Peter J. Tomasi: writer
Patrick Gleason: penciller
Mick Gray: inker
The Comic
Yes, I will praise this book because it is awesome. It continues to be playing at such a character level with Damian that it defies words. So I'll show you.
See a five page preview of the comic over at Comic Book Resources by clicking here.
If you don't like that preview, and the words sound hollow or the art just isn't doing it for you, then this book isn't for you. If you do enjoy it, then you are right here with me in stating how awesome this book is.
Tomasi also writes Green Lantern Corps, which I really didn't enjoy. Corps dealt with a large group of people while Batman & Robin chooses to focus instead on a couple of characters. I think that is where the writing for Tomasi works best, when dealing with a few characters and letting them shine.
The art has been consistently great. I love Gleason's work and the continued work with lights and shadows, especially in that preview of the cave scene, are exactly what I expect out of a great comic.
Damian did take up naming the dog this issue. Forget Ace the Bathound, we have Titus taking up residence in the cave. I am just waiting for that moment when Titus comes out of nowhere and saves Damian or helps Damian to see that not all is bad in the world. I would hope it doesn't happen when Titus perishes in some fashion, but I wouldn't be surprised if the story took that turn. You can see Damian's growing affection happening with the dog that humanizes Damian in a good way.
Let's hope it stays that way. The more the focus is on trying to fit the square peg that is Damian's personality into the circle that is a normal 10 year old boy's life, the better this comic shines.
Grades
Words: 10/10
Pictures: 10/10
Recommend: New readers would have a great jumping on point without missing much of the overall arc.
Buy Next Issue: Done and done.
Previous Issues:
Three Issue Trial
Batman and Robin #3
Batman and Robin #2
Batman and Robin #1
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