Batman 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

This 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

Batman 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

Batman 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

Batman and Robin #20 is a beautiful and great look at Damian's thoughts on his position in life Read Full Review

Batman 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

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 that, but it's extremely descriptive of many details and events that had happened during prior issues. There is no way Damian would be this careless with not protecting his of his father's secret identities. I mean, no innuendos or aliases. Just pretty much blatant - "I'M ROBIN, AND MY FATHER IS BATMAN. AND MY GRANDFATHER THOMAS WAYNE WAS A DOCTOR." ....not only is this issue painfully obvious (on-the-nose) exposition, but it also paints Damian as an idiot without the common sense to protect his and his father's secret identities.

It just sucks because (any minor grievances aside) I'd been mildly enjoying this new direction of the series up till this point. I'm going to stick with it, but I'm just very disappointed with this portrayal of extreme carelessness made by Damian. Definitely doesn't jive with any iteration we'd seen of Damian Wayne by Grant Morrison, Peter J. Tomasi, or even Joshua Williamson for that matter. This just feels really off. more