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Way of X or Sword of X?
Robin #2
| Writer | Joshua Williamson |
| Artist | Gleb Melnikov |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
After the shocking events of Robin #1, Damian has learned the deadly rules of Lazarus Island the hard way! Now he must prove that he belongs in the tournament and uncover its secrets! But his only ally is the daughter of one of his greatest enemies: Ravager! In this tournament, only one fighter can get out alive-ready for round two? Fight!
CRITIC REVIEWS
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But Why Tho? - William J. Jackson
May 25, 2021This issue presented a worthy setup for what's to come and is pulling other characters forward as readers piece together just what is going on with Damian, his visions of Alfred, and his choice of reading material. All in all, this character is getting a solid detailing, and the DC Universe is making use of a plethora of obscure characters. I am hungry for issue #3. Read Full Review
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DC Comics News - Tony Farina
May 26, 2021Robin #2 is action packed, beautifully drawn and has reminded me once again why I dislike Damian so much. However, Josh is creating a place for him to maybe, sort of, actually grow up a bit. I know, I know, he is a killer, son of the Bat and Talia, he has seen more in his 14 years than most people ever see. However, he is still a cocky a-hole who needs to actually have a chance to be a real person. I think this book is going to be his chance. Read Full Review
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9.2
The Super Powered Fancast - Timala Elliott
May 25, 2021Guerrero's color work includes brilliant colors and stunning tones that change with the time of day and mood. This pairs nicely with Melnikov's detailed drawings. The artwork in this issue is transportive and emotionally connective. Read Full Review
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9.0
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
May 25, 2021Another excellent issue in a book that's been needed for a long time. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comic Watch - B. Radtz
May 25, 2021Lots of bang for your buck, cute characters, Rose, and some much needed fun development for Flatline, a character I rolled my eyes so hard, I almost fell over last issue. Read Full Review
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9.0
COMICON - Scott Redmond
May 26, 2021Robin manages to take a number of cliches and tropes that have peppered fighting style narratives for decades and brings something new and fun and engaging to the table. Rich dynamic and tonally colorful art is brilliantly paired with the flashy fun parts of the story as well as the more deeply emotional and touching work below the surface. This is the type of series that many Damian Wayne fans have likely been waiting a long time to see. Read Full Review
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9.0
Dark Knight News - Fay Clark
May 26, 2021I cannot wait to find out what happens next. Is someone going to get voted off? Will there be a romance? Will Robin find out anything about the supposed mystery? Tune in to find out, next time on ROBIN. Read Full Review
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8.8
The Comicbook Dispatch - soycornholio
May 26, 2021I would recommend you pick up this issue. Robin #2 by Williamson may not be as strong as the first issue, but it is still amazing. I am amped to see what happens in the rest of the series. Right now, Williamson is still setting the stage for the blood bath that is sure to follow. It would be interesting to DC put out a yearly (or bi yearly) Lazarus Pit mini series. Seeing some of our favorite brawlers and other heroes without powers duke it out, is a nice change of pace. Oh, and DC, let Jason Todd and Damian have their own Black Label series. That would be brilliant. Read Full Review
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8.5
Batman-News - Matina Newsom
May 25, 2021I can happily say I'm still enjoying Robin a ton. Williamson gives us all the worldbuilding I asked for last issue, and I have to say some of the rules of the tournament are just downright cool. Read Full Review
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8.0
AIPT - Franco Giacomarra
May 25, 2021The characters and setting are endlessly fun, and the story is brimming with potential both for excitement and satisfying exploration. I'm happy to take it in small doses if they'll all manage to be this sweet. Read Full Review
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8.0
ComicBook.com - Chase Magnett
May 26, 2021Robin #2 is taking this tournament arrangement seriously and it's not difficult to imagine this story lasting for most of 2021; that doesn't sound like a bad idea after reading the first two issues of Robin, though. Read Full Review
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8.0
The Batman Universe - Donald Townsend
May 26, 2021This book continues to be a fun and colorful romp of action, adventure, and intrigue with the promise of substance and development. The creatives clearly have a coherent goal of what direction they have with this arc in particular, and with Damian in general. The storytelling is multi-layered, the artwork is amazing, and the promise of what is yet to come is exciting. Read Full Review
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8.0
Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills
May 29, 2021More set-up for the story, but it's interesting set-up with some cool characters. Read Full Review
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7.5
Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles
May 25, 2021Williamson and Melkinov have quickly made Robin destination reading thats well worth the wait. Read Full Review
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7.0
Weird Science - Eric Shea
May 25, 2021While I still had fun with this issue we didn't do much here besides have the basic rules laid out and while the tournament might be fun when it finally gets going, it's the small moments where Ravager sees the pain inside of Damian and moves him towards a place where he might eventually grow as a character that his book really stands out and hopefully we get more moments like that as the series progresses and relies less on Damian going ham on people and being a little jerk. Read Full Review
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6.0
Comic Crusaders - Andrew Roby
Jun 02, 2021At this book's core, there's a mystery, fun characters and a cool concept. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS
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Joshua williamson is killing it. Great writing, art, and character development for Damian Wayne. Excited for the next issue.
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Such a good story !
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9.0
Not quite as good as the previous issue, but does a good job of setting up for the climax of this story arc along with introducing more characters.
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9.0
Damian will always be MY Robin. The MK style tournament is a great setting as well.
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Cute/fun
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8.5
This issue properly sets up the rules of the Lazarus tournament while setting up actual characters to properly enjoy. Not to mention it's the beginning of another arc for Damian Wayne.
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8.5
Fun story, leaning into the campy theme while balancing an interesting story, great characters, and amazing art.
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8.0
It's sad that mentally ill Red Hood fans are review bombing this with their sock puppets.
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8.0
Definitely a little bit slower and less personal than the first one. There are still some good character moments, but the issue is mostly set to introduce you to the mechanics of the tournament and the players. But I don't think, that was done very well, because it was mostly done with narration and exposition. This way, we only get glimpses of the characters here, but it's understandable after all it's just the second issue and that's good enough to get some foundation for the next issues. The issue is also a lot more light-hearted than the first, which i found a little bit weird, but not too much. I'm kind of worried that the next would be too much tho. Truth be told, i'm still mostly interested in Damian's journey, but this issue got more
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8.0
Damian Wayne is a beast and this issue shows it. While the story is still lacking, this was a highly dynamic comic with engaging composition and good art.
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8.0
That's more like it! With (most) of the setup out of the way, #2 can start to dive deeper into the characters. Damian Wayne is a very hit or miss character for me. This book keeps his flaws (his ego, for one) intact while keeping him likeable. Also a fan of Rose Wilson/Ravager portrayal here and her dynamic with Damien. She's put forward as the story's deuteragonist and I'm not complaining. Not feeling the 'big-bad' though. The book doesn't do enough to establish her as a credible nor interesting threat. We shall see if this changes but I got the feeling she really is just there as an excuse for the whole 'anime/manga tournament arc' thing to happen.
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8.0
" Heh, Like father, like son. Cute. " - FLATLINE
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7.5
I liked this one. The cliffhanger seems, ironically, not fun.
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7.0
Disappointing step down from what was an outstanding first issue. The narrative introductions of the main contestants were unnecessary and could have unfolded more naturally as the tournament progressed. It also somewhat spoils the tournament as this issue outlines who the main fighters are and who the final contestants will be, suggesting the the fights to come will be largely meaningless with the exception of the final one since we can already assume we know who will win. The issue also does a mediocre job of highlighting the moral complications that arise when death has no meaning, which is accentuated by the Way of X's masterful handling of the same topic five minutes before this issue came out. The story does lay some interesting gr more
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7.0
This is all fine but not super exciting for me.
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6.0
After a promising first issue, the tone lightens considerably in Robin #2, much to its detriment. Damian Wayne continues to be a difficult character to maintain my interest when writers don't give him the benefit of any personal evolution. Here, we continue to see his character step sideways, rather than forward, while other supporting characters try to give us a reason to continue reading.
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6.0
I like the takes on the characters, even if Damian is horrible. Saddly Melnikov isn't really good. Maybee it gets better.
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2.5
No thanks, he was an interesting robin and this is so ridiculous. This is between a video game and way of x
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I wanted to like this series, I really did. Yet, 2 issues in and they have derailed the whole concept. Save your money.
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