Batman and Robin #18

Batman and Robin #18 Requiem was interesting as it lacked typed or spoken dialog of any type.  The story was told entirely in the graphic form that is possible with comic books. While I am tempted to be flippant and say this was simply a writer being lazy and a big company deciding not to pay a letterer.  I have to say the art work was excellent with several very worthy frames.  There is little to else to say since there is not much development beyond that which was displayed.  I liked this issue.

Batman & Robin Annual!

Batman and Robin Annual #1 – A New Dark Knight Rises!  Well that was an interesting story where Damain leads Bruce Wayne on a scavenger hunt across Europe.  The story starts out typical Batman fighting someone who was not really a bad guy despite a bit of Gotham City being set on fire.  Then Bruce heads out of country and Damian takes over the family business on his own so to speak.  The little Batman manages to solve the crime and save the day from a crazy man in fiery armor.  The adventure of Bruce Wayne finding his parents past was really well done.  I was impressed with the short little stories being so well done.  It was downright cute.   This issue also managed to show how much alike the two Wayne men have turned out.