Mark Wade and Chris Samney return and take Robin to Batman and Robin’s school: 5th year #5! Well, it’s not long as the kids didn’t even pass the homeroom. Such a fun touch makes this a well-balanced series that shows drama, comedy and suspense on all levels. The series is named after Batman and Robin alone, but the most enjoyable part is that Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson and Alfred Pennyworth are trying to become a family. The creative team plays the elements of the drama very well on both sets of both Alter Ego. This issue is no exception as Waid and Samnee established an interesting cliffhanger. But what happens beforehand?
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The relationship between this issue is a theme. At first, Wade and Samney continue to have Dick Grayson go to school, but that doesn’t take it. The scene is played with important body language and has an emotional face. Looking at Bruce and Dick’s attitude in the opening, we see how polarized they are when it comes to the importance of schools. Bruce is positive, nervous, angry, and played perfectly against Dick. Waid fills the scene with dialogue that is perfectly consistent with their perspective, allowing them to understand where they are coming from in their reactions. Alfred is fully spoken with his sharp wit to keep the scene light.
The next relationship in this issue is with Commissioner Batman, Robin and Gordon. I read a lot of comic books with the three characters and enjoy their interactions, which shocked me how Kurt Gordon was hanging out with Robin. It is a typical bat signal in the sky, with dynamic duoes coming in and talking. The first words from Gordon’s mouth relate to Robin’s involvement. That moment is a pretty tough hit. I’ve never seen Gordon get that cold towards Dick Grayson. The next time the three meet, and we are very keen to see what we know and how the relationship is right.
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The interaction leads to the end of Batman and Robin’s night, the two separate. Bruce goes to social calls that lead to a considerable conflict with our “melt man.” Using Clayface in this series is fun as readers know who he is, but they don’t understand why he is making these murders. The way Clayface attacks Batman is brutal and I wonder how far the actors will go in this series. As he is stuck at home, Robin escapes alone at night. Explore the surrounding area and find decent Easter eggs. Sadly, Robin is still learning about the criminal elements, but fortunately, he only becomes bait later. I wonder how he will go to school the next day.
Overall, Batman and Robin: Year 1 is a fun issue for Year 1 showing that Robin has a long way to go with allies like Alfred and Gordon. I suspect the boy will shrug at the problems he causes, but he learns that the problems will not let him go. Dick is causing problems in his life as a ward, student and hero, which is beneficial to the general’s actions against Gotham. Bruce has a long way to go before he can play the role of mentor and father while he is still about to become the Dark Knight. Waid and Samnee provide a great story when fake dynamic duo.
“Batman and Robin: Year 1” #5 Review
Batman and Robin: 5th year
Overall, Batman and Robin: Year 1 is a fun issue for Year 1 showing that Robin has a long way to go with allies like Alfred and Gordon. I suspect the boy will shrug at the problems he causes, but he learns that the problems will not let him go. Dick is causing problems in his life as a ward, student and hero, which is beneficial to the general’s actions against Gotham. Bruce has a long way to go before he can play the role of mentor and father while he is still about to become the Dark Knight. Waid and Samnee provide a great story when fake dynamic duo.
It’s fun to see Robin forgetting his relationship with Alfred and Gordon.
Batman vs Clayface is a brutal battle, and the creative team unleashed some new deadly manipulation for the characters
Colorist Matheus Lopes provides the perfect shade and temperature for each scene.
I appreciate the exploration of relationships between characters, but I would love to see the general’s story amp rise
