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Batman and Robin, Vol. 1: Batman Reborn (Batman and Robin Vol. I #1)

by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely (Illustrator), Philip Tan (Illustrator)

4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 · rating details · 5,203 ratings · 194 reviews

"Batman Reborn" begins here with the reunited team of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, WE3,New X-Men). The new Dynamic Duo hit the streets with a bang in their new flying Batmobile as they face off against an assemblage of villains called the Circus of Strange. They also tackle their first mission investigating a child who's been abducted by the mysteri...more

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Published April 13th 2010 by DC Comics

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Jul 07, 2011 Kemper rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: comics, superhero

I’m not a member of the cult of Grant Morrison. I liked what he did with the X-Men a few years back, but I didn't make it through the last giant re-boot of the DC Universe that he played a huge role in. His All-Star Superman left me scratching my head, and his previous Batman stories left me cold. Part of that was due to my lack of patience with a comic publisher ‘killing’ a major character. Anyone who thought that Bruce Wayne was actually going to stay dead should email me your credit card numb...more I’m not a member of the cult of Grant Morrison. I liked what he did with the X-Men a few years back, but I didn't make it through the last giant re-boot of the DC Universe that he played a huge role in. His All-Star Superman left me scratching my head, and his previous Batman stories left me cold. Part of that was due to my lack of patience with a comic publisher ‘killing’ a major character. Anyone who thought that Bruce Wayne was actually going to stay dead should email me your credit card numbers immediately for a once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunity.

So this version of Batman & Robin had a lot of strikes against it before I even started. I actually thought the idea of the original Robin, Dick Grayson, having to fill Batman’s cape could be an interesting story, but since I knew it just marking time until the return of Bruce Wayne, it’s hard to get emotionally engaged in it.

(I’ve come around to a new way of thinking when it comes to the messy issue of comic book continuity. I’m renouncing my fanboy ways that demanded slavishly sticking to a character’s past. It just leads to problems when aging makes a re-boot necessary, and it also means that a comic company will always return to a baseline version of the character no matter what stunts they pull. These days, I think we’d be better served to embrace a notion of multiple versions of characters that don’t have to stick to what’s gone before.

I’d be more interested in this story if Bruce Wayne was really dead. The Dark Knight Returns comic and The Dark Knight movie were powerful and interesting stories precisely because they gave us new chapters in the Batman mythos without having to one day return to the ‘normal’ Batman. Marvel used their Ultimate line of comics for a similar effect by giving us an updated version of the characters while leaving the older stuff in place in the original books. So if this was a spin-off story of some sort that told the story of Grayson trying to carry on the Batman name, it’d resonate better than knowing that Bruce is going to crawl out of the grave and take the keys to the Batmobile back at some point.)

Back to the book, it’s actually a decent story. The new Robin is Bruce Wayne’s illegitimate son Damian whose mother is Talia, the daughter of Batman’s old enemy Ra’s Al-Ghul. Apparently Batman forgot to load up the ultitily belt with a supply of bat-condoms one night and Damian was the result.

Damian is an arrogant brat who was raised by a league of killers and groomed to think that he’s entitled to take a priviliged place as Bruce Wayne’s kid. He’s angry that circumstances have forced him to play sidekick to Grayson, who he thinks is a piss-poor Batman. Plus, the rumors about Batman’s death have been circulating so both the cops and Gotham’s criminal community aren’t sure what to make of the new Dynamic Duo.

It's good writing with solid artwork. I like the concept of Dick Grayson and Alfred struggling to continue Bruce Wayne’s legacy while dealing with his spoiled bastard. But knowing that it’s all for nothing once the original Batman returns makes it seem kind of pointless.(less)

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Jan 30, 2013 StoryTellerShannon rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novels, action, fantasy-scifi, books-reviewed

This new series is right after three previous graphic novels: “Batman R.I.P.”, “Final Crisis” and “Fight for the Cowl”. People who follow the many graphic novels probably have an idea of things but spoilers are below.

A new Batman and Robin are in town. The new Batman is none other than Dick Grayson (a la Nightwing and before that the first Robin) and Bruce Wayne's ten year old son, Damian Wayne (who is the grandson of Ra's al ghul and the son of the villain's daughter, Talia). It's a new team th...more This new series is right after three previous graphic novels: “Batman R.I.P.”, “Final Crisis” and “Fight for the Cowl”. People who follow the many graphic novels probably have an idea of things but spoilers are below.

A new Batman and Robin are in town. The new Batman is none other than Dick Grayson (a la Nightwing and before that the first Robin) and Bruce Wayne's ten year old son, Damian Wayne (who is the grandson of Ra's al ghul and the son of the villain's daughter, Talia). It's a new team that has kinks to work out and the duo start out with some resentment towards each other and Damian thinks he can do a better job. There are also mistakes that the original Batman wouldn't make but you have to wonder if the first Batman made such mistakes when he was first starting out as a superhero.

There are new villains in the tale right off the bat which gives it a fresh feel. Some of those villains are a new Red Hood, Pyg and Mr. Toad.

The artwork has a less formal quality to it. The Batman outfit doesn't fit Dick Grayson quite as well as his predecessor and I believe that was intentionally presented as such. Robin has a lot of yellow in his outfit which is something I don't recall since the first Robin came into play but I'm not a Batman “expert”, per se. Grant Morrison (the writer) and Frank Quitely (artist) and Philip Tan (artist) spoke about a “linear, modernist approach”. One will note the colors are edgier and the action is “twisty and physical” as remarked in the back comments.

Pictures of the original covers are in the back with notes. There is also not surprisingly a full page devoted to each new outfit of the heroes and some of the villains. Most have the earlier drawings to the original decisions. Note that this is the first novel in the series. The next immediate ones are: “Vol 2: Batman vs. Robin”, “Vol 3: Batman Must Die” and “Vol 4: Dark Knight, White Knight”.

ARTWORK PRESENTATION: B plus; STORY/PLOTTING: B to B plus; CHARACTERS/DIALOGUE: B; ACTION SCENES: B plus to A minus; OVERALL GRADE: B plus; WHEN READ: mid July 2012.

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Nov 01, 2011 On vacation - Stella ☢FAYZ☢ Chen rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I thought the story was interesting and it was the best someone could do with a Dick/Damian partership. I enjoyed the bright colour panels, a nice contrast to a Bruce Wayne batman comic book.

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Dec 18, 2010 Mike rated it 3 of 5 stars

Good writing - check. Good art - check. Something's missing tho - sense of Batman's menace or superhuman strategies? Morrison's trademark weirdness or sense of humour? A story with real balls or anything other than "plotline of the week"? Feel kinda disappointed by the book, don't know why.
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Second reading a few months later and I *do* like the menacing villains that Morrison/Quitely came up with. That makes me feel more charitable towards the book, but still wondering what's missing.

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May 11, 2013 Tayvonne rated it 4 of 5 stars

I love Batman! So really I'm not an impartial reader but that doesn't mean what I have to say is less relevant. Actually because I love Batman so much my opinion is probably more important than those who don't because I will be more critical of the work out there.

This isn't the greatest Batman story out there and years from now it won't be considered one of the greatest Batman stories. Honestly you'd be better off spending your money on some of Batman's other stories if you haven't read many or...more

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Jan 05, 2013 AJ rated it 4 of 5 stars

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I enjoyed this very much, despite being only a sporadic fan of Morrison's writing. He's helped by the fact that he's working with an interesting concept to begin with.

The question of how someone can possibly successfully step into the shoes of someone like Batman is cool. The fact that it's Dick doing so, who comes to the roll after having had his own experiences on his own while still always and forever being that first Robin gives it a really nice emotional weight and interest, that complimen...more

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Dec 30, 2012 Mars rated it 4 of 5 stars

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The only Grant Morrison I had read before this was "All-Star Superman" volumes I and II, which was also a collaboration between Morrison and Quietly, like this book. "Batman Reborn" had that sort of jumpy, disjointed style reminiscent of "All-Star Superman", and I suppose Morrison in general. I still am not used to this style completely, and occasionally I would get momentarily flustered because of sudden and frequent scene-changes. However, I think I am getting used to this technique and it did...more

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Aug 05, 2012 Thomas Rohde rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really liked the Dick Grayson Batman. These characters have all been around so long that it's difficult to find new perspectives to take with them. The characters and the stories begin to feel stale and the only way the comic companies can keep the convoluted histories up to date is to constantly reboot them. The reason that Frank Millar's "The Dark Knight Returns" worked so well was that it was a Batman that we hadn't seen before--one that got old and bitter, one whose body was betraying him...more

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Jul 21, 2012 Chris rated it 3 of 5 stars

This book is needlessly violent, and it embodies a lot of the worst aspects of the "grim and gritty" style that really bogged down superhero comics for the better part of the 1990s. However, it is at least made somewhat interesting thanks to some gorgeous art by Frank Quietly in the first half, and Morrison's fresh take on a rather stale character/concept. By sticking Dick Grayson in the Batsuit, it provides a whole new dynamic to the character, which is given added depth thanks to the interacti...more

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Sep 19, 2011 Martin rated it 3 of 5 stars

In "Batman Reborn", Grant Morrison continues the landmark run that he started on the main Batman title. Picking up after "Final Crisis" and "Battle for the Cowl", we find Richard Grayson (the original Robin) taking up the mantle of Batman after the presumed death of Bruce Wayne. He's joined by an all-new Robin, Damian Wayne (Batman's son from his affair with Talia Al-Ghul). If you're up-to-date on all these developments, then you will get the most out of this book. If not, this may not be the be...more In "Batman Reborn", Grant Morrison continues the landmark run that he started on the main Batman title. Picking up after "Final Crisis" and "Battle for the Cowl", we find Richard Grayson (the original Robin) taking up the mantle of Batman after the presumed death of Bruce Wayne. He's joined by an all-new Robin, Damian Wayne (Batman's son from his affair with Talia Al-Ghul). If you're up-to-date on all these developments, then you will get the most out of this book. If not, this may not be the best jumping-on point.

Once again, Grant Morrison comes up with weird, new villains and clever dialogue. Since this is a mainstream book (and not a creator-owned one), the weirdness factor is kept to an acceptable level². Just like on his "Batman" run, this book is made up of short, self-contained story arcs that are themselves part of a larger, series-spanning arc. That means you get quite a few mysteries and plot lines being set up, but that also means you get little (if any) resolution by the time you're done reading it. Having read what came before, and reading what comes after, will greatly affect what you will get out of this book. What may seem unclear or strange on the first read-thru will become clear once you've read the subsequent books. That's what I like about Morrison's writing: it's layered and has a great re-read value. He leaves some clues but he doesn't spell out everything for the readers, who have to figure things out by themselves. And since no two readers are alike, everyone gets something different out of the book.

Where the book suffers a bit is in the ART department: 2 artists, Frank Quitely and Philip Tan, each provide the art for a 3-part story arc. I'm usually a big fan of Quitely, but here I found his pencils scratchier than usual - still nice, but a bit over-done. Philip Tan's art worsened from issue to issue, starting with "okay" in part 1 and feeling rushed in part 3. These inconsistencies really make the book suffer. What could've easily gotten 4 stars now has to settle for 3.

Bottom line: Fans of Grant Morrison's "Batman" run will feel right at home with this book, finding in it all the elements that made the previous volumes such satisfying reads. I personnally can't wait for the NEXT book, to see how the current storylines (and the cliffhanger at the end) pan out.

²: For those of you interested in experiencing "Morrison Weirdness" at its extreme, check out "The Filth".(less)

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Aug 17, 2011 Nicole rated it 4 of 5 stars

Starting right off the bat, I'll just say that i haven't read all of Grant Morrison's Batman stories that predate the newest Batman series. I'll say this though: the man can write a story.

The newest villains: Circus of the Strange, led by the bat-crap crazy Pyg. I gotta say I was both entertained and downright freaked out by just Pyg alone. Hard to do with most comic books I read. I enjoyed watching Dick Grayson, now Batman try to fit into the new role with some obvious difficulty. Partner in vi...more

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Jun 13, 2011 Brendan rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011, adventure-thriller, comics, fiction, mystery, scifi, superheroes

Sigh. After having read Batman RIP and felt, well, bewildered, I thought I'd probably pass on any future Grant Morrison Batman comics as beyond my scope in some way. But then a friend commented that the other Morrison Batmans (is that the right pluralization?) were easier to read, so when I found this at the library, I thought I'd give it a try.

First warning sign that I should have stayed away: right at the beginning you learn that Batman is dead (or missing) and Dick Grayson (who's been haunt...more Sigh. After having read Batman RIP and felt, well, bewildered, I thought I'd probably pass on any future Grant Morrison Batman comics as beyond my scope in some way. But then a friend commented that the other Morrison Batmans (is that the right pluralization?) were easier to read, so when I found this at the library, I thought I'd give it a try.

First warning sign that I should have stayed away: right at the beginning you learn that Batman is dead (or missing) and Dick Grayson (who's been haunting the city as Nightwing) has taken over as Batman. The new Robin is Damian Wayne, Bruce's son by a woman from the league of assassins... oh, it makes me tired just trying to explain. This was my problem with the other Morrison Batman as well, it's steeped in Batmanalia. Objectively, there's nothing wrong with that starting point. Great stories can be told in that context (viz seasons 5, 6, and 7 of Buffy, which would have been downright inscrutible to anyone unfamiliar with the show). I'm just not in that context.

So we encounter Umberto Eco's ideas about superhero comics (from "The Myth of Superman"), in which he suggests that superhero comics must necessarily have limited memory so they can maintain their initial premises. If Superman only remembers that which is relevant to his current adventure, he doesn't age and the initial premise holds with each issue. By contrast, if he were to remember everything all the time, he would age and the comic would spiral out of control.

For those of you who don't read comics, think about two different recent sitcoms: The Office (American) and Arrested Development. Both have continued plot arcs that develop over long stretches, but where The Office builds and reveals those in a way friendly to new viewers, Arrested Development develops them all simultaneously, referring back on itself like a funhouse mirror, heavily rewarding viewers who've been following the show. It also goes insane, as the ramifications from the madness of each episode bleed into the next. Chuck walks this line precariously as well, and as a result its starting premises tilt off kilter.

All this is to say that I recognize quality at work in Batman & Robin: Batman Reborn, particularly Morrison's continued interest in the nature of Batman's relationship to his endless parade of emotionally disturbed child sidekicks, but it's beyond my scope in the same way any recent episode of Desperate Housewives would be for me today.(less)

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Jun 06, 2011 Brian rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Lovers of comics and the Dark Knight

Bruce wayne is dead, or at least he was temporarily, and in that time his long-time protege Dick Grayson dons the mantel of the Dark Knight! The thing about Morrison is that when he is good, he is very good, and in "Batman and Robin", he is very good! Morrison gives Grayson his own voice as Batman, subtely chaning his MO to reflect Grayson's personality and former life as a cop. This is a Batman that lacks some of the sheer mental brillance of the former wearer of the cowl and knows it. His dete...more

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Mar 24, 2011 Karen rated it 5 of 5 stars

Batman and Robin . . . except Batman is Dick Grayson and Robin is Bruce Wayne's long-lost son Damian.

I'm incapable of being indifferent to Grant Morrison's work. I either love it (as I did with JLA and Doom Patrol), or hate it (as I did with X-Men and Arkham Asylum). Given my past with his work, I knew that my response to this book would be no different, but I'm pleased to say that I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's fresh and original, and I couldn't put it down until I finished it. Damian is a bril...more

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Jan 09, 2011 Patrick Hester rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novels

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Batman is dead; sacrificed for the greater good trying to stop Darkseid in Final Crisis. In the aftermath of his death, Gotham descends into a crime wave. Once before, when Bane broke the Batman, Dick Grayson assumed the mantle of the Bat to bring order back to the city. Times have changed and so has Dick, but the responsibility is the same: protect the city, continue the fight, become the Batman.

It’s a brutal new world out there, and Gotham’s guardian is gone. Or is he?

A new team, with new tact...more

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Jan 01, 2011 Mark Johnson rated it 5 of 5 stars

Holy. Crap. This book was amazing. As much as I dislike the idea of having someone else fill in for Bruce Wayne (especially since he's already back in the Batman suit only a year after he "died"), it really has been the shot of adrenaline this book needed. I've been reading and enjoying most of the anciliary titles, but this book just blows them all away. The art work is spectacular, the new villains are creepy, and Damian Wayne is a much better Robin than I would have thought possible.

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Jun 03, 2010 Hoss rated it 5 of 5 stars

(I read this in single issue form but who cares). Picks up after Final Crisis and Battle for the Cowl. Dick Grayson (the former robin) as batman and Damien (Bruce Wayne's assassin-raised son) as Robin. Really interesting, although the villains are both weird and disturbing, although I suppose it's nice to have genuinely disturbed and scary villains other than the joker. I think the part of this story I like the most is the role reversal. Dick Grayson is not a really disturbed person like Batman...more

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Aug 16, 2012 Lloyd rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2010s, batman, comic-book-graphic-novel, grant-morrison

Here we are.

Well into writer Grant Morrison's Batman run, if you've been reading from the beginning, and at a fresh new era, regardless.

Following the events of "Batman: R.I.P." and "Final Crisis", Bruce Wayne is... well... not with us. Batman and Robin are still here, though, comprised of Dick Grayson (former Robin and Nightwing) as Batman, and Damian Wayne (offspring of Bruce Wayne & Talia al-Ghul, and therefore grandson of Bat-villain Ra's al-Ghul).

This book is a lot of things.

It's a look...more

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Sep 03, 2010 Adam Bender rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Batman fans

I’ve been pretty resistant to the Grant Morrison Batman books because of all the radical changes: Bruce Wayne is dead, he has a son named Damian, Damian is now Robin, Dick Grayson (the original Robin) is Batman, Bruce Wayne is actually not dead but lost in time... It’s all a bit much.

Still, this first collection of the Batman & Robin books featuring Dick and Damian is a pretty good read. These are some of the most fun and yet dark/bloody Batman stories I’ve read in some time. And it’s nice t...more

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Feb 28, 2012 Sunil rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012

Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely, the team behind the excellent All Star Superman, Vol. 1 , reunite? Sign me up! Dick Grayson as Batman and Damian fucking Wayne as Robin? Oh, this'll be rich. I did wish there was more focus on their relationship, but what we get is pretty entertaining, with Damian being a violent little shit and Dick trying to emulate Bruce as best he can. Mostly, I really enjoy Damian being a violent little shit. He's ten! It's ridiculous!

Morrison creates a whole new group of v...more

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May 02, 2010 Rick rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: comics

The dynamic duo of Morrison and Quitely, fresh from their extraordinary run on All Star Superman , tackle another iconic character, albeit in a slightly different manner. After the death of Bruce Wayne, orchestrated by Morrison, Wayne's ward and former partner Dick Grayson, aka Nightwing née Robin, dons his mentor's cap and cowl. Joining the fledgling Batman on his mission, Wayne's recently revealed 13-year-old son Damian acquires the Robin mantle. Raised by his morally-challenged mother among t...more

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Jan 01, 2011 Fransisca rated it 4 of 5 stars

Wow.....just wow....honestly i'm not biased when i read this. I think good book is a book that can made you read it until finished when you first open and read the first page. And this book is the one.
I'm not a fan of epic life story of Batman Bruce Wayne, because its kinda boring for me to see a story that repeating a same story round and round and round, endless.
This one a new one, a new story when Batman title being handed to Bruce Wayne's ward Dick Grayson. I'm in terested how he can manage...more

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Jul 07, 2011 Dan Schwent rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: comics, 2011

Batman Reborn: In their first case as Batman & Robin, Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne take on Professor Pyg and the Circus of the Strange.

I'll be honest, despite reading comics off and on for the last 30-ish years, I haven't read all that many Batman comics. When I heard Grant Morrison was doing the Batman monthly, that's when I got on board. Batman and Robin is Morrison at his best.

Remember when Bane broke Batman's back and they replaced him with someone who wasn't Dick Grayson? Well, Morriso...more

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Feb 18, 2012 William Clemens rated it 4 of 5 stars

The first time through I didn't like this title, I had trouble following the story and the art, but something nagged at me to go back and try again and I am glad I did.

I have always been a fan of Batman, no matter how many people tell me Spiderman is better, so I was interested to see a more modern take on his character. Of course, this is actually a take on Robin becoming Batman, but it felt good to me. A little less dark than some of the Batman I have read, I think the focus on the relationshi...more

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Mar 06, 2011 Devin Bruce rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: adventure, comics, dc, fiction, mystery, superhero, library

It really hurts me to only give this collection four stars, but it just has to happen. Anyone who's read the book probably knows why, but I'll go into it briefly and try not to belabour the point.

The first three issues are drawn by Frank Quitely, who does an amazing job: from the very first page his comics are full of ingenuity, excitement, and fun. Even the way he uses sound effects are inspired. His Batman (Dick Grayson) and Robin (Damian Wayne) have consistent body language that suits the cha...more

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Aug 07, 2011 Ron rated it 4 of 5 stars

Morrison certainly ties up some loose ends and kickstarts the Batman saga in fine fashion following the death of Bruce Wayne, but the tale lacks a little bit of his trademark originality and lapses occasionally into incoherence (the beginning of the Red Hood portion of the story leaps immediately to mind). Quitely does a nice job with the artwork, lending a darker, more heavily shaded tone to the story than some other work we've seen by him, but he is partly responsible for some fight sequences...more

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May 25, 2012 Timothy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-reviewed-in-2012

I recently reviewed the graphic novel, Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne, which collected the individual issues that made up that story as a whole. The current graphic novel I'm reviewing, Batman and Robin, Volume One: Batman Reborn, occurred shortly after Final Crisis, and well-before The Return of Bruce Wayne. Gotham City has descended into chaos, Dick Grayson realizes that Gotham needs the symbol that is Batman, so he takes up the mantle, putting aside his Nightwing persona for the time being...more

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Apr 18, 2010 Fizzgig76 rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks

Reprints Batman & Robin #1-6. Dick Grayson and Batman's son Damien take over the roles of Batman and Robin and battle Pyg and the Red Hood. This series is really hit or miss. Some of the issues are great and feel like Morrison's other quality work (especially when combined with Quitely's art) but some of the stories are weak. The relationship between Dick & Damien should be the focal point of the series, but it keeps getting bogged down in stupid fight issues (especially the Red Hood sto...more

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Aug 05, 2012 Mike Welch rated it 3 of 5 stars

"batman reborn" is the fourth chapter of morrison's opus. it follows the events of battle for the cowl, where the former robins, nightwing dick grayson, the murderous resurrected jason todd, and batman's most recent robin tim drake fight it out to take over the mantle of the bat. dick grayson is now batman, with bruce and talia's son damian as his robin. they move out of wayne manor and into the penthouse on top of wayne enterprises. the first part, with art from the great frank quitely, is easi...more "batman reborn" is the fourth chapter of morrison's opus. it follows the events of battle for the cowl, where the former robins, nightwing dick grayson, the murderous resurrected jason todd, and batman's most recent robin tim drake fight it out to take over the mantle of the bat. dick grayson is now batman, with bruce and talia's son damian as his robin. they move out of wayne manor and into the penthouse on top of wayne enterprises. the first part, with art from the great frank quitely, is easily a five star batman story. dick and damian find their footing as they try to fill bruce's boots, and they come up against the nefarious and insane drug slinging crime artist professor pyg. as they foil his scheme to release an airborne addiction and hold gotham hostage, they have to rebuild the trust bruce built with gordon, and dick begins to suspect a wider conspiracy when dominoes keep appearing at crime scenes. the second part is the lesser of the two, due primarily to philip tan's inconsistent and sloppy artwork. jason todd is back as the red hood and the girl damian failed to rescue is his sidekick sasha. they take crime fighting viral, with a twitter account and youtube videos. jason's murderous tactics attract the ace of south american killers, flamingo, to gotham. dick and damian are forced to rescue jason and sasha while defeating flamingo. damian is paralyzed, and talia's league of assassin medics arrive on scene to take him away. the redeeming angle of this story comes at the end, as jason is being taken into custody for the murders he committed, he yells at dick for being a coward and not putting bruce's body in one of talia's lazarus pits. this volume introduces two new villains to batman's rogue gallery, sets up what kind of batman dick is (he smiles... trust me it works for him...), introduces the crime writer oberion sexton, plants the seeds for an overarching conspiracy, and hints that financial irregularities are springing up at wayne enterprises. that's a lot of plot that morrison has crammed into this volume, but it's not as dense as it sounds. the first story is nearly perfect, the second's problematic art drags it down.(less)

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Dec 22, 2010 Bludhaven rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2010, comics-and-graphic-novels

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