I love it. That's all. My whole conclusion is that I love it. You're doing yourself a disservice if you're not reading this series. It genuinely gets better with every issue. I'm always so hyped to read the next one and am already looking forward to issue #13. Oh, Damian I really didn't like you before, so how yours has managed to become my favorite ongoing series is beyond me. Well done, you little brat. Read Full Review

The evolution of Damian Wayne has been interesting to watch. He has definitely grown since the beginning of the Lazarus Tournament. Read Full Review

Robin is easily one of DCs Top 5 best reads these days. Williamson sets up more intriguing developments this issue leaving the book with plenty of viable options in the months ahead. Read Full Review

This book can be hilarious at points, but it can also deliver some massive gut punches. Read Full Review

Robin takes a moment between story arcs to reset the pieces on the board for what comes next while continuing to focus on character development and world-building. Having reached the year point of the series, the overall creative team (with its numerous shifting in and out members) has hit their stride and continues to bring a lot of great things to life upon the page month after month. Read Full Review

Robin #12 is a good bridge issue to the next big story arc by focusing on Damian and his family. This series has revealed tons of new revelations around the family and it comes with possibly the biggest in this last chapter. All that, and Damian continues to develop and grow in ways that suit the character as becomes more mature.With new layers and complexities, Robin has made Damian Wayne even more worth investing in. Read Full Review

For a fun read, there are a couple of things that annoyed me. Firstly, I thought that Alfred's grave was on the Wayne grounds, not in a city site. The other thing was the inclusion of a Shadow War lead in. Surely this could have been completed in a more natural way, given that all the characters were on show earlier in the book. That said, Williamson is keeping the book interesting with tweak and turns playing against the standard expectation of Damian's behaviours. Read Full Review

When all was said and done Robin #12 works well to close this chapter of Damian's story and build towards his future. Not only does Williamson build towards Shadow War but also lays the foundation for several other storylines Robin can build on once the crossover event is over. That all creates greater excitement for what is next in the life of Damian Wayne as he continues to develop his own path as Robin. Read Full Review

Robin #12 is a deeply dark and emotional story. It's great to see one of my favourite DC characters hogging the limelight and Damian does it so well. A captivating read for DC fans. Read Full Review

Robin #12 provides an excellent epilogue to the Lazarus Island story, including small capstones for allies like Connor Hawke and Flatline. Read Full Review

I love where this book is going and the moral dilemmas that it brings up but I just wish it didn't have to rely on making sure we explore Damian's dark past and characterization to do it because this series finally felt like we were moving past that and to make sure to hammer it home again just felt like a step back, even if we are moving forward without it. Still a good issue though and definitely one of DC's best right now, not to mention it has amazing art throughout. Read Full Review

This issue works as a good transition out of the tournament arc and into Shadow War, choosing to focus on resolving Damian's desire to resurrect Alfred and face some of the demons of his past he's been avoiding while on Lazarus Island. It also finally allows Damian and Talia to have a moment together to air out some grievances and being to mend bridges. If you're looking for another solid entry into this series, this certainly fits the bill. Read Full Review

I recommend this book highly despite my rating. Get it and enjoy it because the steps Robin takes never miss a beat. Though I may or may not end up patiently waiting for 'Shadow War' to come and go, there is never enough Robin. Read Full Review

Flatline shocked me !

Absolutely loved the issue. Would love to see Damian reconcile with his Al Ghul family side without compromising on his heroic qualities. I think that finally, it’s possible, even with all the Shadow War stuff coming; at least if they survive the ordeal. The character development is earned and sincere, wrestling with Damian’s internalised loathing of himself. It’s a bit overplayed at this point, but it matters that he won that struggle in the end, rather than devolving as he has many times in the past.

I think this is all leading up to Damian being crowned the new Demon’s Head after Shadow War, just one that is also unambiguously a hero at his core. I would love to see that being developed, and could see it as a strong starting position for a new superhero identity. more

Wow, I really liked this issue and how it provides a lot of character development for Damian Wayne. Now I'm really excited for Shadow War.

Enjoyable book. Lots of great interaction with Damian and mother.

The Alfred swerve after the last issue was quick and I'm not sure the hallucination part of the issue was really necessary, but everything else was great. Some real development between Damian and Talia is welcome and Williamson has done enough of the legwork in this series to build some real hype for Shadow War. The little aside with Flatline and Lord Death Man was also perfectly campy and I'm glad to see they'll be sticking around for a little longer.

A lot of this issue didn't really hit right for me. The hallucination fight was a bit much and I really don't buy Talia's shift as a character. The art is also a letdown compared to the series regular.

It’s fine.

Joshua Williamson ranges from "mediocre" to "hack".

nothing he writes has similar characterizations to what had come before.
he takes characters and just does whatever. he doesn't care, so why should i?

Great number, I liked it a lot and I also hated it. WHY DID THEY PLAY IN THIS WAY WITH OUR FEELINGS? she was hoping that Dami would bring Alfred back to life.