Batman and Robin #18

If youre a fan of detective-driven Batman stories that blend psychological horror with raw emotion, this issue is a must-read. With its razor-sharp writing, breathtaking visuals, and unpredictable twists, Batman and Robin #18 cements itself as one of the best Bat-books on shelves right now. Read Full Review

This series is really hitting its stride now. Read Full Review

Phillip Kennedy Johnson is an incredible writer and it's exciting to watch him work. This is a dark, complicated Batman and Robin story, one in which the villain seems to exist more as a slate on which the emotional heart of the narrative is written. I am intensely engaged and cannot wait to see the next installment. Read Full Review

Batman and Robin #18 is an emotional read, if you're a fan of the character Robin, Damian Wayne and having your heart broken, this is the issue for you! Read Full Review

Batman & Robin #18 might have some flaws, but this run continues to be intriguing. There are a few questions that still need to be answered like the true identity of Memento, what his motivations are, and Damian's future as Robin. Will the creative team be able to conclude everything in a satisfying manner? I'm looking forward to finding out. Read Full Review

fzanca

Feb 13, 2025

Another great issue. Though I thought Damien listening in the conversation with pretty stupid. Wouldn't Batman know if someone was listening in on his conversation? What if someone hacked into his comms? There should be some kind of alert. I understand that he needed Damien and Bruce to have a miscommunication, but there could have been another way. I liked all of the other scenes, especially between Damien and the investigator and the reveal. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/b2792D-FD0E

daspidaboy

Feb 14, 2025

Batman is a jerk. Damian and Jason Todd are cool.

K-23

Mar 12, 2025

There were some really great moments here that were tainted by PKJ extending the ideas too far such as the Harvey moment. Each Robin had that critical Harvey confrontation early on so I loved this line but then he had Jason go on saying his moment was a civilian falling which tainted the line. Similar issue with them being Robin so Batman would love them which was fine early on but he wrote Jason saying how still talk about this being issue with Batman where this should be in the past for the other Robin's. The hot mic scene was jarring too as Batman wouldn't have the comms set up so any Batfam member can just listen in at any moment. This was especially bad as Jason and Bruce were standing next to each other and head no need for comms. Aside from all my nit pics, the art was great and I still really liked the issue and the story we're dealing with but could do without the overplayed Batman & Robin butting heads trope of late. more

BatSledge

Feb 13, 2025

Both the art and the writing took a step backwards this issue. I don’t feel like Johnson has Damian’s personality and voice nailed down as well as Williamson had previously, and while it didn’t hurt the previous chapters much, this issue it became more noticeable.

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George - Feb 13, 2025

I didn’t read the Williamson run because his stuff is not for me. Did Williamson soften the character from the Morrison tomasi Damian or did someone else do that?

BatSledge - Mar 1, 2025 (edited)

Tomasi softened the character a bit long before Williamson, but also did great character development work on him.

George

Feb 13, 2025

I don’t like the change in artist (too different from regular artist) and Damian is very different from what I remember. And it’s progressing slow (we are 5 issues in to this story but that’s just modern comics). But I do like it. I liked the Bruce Jason conversation and some of the horrific drug induced imagery.