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Robin: Son of Batman by Patrick Gleason: The Deluxe Edition
352 pages, Hardcover
Published December 17, 2024
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Patrick Gleason
667 books61 followersPatrick Gleason is a comic book artist. Among his credits are the 2005/2006 miniseries Green Lantern Corps: Recharge. He has also worked on such titles as Aquaman, JLA: Welcome to the Working Week, JSA, Noble Causes, H-E-R-O, and X-Men Unlimited.
He has been the regular penciller on DC's Green Lantern Corps since its debut in 2006.
Photo by Luigi Novi.
He has been the regular penciller on DC's Green Lantern Corps since its debut in 2006.
Photo by Luigi Novi.
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May 5, 2025
Unfortunate as it is to say, this book didn't impress me much.
I've been a huge Patrick Gleason fan pretty much since I had the funds to start reading comics more avidly, and so I thought for sure there might be something here that I enjoyed. I love Gleason's art, his writing with Peter J Tomasi on Superman and the Green Lantern Corps was always really good, and I think that he does a nice job of handling Damian's character in a way that doesn't feel annoying but also fits his character.
This was well written in terms of character, it just happens that I don't think I cared much about the details of the story. Damian's on a quest to return items that he stole for the League of Assassins, and that means that he's going world hopping to bring it all back. In premise, could be an awesome story. It has some coverage of Damian's trauma of killing young, it shows a human side to him, and the globe trotting escapade is fresh enough for this character to be appealing.
Where this book struggles is in its actual direction and pacing. I just felt like not enough coverage was given for each character to breathe. This could be purely a DC editorial thing, I could imagine them not wanting to give Robin a solo series these days. I think it would be an awesome idea, but it doesn't sound like DC will ever get behind that outside of anniversary issues or special miniseries/maxiseries.
It just feels like Gleason bit off more than he could chew. I don't know if this was a story that editorial made him do or if it was just something he really was interested in doing, but something about this book is missing the heart that his Superman stories had. There are moments where it feels like you might get more depth from Damian when you see him adopt Goliath, but as far as that and some nice moments with Nobody, I don't think it works super well.
Art is still awesome, have to always give Gleason credit for that. I loved his work as far back as Aquaman in the 03 run, and its always improving. There's a messy style to it and I think different inkers interpret his work differently and create something really beautiful to look at. The colorists on this one were okay, they weren't my favorite but they'll do I guess.
I will admit some bias here. As much as I love Damian, I'm a much bigger fan of Tim Drake. I'm willing to admit that if this focused on Tim, maybe I'd be more interested. I don't think so since I'm usually good at seeing if I feel its a good story despite the character, but I'm willing to at least play Devil's Advocate. If Damian's your favorite Robin, your enjoyment might be greater than mine. All I know is that this one didn't work very much for me. I'm sorry Gleason, please still sign my Superman Omni if you're ever in town.
I've been a huge Patrick Gleason fan pretty much since I had the funds to start reading comics more avidly, and so I thought for sure there might be something here that I enjoyed. I love Gleason's art, his writing with Peter J Tomasi on Superman and the Green Lantern Corps was always really good, and I think that he does a nice job of handling Damian's character in a way that doesn't feel annoying but also fits his character.
This was well written in terms of character, it just happens that I don't think I cared much about the details of the story. Damian's on a quest to return items that he stole for the League of Assassins, and that means that he's going world hopping to bring it all back. In premise, could be an awesome story. It has some coverage of Damian's trauma of killing young, it shows a human side to him, and the globe trotting escapade is fresh enough for this character to be appealing.
Where this book struggles is in its actual direction and pacing. I just felt like not enough coverage was given for each character to breathe. This could be purely a DC editorial thing, I could imagine them not wanting to give Robin a solo series these days. I think it would be an awesome idea, but it doesn't sound like DC will ever get behind that outside of anniversary issues or special miniseries/maxiseries.
It just feels like Gleason bit off more than he could chew. I don't know if this was a story that editorial made him do or if it was just something he really was interested in doing, but something about this book is missing the heart that his Superman stories had. There are moments where it feels like you might get more depth from Damian when you see him adopt Goliath, but as far as that and some nice moments with Nobody, I don't think it works super well.
Art is still awesome, have to always give Gleason credit for that. I loved his work as far back as Aquaman in the 03 run, and its always improving. There's a messy style to it and I think different inkers interpret his work differently and create something really beautiful to look at. The colorists on this one were okay, they weren't my favorite but they'll do I guess.
I will admit some bias here. As much as I love Damian, I'm a much bigger fan of Tim Drake. I'm willing to admit that if this focused on Tim, maybe I'd be more interested. I don't think so since I'm usually good at seeing if I feel its a good story despite the character, but I'm willing to at least play Devil's Advocate. If Damian's your favorite Robin, your enjoyment might be greater than mine. All I know is that this one didn't work very much for me. I'm sorry Gleason, please still sign my Superman Omni if you're ever in town.
February 20, 2025
As a big Damian fan, this was a great read.
Damian son of Batman is on a quest for redemption. Before he was Robin, he was the heir to Raz Al Ghul. Now Damian is seeking to make up for his previous actions.
Patrick Gleason does a great job capturing Damian's bratty demeanour, while still taking time to show his softer, kinder side.
This story adds to Damian's supporting cast with the inclusion of Maya Ducard and Goliath. The interactions between the characters are funny and heartwarming.
This collection also featured the first meeting between Damian and Jon Kent, the "Supersons". The clash of personalities provides a lot of levity. It was equally fun to watch Superman and Batman trying their best to parent their super-hero children.
Damian son of Batman is on a quest for redemption. Before he was Robin, he was the heir to Raz Al Ghul. Now Damian is seeking to make up for his previous actions.
Patrick Gleason does a great job capturing Damian's bratty demeanour, while still taking time to show his softer, kinder side.
This story adds to Damian's supporting cast with the inclusion of Maya Ducard and Goliath. The interactions between the characters are funny and heartwarming.
This collection also featured the first meeting between Damian and Jon Kent, the "Supersons". The clash of personalities provides a lot of levity. It was equally fun to watch Superman and Batman trying their best to parent their super-hero children.
February 21, 2025
Damian Wayne is one of my favorite new characters this side of Miles Morales, so I was predestined to find some enjoyment in this volume. For the most part, I loved it, though it wasn't always that easy to follow the art (and I really like Gleason's art, most of the time). Robin is trying to set things right after his "Year of Blood," with a "Year of Atonement" and is busy returning a variety of relics he once stole when he was the heir apparent to Ra's al Ghul. But now he's on a different path and with the help of frenemy(?), Nobody, and his bat-dragon, Goliath, he just might make it. Until the heir of the Darga family (kind of the anti-Ghul) makes his appearance.
September 12, 2025
Love the idea of Damian making amends but the story loses focus and meanders a bit in the middle. 3.5/5
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