Batman and Robin Vol. 1: Born To Kill

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  markkawika

  Sep 28, 2017

  Wow. I loved the psychological arc of this book. Tomasi and Gleason really nailed it. I especially enjoyed issue #8: the dénouement was a perfect way to end the arc. I enjoyed this a lot more than I expected to, given how much I dislike Damian's personality. They do a good job with an extremely disagreeable character of making him tolerable without making him nice. That's a tough thing to do but I think they've nailed it here. The art was particularly nice. I stopped and carefully examined several of the pages, both the fantastic double-page spreads as well as the normal single pages. All of it is immersive, clear, and impressive. This is a book I will put right back on my "to-be-read" pile with excitement!

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  Loafy Trophy

  Mar 10, 2022

  I'm going through a reread currently as this is one of my personal favorite Batman runs and damn do Tomasi and Gleason come out swinging. It also manages to thread the almost impossible needle of being both completely accessible to new readers, while deftly building on some great Morrison comics that came before it. I think the characterization of just about everyone in the book is pitch perfect, particularly Damian. I love the way Tomasi and Gleason show the inner conflict that arises out of his parentage and his need to be the best at all times. It's really compelling and drives the central conflict in the book, while eventually allowing for some real development in the relationship between Bruce and Damian. I think the story's central themes of learning from your mistakes, not dwelling in the darkness of the past, and trying to do better really hit home by the end. Alfred is also written perfectly here, as he plays the middle man trying to connect Bruce and Damian. His ability to cut between the arguments they're having in a sincere and logical way is compelling and a credit to Tomasi's writing skill. Gleason also does some fantastic stuff with the shadows in this book, with the help of colorist Mick Gray. There's so many great looking scenes with Nobody and Batman that makes for a really fun read and the way they fleshed out the background between the two was clear and concise. I highly recommend if you're looking to read some of the best of the New 52 era. more

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  Quirky Genin - Mar 11, 2022

  One of my favorite runs from New 52!

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  Ahmed Ali

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  Alias12

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  Silver Rocket

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  Brannon.44

  Jan 27, 2022
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  atticus

  Apr 25, 2022
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