New Review: One of the best Batman comics ever. It actually might be my favorite ever re-reading it now. It captures Dick as Batman so well it makes me so mad we didn't get the original 4-5 year plan of Dick as Batman. He works so well here, giving us growth in such a short span of time while also giving us one of the darkest and most fucked up stories for Jim Gordon. This is a MUST read and a 5 out of 5 for me on re-read.

Original 2016 Review: Up until the last 3 issues I was in the 3.5-4 area. It was solid stuff, but then those last 3 issues happened and BOOM it shot up to a 5/5. This is now my favorite Batman story next to Hush and Court of Owls.

The story is focused on Dick taking over the Batman cowl. His story is both interesting and fun but not nearly as captivating as Jim's story. His son is back, and let's just say he ain't all that normal. The graphic novel balances the "is James (Jim's son) a killer or not?" and does it so well that it'll leave you guessing till the end.

Dick's growth as a character comes full circle here. He's in full control, feeling more like his own than ever before. Loved him having to handle most of this story by himself, save for Red Robin helping just a tad bit. He mostly goes with Jim and that's it. No other help. It reminds me of Year One but for Dick, and it's so wonderful to read.

I don't want to go into spoilers (Despite being older comic) but the last three issues left me glued to the page and heart thumping like crazy. It's one of the most exciting and well written stories I've read staring our favorite hero, the Batman!