Read it, and do yourself a favor. What else are you doing? Nothing as interesting as what's happening here, I can tell you that as a FACT. Honestly, I never know what's about to happen next and if I guess, it's never correct. That's half the fun! Read Full Review

While readers unfamiliar to the event will be able to follow along with the story, this issue may feel more like a stand alone story than part of a broader arc. Read Full Review

With Josh Williamson writing all chapters of this event, I was wondering if it would all start to feel the same and lose the individual touch of his three series. I didn't need to worry, as this is clearly a Robin issue, with a bit of the lighter touch that Williamson brings to the book. Read Full Review

‘Shadow War' hits Robin's solo title in an overall engaging entry that is connected to the rest but continues to do what this book has always done well, tackle deep character moments with most of them centered on family. Just a fun and colorful story that adds a bit to the crossover and moves a few pieces forward for that book but mostly moves forward pieces for where the series is sure to go after the event. Read Full Review

Some reinforcements arrive to aid Batman although hopefully this doesn't come at the expense of keeping Batman in the background. Read Full Review

Robin #13 is a good chapter in the "Shadow War" event thanks to some major reveals and some superhero alliances you won't see coming. Ultimately his event is an excuse to get characters to punch each other over a misunderstanding, but that's kinda what superheroes do, right? Read Full Review

Robin #13 was a big improvement over the previous chapter of Shadow War. Joshua Williamson and Roger Cruz brought all parties of this Batman, Robin, and Deathstroke Inc. crossover together in a way that made every character shine. Now the second half of Shadow War is set-up to, hopefully, be even better than the first half of this crossover event. Read Full Review

Robin #13 is essentially one long rooftop conversation. It starts and ends with a bit of action and includes some punches in the middle, but those brief bursts of violence serve primarily to mix up the proceedings as there's never really any question about risk or stakes in this dialogue. Read Full Review

Robin #13 is good. Not great, and not stellar. But it's a visual fun fest that grants 'Shadow War' some much-needed plot direction despite the slow pace and limitations on certain characters. I still recommend it but would love to get past this story. Read Full Review

This issue pushes the Shadow War event forward in a few ways. It pairs Batman and Robin back up and sends Deathstroke and Respawn off in a new direction. We get a few character moments, but because the event is so fast paced, it rushes past them, leaving me as a reader wishing for a lot more than we actually get. For now, my suggestion is to skip Shadow War if you're not already invested. However, if you are, this is a key piece of the narrative moving forward. Read Full Review

You can tell that Robin is Williamson's favorite book to write because of all the great character moments he writes, terrific writing and art

Out of all issues so far, this has the best art in Shadow War. Which makes it better than other issues.

Nice character work and engaging plot points here

I enjoyed this a lot

This robin book overall has been one of the best books at dc every month for over a year. This is the best Damian has been written since super sons.

solid issue so far. Cant wait to see how this wraps up.

Solid issue with lots of family dynamics. Overall a fun good read.

I have to give Williamson credit on portraying the more human sides of Slade, Batman and Damian. this issue's reunion between the brothers who never knew one another was interesting. Damian actually seemed enthusiastic about learning of a half brother, even if he is an enemy. Batman is meanwhile trying to mend things with his son, something he's never been good at. Remember his and Dick's post-Crisis fallout? It took years to get closure there.
I'm not much of a fan of Damian's adventures, but this rare purchase of this issue from a series I usually pass on was worth it.

The art is better than Deathstroke Inc, but I still wish it was the series regular illustrating this issue. Otherwise, it's a solid issue that finally gets everyone on the same page, to hopefully lead to a even better second half. I don't have any real complaints about this event so far.

Father and son and father and son and daughter together. Even though the main story is still taking some time to breathe. you can feel the main plot rolling. Who killed Ra's? But, being similar to Deathstroke Inc. #8, the highlight here is the human aspect of the story. Damian and Respawn meet again, Slade continues to show genuine care about his newest son, Batman wants to set thing right with Damian and so on. I much prefer this type of story, people having emotions, rather than big fight scenes. Very solid and functional issue.

I’m really over this event. It started out good though.

"it's not, bro" // someone was paid to write that