Robin: Year One (Batman)

This was really fun! Looking forward to year 2 ( )

This book tells the story of Dick's first year as Robin, including the reason why Dick has such problems with Two-Face in later stories. It also shows the relationship between Robin and Batman and Dick and Bruce, and also Alfred, and Alfred's struggle to accept Bruce's and Dick's choices. A lot of really good character interaction, this one gives one a pretty good idea about who those people are. And, well, Dick is awesome. As is Alfred. ( )

You know Chuck Dixon has to be a great writer if he can make Robin this interesting. ( )

A compilation of a 4-part comic book miniseries: "Robin - Year One". These are the events that follow the origin story of Dick Grayson, the first Robin, as he learns and thrives under Batman's tutelage and the misgivings of Alfred and Commissioner Gordon, until the worst fears of the latter two are realized and Two-Face savagely, almost fatally, beats the Boy Wonder. Batman reacts by firing the boy for his own safety, but Dick's determined inner core drives him toward a final confrontation with the demons within Two-Face - and Batman, and himself. A well-written book, fine artwork, and above all a highly satisfying portrayal of the emotions and motivations driving all the principal players, particularly Robin. ( )

Fun, but also painful and a bit sad. ( )