A Non-Traditional Christmas Story

Despite my hands down obsession with Batman, I haven't always been an avid comic book reader. I've watched countless films featuring Batman and his DC Justice League members, along with animated series. To be honest, graphic novels in general haven't really been my cup of tea to read. However, i was glad the book read pick from my day job decided on this Christmas version of a Batman graphic novel. A mixture of my favorite time of year with my favorite superhero couldn't be better - and it's true!

The story of Scrooge and his three ghosts are the basis for this graphic novel. Turns out, Batman was Scrooge - visited by Catwoman, Superman and the notorious Joker. The storyline follows a down-in-the-dumps desperate father looking for a fast dash for cash in order to celebrate Christmas appropriately with his son. He turns to the Joker in hopes to gain the money, then has a run in with Batman - who comes off more vicious than the Clown Prince of Crime himself. Batman's ghosts allot him the visuals to see that he wasn't always this way and remind him to come back down to who he truly is - the Caped Crusader who fights for justice and those incapable of fighting for themselves.

I'd give this 5/5 stars. I think it was an excellent take on the traditional Christmas theme - I'd recommend reading it to any Batman fan, young or old. Anyone who can appreciate the morals behind Scrooge's tale would appreciate the graphic novel take with this superhero's life depictions.

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