Batman and Robin #5

A brilliant piece of character work from Williamson and the creative team. Batman & Robin has found its sweet spot and I can't wait to see where it leads. Read Full Review

This is Damian's second time trying out school, and the first in Gotham Academy had a bunch of normal and friendly kids in a very strange school. This one is a full-fledged challenge for him to take on, and it's clear neither he or Bruce are in their element. That's a recipe for a great story, and the growing bond between father and son feels like it's been building in Williamson's work for a while. Read Full Review

Nikola Cizmesijas art works perfectly both with the action moments and the character moments. It beautifully captures the mood and tone of the story. Read Full Review

Props should go to the creative team for making Batman and Robin accessible to younger readers, with its focus on Damian in high school. I can't prove manga has had an influence on how this reads, but it certainly feels present. All ages can enjoy this, but young adults will adore it. Read Full Review

Batman & Robin #5 takes the book in a new direction. Judge for yourselves, is it better or worse? Read Full Review

From aquatic-based suits to Bruce in a polo and shorts carrying two stacks of pancakes, Williamson is doing an admirable and effective job adding dimension to Damian as a character by giving him a true childhood. The cherry on top is that it is Bruce that really wants it for his son. Readers that have been missing a book focusing on just the adventures of Batman and Robin are in for a treat with this series. Readers get exactly what's promised: Batman and Robin thanks to Williamson putting great care into the relationship between father and son. Read Full Review

Batman and Robin continues to be a fun take on these two characters that manages to surprise and delight, while maintaining the high standards for Batman books that readers expect. Read Full Review

Fast times at Gotham High reign supreme for the Dynamic Duo as their latest case takes a unique twist. Williamson leads readers in a different side of Damian while balancing the father-son dynamic flawlessly. imeija and Lokus craft excellent imagery to ride shotgun until the final page stops everything with an unforgettable moment. Read Full Review

Batman And Robin #5 takes an odd break from the urgent drive to find Man-Bat for an amusing issue showing Bruce and Damian infiltrating High School life to expose Principal Stone as Shush. Williamson appears to be having fun holding Damian back from unleashing his true potential on H.S. bullies, and the mildly Manga-influenced art amplifies the amusing tone of the investigation. That said, Man-Bat's plan is still a blank slate, which reflects poor pacing by Williamson. Read Full Review

This issue was serviceable. It takes several steps in the right direction and then turns around and takes a few back in the wrong one. I don't know if I can recommend it since everything here is still built on a pretty weak foundation but maybe this is a sign of better things to come. Let's hope. Read Full Review

It's not a stellar book but hopefully Batman and Robin #6 will accelerate the action. Read Full Review

ResearchReader

Jun 16, 2024

Interesting to get to see how Batman is playing is Bruce side with all these changes. A bit too humble and meek from how I would have thought but overall not totally unbelievable. The moms at the start was a nice funny bit. Interesting Gotham lore in this issue as well, or at least a reminder of how crappy it is. Ending was... well it was something. I enjoy this issue for its campiness as I feel that is the atmosphere of this series, but the faces were a bit off in this issue. At least Batman's were. Cant explain it well but it was just... off.

BatSledge

Jan 10, 2024

The book continues to improve with not only the writing but the art as well. Seeing Damian and Bruce develop their relationship is fun to see, and it adds needed depth to both characters. Throw in several interesting new mysteries and we have a winner once again this month! The humor is much appreciated as well.

daspidaboy

Jan 11, 2024

fun issue with nice dialogue and relationship between Bruce Wayne and Damian Wayne

LeonReadsNRates

Jan 11, 2024

Most people don't like slower issues like this, but compared to the high stakes of the mainline Batman book (which I don't care to read since issue #130), it's good to read a comic about the best father-son duo in comics, Batman and Robin. Slower paced, but Damien is getting closer, he feels, to the truth about the principal of his high school. He swears up and down it's his old trainer from the League of Assassins, Mistress Harsh. Shenanigans ensue and Damien deals with high school life, gets bullies, and bullies the bullies. However one of his bullies is a big admirer of an old Batman small time rogue! Nikola Cizmesija does his best work with what is usually considered a "slow" issue. After the end of an arc, the story will level of f after a big climax. I don't care for how he draws Bruce with such large expressive 'anime' eyes, but that's a minor gripe. BUT if he draws more Talia and Mistress Harsh... hmm, I'm on board! Also his action panels and art are great, if you've ever seen him drawing Red Hood. Let's hope we get more action in the next issue. Recommended. more

fzanca

Jan 12, 2024

I'm so glad they changed artists. The art is not great, but the splash color on the previous issues was getting to me. I like Bruce taking on the Dad role and complimenting Damien. Not sure how Batman was able to talk with the rebreather in his mouth, but whatever. I like bringing soccer into it as well. The interaction between Bruce and Damien is what makes this book shine. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/qmkQnhPWN3E

K-23

Feb 07, 2024

Fun issue to get some character work for Damian at school but really hope the principal is actually reformed and the Shush story has a satisfying reveal. Was also pleased that the art was much better here than before and seems to lend itself far better to more traditional coloring.