During the beginning and end, which in turn is the slower, more methodical part of the book, we see a more refined structure. During the middle of the book panels become larger and double page spreads are a plenty.

Panel structure at the beginning and end of the issue help the story unfold. Brings about the amazing work that Nguyen did on Lil Gotham. Wonder Woman, Firestorm, Hawkgirl and Kid Flash. The Justice League and Teen Titans look outstanding. Robin and Batman #2 is the complete opposite. A few other characters made their way onto the page, but nothing to me stood out. Robin and Batman #2 dealt mostly with Bats and Robin. Sometimes, panels pop off the page, but other times it’s a mess of lines and colors. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t. Robin is the focus, Batman is the catalyst. He’s showing us there is a story, an arc. Instead Lemire put pebbles here and there. Robin and Batman #2 shows us that Dick will and never has had the opportunity whether it be at school or anyone where else to be “normal.” The book, after two issues, has done a nice job of subverting the overall idea of story. He wants Dick to grow up and go to school and be “normal”. He never had the chance for a normal life. When we see the Batman who know, and the teaching he provides.ĭick’s childhood has been taken from him, both from his parents murder and his upbringing. Where and when it’s really ramps up is from just the last five pages. It also doesn’t expand or grow from what we saw in Robin and Batman #1. Its actually beyond cool, but it doesn’t separate itself. Seeing Robin interacting with League members is cool and all. That’s where this book earned its stripes. Unknown to the Justice League, Alfred or the Teen Titans. In this case it’s sending Robin on a mission. In doing so the optimism and hope that could have filled Dick’s eyes? It’s gone now. In the end we see the same grumpy Batman, with a wide eyed Robin willing to learn. It takes the relationship that was built in Robin and Batman #1 and adds more pieces, more layers. Bor….BAM!!!!! Robin and Batman #2 of Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen’s Robin and Batman was more surprising and better story-wise than the first issue.

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