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rogue_leader's review against another edition
3.0
Solid first volume. Definitely one of the better in the Rebirth line do far.
skyhazzard's review against another edition
4.0
So I got this because I really liked the Teen Titans show and even though Cyborg is missing, it was still a lot of fun. I really liked the art style and am interested to see where the story goes. The only thing that keeps throwing me off is that Robin just turned 13, the rest of them seem to be late teens.
therudielibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
I have never really liked Damian all that much, but this book changed that. Excellent writing. An excellent team. A fun read.
elliotjames599's review against another edition
3.0
This was a very good book, the writing was decent and the art was nice, it didn't grab my attention too much but was still an enjoyable enough comic
old_tim's review against another edition
4.0
Surprisingly fun and effective team book. While this first volume is primary set up for future stories, the series is promising.
More thoughts: http://fedpeaches.blogspot.com/2017/11/born-to-die.html
More thoughts: http://fedpeaches.blogspot.com/2017/11/born-to-die.html
_ava_summer_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I loved the demons fist and I think anything w Damien is entertaining :)
medusax0's review against another edition
4.0
My little demon baby went out and made some friends! *dies*
I really enjoyed this volume. It was filled with action and heart, and those two factors put together are always a win in my book. I really was looking forward to this one, just because it has Damian. He's my demon baby and I love him. He's also my second favorite Robin, Jason being my first. But also, who doesn't have a soft spot for the teen titans?
What I liked:
I loved the beginning! Watching as Damian assembled his team was the simultaneously worrying and hilarious. Being the little demon he is, he didn't just ask them to join the Teen Titans. That would've been too easy.
The relationship between Alfred and Damian. This relationship really made me realize how young and lonely Damian really is, and it was a tad heartbreaking. HE'S JUST A LITTLE BABY!
Damian making friends. It was a miserable experience for him. I loved it!
Starfire lowkey being the team mom.
Wally (my other baby) being the glue, and making connections with everybody on the team.
TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK
Damian being vulnerable, saying PLEASE, and accepting help.
And finally, Damian putting Bruce in his place.
What I didn't like:
Why does every Damian storyline have to be about Ra's al Ghul, his mother, or showing everybody he's the best. It was fine the first time around, but I want a storyline that doesn't involve his past. We already know what he wants for his future, what he wants to be, and I need a storyline that’s going to bring us closer to that. That shows him growing without being hampered and constantly plagued by his past. We already have that with just about every member of the Bat-Family.
That is really the only thing I didn't like. It's annoying to be getting the same storyline in different variations. Damian's overall character feels stagnant. He can't grow beyond being the Demon. In this volume, there was quite a bit of growth and I loved it. I want it to continue, but with these same played out storylines, it ain't gonna happen.
Now, in saying that I'm by no means discounting Percy's storyline or writing because it was good. I like his depiction of Damian's character and the rest of the team. His writing was intriguing and fast-paced, and as previously stated filled with action and heart. My critique comes from wanting to see more of Damian's character in a way that doesn't involve his past. I also blame Son of Superman, because it gave me all I wanted in two issues.
As this run continues I hope to see more growth from all characters and some interesting storylines.
Received from publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this volume. It was filled with action and heart, and those two factors put together are always a win in my book. I really was looking forward to this one, just because it has Damian. He's my demon baby and I love him. He's also my second favorite Robin, Jason being my first. But also, who doesn't have a soft spot for the teen titans?
What I liked:
I loved the beginning! Watching as Damian assembled his team was the simultaneously worrying and hilarious. Being the little demon he is, he didn't just ask them to join the Teen Titans. That would've been too easy.
The relationship between Alfred and Damian. This relationship really made me realize how young and lonely Damian really is, and it was a tad heartbreaking. HE'S JUST A LITTLE BABY!
Damian making friends. It was a miserable experience for him. I loved it!
Starfire lowkey being the team mom.
Wally (my other baby) being the glue, and making connections with everybody on the team.
TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK
Damian being vulnerable, saying PLEASE, and accepting help.
And finally, Damian putting Bruce in his place.
What I didn't like:
Why does every Damian storyline have to be about Ra's al Ghul, his mother, or showing everybody he's the best. It was fine the first time around, but I want a storyline that doesn't involve his past. We already know what he wants for his future, what he wants to be, and I need a storyline that’s going to bring us closer to that. That shows him growing without being hampered and constantly plagued by his past. We already have that with just about every member of the Bat-Family.
That is really the only thing I didn't like. It's annoying to be getting the same storyline in different variations. Damian's overall character feels stagnant. He can't grow beyond being the Demon. In this volume, there was quite a bit of growth and I loved it. I want it to continue, but with these same played out storylines, it ain't gonna happen.
Now, in saying that I'm by no means discounting Percy's storyline or writing because it was good. I like his depiction of Damian's character and the rest of the team. His writing was intriguing and fast-paced, and as previously stated filled with action and heart. My critique comes from wanting to see more of Damian's character in a way that doesn't involve his past. I also blame Son of Superman, because it gave me all I wanted in two issues.
As this run continues I hope to see more growth from all characters and some interesting storylines.
Received from publisher in exchange for an honest review.
trike's review against another edition
3.0
A grittier version of the Teen Titans, which is only natural given that the Damian version of Robin is in charge. Damian is the son of Batman and Talia al’ghul, and grandson of R’as al’ghul, and he was raised to be an assassin in the evil League of Shadows. So the kid has issues, but also deadly skills.
Like all of the recent DC reboots, I have no idea what is canon and what isn’t. I don’t know the backstory of this version of Batman, how long he’s been Batmanning, all that stuff. Apparently the Titans previously existed, led by Tim Drake who is now dead, but these kids weren’t in the Titans, although maybe a couple were? There’s also a weird giant red Wookiee-with-wings that Damian hangs around with. No idea what that’s about. Also, the League of Assassins’ Evil Island of Evil is apparently close enough to San Francisco that the flying fanged horror can get there in a half-hour, and Beast Boy can follow as a little green fly, which is weird. I thought R’as was from the Middle East. They’ve moved everything around again.
It’s stupidly confusing. Stop rebooting everything, DC. This is one of the reasons why people are annoyed by your books.
Anyway, the story is basically a combination of “you need friends to get by” and “don’t bite your friends”, which is solid. The emotional climax is more important than the resolution of the physical confrontation, and it’s a solid story.
The art by two or three different artists is fairly consistent and mostly well done.
Like all of the recent DC reboots, I have no idea what is canon and what isn’t. I don’t know the backstory of this version of Batman, how long he’s been Batmanning, all that stuff. Apparently the Titans previously existed, led by Tim Drake who is now dead, but these kids weren’t in the Titans, although maybe a couple were? There’s also a weird giant red Wookiee-with-wings that Damian hangs around with. No idea what that’s about. Also, the League of Assassins’ Evil Island of Evil is apparently close enough to San Francisco that the flying fanged horror can get there in a half-hour, and Beast Boy can follow as a little green fly, which is weird. I thought R’as was from the Middle East. They’ve moved everything around again.
It’s stupidly confusing. Stop rebooting everything, DC. This is one of the reasons why people are annoyed by your books.
Anyway, the story is basically a combination of “you need friends to get by” and “don’t bite your friends”, which is solid. The emotional climax is more important than the resolution of the physical confrontation, and it’s a solid story.
The art by two or three different artists is fairly consistent and mostly well done.