A review by jakepcole
Batman: R.I.P. by Grant Morrison

4.0

Deconstruction of Batman as classic Batman story, in which the most outré detritus of the comic's history becomes subliminal triggers and psychological manifestation. Batman as a creature of such rampant, justifiable paranoia that he can craft backup personalities for himself, though Morrison continues to plant seeds that Batman's greatest measure of self-preservation is the odd family he's built around himself, underscoring a humanity he too often denies. That subtle throughline gives the story a warmth that offsets and compensates for the grim text, which fits more within grimmer modern Batman tastes. That Morrison juggles and mingles both without getting lost is incredibly impressive.