...an issue of Robin that didn't suck.No review this time, other than to say this comic was a pure delight for me. I've always loved the character of Robin--probably because I know I don't have in it in me to become Batman. All that dedication, all that martial arts, all that there book larnin', all that grimacing--I couldn't do it. But I could have probably have become Robin. Or at least got the same mark as him in Comparative Literature back in high school. Which, to my befuddled mind, means I have every right to wear the mask and short pants.
(It's been said before, but it bears repeating: isn't it odd that while Batman dresses all in black and dark greys to hide in the shadows, making himself a hard target for any potential shooters, Robin stands out like neon sign? Just what is Batman saying? He hides, hard to shoot. Robin can be seen for six city blocks on a cloudy night to anyone with a .38. No wonder Batman has burned through two Robins so far...)
So, yes, old school Robin fan here. Like the new Earth-2 inspired costume. From what I can see, the major changes are a predominance of red and bye bye to the short sleeved look. The cape has more a feather, bird like motif than ever before. Me like.
And this story was just good, fun, and left me wanting the next issue now. Which isn't something I've been able to say about Robin in many, many years.
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