It's not surprising that DC would opt to follow up their weekly Batman Eternal comic with a sequel. However, Batman and Robin Eternal is a very different beast from its predecessor. It's shorter, somewhat more focused in terms of the cast, features recurring flashbacks and is concerned less with Batman himself than the many heroes who have been inspired to carry on his legacy. This first issue marks a strong start to what is shaping up to be a very interesting conflict for Batman's many former sidekicks.
Batman Eternal was nothing if not a grim, dour comic, so it's refreshing to see writer James Tynion IV inject a little humor into this sequel. Much of that stems from Dick Grayson's role as the central protagonist. DC has shown an increased willingness to allow Dick to be the freewheeling, fun-loving member of the Bat-family despite the inherent darkness of his new status quo (with his shapely posterior becoming a running joke lately). This issue takes on a fun, adventuresome tone as Dick returns to Gotham to play the sexy super-spy and team's up with Jason Todd and Tim Drake in the process. Tynion is adept at ensuring that each of these heroes has a distinct voice and personality. That extends to the other major players in this issue as well, including Harper Row and a new addition to the Gotham lineup that will likely make fans happy. Tynion juggles quite a few players in this first issue, but they all tie into the story in natural ways.
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Batman Eternal was nothing if not a grim, dour comic, so it's refreshing to see writer James Tynion IV inject a little humor into this sequel. Much of that stems from Dick Grayson's role as the central protagonist. DC has shown an increased willingness to allow Dick to be the freewheeling, fun-loving member of the Bat-family despite the inherent darkness of his new status quo (with his shapely posterior becoming a running joke lately). This issue takes on a fun, adventuresome tone as Dick returns to Gotham to play the sexy super-spy and team's up with Jason Todd and Tim Drake in the process. Tynion is adept at ensuring that each of these heroes has a distinct voice and personality. That extends to the other major players in this issue as well, including Harper Row and a new addition to the Gotham lineup that will likely make fans happy. Tynion juggles quite a few players in this first issue, but they all tie into the story in natural ways.
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