originally posted on station456.tumblr.com on March 17th, 2012
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There is certainly not a shortage of Bat-Books being produced in the New 52. While Snyder’s Batman seems to be the collective favorite of comic fans, Batman and Robin, in particular, has been very compelling. Batman and Robin’s display of super hero action mixed with the bonding of Batman and his super-villain-raised son Damian has been excellent so far, and the latest issue is by far the strongest the series has been. Batman and Robin #7 is nothing short of superb comic book entertainment.
As I said before, this series so far has been very compelling, but it hasn’t been perfect: most if not all of the first six issues were plagued with at least a bit of taxing exposition. While no page of Batman and Robin has been what I’d call bad, a lot of the history and build-up has felt a bit too pace-breaking. Issue #7 trims the fat and comes out swinging for a KO - All qualms with the other issues almost is forgiven in what can only be called an epic conclusion to the first story arc.
Our antagonist, Nobody, is torturing Robin and giving the details to his father right from the first page. Our story follows the enraged dad in Bruce attacking Nobody to save his son, and also, as it seems, claiming retribution. It’s glorious anger and violence and all very satisfy to watch, with very enjoyable banter between the two. It’s a fun battle to watch and I found it very easy to root Batman on.
This series also has some of the best art I’ve seen from The New 52. It’s dark, the bodies are drawn skillfully, and the multiple two page spreads are jaw-dropping. Faces are drawn perfectly expressive and the panels are organized well.
This one was a quick read, but that’s because the pacing is very fast and beautifully so. And it’s all topped off with a solid last-page-reveal. Batman and Robin #7 drives this point home more so than any other issue: This series is well worth the $2.99 every month.
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Figured I’d try a comic review. How’d I do?
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