The Dragon's Fated Bride

the novel is great .. but the translation ruined it around chapter 200 or something

29 oh my goodness

Kinda late to the discussion.

I partly agree with you.
I use this site for convenience, UI, good working TTS and a community that is not as fake as Webnovel.
But the most important reason is that if I would read everything on Webnovel I would have to pay like 150€ a month.
The prices are just insane and an instant no go for me.

Sites like this kinda work like advertisment for some people. I'm being honest, if this site wouldn't exist I wouldn't even read most novels since it's so expensive on Webnovel. So they don't even lose money trough me since I would ignore them anyways.

Instead (sometimes) I find myself visiting other creators/translators websites and if they do a good job, donate some € to them.

Done so on multiple occasions and NetherClaw (The Admin) even adds some links below the novel description towards the support site or original page of the creator/translator. But only if they are unrelated to Webnovel.

We need some sort of subscription based service for Novels.

When is the rest of the book gonna be ready

another great one! thank you!

If you could be anyone (literally) for a single day, knowing you'd die at the end of that day, would you still do it?

There are many mangas and animes that delve into profound philosophical questions, moral and ethical dilemmas, psychological and emotional issues, and other inquiries of the mind. Yet, in comparison, these stories have only just begun to explore the depths of the Batman mythos.

So, what exactly is Batman? Is he a study in psychosis? A crusader of justice? An avenging angel? An emotionally scarred little boy? A fanatic? A genius? A madman? To be entirely honest, he embodies all of these aspects and more. While the majority of Batman stories are relatively straightforward, there are a few, like The Dark Knight Returns, The Killing Joke, Arkham Asylum, The Duel, A Death in the Family, and Quiver (a Green Arrow tale penned by Kevin Smith), that truly reveal his essence.

It's unfortunate then, that The Child of Dreams is merely another addition to the Batman canon.

Written and illustrated by Asamiya Kia, this manga was initially compiled into two volumes, released in 2000 and 2001 by Kodansha. The narrative follows a young Japanese reporter named Yagi Yuko and her team as they journey to Gotham City in an attempt to secure an interview with the Dark Knight. With several of Batman's adversaries causing chaos throughout the city, Yuko and her crew begin to question what they've gotten themselves into, especially as things aren't always as they appear.

As a long-time fan of the Caped Crusader, I was genuinely looking forward to reading a manga about him. And while The Child of Dreams has its merits, it doesn't introduce anything groundbreaking to the Batman lore. Instead, it opts for a safer, more conventional storyline. That said, the manga does well in terms of story and progression. Although I found the mastermind to be rather decent (and thoroughly otaku), the manga remains largely predictable. At certain points in the story, it's quite easy to foresee what will happen next, which is regrettable since this could have been an exceptional Batman tale.

Artistically, the manga is not lacking. Asamiya effectively uses "blank" (i.e., empty except for color) and "effect" (i.e., patterned) backgrounds to highlight the more detailed scenery and enhance the mood. Unfortunately, the characters tend to be somewhat facially angular, which isn't to my taste, but they are well-designed and fit perfectly within the overall aesthetic of the franchise. On a side note, I found it amusing that Bruce Wayne sports what looks suspiciously like very thin ahoge (or insect antennae, depending on one's perspective).

In terms of character development, The Child of Dreams doesn't delve deeply into any of them. Yuko is a fairly one-dimensional character, but so are most others in this manga. While the characters may be standard fare, they're not necessarily bad. In the context of Batman comics, they are reasonably well-realized. Initially, it might seem that the inclusion of so many of the Dark Knight's foes is more about appeasing fans than advancing the story, but this is justified in the second half of the manga.

Overall, The Child of Dreams is a pleasant addition to the Batman collection. While I enjoyed the manga, it lacked a certain edge that could have rounded out the story better. One reason for this is Batman's characterization, as he seems to lack the drive, the edge, and the madness I've come to expect from him over the years. While others might not perceive it the same way, I recommend reading some of the other Batman titles I mentioned earlier to understand what I mean.

That said, this is still an intriguing take on the franchise, and pitting the Caped Crusader against someone with motivations far removed from what he usually encounters leads to some engaging interactions.

The Child of Dreams may not be the best story in the Batman canon, but it's still a solid tale in its own right. Despite the plot and character issues, the manga will undoubtedly appeal to fans of the Dark Knight. <p>

Batman Joker War is an exceptional comic that truly deserves a place in The Dark Knight's prestigious collection of must-read works. Following the lackluster attempt by "Tom Cuckman" which failed to bring any significant progress or depth to the character, James Tynion has crafted the best modern Batman story since Scott Snyder's original run in 2011. Kudos to James for creating a great Batman comic and for restoring Batman to the hero he is meant to be. It is with immense pleasure that I award this series a perfect score of 10/10. This is the pinnacle of storytelling, a must-read for every Batman fan, whether you've explored the comics or simply enjoyed the movies.  

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Great book so far I haven’t put it down.