Robin's investigation into Lazarus Island is put on hold as Lord Death Man strikes. Damian and Hawke are called to Tokyo by Flatline to help her deal with her crazed mentor. Which means...killer-bros road trip!
Robin #16 is a bright tale despite the secrecy of Lazarus Island. It feels like an older comic of heroes teaming up, a new Dynamic Duo. Robin and Connor are committed to helping fighters with nowhere to go, giving them a purpose and functioning as true heroes. I am loving Damian more and more with every issue. Definitely worth reading to see how the Boy Wonder is molded into a leader, plus what becomes of these other characters. Read Full Review
Robin's penultimate issue returns the series to where it began in many ways by showcasing all the character, heart, and deep moments that made it such a delightful series to follow. Damian's future isn't quite clear at this point with the series about to end, and an upcoming mini, but this series has put him on such a great trajectory as he's been developed more as a character than he has been in quite some time. Read Full Review
Every time I think this series can't get any better, it goes and blows me away as it seems that there's still so much more that this creative team can do. Where it's leading is so exciting, because I have no idea where that will end up being. Please, please, PLEASE read this series. Damien is finally growing on me as a character… and Joshua Williamson's the main reason why. Read Full Review
Robin is consistently a fun adventure book that's good for at least one fight scene every issue. Throw in the way the creators are weaving together multiple plotlines in a series that has developed Robin in interesting ways, and you have an instant-buy comic every single month. Read Full Review
For now, weve got one more issue left of his run and to appreciate everything hes done to build up Robin and his new supporting cast. Read Full Review
With only one issue left of Williamson's run and no guarantee on where this will all be followed up on, there is a lot left to resolve, but it's amazing just how much good work the writer has done for the character of Damian since he started. The character was in a particularly bad place when the story began, and now he's a likable and compelling lead with a strong supporting cast. This is a Damian I'd love to see leading a new Teen Titans. Read Full Review
Williamson is getting back into the lighter and fun element of "Robin for his final arc. Read Full Review
Robin #16 is a return to form. The relationships between the characters are bright and vibrant, the story is fun and engaging, and the tone has turned back to something that feels like it fits into the rest of the book. I love getting to see the characters we've come to know get to relax a little bit and settle into a new normal, all while dealing with the strange but valid threat that is Lord Death Man. Read Full Review
There's a good sense of humor throughout this adventureincluding a wonderfully campy portrayal of Lord Death Manas the two legacy heroes fall into a natural rhythm of their own. Watching them operate through a variety of traps and encounters together makes an issue without much action still seem plenty exciting. Read Full Review
FINAL THOUGHTSIt says a lot for how special a superhero comic book is that it can overcome the generic and annoying villains of the story. Robin #16 accomplishes that with how well Joshua Williamson and Roger Cruz are able to put over Damian Wayne's growth. The chemistry Damian has with Connor Hawke, Flatline, and the rest of his supporting cast really shines throughout Robin #16, showcasing why this has been such a fun series to read. Read Full Review
With some great characters and great art, Robin continues to be one of DC's best books, and sadly, that's simply because of interactions and the love that's shown in the continued growth of the characters. I say sadly because I do wish we got more out of the story overall since we're running short on time with this series. That being said though, I love the way that Damian Wayne is being handled in this series and I hope this Damian continues for a long time. Read Full Review
As Damian prepares to head out on his next adventure in the DC Universe, Williamson gives a warm second-to-last issue of this excellent series, highlighting the characters and relationships he's built up over the past year and a half. Read Full Review
Okay, this was a great one!
Art was pretty good. I think the artist got to grips with drawing Damian, so it’s much better than before. It’s that or I just got used to the artist’s style.
The story has some unforeseen elements to it, but overall the issue acts mostly just to shift the plot of the story along, as most do. It’s not bad though - just doesn’t draw attention as much as the headliners. Not all issues can be the fulcrum of the stroy.
Where this issue shines, and really shines, is the character work. It tackles multiple interactions that I saw as weird in previous issues or believed were one-time and would never be mentioned again, and resolves or builds upon them. Damian’s relationships more
Lord Death Man was great in this one. I laughed a good one to this. Also there was some good character moments for Damien. The book moved at a solid pace too.
Its a funny read, good action and all the stuff, but nothing more. A good comic overall, but noyhing more.
Ehh, I dunno
Wasn't really feeling this story, feels like theres no real plan here
I hate to be that Guy but for a book that's only one issue till ending this one achieved so little in terms of story and the plot points it introduced previously. Also I can't shake the fact that as decent as this run has been I prefer the Gleason's run more. That run was clearly a redemption arc and establishing secondary and supporting cast for Damian and did it much better imo. Also it was a better structured character redemption considering it acknowledged Damian's deeds and moved the character past them though this one just ignores most of them. But that's just my opinion.
do i care about this? no