Batman and Robin (2009-2011) Vol. 2: Batman vs. Robin (Batman by Grant Morrison series Book 8) Kindle & comiXology

Batman and Robin Vol 2: Batman vs. Robin contains Batman and Robin #7-12. Just as in Vol 1, the art is all done by Frank Quitely and is very enjoyable. This continues the story of Batman and Robin Vol 1 which raps up in Vol 3 and is my favorite instalment of the trilogy (if you want to call it that). The story has some twists and turns and the reveal at the end is totally worth it, especially since there are clues dropped along the way. As I have said in my other reviews, this is part of the Grant Morrison Arc that will be detailed below, but the Batman and Robin trilogy could be read alone outside of the other stories. This picks up from Vol 1 after the events of Batman: R.I.P. and Battle for the Cowl. Again these are my favorite B&R as the dynamic between the two is very enjoyable to read and watch and the story is engaging.Pros:-B&R are amazing-Art is solid-New characters are fantastic-Original story line-So many little clues as to what is going on-Grant MorrisonCons:-Grant Morrison-Relatively Short-Vol 3 (see review)*Morrison's Story Arc is as follows:Batman and Son (Included in Black Glove Deluxe Edition)Batman: The Black GloveBatman: RIPBatman: Batman and Time (or Final Crisis but still needs 701 and 702)Batman and Robin Volume 1-3Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne (Technically happens during Batman and Robin Volumes 1 and 2)Batman Incorporated (and Leviathan Strikes)Batman Incorporated Vol 1: Demon Star (New 52)Batman Incorporated Vol 2: Gotham's Most Wanted (New 52)A readers guide to Grant Morrison's Batman is a great help if you are looking at the whole series.

The cover and title of this collection are slightly misleading, but it's still a fantastic read. Robin isn't willingly trying to kill Batman, however, I'll let you find out what's really happening yourself. I love the new Batman and Robin team of Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne. It's a fun change of pace to have a more lighthearted Batman, and a bratty and brooding Robin. This is the second collection of the new Batman and Robin series, but I still enjoyed it without having previously read all of the first volume.The Highlights: Batwoman, a zombie Batman, Talia al Guhl, Slade Wilson, the mysterious Mr. Sexton, the history of the Wayne family, and the beginning of a Joker story line. The new flying Batmobile is awesome. I love Grant Morrison's writing, and here he writes a fun and interesting Batman adventure.Things to Consider:There are two different artists in this volume. The first half is decent, and the second half is more unique with some great pen and ink work. I enjoyed the second part a lot, but it's not quite the classic super hero style art you might expect.This may not be a groundbreaking story, but this series is great. So if you're interested in Batman and Robin, you won't regret checking this out.

First things first... This book will only make sense to you ONLY if you've been following Grant Morrison's complete run of Batman (including Final Crisis). If you haven't, most likely you won't like it or you'll get half the excitement this baby carries.I used to think I didn't like Frank Quiely's art, but after the psychedelic style he put on the first volume, I found myself missing him in this particular book.The art in the first 3 chapters (The Blackest Knight) is terrible. So simple and flat. The writing is good, but the art took whatever excitement for me.On the other hand, the art on the next chapters is quite better, and together with the story I end up wanting more.I have to give it to Grant Morrison. If they give him time and creativity control, he can make things happen (although it would be better if Dan Didio wouldn't make him re-write the end of Final Crisis).There's only 2 things I don't like about all this (besides the art on the first 3 issues): FIRST - I don't understand WHY Dick Grayson have to use electric knuckles every time he fights. SECOND: Seems to be now everybody knows Batman's secret identity.I liked the book as a whole, and I can't wait to check it all out now that lots of the beans has been spilled.

This is the best comic book series I have read in a very long time. It will go down as a classic in the Batman Mythos. It should be on the top ten list when it comes to Batman tales. I was intrigued by the idea of Dick Grayson assuming the mantle and how he would interact with the new Robin Damien. What is really cool is the reversal of making Batman the light while Robin is the darkness in the partnership. I highly recommend it. This is an awesome set of stories. Read volume One first before you read this volume to see how it all comes together. When its all said it done it will amaze you.

Before I read this book, I had just read the other recent Batman trade, "Life After Death" by Tony S. Daniel, and I was seriously disappointed. I really struggled to get through it.So the next night, I started to read this one, Batman vs Robin, and I couldn't put it down - I almost read the whole book in one sitting (if it wasn't late at night, I probably would have finished it). It just confirms, once again, what a great writer Grant Morrison is.In this trade, you get two main story arcs (with a nice "cameo" by Batwoman in one story) and the search for Batman really starts to develop, here.I enjoyed Volume 1, but IMO, this one is far superior.

Batman and Robin Volume 2 continues the story of Dick as Batman, Damian as Robin, replacing Bruce Wayne in Gotham after the events of Final Crisis (no spoilers here, despite the age). The artwork is clever, everchanging in style, and intricate; I find new details almost every time I re-read, it has such depth. I wrote an absolutely glowing recommendation for Volume 1, and this deserves similar praise, as does Volume 3 and The Return of Bruce Wayne. Highly recommend the entire arc

I liked the first book better. This was an ok read. Not my favorite of the series. But a good series nonetheless.

The developement of Damian it's what it makes this book shine, here he becomes Damian Wayne and Robin, and it ends with a cliffhanger .

Dick Grayson attempts to raise Bruce Wayne from the dead by submerging his body in a Lazarus Pit, but Damian warns about the inherent dangers. When Batwoman is injured trying to save them both, Grayson makes a decision which will change all their lives.A good use of colour and shading to show the depths Grayson is descending to in this tense chapter in a great storyline from Morrison.

Good read,

Un nouveau duo Batman et Robin, avec de nouveaux codes et de nouveaux supers vilains. Le tout avec un scénario de Morrisson toujours aussi bon avec de nombreux rebondissements.

Gift... no complaints