Batman & Robin: Year One - Dynamic Duos (2026-) #1 (Batman and Robin: Year One

by Mark Waid, Chris Samnee

Genres: Comics, Batman, Dc Comics

Kindle Edition

Published August 12, 2026

About the author

Mark Waid is an American comic book writer widely known for shaping modern superhero storytelling through influential runs on major characters at both DC Comics and Marvel Comics. Raised in Alabama, he developed an early fascination with comic books, particularly classic stories featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes, whose imaginative scope and sense of legacy would later inform his own writing. He first entered the comics industry during the mid 1980s as an editor and writer for the fan magazine Amazing Heroes, before publishing his first professional comic story in Action Comics. Soon afterward he joined DC Comics as an editor, contributing to numerous titles and helping shape projects across the company. After leaving editorial work to focus on writing, Waid gained widespread recognition with his long run on The Flash, where he expanded the mythology of the character and co-created the youthful speedster Impulse. His reputation grew further with the celebrated graphic novel Kingdom Come, created with artist Alex Ross, which imagined a future DC Universe shaped by generational conflict among superheroes. Over the years he has written many prominent series, including Captain America, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, and Superman: Birthright, bringing a balance of optimism, character depth, and respect for comic book history to each project. Waid has also collaborated with notable artists and writers on major ensemble titles such as Justice League and Avengers, while contributing ideas that helped clarify complex continuity within shared superhero universes. Beyond mainstream superhero work, he has supported creator owned projects and experimental publishing models, including the acclaimed series Irredeemable and Incorruptible, which explored moral ambiguity within the superhero genre. He later took on editorial leadership roles at Boom Studios, guiding creative direction while continuing to write extensively. In subsequent years he expanded his involvement in publishing and digital storytelling, helping launch online comics initiatives and advocating for new distribution methods for creators. His work has earned numerous industry awards, including Eisner and Harvey honors, reflecting both critical acclaim and enduring popularity among readers. Throughout his career Waid has remained a passionate student of comic book history, drawing on decades of storytelling tradition while continually encouraging innovation within the medium. His influence extends across generations of readers and creators, and his stories continue to shape the evolving language of superhero comics around the world today through enduring characters imaginative narratives and thoughtful reinventions of familiar myths within popular culture and modern graphic storytelling traditions.

Reviews

[Machiavelli]

Really enjoyed this return to Mark Waid and Chris Samnee’s Batman and Robin. The relationship between Bruce, Dick, and Alfred is still the best part, with plenty of fun back-and-forth that makes them feel like a real family. Dick’s personality comes through perfectly, and sending him undercover to investigate a gang of young thieves is a great setup.

Chris Samnee’s art gives the whole book that classic Batman feel, while Mat Lopes’ colors bring a different mood to every scene. Catwoman getting involved and potentially finding a partner of her own adds another fun wrinkle. It is a quick read and feels more like the beginning of a story than a full chapter, but I had a great time with it and definitely want to see where this goes.

[Craig Schorling]

Right out the gate this got me interested. The retro vibes were nice along with the artwork. I am not sure how deep this story will get but the prospect of Robin undercover is nice and Catwoman is always a plus.

[doowopapocalypse]

Very excited for this.

[alejandro galvez]

Awesome

Great series. A real treat. I am loving what I am reading. Bruce and Richard are always a fun time together. Really gives off that old school book vibe from the time Batman was created. Bring me more!

[Dennis Brock]

Hmmm very interesting. I've realized this isn't the first shindig of Waid & Samnee, so I'll go back and also hit those up.

The old school vibe with early Catwoman is very cool.

To me, it was weird that Janet (Bruce's date) told Bruce just to give up his wallet to these 3 small kids trying to rob them - - That aint it! That's not old school, that's some modern take. No, no, Bruce, beat their a$$'s :)

4/5

[spencer]

4.5 | SELINAAAA

[Cybernex007]

We are back at it again! I was a little hesitant about a series to follow up on what the first did so well, but this continues to feel so purely batman and Robin with those colorful silver age feels you have to love. The art and especially the color work continues to blow my mind while chilling me out. I also wasn’t sure what direction this second series would be going, but I am loving the choice of bringing in Catwoman to act as the true street perspective to B&R. This story starts with a normal night for our duo as they finally take down a bat cult which has been sacrificing people to summon their god. As the cult is taken down, Robin pulling a hilarious move where he uses Batman’s cape to hide his fist as it goes right into the leader’s face, Batman’s gets the victim to safety as Robin claims one of their bat statues for their trophy room…which batman hates the name of. While the night is still young, the duo will not be popping back out. Dick always has homework and tonight Bruce has a date.

As if Bruce loves to tempt fate, he took his date to the movies. Only to walk out and into a nearby alley where they are surrounded by hooded and masked children looking to rob them. Bruce asks to be let through, but things turn violent as the kids run around them and bash into them. A bunch of them even piling on Bruce when he doesn’t give into their demands, surprising them with his strength. But as Bruce grabs the armed of a masked girl trying to steal his date’s purse, a voice cuts in telling Bruce to let her go. A mysterious woman stands in a door frame nearby hidden by light as she threatens to slash Bruce to ribbons if he doesn’t unhand her, telling the would be thief to let this be a lesson in choosing your targets wisely.

Dick couldn’t stop from laughing when Bruce got home and told them he was robbed by children, but Bruce does still have a secret identity to maintain. But Bruce is actually aware of this gang as he asked Alfred to keep an eye out for unusual gang activity in Gotham. This group calls themselves the Wolfpack, they are responsible for a string of robberies but there aren’t many reports most likely due to the rich feeling embarrassed they were robbed by children. Dick questions if they are working for one of their more famous grown up crooks, they are quite well organized for children. That’s entirely possible and the only way they are going to find out is with a man on the inside, Dick is going undercover! While they may not be under a big crooks control right now, there is a high chance they will be soon. We see the Wolfpack drop off the female member as she arrives home to find Catwoman in her sleek purple outfit waiting for hers alongside her is a black cat and the girl recognizes her as the woman who intervened in the robbery the other night. Catwoman just came by to check on the girl and to ask her name, it’s Mehitabel. And to Selina this girl has become quite interesting, maybe to form their own duo? Hmmm.

[Riley Pilgrim]

I’m so excited for this new series. The first one was great, and I love Waid’s voice for Batman and all the other characters. I have a soft spot for Dick Grayson Robin era, so this hits the spot. Also SELINA IS HERE.

Overall great first issue that’s setting up what our overarching story is going to be. Waid and Samnee kill it again.

[Dean]

I quite liked this.
Art and colours are obviously great.

I liked the infiltration of the barbatos cult. Dick is going undercover in a child gang. Im not so interested in that. I like that their relationship is established and there isnt an immediate event that puts them at odds. Please remain this way.

Early Catwoman.
We get a funny date with Bruce Wayne.

[Michael Coggin-Carr]

Another great start.

I’ve enjoyed the last two series of Batman & Robin : Year One. I’m so glad it’s back, the writing and the artwork are perfect for the period the series is set in.

[Madison]

I’m so excited to read this!! I just found out a couple days about them sequel series and I’m so intrigued. I loved the first one so much and I’m always down to get more of Bruce and Dick!!!

[Ushnav Shroff]

We are in for a visual and storytelling treat for the next 12 months, I tell you!

[Anna Whitley]

So excited for the next issue. So fun and love the retro feel of this one.

[Isaac Lanes]

she’s good she’s interesting. will she hold up

[Annemarie]

Enjoyable enough start, but it hasn't really got me hooked yet.

[Simeon Scott]

Excellent start that feels like Waid & Samnee haven't skipped a beat. Love the depiction of the early Batcave.

[Anthony Rosenthal]

So glad this series is back

[Jimmy Rodgers]

A really good book. Reminds me of The New Batman Adventures. I’m very excited to continue with this series.

Catwoman looks great.

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Oh my god, I absolutely missed thissssssssss!!
The only comic writer I respect fr 😩❤️