Robin & Batman #1

I have never been disappointed by a Jeff Lemire story, and Robin & Batman #1 is no exception. With a writer of Lemire's calibre paired with a fantastic artist to deliver a story featuring the original Dynamic Duo, Robin & Batman can't fail to be a hit. Read Full Review

Without doubt, one of the best books I've read this year. Read Full Review

Robin and Batman #1 feels perfect, wherein I was wracking my brain looking for faults but wasn't able to find any. The story of Dick Grayson has been told countless times before, but this feels like one of the best retellings of Robin's early crime-fighting career beside the Batman. Read Full Review

Robin and Batman #1 is amazing in every sense. The story is great. The art is beautiful. The combo is unreal. It's a hell of a debut from two creators who have already set a high bar. One issue in and I'm already demanding more from this team. Read Full Review

What's old is new again as Robin & Batman presents a gorgeous retelling of the first days of the iconic dynamic duo, focusing deeply on the characters and their traumas, personalities, and the struggles to retain who they are in this burgeoning partnership. Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen, with letterer Steven Wands joining them, showcase just why they work so well together and have won awards for their collaborations as they take a break from creator-owned to visit Gotham City. Read Full Review

Not only are we getting a story worthy of joining Batman: Year One, and The Long Halloween as true, tried, and tested masterpieces, we're also seeing things from a brand new angle. Hearing Dick Grayson finally tell his side of the story, and then have it tie in with a classic Batman villain's genesis too adds even more layers to a fantastic first issue. Read Full Review

From the superstar Descender team of @jefflemire Dustin Nguyen and @swands comes a thoughtful and heart-wrenching look at how a young Dick Grayson comes to terms with being an orphan in Robin and Batman #1 from #DCComics. Read Full Review

Robin and Batman looks like a title to closely follow the next three months. Read Full Review

Robin & Batman #1 is a near-perfect coming-of-age story about the moment when Dick Grayson transitions from Bruce Wayne's ward to Robin. The human elements and emotional complexities are spot-on and believable for the foster relationship between Dick and Bruce, and the comic interweaves the family drama aspects seamlessly into a proper Batman detective story. This is one of the best Batman-family comics I've read in years. Read Full Review

Based on this first issue alone, I think this is destined to be a new classic Bat-story and one of the best Robin stories. Read Full Review

Robin and Batman #1 by Jeff Lemire is the opposite of what we are normally accustomed to with early Batman and Robin stories. Yes, Batman is here. Yes, Alfred is here as well, but this is squarely a Robin story. Batman is almost like a background character. You can feel his presence, but he is far from being the main character. If you are a fan of Robin or even early Dynamic Duo stories, I would 100% recommend checking out this issue. The only downside is the number of issues! There are only 3! DC, it would be nice if this was a 12-issue series like Task Force Z but hey, maybe this entry of the Boy Wonder can be neatly wrapped in 3 issues. Read Full Review

Robin and Batman #1 adds new details to an old tale. Lemire seems to still find new stories to tell about this character, but by digging into his past. Focusing on such a specific element actually opens up a rich vein to explore. It also allows the writer to revisit the troubled chemistry between Batman and Robin, breathing new life into their world. But there is also awesome action, incredibly clever twists and a distinct art style that will absolutely draw attention. Read Full Review

'Robin & Batman' contains an honest depiction of grief and how people different cope in different ways, all without ever teetering over the edge into feeling hopeless. If there's one thing Robin represents, it's hope " he just has to find it for himself first. Read Full Review

Nguyen delivers some impressive and beautifully done art throughout the issue. The art gives great emotional weight to the story and the style is perfect. Read Full Review

Really great start to what could be a very entertaining mini-series. Robin is not too difficult a character to adapt to a dark and gritty Batman, and this series looks to be confirming his coolness. Read Full Review

It should be no surprise that a dream team like Lemire and Nguyen would create such an intriguing book exploring maybe the most famous case of trauma bonding in modern fiction: Batman and Robin. So far, it's definitely shaping up to not be your typical origin reimagining. Read Full Review

From the creative team that's been assembled to the concept behind the series, Robin & Batman should be right up my alley. It almost reaches perfection, but a few personal quibbles hold it back. Even still, there is no reason that I wouldn't recommend this at the very least on a technical level, because the craftsmanship is second to none. Here's to hoping that the brief glimpses of heart and warmth come to the forefront in the next two chapters, because there's potential for greatness here. Read Full Review

The Boy Wonder and one grumpy Batman. Look at it from a kids point of view. Look at it like you are a young boy trying to win the approval of your father or parent. Dick is just that, a kid. One step forward with issue #1, two more to take. Don't expect earth shattering storytelling here with issue #1. The doesn't hold it back in anyway. In fact its still great. The seeds are there for more. Read Full Review

Lal

Nov 08, 2021

I love this story. The book focuses on the early days of Dick as Robin. Not the "happy go lucky" Robin that he became, but a newly orphaned kid, adjusting to being a crime fighter and Batman's partner. The dynamic of Batman, Alfred, and Dick was very special in this book. I can't wait for the next issue.

Antenovial

Nov 09, 2021

Incredible work. This is everything I wanted out of a first Issue. Every loaded conversation (and all of them are loaded) carries a punch and so much personality. The theme of Dick wondering wether he has found himself part of a fantasy or a nightmare fits perfectly with Nguyen's art. I'm looking forward to the other two Issues.

motorik

Nov 09, 2021

Beautiful work from Lemire as always. The team behind Ascender and Descender bring this wonderful story to life. Joshua Williamsons work on the recent Robin comic run has been great but this eclipses it.

cincyfan

Nov 14, 2021

I was really looking forward to this book especially when I heard it was Jeff lemire who was writing it and it did not disappoint. I really loved the way each character was written I felt it was a tremendous portrayal of each character at the time period it takes place. I am fully invested in the story and really didn't want the book to end. The artwork was incredible as well it really matched the feeling of the story and gave the book a very unique feel. What a fantastic first issue!

charliekelly

Nov 11, 2021

A wonderful debut. Every character is so vivid and compelling. The ending really makes me eager to read the next issue, and the art is absolutely beautiful.

OldManComics

Feb 10, 2022

I was really moved by this story. I had never really read a young Robin story, specially since Dick was the first one. And it is great to see a faulty Batman, someone who is trying but doesn't really know how to deal with people despite having a duty of care, that seems accurate for an younger Bruce struggling with parenthood. Everyhting feels quite real, quite natural, very on character. I came for the beautifully painted artwork of Nguyen and the human touch of Lemire's words, and I was not disappointed.

Avanvolk

Jul 01, 2023

Really really enjoyed this. Nguyen's signature water colour art was absolutely phenomenal, especially some of the darker panels that depict Batman or Gotham city. Gorgeous. The story was good too, cool to see something from Robin's perspective shortly after joining Batman. Wasn't always a huge fan of Batman's characterization, but for the most part it was great.

Screaming Enigma

Jul 17, 2023

Good lord was a first issue. This was the second Lemire book I've read (Swamp Thing: Green Hell #1 being the first) and he's set an outstanding standard for me going forward. This book doesn't need a lot of large-scale factors to get the job done. This is a fairly simple story at first glance, but Lemire's writing and Nguyen's art just make it so much more. I'm sure this duo could've written a great Batman & Robin story across three issues, but I really like the Robin-focused approach they've taken here and I can't wait to see where the story goes from here.

Abrakadabra

Nov 09, 2021

Surprisingly really good book. The dynamic and sense of family bond between the Dynamic Duo is off the charts. Unlike main Batman title, Bruce is capable and not in need of Catnip all the time. Guess outside Batgirls, Batman sidekick titles are the best what his mythos have to offer currently. Kudos for that and for Robin.

Loafy Trophy

Nov 11, 2021

Really enjoyed the way Lemire wrote the interplay between the young Bat-family here. The tension between Bruce and Alfred over letting Dick even participate in this dual fantasy/nightmare was absolutely top notch. I loved Alfred's sass. Dick's diary and the little twist of Bruce reading created some great tension while also showing how much Bruce cares, even if he's not the best at showing it. Nguyen's art really works here, especially for a story that features Killer Croc. This is some of the best Batman stuff currently on the shelf.

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motorik - Nov 11, 2021

Lemire is the master of family drama. So agree about Nyguyen's art. Him and Andrea Sorrentino are just killing it right now.

Loafy Trophy - Nov 11, 2021

100%. I think Lemire is one of the best creators working in comics right now and I never, ever miss his collabs with Sorrentino. Green Arrow, Old Man Logan, Joker: Killer Smile, and especially Gideon Falls were all great.

Raging Rainbow

Nov 19, 2021

We've seen stories of young Dick Grayson as he started his adventures with Batman before, but none like this honestly. The relationship between them in this book feels very genuine and I hope the series only continues to get better in its short 3 issue run. https://youtu.be/IvXEZtZypYY

retcon_D

Dec 12, 2021

Really great start to a small little romp. Really enjoyed how everything set up for the next two issues at the end, but still tied everything together, adding this possible dramatic irony, which I found to be super unique to a comic book.

Psycamorean

Jan 25, 2022

I am hit or miss with Lemire, but I really liked this. I think the voice for Dick is very good, and I think this puts Batman in a perspective we don't usually see.

Tempra16v2.0Turbo

Nov 09, 2021

Então, temos um cara novo!

Merlyn

Nov 09, 2021

I'm not a fan of Lemire, never liked anything the guy wrote, I think he's massively overrated so I went here with very low expectations. Suffice to say, I liked this a lot. Sure, the art may not be for everybody but the story is good, you can see the frustrations of the characters trying to understand each other and acting accordingly. There's a particular sequence where you can feel that Bruce, even though he's always scolded for being cold, actually tries his best to get the people around him and showing them he values their happiness and safety but he just goes about it a little bit wrong. I hope the next two issues can be as good as this one.

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Mingthemerciless - Nov 9, 2021

Lemurs is too hit and miss for me and I've never enjoyed Ngyens art so I'm going to give it a couple of issues before I decide to get it or not.

Mingthemerciless - Nov 9, 2021

Typo Lemire

Hydro-Man - Nov 11, 2021

We disagree on Lemire overall - I enjoy most of his stuff. However, I think your review of this comic is spot-on. I thought it was going in the direction of Frank Miller’s goddamn Batman from All-Star but that moment where Bruce tries to do a nice thing but royally botches it was such a great character moment. Stuff like that is why I like Lemire.

Merlyn - Nov 11, 2021

It's ok to disagree on stuff, nothing wrong with that, in fact it's quite healthy. I think his GA was ok but anything else I've read from the guy was either boring or stupid. I remember putting a lot of faith in the Black Label Question book he wrote. It was so bad, he definitely didn't get what made the Question tick. But he did good here, I hope he keeps it up. I have no trouble praising a writer I don't usually like when he's doing a good job.

daspidaboy

Nov 09, 2021

Jeff Lemiere is one of the best comic book writers of all time.... and this issue CLEARLY explains why.

ICC

Nov 25, 2021

Cool to see you everything from a child’s perspective, but it’s the same story I’ve read a million times

myconius

Dec 10, 2021

this is honestly one of the best new Batman comics i've read in a very long time. engaging story, great art. not sure i'm 100% thrilled with this take on Dick Grayson, but it's still a very entertaining story. really glad i added this to my pull-list.

KFuqua

Nov 10, 2021

This book was good. The story was well done, but the art was awful. I've just never been a fan of Nguyen's scratchings and that hasn't changed.

BigCliff

Nov 12, 2021

The ending of this book is what sold me on wanting to continue more of this story. Dick Grayson is my favorite comicbook character with Mr Miracle & invincible being tied for second. And I've been yearning for a recent book that involves dick as Robin, especially one that isn't technically a flashback. If you read nightwing from new 52 & upward, every story involves some flashback to his time as robin but we never get to new series with him as the boy wonder. So it's safe to say that I was eager for this book & preordered it the moment I could. And with that being said, though this book contains a lot of the main points that we associate with batman training a robin, and more specifically the mishaps he had with Dick Grayson, we're still pr esented with a unique take on the origins of the first robin. Dick Grayson is the main focus & its great to see how difficult his relationship is with Bruce. The reveal of the "official robin" suit I think is my favorite moment. It shows that first inkling of the struggle these two will always have...bruce invading further into someone's life without their permission. I'll pick up #2 more

Vellichor

Nov 09, 2021

I did not like the characterization of the characters, or the art, or the color. Come on, I would use this book to make a fire if I found it.