The Boy Wonder #1

The Boy Wonder #1 is a true deep dive in to one of the Bat-Family's most angsty and beloved characters. Juni Ba wastes no time in tapping in to what makes Damian a fan-favourite character. An engaging story with beautiful visuals. Read Full Review

I will sing the praises of titles like this for the rest of time. The Boy Wonder #1 brings us a rare DC Black Label title that can be enjoyed by anyone and gives us a sincere and accurate portrayal of one of the most interesting and dangerous members of the Bat Family. Read Full Review

The Boy Wonder #1 is all about a boy and his brothers. This comic may prioritize Damian Wayne, but it will encompass all the Robins and the relationship between them. Read Full Review

Cartoonist Juni Ba's The Boy Wonder leans into that meta-knowledge of these characters and their frameworks to present a genuinely iconic take on one of the relatively recent additions to Batman canon: Damian Wayne. Read Full Review

The Boy Wonder #1 overall is a fun read and the art style gives the book a tone all its own. While it is a strong first issue the question is raised as to what will make this story worth the Black Label imprint. So far nothing this issue screams anything that would denote being published under the imprint, hopefully next issue or soon there will be something, be it story points or artwork that justify the Black Label treatment other than a different spin on Damian's journey as Robin. Read Full Review

This is a fun comic that appeals to all ages. It is a classic third-party telling of a character I don't feel we dive into enough with Damian. Diving into the weight he carries as the son of Bruce Wayne and what that means to him on his search to prove himself can also serve to teach us about our place in life. Read Full Review

The story is good, but the highlight, as one might expect, is Ba's lush fantasy-inspired art. The demons Damian encounters, both literally and figuratively, are some of the best visuals to come out of DC in quite some time. Read Full Review

The coloring and lettering have a big hand in shaping how dynamic Ba's artwork and writing is. O'Halloran contrasts bright lights with dark shadows. There's also plenty of red, green and yellow to complement Damian's costume. Bidikar's letters take the form of parchment and titles similar to a coat of arms, which further underline the "royal aspect Ba is going for. The Boy Wonder #1 is a carefully crafted fairy tale that puts Damian Wayne in a new light both for his longtime fans and those who might not be a fan of him in the first place. Read Full Review

The Boy Wonder #1 is the excellence I expected from Juni Ba, living up the high standards. It's a great read that, if it keeps it up, is likely to be a modern classic comic fans won't want to miss. Read Full Review

Ba delivers some great art in the issue as well. The visuals capture the thrilling tone of the story as well as the darkness within the character himself. Read Full Review

The Boy Wonder #1 is a promising debut. Ba's captivating art and introspective narrative breathe new life into Damian Wayne. While the plot feels a tad rushed, and some character dynamics remain underdeveloped, this issue lays a solid foundation for a compelling series. Fans of Damian and the Robin legacy will eagerly await the next chapter to see if this troubled hero can truly embrace the mantle of Robin. Read Full Review

Ba and O'Halloran are a great pairing and kick-off this miniseries on a strong note. In a DC publishing lineup absolutely saturated with Bat-family stories, this one justifies its existence with an enjoyable juxtaposition of angst and coziness. Read Full Review

The Boy Wonder #1 delivers a unique superhero story that embraces the opportunity of having a title under the Black Label imprint has. Read Full Review

Good start to the mini-series. There wasn't much direct story between Damian and Dick, but I totally forgive due to the fact that Dick and Babs are parents. Read Full Review

Avanvolk

Oct 10, 2025

I enjoyed this quite a bit. I wasn't sure how I would like the art style, but it grew on me very quickly and I can confidently say now that I am a fan. The writing was good, I liked the plot being told as a story and the narration was well done, and I'm curious to see how Damian's story will tie in with the bank robber and the hostage we were introduced to at the beginning. Great start, can't wait to read more!

Psycamorean

May 17, 2024

Honestly, I feel like thecimmerian is slow. Or maybe it's just a prime example of why media literacy is important. You could make valid arguments for why you like or dislike something if you understand basic media. But they don't. So their arguments, or lack thereof, are just surface level complaints that ultimately don't even begin to matter when assessing the merits of what they're supposedly reviewing.

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Psycamorean - May 20, 2024

I would never insult someone's fake eyelashes. My insults towards you were meant to be deeper than that. The reason those people hate my guts is because I think they're idiots and I'm open about it, and you follow in their footsteps quite gracefully. Thanks for the laugh.

Psycamorean - May 20, 2024

You're such a snowflake for someone who rebels against that sort of thing. Maybe I'm just man enough to like what I like.

Psycamorean - May 20, 2024

If we're throwing autism around, you're the one who can't understand the nuances of *comic books*. "Karen out" isn't a term I would use as an adult, and I'm certain you're older than I am. Who needs to mature here?

Psycamorean - May 20, 2024

I'll give you my own advice: Reread your books before you review them if they're a bit too complicated, move into your mother's basement, it's a rough economy, and learn to focus on something other than dicks. Fingers and tongues have their merits, ask anyone.

Psycamorean - May 21, 2024

I'm fine with that. I hope you read good things, though.

Psycamorean - May 21, 2024

Oh, you know what, I have a discord with some CBRU members, either of you can join that if you're inclined. Think it could be fun. https://discord.com/invite/nvS6URdwtF

Hex - May 29, 2024

Calling someone in the LGBTQIA+ community an alphabet person is incredibly shitty and says so much about your character or lack thereof. Be better.

Hex - May 29, 2024

I find it funny that Eminence called you a horrible person and says they are done with the site when they follow RKS and Maud Benjamin, two people who openly hate gay people and review bomb anything with LGBTQ representation.

Psycamorean - May 29, 2024

I extend my offer to join the discord to you, Tron. You like to come around and talk shit every so often, like a human HPV virus, so I'm *sure* you'd join the discord and do it in real time. Otherwise, you'd be kind of a giant pussy.

Psycamorean - May 29, 2024

@Hex Eminence is either unaware or concern trolling. Either way, I don't think we lost much with their absence.

Psycamorean - May 30, 2024

Guess that's a no on the discord invite. I'm shocked. Well, not really.

Psycamorean - May 30, 2024

I actually don't have a clue what Eminence's opinions on anything are, nor do I particularly care. I just know they came out of nowhere and insulted me, and that's fine. I find it funny. The original review that started this chain of comments has nothing to do with Cim's worldview either. It has to do with their, in my opinion, lacking analysis.

Hex - May 30, 2024

You don't get to just claim that "Alphabet people" is fine. It's derogatory and offensive.

Psycamorean - May 31, 2024

I never said I didn't insult Cim? And I said it was fine that Eminence insulted me? You're shadow-boxing over here. As for the alphabet people thing? I don't think Hex is a snowflake for being offended by it. It's his prerogative. I've certainly used the term in jest, and that's ultimately the difference. You say it because you're insecure. I say it to make fun of the people who say it because they're insecure.

Psycamorean - May 31, 2024

You don't know what shadow-boxing means. There's a difference between being offended because some idiot who's obviously a bigot says something with the intent of derision, and someone being offended because a group they hate exists. Really living up to that avatar with your inability to understand nuance. No wonder you think V is cool.

Psycamorean - May 31, 2024

If you love fucking with me so much, you should join the discord. I think it's very telling how little you have going on that your entire presence on this site at this point is every month or so, finding a review of mine and deciding to comment dumb shit until I quiet you without effort. And if you can't find a review of mine, you comment on other people's reviews about me. You're a sad joke.

Psycamorean - May 31, 2024

You people love making up fantasies about my dick. Glad I could get under your skins so bad while you mean nothing to me. I don't remember anything about my prior interactions with Cim, because I've literally never given them a thought past their inception. Keep gossiping under my review like schoolgirls, I'm glad I could bring you together.

Psycamorean - Jun 1, 2024

I can count multiple times you've blatantly regurgitated the talking points of the American right, and yet you still have this delusion that the orange asshole isn't your leader. No wonder you're so confused. I stand by my beliefs and I'm unwilling to cater to your feelings. Courting people like you to my side would be shooting myself in the foot, because people like you have no basic values or principles. You're all just vibes and easily manipulated into what your idiotic gut instinct tells you