This was so much fun. Funny, light-hearted, and heartfelt, it was by far one of the most enjoyable reads I've had in quite some time. Read Full Review

It's a must read. I think I'll probably flip through my copy again even before I bag and board it, it's that delightful of an experience. I had a smile on my face the whole time I was reading it and I think that it just might be my favorite comic from this month. Believe me, I'm usually pretty bitter about having to pay five bucks for a single issue but I have no complaints about this one at all. It's an essential read for fans of Damian and those who love these characters and think that they deserve some happiness in their lives. Read Full Review

Simply put, it's just a whole lot of fun watching a young assassin playing and having fun, especially after the hard times he's had to endure so far. There's a lot of good character foils to be found, and the mirrored plot structure gives the one-shot a nice sense of closure. Each character is given excellent dialog and characterization throughout the issue, not the least of which being Tomasi's portrayal of Alfred Pennyworth. This is good old-fashioned superheroing that is well worth your five dollars. Read Full Review

This is a near perfect example of a self-enclosed, entertaining and fun comic book. While the "real" Batman doesn't really factor in to the book, the story is a lot of fun and showcases a lot of aspects of the key characters that readers might usually not see. This is a great read and shouldn't be passed up. Read Full Review

Carlos M. Mangual's lettering carried a strong presence as it relates to Damian since the pint size hero's Batman impersonation reminds you more of Batboy than the Dark Knight. In my humble opinion, annuals suck. This one, however, is exceptional and the best one released in DC Comics new 52. Read Full Review

And as for a pint-sized Batman ruling the night in Gotham, it's a blast! Damian truly works in brutal, but Batman-like efficency, and never becomes the isipid murderous twerp some writers use as his fallback setting. I know I have been hard on the Bat-books recently, but this is a perfect example of what they can be when a little joy is inserted into the equation. Must-read. Read Full Review

Batman and Robin Annual #1 is the type of comic that pulls you in with heartfelt relatability and holds on until the very last panel, making it impossible to not put the book down with a smile. For those who may still be looking for the heart behind Damian Wayne as Robin, this is a great place to start! Read Full Review

Overall Batman and Robin Annual # 1 is a great one-and-done story that you should pick up if you want a sunnier Batman tale outside of the grim “Death of the Family” storyline. Read Full Review

When they meet in London where Alfred has taken the stage again as a classically trained actor, Bruce divulges to Damian that he has known the whole time that he never left Gotham and that his green screen skills are not quite as good as he thinks. But more importantly, Bruce tells his young son how much he has grown and that he does trust him to be his partner; a far cry from the beginning of Damian's earlier Bat-career. While it might be a little schmaltzy, Batman could use the occasional schmaltz from time to time and if anything Damian is keeping him and Alfred young. Read Full Review

Anytime you make Batman smile is like playing with fire, and fortunately, Tomasi manages to do it several times without burning himself. Read Full Review

This is probably one of the best Annuals I've read in a long time. It was a great breather from the intensity of Death of the Family. Read Full Review

Tomasi has crafted a story that takes the more grounded, relatable and less intense Batman of the early 1980s and plants him in the 21st century continuity of the DC's New 52. He's less driven here, and he shares closer, more demonstrative relationships with the people around him (here, Damian and Alfred). If one only embraces the grim-and-gritty Dark Knight as one's Batman, this story likely isn't going to work for you, but if one's willing to cast that perception of the first title character aside, one will experience this story as I did " with pleasure. Read Full Review

The heart of the story is there, just not in the fight scenes, so it's fortunate that these panels and moments are the ones where Tomasi's dialogue and Syaf's art are at their best and in perfect sync. The joyful tone of "Batman and Robin Annual" #1 strikes an unusual but welcome note in Gotham. It is a successful, out-of-season Father's Day story that doesn't take itself too seriously, and that alone makes it a worthwhile read. Read Full Review

I haven't been reading “Batman & Robin” since the New 52 began, and while this issue was not bad, it has not convinced me to change my ways — and I doubt it will convert anyone else, either. It's an issue that attempts to bring more character to the Bat-family's core, and while the plot is somewhat contrived and unclear — what exactly is Damian's point? — it still allows for a fun diversion. Those folks who go to the comic shop particularly for Batman comics shouldn't be disappointed with this one, but I can't help but feel there are better choices on the shelf for a better price. Read Full Review

Ultimately, this reads like half a good comic " Damian Wayne's Day Off is as good a concept as any (even if the Bat-suit throws off its balance wildly at first), but the subplot feels like a waste of space. That said, if you're looking to get your fix of Damian, this is a great place to check in, and easily more accessible than Morrison's more convoluted Batman Incorporated. A mixed bag for sure, but one that ultimately is a worthy effort. Read Full Review

Batman and Robin Annual #1 is Ferris Bueller's Day Off in a Bat cowl, but it's not nearly as fun. Read Full Review

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