If anyone tells you this is like the comic book, take them at their word. the feel is like the 'knightfall' crossover series in the 90s, only like this is one of the early issues, when you don't know what to expect. Every character has been given more depth, and it is a realistic portrayal of the world batman inhabits, flaws and all. movie critics are right to say it's good; saying it's not like the comic book is the only real insult their reviews makes.