Batman and Robin: Year One #6 (of 12)
(W) Mark Waid (A) Chris Samnee
In Shops: Mar 19, 2025
SRP: $3.99
A TRAP IS SET… Robin is caught in the General’s clutches, and it’s up to Batman to rescue his intrepid young protege. The Dark Knight knows he’s running headlong into a trap, but is the General really prepared for Batman like he thinks?
Batman & Robin: Year One #5 (of 12)
(W) Mark Waid (A) Chris Samnee
In Shops: Feb 19, 2025
SRP: $3.99
HOME ALONE IN WAYNE MANOR! A lead from Gordon provides Batman an opportunity to chase down one of the General’s assets, but the best way to get close to them is not as Batman but as Bruce Wayne. But with Bruce off on his own, Dick is left stuck at Wayne Manor. What’s a boy wonder to do when no one’s watching…?
Batman & Robin: Year One #5 (of 12)
(W) Mark Waid (A) Chris Samnee
In Shops: Feb 19, 2025
SRP: $3.99
HOME ALONE IN WAYNE MANOR! A lead from Gordon provides Batman an opportunity to chase down one of the General’s assets, but the best way to get close to them is not as Batman but as Bruce Wayne. But with Bruce off on his own, Dick is left stuck at Wayne Manor. What’s a boy wonder to do when no one’s watching…?
Batman and Robin: Year One #4 (of 12)
(W) Mark Waid (A) Chris Samnee
In Shops: Jan 15, 2025
SRP: $3.99
MARK WAID AND CHRIS SAMNEE CONTINUE THEIR EPIC EXPLORATION OF BATMAN AND ROBIN’S EARLY DAYS! Things are heating up in Gotham as the General works to tighten his grip on the criminal underbelly of the city. But when he and Batman come face-to-face, will the Dark Knight strike fear in this new threat’s heart, or is this the end of Batman’s fight for Gotham City? Meanwhile, a meeting with Dick’s caseworker sets the young Boy Wonder on a path he absolutely dreads!
Batman and Robin: Year One #4 (of 12)
(W) Mark Waid (A) Chris Samnee
In Shops: Jan 15, 2025
SRP: $3.99
MARK WAID AND CHRIS SAMNEE CONTINUE THEIR EPIC EXPLORATION OF BATMAN AND ROBIN’S EARLY DAYS! Things are heating up in Gotham as the General works to tighten his grip on the criminal underbelly of the city. But when he and Batman come face-to-face, will the Dark Knight strike fear in this new threat’s heart, or is this the end of Batman’s fight for Gotham City? Meanwhile, a meeting with Dick’s caseworker sets the young Boy Wonder on a path he absolutely dreads!
Batman and Robin: Year One #3 (of 12)
(W) Mark Waid (A) Chris Samnee
In Shops: Dec 18, 2024
SRP: $3.99
BATMAN AND ROBIN UP AGAINST THE MARONI CRIME FAMILY! The General makes his move, committing a series of bizarre crimes that turn Gotham’s underworld factions against one another and leaving little in the way of clues for Batman. And while things are bad for the Dark Knight, they’re even worse for Bruce Wayne and his teenage ward, Dick Grayson. But when Batman and Robin are once again called into action, their inability to get on the same page against the Maroni family and Two-Face could cost them both their lives!
Dick Grayson is struggling to adjust to his new life as Bruce Wayne’s ward, with both Bruce’s rules and Batman’s training making his life difficult. But Dick is happy to remind Bruce that turnabout is fair play. Gotham’s newest crime boss, the General, continues to vie with Two-Face for control–but could an alliance benefit both of them and spell trouble for Batman and Robin? Batman and Robin: Year One #2 is another fantastic issue that evokes the classics.
Written by Mark Waid Batman and Robin: Year One #2 is another home run of an issue that delivers action, humor, and heart with a look that’s as crisp as the storytelling. Waid dives further into the early relationship between the dynamic duo, this time focusing a bit more on Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson. It also addresses a major talking point for years, isn’t it a bit odd for Wayne to be adopting these kids? Are they safe? How involved is Wayne? Through a reporter, we get questions asked and answers given about the oddity that is this unusual family. From Alfred’s role to how hands on Bruce is, the issue checks off the questions Gothamites would have, and so have readers for years. With it, we also get to see the seriousness of Bruce versus Dick’s playful behavior, extending the dynamic the two have when battling crime.
And we get to see some of that two as Dick trains with Bruce and Alfred we also see that his plan of attack and solution to problems is quite different than what Bruce would do as Batman. Waid emphasizes how similar as well as how different these two are. They both are “born” out of tragedy but the impact on their demeanor as well as how they approach life is totally different.
The art by Chris Samnee continues to amaze. With color by Samnee and Giovanna Niro and lettering by Samnee and Clayton Cowles, the comic is Samnee’s amazing style but also a little blend of what has come before. The comic feels like some of the other modern Batman classic like The Long Halloween. Part of that is due to the colors taken which gives a bit darker/muted look but at the same time not a “dark” look (if that makes sense). But, where Samnee’s art really shines is how the visuals emphasize the brightness that is Dick Grayson. Small details of him being a kid, like sticking out a tongue, the body language, the facial expressions, it all adds up to a kid who exudes a positive and bright feeling around him. It sticks out compared to the rather dour Bruce/Batman.
Batman and Robin: Year One #2 is another fantastic issue that continues to help cement this series as a modern classic. Two issues in and it feels like this is one that’ll be talked about and suggested as a “great Batman read” for years to come. Here’s hoping it can keep up the high quality for all of the issues to come.
Story: Mark Waid, Chris Samnee Writer: Mark Waid Art: Chris Samnee
Color: Giovanna Niro Letterer: Clayton Cowles, Chris Samnee
Story: 8.75 Art: 8.75 Overall: 8.75 Recommendation: Buy
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Batman and Robin: Year One #1 Noir Edition
(W) Mark Waid (A) Chris Samnee
In Shops: Nov 20, 2024
SRP: $3.99
The acclaimed team of writer Mark Waid and artist Chris Samnee have reunited for Batman & Robin: Year One, the October-debuting 12-issue definitive story of Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson’s early adventures!
Following a fantastic early reception to Batman & Robin: Year One #1, on sale October 16, DC announces a special Noir Edition of the debut issue-featuring Samnee’s spectacular art in beautiful black-and-white!
Batman & Robin: Year One Noir Edition #1 is on Final Order Cutoff on October 28, and arrives in stores on November 20, the same day as the full-color Batman & Robin: Year One #2.
Batman and Robin: Year One #2 (of 12)
(W) Mark Waid (A) Chris Samnee
In Shops: Nov 20, 2024
SRP: $3.99
Dick Grayson is struggling to adjust to his new life as Bruce Wayne’s ward, with both Bruce’s rules and Batman’s training making his life difficult. But Dick is happy to remind Bruce that turnabout is fair play. Gotham’s newest crime boss, the General, continues to vie with Two-Face for control–but could an alliance benefit both of them and spell trouble for Batman and Robin?
Batman and Robin: Year One #1 kicks off the re-teaming of Mark Waid and Chris Samnee and delivers a debut that meets, and exceeds, expectations.
Co-Plot: Mark Waid, Chris Samnee
Story: Mark Waid
Art: Chris Samnee
Color: Matheus Lopes
Letterer: Clayton Cowles, Chris Samnee
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