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The way I read it to make sense of it is that Wayne manor is a fortress and he intended for his father to find it because he can't communicate with him verbally because they are both damaged.
Batman and Robin #20
| Writer | Phillip Kennedy Johnson |
| Artist | Miguel Mendonca, Juni Ba, Hugo Petrus |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
BATMAN AND ROBIN?! Damian has been kidnapped, and his father will stop at nothing to get him back. But with Memento's hallucinatory concoctions still coursing through Batman's veins, and racked with terror and guilt for what has happened to his son, this father's greatest fears are now made manifest. Can the Dark Knight hold himself together long enough to rescue Robin before it's too late?
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Nerd Initiative - martystoked
Apr 09, 2025Whether you're a longtime Bat-family fan or just tuning in, this issue is a must-read. Read Full Review
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Dark Knight News - James Attias
Apr 09, 2025Batman and Robin #20 is a really fun, really creative way of telling a story. I loved the art, I loved the writing. I can't wait for the next issue, where all of this pays off. Read Full Review
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Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Apr 09, 2025This story, essentially done in cartoony manga style, retells the events of the entire run so far from Damian's perspective, giving us critical insight into exactly what went on in his head and his suspicions about various players. I'm pretty sure I know who Memento is now, but we'll see. What I am positive about is that while it started slowly, this is doing some excellent work fleshing out the complex relationship between Batman and Robin. Read Full Review
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8.0
AIPT - David Brooke
Apr 09, 2025Batman and Robin #20 is a stylistic triumph that turns a relatively minor plot development into a memorable and moving experience. With standout contributions from Hugo Petrus, Miguel Mendonca, and Juni Ba, the issue feels like a curated exploration of Batman's psyche, fatherhood, and legacy. At the same time, the narrative momentum is slow, but the emotional and visual impact more than makes up for it. Read Full Review
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8.0
Comic Watch - Kevin Rossi
Apr 09, 2025Batman and Robin has consistently done an excellent job giving readers a healthy dose of Batman and Robin adventures, but what has been unique is the everchanging dynamic between Bruce and Damian. One thing that Johnson does a good job with is the lingering reminder that something big is missing from the Waynes lives: Alfred. This series, in particular, has touched on the grief that Bruce and Damian feel and how they both deal with it differently. Read Full Review
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8.0
Batman-News - Christian Gonzalez
Apr 10, 2025Batman and Robin #20 is one of the better issues of Phillip Kennedy Johnson's run. Even with it being an interlude-type of issue, the way the story was structured was really creative. The guest artists, Hugo Petrus and Juni Ba, did their thing and were welcome additions. And while I hope we come to a resolution to this story soon, I'm still intrigued in what happens next. Read Full Review
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8.0
The Batman Universe - Stephanie Mounce
Apr 13, 2025Batman and Robin #20 is a beautiful and great look at Damian's thoughts on his position in life Read Full Review
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7.5
This is a tough book to rate. Would be a 10 if Damian was written more in character.
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7.0
I would call this an experimental issue, but why did it have to be the entire issue? I don't feel like the story moved forward at all. And there are some logical problems with what's going on here. If anyone picks this notebook up, they would know that Damien was Robin. Any normal person would have used a different (fictional) character that Damien could have made up. I'm just not sure Bruce got anything out of this. At least I didn't see any clear-cut clues. I also feel like this story is starting to drag. I hope it closes up next issue. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/QU7hG3z-Ops
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5.5
Just a recaps issue. Supposedly this is an emotional issue, a cringe fest.
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5.0
So far this Memento arc has been pretty good. While I'm not thrilled at the sudden crisis of character of Damian Wayne questioning his entire existence because of one event, this cold case mystery from Bruce's past definitely has me engaged. Phillip Kennedy Johnson did something pretty dire in this issue, from what we'd seen in past issues by Joshua Williamson. Williamson had Damian writing his own fan comic/personal diary in the form of a character he'd made of himself called "Damian Vane". Yeah, it was pretty corny, but also kind of believable from what Williamson had done with the character. Phillip Kennedy Johnson unfortunately has Damian write an "ADVENTURES OF ROBIN & BATMAN" journal, and leave it right out in the open. Not only t more
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