BATMAN AND ROBIN UP AGAINST THE MARONI CRIME FAMILY! The General makes his move, committing a series of bizarre crimes that turn Gotham's underworld factions against one another and leaving little in the way of clues for Batman. And while things are bad for the Dark Knight, they're even worse for Bruce Wayne and his teenage ward, Dick Grayson. But when Batman and Robin are once again called into action, their inability to get on the same page against the Maroni family and Two-Face could cost them both their lives!
Batman & Robin: Year One #3 has all of the pieces that make a fantastic book. Mark Waid and Chris Samnee have put together something special and it shows. This issue especially gave readers a good look at the backbone of this book: the relationship between Bruce and Dick. Readers most likely have a good idea of what their relationship grows into, but this is a wonderful opportunity to remind readers how they started. Read Full Review
Waid and Samnee's reinvention of the early days of Batman and Robin's partnership continues to deliver some great storytelling, with Gotham in flames as the five families prepare to go to war. Read Full Review
Year One continues to be a terrific read with this creative team taking their time to tell a quality story instead of trying to hit as many beats as possible. Read Full Review
Before they were the Dynamic Duo, they had to learn to live together. Waid and Samnee create an issue that shows the problems behind the mask and how they come forward to make a huge snag in the partnership. Batman's ignorance of understanding children could be an issue in the shaping of Dick Grayson into quite a terror. Robin's inability to check himself causes the team to lose their stealth and develops into a problem that Bruce will have to learn how to deal with or change. "Growing Pains hitting the Batcave is an entertaining issue worth exploring deeper. Read Full Review
Batman and Robin Year One #3 is giving us a unique and special take on the relationship with Bruce and Dick. Were getting a behind the scenes look into how they built the bond the duo have and its a very unique and special feeling. The issue ends on a cliffhanger putting the cherry on top of this cartoonesque vibe. This run is going far too under the radar check it out! Read Full Review
The greatest compliment that can be paid to Mark Waid and Chris Samnee's Batman & Robin: Year One is how they make you forget your reading a story you may have read numerous times. Read Full Review
Best issue yet!
Another great issue in this series. The plot is a bit repetitive, but that’s probably intentional to showcase Robin‘s behavioral pattern. I’m expecting a twist in the near future.
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