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This was an okay conclusion but Damian really feels off in this run. Who is this rookie because it’s not Damian!

I’m going to miss this series coming out. But I’m not going to miss it that much. Part of me is relieved that it’s done.

Things get real cartoony. At one moment, Mondo rips off his clothes for reasons unknown... We saw his camouflage functioning last issue just fine without calling attention to undressing, so I guess he was indeed naked in those panels... but he doesn't even camouflage in this issue after getting naked, it serves no purpose other than a hilariously creepy, clunky comic book moment. Seriously, he's complement for a "remarkable trick," which comes off as the agent complimenting his skill at ripping clothes off XD

The emotional ending saves the story from total failure.more

Plot
Zach and Rose pass through the portal opened by Nephilim, where they are offered the chance to surrender their powers. However, Rose convinces Zach that they must keep them to use them to help those around them. It is then that they are attacked by Domino and Beezle, who are defeated by Zach and Rose, forcing them to retreat to their realms. The people they had possessed return to normal .

Zach and Rose go to rescue their parents. The Halos are exonerated, while the Hornsbys remain imprisoned. Zach is invited to live at Rose's house while his parents are released. They now live together and are willing to work as a team. They reveal that their pets, like Sydney, are protective and watchful of their actions.

This chapter concludes this arc where Zach and Rose are no longer stalked by Domino and Beezle. Their lives have changed, and they're going to work together.

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It creates a balance between a naive style with somber undertones and rich detail, forging a powerful artistic contrast between the horror of Hell and the blinding light of Heaven.

Summary
Zach and Rose make their final decision regarding their powers, and everything changes after this chapter.more

I get the desire to get Mikey and Mondo together, but Donnie would have made a lot more sense as the tech savvy friend for Mondo to take on this mission

I am so sad this title is ending. It was a press of logic to see the Quietman take on three armed men simultaneously. Damian's argument that the Quiet Man is similar to Bruce was an inter. It's good to see someone take Scarface seriously. He's written as a serious threat. I'm looking foward to seeing how this closes up.

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Another good issue. I wasn't that enthralled with this series at the beginning, but it's grown on me. It's always a reliably good read.

Going back and rereading this entire series from the beginning has really lowered my opinion of It.
I'm not sure what this series is trying to accomplish that has not already been done (MUCH BETTER) by Batman Dark Victory or Robin Year One.
Batman & Robin Year One tried to challenge the idea of is Bruce Wayne truly fit to raise a child? And more importantly, should he be bringing a ch ild into his War on Crime?

Robin Year One successfully showed the stakes of having a boy fight hardened criminals. It's a great story that still hits hard the MANY times I've reread it. Batman & Robin Year One was good when compared to other Batman comics of recent times. But rereading it all in one go, it's just a mess. It's very uneven storytelling with massive plot holes.

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For the most part in this series the criminals took it easy on Robin. They didn't even take his mask off when they captured him. They even left him alone so that he could escape.

Later at the end of this series Harvey Dent/Two-Face has a gun pointing at Robin while Batman has just finished dispatching Clayface. Now that Clayface has been defeated does Batman save Robin?
No. He risks Robin being killed by letting him handle Two-Face all by himself, while he himself cleans up the exploded mess that he'd just made of Clayface. And it's not like there wasn't any chance of Two-Face shooting Robin without flipping his famous coin. As he had broken this rule earlier in the story. Regardless, WHY did Batman make absolutely NO attempt to save Robin from being shot? That really hurts this story immensely!

It really is a shame. Because there were some genuinely good moments here. Ultimately this story is rendered moot by the fact that we've already got fantastic classics like BATMAN DARK VICTORY as well as ROBIN YEAR ONE.
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Pretty solid end to the series. Fantastic art.

This isn't a terrible issue but it has the new author creates the bestest love interest ever that will last for eternity (see Carlie Cooper in Spider-man). It never sticks. Bruce takes Doc out on a date not a date to talk instead of just talking at the office which would be simple and logical.

Doc is dressed in a tight skirt and f#ck me pumps, while driving a John Wick movie breaks out. Bruce saves the day and meets a manga character that turns into birds. While climbing a ladder to get away, the premise is laid out - changing identity tech is scary to villains. Robin shows up and calls Bruce father because he doesn't see Doc around the corner. Secret exposed.

Like I said, this isn't a terrible issue, but it has things I don't like. Author pet introduction. Also character spills the beans in a foolish way that depends on unbelievable coincidence. I mean Robin knows enough to track Bruce down and know who birdgirl is, but doesn't see the civilian Bruce is dragging around? That is some silver age Denny O'Neil things happen because plot requires it to happen stuff.

The art was nice, but this issue has some of my pet peeves, so ultimately not a fan.

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It's sad for me to see my favorite comic book hero gets such a mid reboot. DC comics has not been very kind the Batman. He's had a rough goal of it ever since DC Rebirth. And unfortunately, it doesn't look to be improving anytime soon.

There's a new sheriff in town. By that I mean a new top mobster who has taken over, much to the surprise of the other crime lords and Batman, who learns about by threatening a scared punk, way to stay on top of things Bruce.

Also, Fraction writes a diatribe about the death of the daily newspaper industry. I have news for him, daily newspapers started dying after WW2. Most big cities wer e down to one paper long before the Internet or cable news.

Also Bruce meets a wacky female scientist. I am sure humorous adventures will ensue but she will also play some major role in fraction's long term plan. Her brother will be the masked villain or something like that. I really look forward to a story where the villlain is a complete stranger to the hero.

Also, story elements that should be huge are dropped. The cop shooting, Gordon as a beat cop, Tim Drake and whatever he's up that's the problem. These elements were set up opin previous issues, only to disappear. This story arc is running in Six different directions all at once. The result is not much gets done in any issue. Even writing for the trades, this is real molasses territory.

Good art. Scattershot story. Or I could be wrong.more

Fun comic, but it's kind of dragging.

Plot
Zach and Rose's parents are arrested thanks to a trap set by Domino and Beezle, whose goal is to leave them stranded in New York City.

Zach and Rose are riding the subway when they sense a strange energy that stops the train, leading them through a magical wall in the subway tunnel. There, they meet Yogi and Nephilim, a half-angel, half-human being who is the guardian of the E lector, the protector of both celestial and infernal power.

No sooner have Zach and Rose stepped off the train to meet Elector than Domino and Beezle arrive and confront Yogi.

Sydney/Adjudicator has yet to escape the moon, but he has acquired NASA's lunar rover, which may help him escape.

This episode continues to build tension regarding the upcoming revelation involving Rose and Zach in the war between Heaven and Hell, slowing the fast-paced narrative, which is otherwise full of action, suspense, and mystery.

Art
It creates a balance between a naive yet somber style and rich detail, forging a powerful artistic contrast between the horror of hell and the blinding light of heaven.

Summary
Zach and Rose are about to meet the Elector, while Domino and Beezle's plan unfolds flawlessly.more

I'm late to this series. Had always been curious about checking it out. I love Tomasi's writing on Batman & Robin as well as Super Sons. This seemed like it would be more along those same lines. Turns out it was, but with Tomasi's own original story. If you like how Tomasi writes fun dynamics between opposite personality characters then you should definitely give this series a try.


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Very happy to see that Domino and Beezle will no longer pose a threat. .......or so it would seem.

I've had so much fun playing catch up with this series. Glad I finally gave it a chance. more

Feral is STRONGLY holding the spot of my favorite comic book series in a very very VERY long time!!!

I'm really loving the direction this series has been taking. Sure, it's following many of the classic tropes of a George Romero zombie movie. But that's honestly a GOOD thing!!

I was thrilled to see Elsie's Spirit Guardian Cat show up again. Especially in what might have bee n one of her lowest points (where we had seen her at the end of issue 19) Elsie has really had a hell of a good character arc. And if you ask me, she has made up for any past mistakes. At least as far as her abandonment of Lord when he was just a kitten.

I wasn't surprised at Lucky's failure as leader of Pet City. Nor was I surprised that the humans showed up to break up the gathering at Pet City.

I'm glad that we are finally moving forward in the story. But more important, happy that we're seeing Elsie finally getting fleshed out as a strong character. It's great when we can see her lament the loss of her household member, Patch. But it's also mysteriously wonderful to see her interact with her Spirit Guardian Cat.

As always, very much looking forward to the next chapter. Looks like we'll have a bit of a wait until the next issue releases. But I don't mind. It'll give me the chance to once again reread the entire series from the beginning. I haven't done that since before issue 16 came out. Will be nice to dig into this story from beginning to end once again. more

I absolutely loved this issue! I have much to say, but will try to be as brief as possible. Spoilers ahead!!!

- Last issue my favorite Elsie was mostly unseen, but here she more than makes up for it! I've heard some people in video reviews giving Elsie a hard time, but she's a cat and has many cat-like characteristics. If you're a cat owner and have several kitties, then you'll know wha t I'm talking about. Most cat owners aren't so fortunate when bringing another cat (or new kitten) into their home to have their resident cat welcome the newcomer. Most typically feel threatened and will act aggressively. (this is why Jackson Galaxy makes it a point to advise slow introductions when bringing a new cat into the home) Anyway, Elsie has made some awesome character progress as of late! ESPECIALLY within this issue!!!

- Elsie had many a badass moment. "Moosh, SIT!" and "I'm fixed, you idiot!" both were real fist-pump moments for me cheering on my girl! 😸

- I was absolutely heart-warmed to hear Elsie and Lord talking about their dearly departed friend, Patch! Patch was a character i truly grew to care for, and was absolutely heartbroken when he'd met his untimely end.

- Even though the Pet City cats are truly messed up, I still feel awful seeing them hurt. I even felt bad for Mother Helena, when Lucky had her executed. A few of the Pet City cats met with a terrible end when William came back as "bad kind". I'm really eagerly anticipating what will happen in the next issue.

- I was warmed to see Elsie open her heart to Lord, but very much crushed when Lord told her that she should leave, but that he didn't want to go with her. Seeing her leaving Pet City on her own really tugged at my heartstrings. But I know that there is something great in her future. She's just too awesome a character for this to be the end of her story!

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The main story was excellent. Unfortunately, the two bonus stories that were tacked on really dragged the issue down.

That being said, the main story by DWJ was probably one of the best written issues of this entire series. I'm not sure if I enjoyed it as much as issue #1, or possibly even more! The story was graphic in all the best ways, gratuitous, and visually stylish. The ending wa s emotional and thought provoking. Extremely well done.

The second story felt like it might have had something of quality to say, but felt a bit under-cooked. And some of the art was difficult to tell what was coming across. This was just not successful visual story-telling.

The third story I couldn't even tell what it was attempting to portray. I'm sorry, but this was unreadable.

I'd have much rather DC left out the two back-ups completely and kept the price at $4.99.more

Not my favorite issue of the run, but still very enjoyable.
The whole thing requires a reread.

This was an excellent conclusion to the series. The art was some of the best in all of the issues. There was one beautiful homage to a classic Neal Adams Batman that brought a smile to my face. It was the famous splash page from Batman #251. Sherman homages it in the sequence where it's being said- "Fire does set the lizard brain alight". Look at that Batman figure in comparison to the figure Nea l used on the cover of Batman Illustrated by Neal Adams vol 1 and you'll see what I mean.

Anyway..... beautiful issue!! Cannot wait to double dip into the collected edition! Hoping for a nice hardcover! Deluxe edition would be lovely!

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It makes me a little sad that this series has been pretty low on the radar. It's honestly the best Batman story we've gotten in recent years. I'm hoping it takes off once the collected edition gets released.

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