So OK, some of the story ain't that interesting for people who have already read their fair share of Batman, and Batman & Robin comics, I myself included in that category since I've read quite a few, which roughly translates into a WHOLE LOT.
But yeah.
I'm going off point here.
The story is beautiful when you realize that hey, it's not just about Batman being awesome, it's not just about him being this solid rock. He's human, he's a father, and Damian is one very troubled child.Issue 1# to 8# for example, I genuinely cried. Damian's reaction when he kills nobody, to protect his father, "his castle".
I'm a sucker for genuine moments between characters, and Bruce and Damian's father and son moments are troubled, heavy with emotions...but real.
Damian for example is tied up with Jason as my favourite Robin, maybe I like damaged goods, but I love seeing in depth writing and artwork about them.
There's one thing I have to point out though, for those of you who get bored, try and think of it like this: see the huge amount of new comic book fans in the last two/three years? Yeah, some of them used to complain about how hard it was to start reading Batman since they didn't know how or where to start, with the new 52# they get a clean start and a new way to enjoy the comics.
I wasn't so happy about it either, but hey, we gotta make sacrifices.
And I know I may sound like a complete moron, like a hideous, horrible fan, but actually...I'm just open minded to things.
ONE THING I AM NOT OPEN MINDED ABOUT IS THE TITANS NEW COSTUMES.
SO NOT, NEVER, NAH UH, EVER!!!
I mean, no offense to those of you who like it but...it ain't my cup of tea.
Again, going off topic.
One thing I was extremely upset about was the lack of issues about "The War of the Robins". They could have turned that into an epic, awesome comic about Damian going after each previous Robin, but they...didn't. And with Tomasi's writing, which I really enjoy...maan, it would've been great.
BUT, no can do.
Which leads me to terminus. I would've enjoyed to know more about his background story, and it saddened me that we didn't because in the end, it left a lot of unanswered questions regarding his past and where the hell he acquired all that damned tech.
And Batman's suit...whatthefudgewasthat?
I get it, it's all nice and...shiny but, the whole suit disintegration scene was...too much for my poor little heart to take.
I didn't like that scene.
BUT I did like when Jason caught Damian with his hip (?).
It was kind of cool.
Regardless, I have a lot of opinions and feelings about Batman, having been a fan of him ever since I was small so, as a result, I enjoy Batman & Robin the new 52# just as much as I've enjoyed a few previous issues.
Regardless of the repetition, regardless of Batman's Iron Man suit, and regardless a few more things that don't make a whole lot of sense, it's still a great comic, with beautiful art by Pat Gleason and nice writing by Tomasi (:
No need to say, but Grant Morrison is still my all time favourite.
