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pickett22's review against another edition
2.0
So we start out this collection with a run called "The Sum of her Parts," which was about a strong female villain who was so obviously written by a man it's physically painful. Welcome to DC.
Then we have "Tree of Blood," which, as the title might suggest, was pretty gruesome. I think, though, if I was really into Batman and Robin, I might have liked that one. As it is, I'm kind like... cool story, bro.
Finally, we have "The Streets Run Red," in which the Red Hood breaks out of prison. With some help. And in which Jason Todd spends much of his time undressed. So I'm pretty okay with this one. Definitely the best of the bunch.
I really enjoyed the Bat Family dynamic in all of them. They're actually pretty great characters.
Then we have "Tree of Blood," which, as the title might suggest, was pretty gruesome. I think, though, if I was really into Batman and Robin, I might have liked that one. As it is, I'm kind like... cool story, bro.
Finally, we have "The Streets Run Red," in which the Red Hood breaks out of prison. With some help. And in which Jason Todd spends much of his time undressed. So I'm pretty okay with this one. Definitely the best of the bunch.
I really enjoyed the Bat Family dynamic in all of them. They're actually pretty great characters.
howattp's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of my favorite volumes of Batman. I worried, like some people, that without Grant Morrison at the helm, it wouldn't be as great. It's actually really excellent.
The first storyline, "The Sum of All Her Parts," is just fine. The Absence is absolutely ridiculous though, though the idea behind her crimes is interesting.
"Dark Knight vs. White Knight" is amazing. It reminds me of Identity Crisis, but in reverse. There's a criminal seeking the family members of Arkham inmates. It really cements my love of Dick as Batman and Damien as his ornery Robin.
Finally, "The Streets Run Red" was fantastic. Maybe this is because it comes on the heels of me reading Red Hood: The Lost Days> about the intervening time after Jason Todd's death and his return, but I thought it was amazing. I'm totally on a Red Hood high right now. He's an assassin with a conscience. He's bankrupt morally, but he's absolutely likable. This is a short, but enjoyable story with Jason Todd.
The first storyline, "The Sum of All Her Parts," is just fine. The Absence is absolutely ridiculous though, though the idea behind her crimes is interesting.
"Dark Knight vs. White Knight" is amazing. It reminds me of Identity Crisis, but in reverse. There's a criminal seeking the family members of Arkham inmates. It really cements my love of Dick as Batman and Damien as his ornery Robin.
Finally, "The Streets Run Red" was fantastic. Maybe this is because it comes on the heels of me reading Red Hood: The Lost Days> about the intervening time after Jason Todd's death and his return, but I thought it was amazing. I'm totally on a Red Hood high right now. He's an assassin with a conscience. He's bankrupt morally, but he's absolutely likable. This is a short, but enjoyable story with Jason Todd.
hidinginstacks's review against another edition
5.0
I'm a fan of Damian Wayne and Dick Grayson, so the two teaming up as Batman and Robin is so fun to read. They have a good chemistry and humor that lightens up the series as much as it can be.
The first story was good. The scorned lady of Bruce Wayne's life looked a lot like Selina to me, but that's just me being salty since I always want BatCat to win.
The second was a good read, too, but there's some things that were confusing. Although the villain's backstory was revealed toward the end, I still wondered how he was able to achieve that power of illumination.
Finally, there's a story about Jason Todd. He's a series favorite but not so much for me. It was an entertaining read, and I'm puzzled because I had no idea that he's a redhead. Nonetheless, it was a great way to end the book.
Definitely pick this up and add it to your collection! It's worth it!
The first story was good. The scorned lady of Bruce Wayne's life looked a lot like Selina to me, but that's just me being salty since I always want BatCat to win.
The second was a good read, too, but there's some things that were confusing. Although the villain's backstory was revealed toward the end, I still wondered how he was able to achieve that power of illumination.
Finally, there's a story about Jason Todd. He's a series favorite but not so much for me. It was an entertaining read, and I'm puzzled because I had no idea that he's a redhead. Nonetheless, it was a great way to end the book.
Definitely pick this up and add it to your collection! It's worth it!
elllie_725's review against another edition
4.0
I wasn't the biggest fan of the first story but it was definitely interesting, I really loved the Dick & Damian relationship and I liked how the first two stories were quite detectivey. Any Jason Todd is a blessing, it was nice to see him interact with the gang.
stronggirlreads's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this story and I don't really follow the batman storyline. I will admit I had to do some research on who was who but I probably could have gone with out.
The first villain, absence, was kind of a mix for me. Her condition completely baffled me and I was a little bothered how it was so impossible but hey it's a comic so I didn't really care. I liked her style though and I feel she raised some great points. However, I don't know if they should bring her back, not sure what else she can do.
The second villain, white knight, was very shiny. He seemed to have a promising idea about him and would like for them to bring him back. They didn't explain his condition at all and I really want to find out more about him.
Jason Todd, I think he is one sexy beast and insanely smart. However, I got super pissed when the artwork changed after the first installment. It went from a sharper style to one that had a lot of soft lines and such. Other than that they shouldn't hide him in that silly red hood costume.
I will probably buy the rest of the series.
The first villain, absence, was kind of a mix for me. Her condition completely baffled me and I was a little bothered how it was so impossible but hey it's a comic so I didn't really care. I liked her style though and I feel she raised some great points. However, I don't know if they should bring her back, not sure what else she can do.
The second villain, white knight, was very shiny. He seemed to have a promising idea about him and would like for them to bring him back. They didn't explain his condition at all and I really want to find out more about him.
Jason Todd, I think he is one sexy beast and insanely smart. However, I got super pissed when the artwork changed after the first installment. It went from a sharper style to one that had a lot of soft lines and such. Other than that they shouldn't hide him in that silly red hood costume.
I will probably buy the rest of the series.
tmaluck's review against another edition
3.0
Three different villains take the spotlight in three different stories, two of whom are brand new to the franchise? Sounds exciting! However, each tale left me with a feeling of, "is it over already?" These are the issues of Batman & Robin written once Grant Morrison had done his time. Will he have to return to give the villains compelling angles, especially The Absence?
bahnree's review against another edition
4.0
Paul Cornell's story, IMO, was perfection. Tomasi's was all right, and the team-up with Jason Todd by Judd Winick was really interesting. The development of the Grayson/Damian team, not to mention the banter, made me very happy.
gothiebiovenom's review against another edition
5.0
Having never really been a Batman fan, I am really enjoying these comics. I love reading different interpretations of the bat and his villians.
I loved the premise of the white knight/angel and I hope to see him out and about again :)
I loved the premise of the white knight/angel and I hope to see him out and about again :)