![]() Equal parts reflection (Year One references abound!) and tease, The Return is a nice icing to Morrison's cake. Volume 3 also includes The Return, an in-between for Morrison's run that leads into the events of Batman, Inc. Batman and Robin Must Die is the epitome of Morrison's genius, and brings his much debated slow-burn narrative to a head that is an education in how cerebral superhero storytelling can be when creators are left to their own devices. ![]() More impressively, Morrison is able to juggle all the jagged pieces of his work on Batman, Final Crisis, Return of Bruce Wayne, and Batman and Robin to hit that point of revelation where everything just clicks for the readers. Back in 2006, Damian would have scoffed and rebelled, but Morrison shows a more reserved character taking one step closer to his father's path. Damian shows the most growth here, wrapped up brilliantly in a brief scene with Bruce after he's questioned about becoming Robin. There are some truly terrifying scenes between Joker and Robin that draw upon both characters' strengths, allowing them to grow in the process. ![]() ![]() Though a primary purpose of the Batman and Robin series is to bring about new villains and different types of cases to crack, this volume sees the return of the Joker as a primary instrument of anarchy within Morrison's greater Batman saga. ![]()
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