Do you like Robin? Hell, do you like Batman in general? If you do, go and read this. Especially if you're at all familiar with Gotham in the New 52 Universe. Only some minor criticisms for this first issue: without reading We Are Robin!and knowing what's up with Bruce Wayne right now you'd probably be a bit lost. Also, I in no way see how the events of Robin War and Batman and Robin Eternal can be considered canon at the same time. So I'll just use the usual comic book logic and pretend they both somehow happen simultaneously. Read Full Review

Overall, the issue got me hooked and I am very much looking forward to seeing this story play out. I would definitely recommend this to anyone even if they are not following each of the series involved in the event. Let me know what you thought in the comments below. Read Full Review

Robin War #1 may spin out of events in Batman and We Are Robin, but in this one-shot the events that transpired will ring across through all of Gotham for months to come and throughout all of December as every member of the Batman family will feel the wrath of the Robin War in their specific title. Read Full Review

Before closing, I would like to point out that this is the first of two oversized issues that will bookend a crossover that will spill intoGrayson, Detective Comics,andRobin: Son of Batman, among others. Despite the absence of Bruce Wayne, this feels like the beginning of an event that no fan of Batman or Robin should miss. Read Full Review

Robin War started in an intense way, but one that makes you crave even more. This Robin Movement is affecting Gotham and these memorable Robins need to fix it. But can they withstand the Robin War? Especially when certain people are helping these individuals in the Robin War. Ahhh, really though. The continuation of this story will proceed in Grayson #15 and if I were you, I'd start catching up, because this stuff is getting juicy. Read Full Review

Tom King took this book in a great direction and Khary Randolph has all the Robins lookin' great, especially our mans and dem Duke Thomas. I'm here for it, especially if we are getting more from Duke Thomas and his squad. Read Full Review

Robin War #1 certainly is all out war. We know what starts the war, who is involved, and how far this will possibly go. For a two-part event this definitely has the potential to be something memorable in a Gotham that has gone through so much change. Read Full Review

Robin War #1 is a fast-paced start to a storyline that promises to explore the high points and lows of the idea of civic duty and how it fits into law and justice as a whole. Also, the fact that it’s filled with a ton of ass-kicking Robins doesn’t hurt things, either. Read Full Review

Robin War #1 kicks off this crossover in fine fashion. While we currently have Robins everywhere in the DCU between all the titles in this crossover and the weekly Eternal series, King and the art team craft a compelling enough story here to have my attention. Robins vs. Owls, I'm in. Read Full Review

Being a huge Robin fanboy, this is an event that I've been crying out for..... well, for years and thankfully, it didn't let me down.  This issue sets the entire stage for this event so perfectly that I don't have any nagging questions going forward, only excitement to see what's too come.  I would have liked to see less artists on the book because of how abrupt the changes in styles were here, but for the most part it was still strong and had some really powerful panels and pages.  Go on and get yourself some Robin War because right now it seems like a gift from DC just in time for the holidays. Read Full Review

War begins in tension and confusion. Robin War #1, the opening act of DC Entertainment's latest Batman Office event, serves up tension in plenty, but not perhaps of the type writer Tom King intended. TheRobin Warevent seems to have begun as a small crossover and blossomed, rather suddenly and unexpectedly, into an event consisting of six main books and three independent tie-ins. The evidence of the scramble snakes through the books like a set of geologic fault lines. The particular scars evident inRobin War #1 take the form of hastily assembled panels created by five different artists. The resulting incoherence of visual styles causes a jarring sense of imbalance across the book. Read Full Review

As a whole, this is a fantastic first issue that brings together a lot of characters in a way that's welcoming to new readers and should excite ones who have been around for a while, it got me excited. I can't wait to see where this event goes, hopefully it continues this first issue's excellence. Read Full Review

"Robin War" #1 is a strong opening for this one-month event, and it feels like the books drawn into it are all natural fits for the story. Even the one book that could have been very tangential ("Gotham Academy" #13) is given a reasonable method for getting tangled up with the war that's breaking out, and it should be fun to see those characters getting involved. Hopefully, the rest of the storyline can keep up with the high standards set by this first chapter. Read Full Review

Robin War #1 brings gritty action and dark consequences tothe Robins of Gotham. With a group on the outside pulling the strings it seems like Gotham may be in real trouble (seriously, why does anyone live in this city?!). Tom King writes a dark storyline infused with witty humor and great one-liners (there's plenty of great lines when all the “real” Robins are together). The artwork this issue keeps a steady flow of talent despite the difference in styles from one artist to the next, none of which seem stifling as you turn the page (which can sometimes be the case when issues jump around so often with the artwork). Can Robin control his temper long enough to help the former Robins help the Robins? The suspense! Read Full Review

I'll be honest and admit I totally forgot Tom King was scripting this story, which was a welcome surprise, and his grasp on the different narrative styles of We Are"Robin!, Robin: Son of Batman, Red Hood/Arsenal, and, of course, Grayson, is astonishing. The crux of the "actual" Robins taking a stance is also fun, but feels a bit shoehorned. Read Full Review

A strong opening salvo for the "Robin War" crossover. Read Full Review

Robin War #1 is not a bad start to this mini-series. The story got off on the right foot, building off of the events in We Are Robin pretty well and setting the stage for what could be an exciting ride. While some characterization and dialogue is a bit off, the writing for the most part is good. The only thing that really hurts it is the artwork, which really doesn't look good with so many people working on it. Overall though, if you are interested in this event and you already read most the comics that are a part of this storyline, give this a shot. Read Full Review

Robin War #1 is disjointed in a lot of ways. It's an interesting story, and one just dying to be told at this point in the ongoing plots, but there's a lot to tackle and DC hasn't exactly put their best foot forward. Read Full Review

Robin War #1 was a solid start for this celebratory crossover, but ultimately it wasn't as impressive as I hoped it would be. Despite giving us a magnificent premise, the ill paced narrative makes it hard to enjoy this story, as despite all the different developments being interesting, the execution felt rather sporadic and all over the place. Nevertheless the creative team did enough to leave me eager to read more, and if you're a fan of the Boy Wonder then this is something you need to check out. Read Full Review

Fingers crossed that this event reveals itself to be much more once the crossover issues start rolling out. Read Full Review

Robin War #1 is similar to many Batman crossovers of the past. We are made to believe that reunions are happening, when they've taken place in other comics. If you are stepping into Robin War as a new reader, this is fine. However, having read the lead-ins up to this #1, it raises some eyebrows. - See more at: http://www.thekliqnation.com/2015/12/review-robin-war-1/#sthash.SP7KiPqg.dpuf Read Full Review

Dark, ominous and full of conspiracies, weirdly contrasted by upbeat Robin antics… Read Full Review

There's plenty of potential with this new crossover, even if this first issue only occasionally takes advantage of it. The idea of Gotham's new army of teen vigilantes being force to account for their actions and prove their valor is sound. But between the sporadic quality of the characterization, poor framing of the conflict and the haphazard artwork, this issue makes too many missteps along the way. Read Full Review

The Batman office has long been DC's bread and butter, and with Batman selling like hotcakes, it's no surprise that DC would put out spinoff after spinoff after spinoff - with the current crop actually being pretty high-quality across the board. But there comes a point of oversaturation even with the Dark Knight Detective, and I think we're seeing that play out with Robin War, a series that struggles to fit in its expansive cast even with 36 pages of story. Some of this isn't Tom King's fault - like I said, DC's been tapping this particular well for months already - but at the same time, there isn't enough depth to Robin War to really ruffle anyone's feathers. Read Full Review

Robin War #1 is a comic with no idea what it wants to be about. It is not about the identity or significance of Robin. It is not about urban vigilantism. It is not about real world issues. It isn't even about a battle between some of DC Comics' most beloved characters. Everything about this start feels forced from the premise to the execution. There is real talent attached to this comic, but the scattered characters and premises at play are unable to be put back together by King or any of his collaborators. Read Full Review

Robin War #1 does try to add some depth within the event formula, but the result is underwhelming. I do hope that it gives We are Robin a sales bump, because that book is great and its regular artists turn in the best pages of the issue. But unless you want to see how this series impacts the main Robin titles, Robin War #1 not a good start. Read Full Review

This was solid first chapter. Very involving although it does remind me a little bit of Marvel's Civil War event and how the whole thing started in the first place. The Court of Owls always makes things interesting. Since the next chapter will be part of Grayson, I expect it to be good.

Great dialogue had me overlooking the somewhat lackluster art in places. Signs of great pace and writing.

Very good issue with some real life roots but the rest of the crossover is very very bad. Also there are too many artist with many different styles that create a huge visual problem

Very strong start to the crossover, with Tom King getting the characterisation of each of the characters and delivering a very intriguing plot. The issue is bogged down by how many artists there are; there is no way to keep the book looking consistent, and there are pages which look more obviously rushed than others.

The opener, the media coverage, Damian's return, Jason's bar scene were the strongest parts of the issue but that's doesn't mean the awkward dialogue didn't hinder their impact. It was a recurring problem as the Robins chose to break the fourth wall with "I am Robin!" catchphrases throughout the book which came off as forced. There's a grave mistake on Tom King's (or the editors) hands at the end of the book when Travis (the killer Robin) says that Duke saved Damian even though the latter didn't require anyone's help to stop Jim Gordon nor was he scratched by the amateur Robins in the gym fight. The art shifts a lot between the many artists who have different renditions for guys like Tim Drake who appeared like a child during Jason's introductory scene. The plot has a black and white intake on Gotham City's politics. There's also a very convenient tone in regards to the GCPD's role and how it served the plot's progression like with Duke getting arrested for wearing red sneakers. The last act was confusing as Duke, the amateur Robins leader, who ran away from the GCPD and acknowledges their injustice suggests to the cop killer Robin to hand himself in to the police without any consideration to how this gesture could be exploited by the councilwomen Noctua. A decision that contradicted the leadership role that's being set for him. more