Jeff Remair and Dustin Nuguen created waves with Robin and Batman. The previous series was about Dick Grayson’s turn as Robin, but now it’s a distinctly different focus. The first furious issue reveals the difficult times Batman was coaching Jason, as well as the troubled memories and emotions Jason was experiencing.
Robin & Batman: Jason Todd #1 is an oversized matter, allowing Nuguen’s art to breathe and the story to wash you. The problem begins with Jason’s caption revealing his anger and intensity. He wants revenge and tries to make things as quickly and painful as possible as possible. You can feel his anxiety and emotions in the caption and draw you into the opening chase sequence.
The chase sequence is well choreographed and embraced Robin’s danger. He is a boy after all, and Batman’s worries. When Robin can’t handle getting away, or when Robin’s motorcycle is covered while driving, you see it in Batman’s face. Robin never forgets that he is just a child.
That’s not even clearer back to Batcave, who doesn’t allow Alfred to talk to Jason. In a short scene, Batman asks Alfred what he thinks. Of course, Alfred is old, but young in the timeline we know well, but the parents are free to deal with their child’s anxiety. The humanity of the situation will be drawn out and cause Batman to contemplate whether Jason should be separated from his duties.
The energy on the opening page is obvious.
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The important scenes with Jason’s memories and dreams add to his trauma and rage. It turns out he is not simply furious from the hormones, but from real pain and loss. It makes his actions difficult to track and question what he will do next.
This boils down in the final sequence, seeking Jason’s rage and his revenge. He wants to take out the trauma to the fool who escaped, which will get even worse. If Jason thinks he has had trauma before, the two sights will take him further that path.
Nguyen’s art is as beautiful as ever, with watercolors that suit your mood. For example, there is a red glow in the bar scene near the edge, and Jason’s dreams enhance the strange feeling. But the acting is especially his response to Batman and Jason’s rage.
Robin & Batman: Jason Todd #1 is a heartbreaking, luxuriously described quest of emotional landmines to mentor a boy molded by pain, parent-child relationships and grief. Lemire and Nguyen offer a stunning introspective take for the second Robin, who they find to be as essential as the first collaboration.
“Robin & Batman: Jason Todd” #1 reveals a rageful Robin
Robin & Batman: Jason Todd #1
Robin & Batman: Jason Todd #1 is a heartbreaking, luxuriously described quest of emotional landmines to mentor a boy molded by pain, parent-child relationships and grief. Lemire and Nguyen offer a stunning introspective take for the second Robin, who they find to be as essential as the first collaboration.
Deep emotional insight into Jason Todd’s trauma and anger.
Dustin Nguyen’s watercolor art beautifully enhances mood and character emotions.
Powerful storytelling highlights Jason’s youth and volatility.
New readers new to Jason Todd’s history may miss some of the emotional weight.
