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Robin: Year One (Batman La Colección #10)
For years he fought alongside Gotham City's greatest protector, the light to Batman's irrepressible darkness. Against all manner of foe he braved inconceivable odds, ever skirting the line between heroism and death.
His name is Dick Grayson. Before he became Nightwing he was the first to don the mantle of Robin. When his parents fell victim to the machinations of a mobster...more
His name is Dick Grayson. Before he became Nightwing he was the first to don the mantle of Robin. When his parents fell victim to the machinations of a mobster...more
Paperback, 208 pages
Published
May 1st 2002
by DC Comics
(first published 2001)
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Chuck Dixon is one of my favorite comics writers. His run on AIRBOY back in the Nineties was great, and he's done plenty of other things I've enjoyed, including a lot of Batman stories. In this mini-series from about ten years ago, he's collaborated with co-writer Scott Beatty and artists Javier Pulido and Marcos Martin to produce a very entertaining tale about the early days of the Batman and Robin partnership.
As a rule, I'm a little leery of "Year One" stories, because they're often just an ex...more
As a rule, I'm a little leery of "Year One" stories, because they're often just an ex...more
Este es un cómic situado antes que 'Batgirl: Año Uno' y creado por el mismo equipo de guionistas, y para empezar me ha resultado una historia sutilmente mejor que la de la chica murciélago.
Al igual que en cualquier 'Año Uno', se nos traslada a las primera aventuras del protagonista, en este caso el joven Robin bajo la tutela de Batman. Y es cierto que esta historia tiene cierto toque más adulto en algunos momentos y un villano principal más potente como es Dos Caras (aunque aparecen otros) que l...more
Al igual que en cualquier 'Año Uno', se nos traslada a las primera aventuras del protagonista, en este caso el joven Robin bajo la tutela de Batman. Y es cierto que esta historia tiene cierto toque más adulto en algunos momentos y un villano principal más potente como es Dos Caras (aunque aparecen otros) que l...more
I am a huge Robin fan (at least with Dick Grayson and Tim Drake) and thoroughly enjoyed this story. There are very few Dick Grayson/Robin stories since he stopped being Robin in 1983. This is unfortunate because writing and character development has improved so much since then. This story is written by Chuck Dixon writer of the Robin comic book book series (and thus the man responsible for liberating Robin from just a cheerful sidekick).
This story has 4 parts each about 50 pages long. This is n...more
This story has 4 parts each about 50 pages long. This is n...more
Robin: Year One has big shoes to fill with the Year One moniker that reminds us all of Frank Miller's stellar Batman Year One. Dixon partly fills those shoes, he writes a gritty story about Robin's first year with Batman, the on-off relationship, him attending school like a normal boy, Alfred's affections for the boy's spirit, and Bruce's struggles with putting him in danger. It's good stuff, but feels almost a touch too tame- too Robin- and for that the same reason's we don't really like Robin...more
Dec 09, 2009
Andrew
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Batman fans, newbies to comic books, 13 and up
Shelves:
graphic-novels-comic-books
Exciting reading for almost any age. If you like the retro/modern approach to Gotham and all things batty then Javier Pulido's art will really pop for you.
The story hits the highpoints of Dick Graysons' beginning as the Boy Wonder. Most of the story is told via Alfred Pennyworth's perspective; an unusual treat. Pennyworth's insight into the differences between Dick Grayson and Bruce Wayne are an important contribution to the Batman mythos. Perhaps the ending felt a little rushed, and maybe it wa...more
The story hits the highpoints of Dick Graysons' beginning as the Boy Wonder. Most of the story is told via Alfred Pennyworth's perspective; an unusual treat. Pennyworth's insight into the differences between Dick Grayson and Bruce Wayne are an important contribution to the Batman mythos. Perhaps the ending felt a little rushed, and maybe it wa...more
If you love Dick Grayson, you should enjoy this.
I believe this shows where some of the fraction later when Dick becomes Nightwing comes in, not saying that it isn't taken care of then, but Dick has on his shoulders is a lot more weight than any other boy his age should carry at the time or even after. It is a wonderful look into the early years of when he first became the Boy Wonder, soaring the city skyline at the side of Batman proving himself. He has flaws like any of us being so young, thoug...more
I believe this shows where some of the fraction later when Dick becomes Nightwing comes in, not saying that it isn't taken care of then, but Dick has on his shoulders is a lot more weight than any other boy his age should carry at the time or even after. It is a wonderful look into the early years of when he first became the Boy Wonder, soaring the city skyline at the side of Batman proving himself. He has flaws like any of us being so young, thoug...more
Jun 09, 2010
Ryan
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
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nypl-donated
Batman Schmatman. If it came down to which character I really love in the dynamic duo, it hands down has to be the Robin. Let's face it, the Boy Wonder rocks. He's a pre-teen, butt-kicking superhero in his own right.
Robin Year One by Chuck Dixon deals with the early days of Dick Grayson donning his mask and tights. Narrated by Bat-butler Alfred Pennyworth, this trade paperback deals with some of the early reactions to Batman suddenly having a little kid he introduces as his "partner." Jim Gordon...more
Robin Year One by Chuck Dixon deals with the early days of Dick Grayson donning his mask and tights. Narrated by Bat-butler Alfred Pennyworth, this trade paperback deals with some of the early reactions to Batman suddenly having a little kid he introduces as his "partner." Jim Gordon...more
This trade paperback collects the four-issue prestige format series that snuck up onto the Bat-scene earlier this decade – mostly unbeknownst to me. It’s hard to live up to the “Year One” tag-line -- after the seminal Batman: Year One published in the late 80s by comics giant Frank Miller – but this epic on the early career of the Boy Wonder is, in fact, a wonder to behold.
Dixon’s narrative structure and techniques are refreshingly top-notch, as I’ve never considered him an A-list Batman writer...more
Dixon’s narrative structure and techniques are refreshingly top-notch, as I’ve never considered him an A-list Batman writer...more
I like these Year One books. Miller's revision of Batman's first year was far better, but the story of Robin as a foil to Batman was enjoyable. Bob Kane always said they used Robin to add some brightness to the Batman comics, which were excessively black and blue. This story riffs on that but showing Robin as the well-grounded crime fighter in comparison to the brooding, obsessive Batman.
Feb 22, 2011
Kirk Kiefer
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
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As much as I love Bruce Wayne, I think Dick Grayson might be my favorite character in comics. And as much as I love the boundary-pushing craziness of writers like Grant Morrison, it's hard to find fault in a great straight-forward character-driven story with a bit of action, the kind of story at which writer Chuck Dixon excels here. Funny, sad, exciting, and extremely enjoyable.
Chuck Dixon has always had such a good handle on the character of Robin, particularly Dick Grayson and his relationship with Bruce Wayne. Here we get a great collection of some of Robin's earliest adventures. Marcos Martin & Javier Pullido are perfect fits artistically for this project. I would recommend this to anyone.
Graphic Novel. I liked this because there was a lot of Alfred pov, and Alfred's a solid guy. He's sane, rational, and cares about his charges, but he often disagrees with Bruce's way of doing things, which is a refreshing addition to Batman's Batcentric universe. I even liked this Dick, who I hear is darker than the usual. He's still such a kid. He puts his feet up on the furniture, teases Alfred, plays basketball, and, yeah, fights a little crime. He's more mature than I expected, but it's a ni...more
Bonne histoire en général mais avec un titre comme Robin: year one j'aurais cru voir l'arrivé de Robin avec Batman. Le year one reflète probablement plus le fait que le livre a comme héro le premier Robin, Richard (Dick) Grayson.
Pas le meilleur livre mettant en vedette Batman mais un quand même un bon divertissement.
Pas le meilleur livre mettant en vedette Batman mais un quand même un bon divertissement.
Gorgeous art, hysterical dick grayson, and adorable bat family scenes.
Between the angst of dick running away to alfred being worried, to bruce's complete lack of knowledge regarding how to be a fatherly figure. A great read for some nitty gritty grayson feelings and background.
Between the angst of dick running away to alfred being worried, to bruce's complete lack of knowledge regarding how to be a fatherly figure. A great read for some nitty gritty grayson feelings and background.
Almost as good as the Batman: Year One series. Not quite as dark. Great to see the League of Assassins brought into the story, and to get a look at things from the point of view of Alfred's journal.
I really liked 2 of the 5 parts to this story. The other parts either seemed rushed and confusing or too childish compared to batman. It was OK, just not as great as the main batman stories
I like this because you got to see Robin starting out with his training, making mistakes and clashing with Batman. Even if you're not a Robin fan, I think you would really like this.
Summer fluff / the stuff of summer / If it's not good / What a bummer. Batman-related-things inspire me to poetry. Whachutalkinaboutwillis?
Unlimited bank via Wayne Enterprises,
Playboy and ward in great disguises,
Fighting crime, riding the elevator,
The Boy Wonder and the Caped Crusader.
I am outtahere.
Unlimited bank via Wayne Enterprises,
Playboy and ward in great disguises,
Fighting crime, riding the elevator,
The Boy Wonder and the Caped Crusader.
I am outtahere.
Zippy updating of Robin's early years: strong characterization is balanced with a fairly old-school sense of fun. As Year One books go, a pretty accessible and appealing one.
This is fun. It's the 1st time in this run that I was really hooked. It follows Robin's point of view for nearly a year. The Hatter story is particularly eerie.
The three Year One books for the main Batman characters are all very good. Batman's is by Frank Miller so it is very dark, but Robin and Batgirl are pretty light, and still good.
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Some old school Robin for my reading enjoyment. While I rarely ever read Batman, I've certainly found myself enjoying his sidekicks and their shenanigans. I did enjoy this volume, though it seemed quite fast paced, and it was lacking some of the deeper and darker tones of the newer volumes. There were certainly some dark moments in this book, but I didn't get the same gritty feeling I expect from a Batman GN.
I really wish the art style wasn't so retro looking. Something similar to Teen Tians: Year One would have been great but I loved it nonetheless.
This book was great. It looked into the mind of young Robin and was a wonderful 'coming of age' superhero story ^_^
Dick Grayson's first steps and missteps as Batman's partner. The Alfred narration was sublimely poignant.
This book tells the story of Dick's first year as Robin, including the reason why Dick has such problems with Two-Face in later stories. It also shows the relationship between Robin and Batman and Dick and Bruce, and also Alfred, and Alfred's struggle to accept Bruce's and Dick's choices. A lot of really good character interaction, this one gives one a pretty good idea about who those people are. And, well, Dick is awesome. As is Alfred.
I liked it even better the second time I read it.
"Somebody'...more
I liked it even better the second time I read it.
"Somebody'...more
This was remarkably good--I'm glad I gave it a try, even if Dick isn't the Robin Of My Heart. And, wow, this book is worth owning for the coloring alone, though the art and writing are nothing to sneeze at, either. So good!
Read in installments, upon initial serial publication, impressed.
Aventura bien servida y mejor contada.
It's no [Batman: Year One] but still a great read.
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Charles "Chuck" Dixon is an American comic book writer, perhaps best-known for long runs on Batman titles in the 1990s.
His earliest comics work was writing Evangeline first for Comico Comics in 1984 (then later for First Comics, who published the on-going series), on which he worked with his then-wife, the artist Judith Hunt. His big break came one year later, when editor Larry Hama hired him to w...more
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His earliest comics work was writing Evangeline first for Comico Comics in 1984 (then later for First Comics, who published the on-going series), on which he worked with his then-wife, the artist Judith Hunt. His big break came one year later, when editor Larry Hama hired him to w...more
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