Batman: Overdrive by Shea Fontana is a fantastic read. One of the best in the "YA" series that DC is having. One of the aspects that I love is that it creates an environment to absorb these characters in a light that is child-friendly. Art, imagery, and writing are all spot on. I will add this to my collection and buy it for my nieces and nephew.

This was so fun! I loved the Alfred storyline in this - the scapegoat for Bruce's grief, always in the background, hilariously eager when other kids stop by to see Bruce. I enjoyed the ways other DC characters - and nods to the Batman universe of the future - were woven into this story. I hope there will be more books with this collection of characters in the future.

This was a really good graphic novel. Bruce was still hurting from the loss of his parents as a kid. He was eager to find out who was responsible, at almost any cost. When he finds out someone close to him might have had a part to play in it, he lashes out at them. Thanks to a few new friends, he realizes what is really important in life. If you are a fan of Batman then this is a graphic novel you will want to check out.

I received an advanced copy of Batman: Overdrive from Netgalley so I could share my thoughts with you!

Batman: Overdrive follows a teenage Bruce Wayne as he struggles to find a way to live up to the legacy his parents left them when they were killed. Bruce is nearly sixteen, and has decided that it’s time for him to start taking responsibility for his position in the world. After discovering his father’s old car sitting broken and useless in the garage, Bruce suddenly feels as though he has found his mission. With the help of a few friends, Bruce begins to work to repair the vehicle, so that he can begin to follow his father’s lead in helping Gotham become a safer place to live. Before Bruce can begin to make Gotham better, though, he must first learn to control his own anger that simmers beneath the surface.

You can get your copy of Batman: Overdrive on March 3rd from DC Comics!

This was a Batman story different from any of the (numerous) others I have read, primarily because of its focus on cars and driving! Shae Fontana really captures the moody vibe I would expect from a teenage Batman. At times I grew rather irritated with his attitude, but I suppose this was a tool to help show growth in him later in the story. Marcelo Di Chiara’s are was an interesting choice, and was quite unique! The characters proportions struck me as a tad bit strange at times, but I still enjoyed reading!

My Recommendation-
If you’ve got a middle grade reader interested in superheroes or cars, Batman: Overdrive would be a good pick! This wasn’t my personal favorite, but I think with the right reader this story could have a great impact!

"Batman: Overdrive" gives a fresh look at the Batman origin story with a "The Fast and the Furious" spin. This is a perfect book to bridge young DC fans from kids' books to mature graphic novels.

Bruce Wayne is almost 16 years old, and he's looking very much forward to being able to drive so he can get out from under Alfred's thumb (because Alfred drives him everywhere).

He is so focused, but, he also sort of acquires friends Mateo, and Selina (Harley and Ivy are in the book too, woo!). And, the three friends set about fixing up the car, a crusader, that was his father's.

He's also on a case, sorta, following a stolen car ring. And that gets complicated very fast.

I liked the characters and I really, really liked the relationship between Alfred and Bruce and especially how it grew and changed during the story. A great TPB.

I was given this ARC by Netgalley on behalf of DC Entertainment

Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this graphic novel. Over the years theree have been many attempts, both in print and the movies, to explain and describe the origins of Batman. This story actually revolves around the origins of the Batmobile and Bruce Wayne's relationship with Alfred, his butler/mentor. This graphic novel is clearly and simply written. The graphics a bright and not confusing. It is up to the reader who has knowledge of Batman to decide how this story fits into the pantheon of Bruce Wayne history.

3.5. I think it's a fun enough intro story for those not already familiar with Batman's beginnings, but there's nothing new in this. Geared more toward young readers than tweens or teens with the simple story. I liked seeing Bruce with actual friends and I always love to see him getting along with Alfred

Batman Overdrive is not quite the awesomeness that it's female counterparts are. The Harley Quinn, Catwomen, and most recently Black Canary YA comic remakes have a lot of heart and emotion while still telling a fairly-authentic story to the original character. The Bruce in this title does not bring as much "new" as would like but is still a great intro for YA readers.

Bruce Wayne is 15 and is fixing up his father's favorite car before his 16th birthday. At the junkyard searching for parts he stumbles across car thieves. With his new friends he decides to shut them down.

I loved this book. It is not true to Batman cannon but the story is great and I didn't mind it. I love the little hints to cannon hat were in the story. It is a Bruce Wayne story of him as a teenager.

The art was very simple, but it worked for the YA format. My students will love having this book in the classroom I can't wait to get my copy.

I love everything I've read from Shea Fontana previously, so I was a little sad to find that I just wasn't that in to Batman: Overdrive. I think I'm just plain sick of Batman origin/prequels that not even Fontana's lovely writing could completely save it for me. That said, kids are going to eat this up, because they don't care that it's yet another Batman prequel, they just care that it's Batman. That being the case, I'm glad that it was Fontana and not some random unknown creator (any kid who has read DC Super Girls should be mighty familiar with Fontana). This will be an easy sell for tweens!

This story is moderately interesting. The dialogue is fairly realistic but isn't really inspired, and the same goes for the colorful but unexceptional art.

A fresh take on a young Batman and Alfred . Suitable for young readers and Atman fans of all ages . artwork fabulous

Thanks to NetGalley and DC Comics for allowing the advanced look into the graphic novel, Batman: Overdrive.

It's hard to be a teen when your parents are murdered in front of you and even harder when you don't know who to trust. It's good to be rich, though, to have access to resources that others do not. Read Batman: Overdrive to find out how he uses those resources, begins to make friends and trust the people around him.

This modern update to the Batman origin story has 16 year old Bruce Wayne desperate to solve the murder of his parents, continue his father's legacy to make Gotham safe, and restore his father's vintage Crusader (which will become the Batmobile). In addition to familiar characters, a new Hispanic character, Mateo, is introdued; he and Bruce make a fun team.. Plenty of mystery abounds - who is behind the spate of luxury car thefts in Gotham? Can Selina Kyle be trusted? And could Alfred have been involved in his parents' murder? A quick and fun read for kids already familiar with Batman and those new to the story.

This is a great introduction to the Batman lore if someone is unfamiliar with it. This would be a great jumping off point for kids to get started reading Batman if they've never read it before. I really liked the dynamic between Bruce, Selina, and Mateo. They all had something different to bring to the friendship and they meshed well with each other. I also enjoyed the storyline. It flowed nicely but not everything was wrapped up in a bow at the end of the story. I think that this book is a great start if you have a kid in your life that wants to get into comics but is daunted by everything that's out there. Highly recommend this for that reason alone, but it is also a great comic.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.

So, I'm kind of a huge Batman fan, not necessarily the movies but for sure the comics and graphic novels. I love this iteration of the Caped Crusader, a teenage Bruce who is yearning for freedom and of course justice for his parent's untimely deaths. When we meet Bruce he is take martial arts classes downtown and trying to escape Alfred's watchful eye, all while dealing out his own sort of justice on the bullies of the neighborhood. As Bruce approaches his 17th birthday, we watch him make friends with Mateo Diaz and Selena Kyle while restoring his dad's old Crusader. Of course we know Kyle as the eventual Catwoman but we get a new spin on her backstory and it's interesting to see the friendship forming between her and Bruce.

Overall, I think this book will appeal to any fans of superheroes or the DC universe, as well as avid graphic novel fans who are looking for adventure in their next read.