the young Bruce Wayne intervene and save the day?

The portrayal of the young Wayne is excellent. He isn't a snobby rich kid, but a soft-hearted soul who genuinely wants to help people. This made me root for him more than any of the other Batman comics I've read. The artwork is excellent and I found myself unable to simply put the story down. It's a fairly quick read that will bring plenty of entertainment to its readers. Highly recommended.