Mr. Kuberts art is brilliant here. His panels are so detailed and so clear that, combined with Mr. Morrisons storytelling, create a truly engrossing comic. It feels real, and the characters feel the same way. In addition to the action scenes, which pop off the page, I really enjoyed Mr. Kuberts interpretation of Bruce Wayne. Mr. Stewarts colors are appropriate and rich, adding a lifelike quality to the pencils. This is a superb creative team, one that I wish could stay on the comic for a long, long time. Read Full Review

This is a suitably impressive debut from the new creative team, but things havent quite clicked yet. There is a slightly static and artificial feel to things in this first issue, but if thats the only problem, its not a bad start at all. Read Full Review

Overall, I really have no idea where this story is going. If I didnt know Morrison was writing it, Id wonder who hacked it out. The thing is, Morrison always has a plan and Im willing to play along with the wait and see attitude, plus there are numerous Easter eggs for the fans to figure out along the way (i.e. the graffiti in the alley). For now, Ill just enjoy the high quality artwork and hope the story catches up soon. Read Full Review

Clearly not a shining example of his best work, then. But Batman and Robin are characterized nicely, Junior creeps me out, and now that the initial hurdles are out of the way, its certainly possible for Morrison to kick things up a notch. Ive seen him do it before. For this issue specifically, though, Im going to have to go with average, with potential. Read Full Review

There are some real shining parts though. I really like the art. For a second I thought I was looking at some of Jim Lees work, then I realized not everyone had a square jaw. Alas. Its fantastic stuff, and I hope the quality is continuously good throughout the series. But other than that, the storys a letdown so far, and only my rampant desire to see more of the Son of the Batman will have me coming back.....not the Ninja Man Bats. What a sorry, sorry idea for a plot point. Read Full Review

Fuck yeah, amazing start

-Multiple references to Zur En Arrh right at the beginning

-Bruce having wonderful interactions with Gordon and Alfred

-Batpoles!!!!!

-Having Bruce to travel abroad is nice, and it reminds me of the Neal Adams era.

-Alfred name dropping Bruce's previous love interests was great too.

Really bold start to a Batman run

Morrison isn't an ordinary writer.He starts with a bang (Joker was shot in the head!).Afterwards, he slows down the pace and in the end presents something special to the audience.Also, he creates a beautiful interaction between characters (Bruce and Alfred).

"I hope you don't mind my saying so, sir but...that growl in your voice-the one you used to have to practice before you went out as Batman?"

"mm."

"You're doing it all the time, sir."