Peter J. Tomasi: writer
Patrick Gleason: penciller
Mick Gray: inker
The Solicitation
The "Born To Kill" saga concludes in a storm of fire and water, as Batman and Robin find themselves beaten and battered emotionally, as well as physically, as the fate of NoBody is revealed!
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The Story
Wow, we really are taking this Batman turning a new leaf to a new degree.
Batman and Damian escape the sinking ship and head back to the Batcave to heal their wounds. They have some time to have a heart to heart about Damian and his murderous ways. Bruce basically says that Damian will have to live with the killing Ducard, but he has to find some principles and stick to them. And that there is nothing Damian can do to forget what happened on that boat.
They retire to the grounds of the manner for something mundane - playing catch and hanging with the dog. Then the Bat-signal appears overhead, and off they go.
This story just carried on the level that it was in previous issues. I find it nice that Bruce has a change of heart and isn't condemning Damian for what he has done. Between this and knowing that other Batman Inc members have probably killed before (and definitely when we look over at Batwing), then he has told them no more of that, and we move on to sticking to some principles.
Which makes me wonder what the story is with Red Hood and what he did that made Bruce not want to talk to him. Is it the continued killing? Who knows, but I hope we find out soon. Apparently all the former Robins are coming for a visit to this title soon.
The Art
I'm good with the art in this issue. It seems to be able to keep up the pace of the monthly demand, which I am very thankful for. Thee tones towards the end seemed to try and get lighter when it needed to, and then went back to the thick darkness.
The Cover
My only complaint about this cover is that I wish it had more of a "battle damaged" look to it. Otherwise it isn't too bad.
Grades
Words: 9/10
Pictures: 10/10
Recommend: Yes.
Buy Next Issue: Its a Night of the Owls crossover. Here we go!
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