Robin III: Cry of the Huntress #3

With a man dead and his daughter kidnapped, it’s up to Robin to save her. But with the KGBeast involved in the crime, he’s going to need backup. With his school social worker suspecting Bruce Wayne of abusing Tim, the new Boy Wonder has to turn to the Huntress!

That is if his Dad will let him stay out past curfew.

A very interesting chapter where drama is more prevalent than action. Huntress is finally participating, but she’s very whiny. Really, she’s not even needed. But I guess with Batgirl in a wheelchair, someone has got to help Robin. Why couldn’t they’ve picked Catwoman?

Worth Consuming.

Rating: 9 out of 10 stars.

Robin III: Cry of the Huntress #2

Robin is so out of his league! The Joker might be nuts, but physically he’s nothing compared to the KGBeast! It’s literally David versus Goliath when Tim Drake stumbles upon a Russian merchant and his daughter being rough-handled by the Russian mob.

A great second act in the third and final chapter of the Robin Trilogy. We finally see Huntress, but she contributed more in the last issue (and wasn’t even in it) than she does here. All Huntress does is ask Robin if Batman talks about her or not. Talk about your crushes!

A very good issue with great action. Huntress has got to contribute at some point. But Robin and the KGBeast steal the show!

Worth Consuming

Rating: 9 out of 10 stars.

Robin III: Cry of the Huntress #1

 

The opening act to the final chapter of the Robin trilogy opens with Tim’s father recovered from his coma and the new Boy Wonder finding it really hard to balance his secret identity with his personal life. Plus, he’s coming to school with bruises from a rough night of patrolling.

 Naturally, a night off is just what Master Drake needs. Only, that’s blotched when he accidently sees a Russian family being terrorized by some Soviet-era hooligans and the KGBeast!

The writing of Chuck Dixon in terms of the Tim Drake Robin must be second nature. The story flows like melted butter. Now I will say for a book called “Cry of the Huntress,” this issue doesn’t even have the heroine in her Helena persona. She’s oddly absent. But, you really don’t notice OR miss her.

Worth Consuming

Rating: 9 out of 10 stars.

Robin II: The Joker's Wild! #4

  

The Joker’s Wild ends with the Crown Prince of Crime’s hijacking of Gotham’s telephone system resulting in chaos. The police are having their paychecks cut, traffic signals go bonkers, and businesses face closure with insane tax hikes. It’s once again up to a very green Tim Drake Robin and his faithful ally, Alfred to save the day!

An excellent story with fantastic actions sequences. Not only is this issue worth reading, the entire Robin II mini-series is worth consuming!

WORTH CONSUMING!

Rating: 10 out of 10 stars.

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The Joker’s figured out that Robin is “home alone.” He’s also figured out that the Robin he killed in A Death in the Family is still dead and that this Robin is a greenhorn. Thus, the Joker finally puts together his fantastic plan to bring Gotham to its knees via the telephone company and a very sedated computer genius.

There’s a vibe that feels like maybe Chris Nolan used the phone plot as an inspiration for some of the Heath Ledger’s Joker in The Dark Knight.

Yet another fantastic job by scribe Chuck Dixon.

Worth Consuming.

Rating: 10 out of 10 stars.

Robin II: The Joker's Wild #2

With Batman abroad and the Joker on the prowl, it’s up to the Tim Drake Robin, trusty butler Alfred, and some creative police methods to make it appear that all is well in Gotham.

I love the sheer brilliance of Chuck Dixon as he’s crafted some really cool techniques to make everyone think Batman is still patrolling the city.

Fantastic story and really good dialogue. The art is totally 90s, but it works.

WORTH CONSUMING!

Rating: 10 out of 10 stars

Robin II: The Joker's Wild #1

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The Batman’s in Europe on personal business. The Joker has escaped Arkham and has kidnapped a computer expert for some diabolical plan. It’s up to Robin and Alfred to patrol Gotham and perhaps save the day. Thus begins a very interesting opening act of the 2nd Robin mini-series starring the Tim Drake boy wonder.

I love Joker’s reaction when he comes face-to-face with Robin, thinking him to be the Robin he killed in A Death in the Family. Chuck Dixon and crew have outdone themselves. The first Robin mini was awesome. Yet, to have the Crown Prince of Crime take on a very green Robin is icing on an already great tasting cake.

Worth Consuming

 Rating: 10 out of 10 stars.