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Batman: Urban Legends (Single Issues)
Batman: Urban Legends #5
Red Hood: Meet Cheer, the villain behind the insidious Cheerdrops altering the citizens of Gotham. When confronted with a man responsible for taking the lives of so many, including Tyler, the kid Jason Todd swore to protect, will Red Hood be able to stop himself from taking vengeance for a whole city?
Grifter: Through four chapters of blood, bullets, and Batman, the true reason for Cole Cash emerging in Gotham City reveals itself at last…but it’s not what you think!
Tim Drake: Tim is determined to find his friend Bernard, who was taken by a Chaos Monster before his very eyes. But this case is different from any Tim has taken on before, and the cracks are starting to show.
Batgirls: Cassandra Cain and Stephanie Brown are just two teenagers breaking into Wayne Manor so they can play some video games. But when Oracle gives them a mission, the Batgirls suit up and head to an abandoned arcade to investigate.
Grifter: Through four chapters of blood, bullets, and Batman, the true reason for Cole Cash emerging in Gotham City reveals itself at last…but it’s not what you think!
Tim Drake: Tim is determined to find his friend Bernard, who was taken by a Chaos Monster before his very eyes. But this case is different from any Tim has taken on before, and the cracks are starting to show.
Batgirls: Cassandra Cain and Stephanie Brown are just two teenagers breaking into Wayne Manor so they can play some video games. But when Oracle gives them a mission, the Batgirls suit up and head to an abandoned arcade to investigate.
70 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 13, 2021
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Chip Zdarsky
877 books858 followersChip Zdarsky is a Canadian comic book artist and journalist. He was born Steve Murray but is known by his fan base as Chip Zdarsky, and occasionally Todd Diamond. He writes and illustrates an advice column called Extremely Bad Advice for the Canadian national newspaper National Post's The Ampersand, their pop culture section's online edition. He is also the creator of Prison Funnies and Monster Cops.
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July 21, 2021
Red Hood: 4 ⭐
Batgirls: 2⭐
Tim Drake: 3⭐
Grifter: 5⭐
Batgirls: 2⭐
Tim Drake: 3⭐
Grifter: 5⭐
August 5, 2021
The Red Hood story was the only one keeping this from being rated two stars. I may just read the Red Hood chapters only going forward.
July 14, 2021
TIM DRAKE BI RIGHTS
August 17, 2021
Red Hood & Batman in "Cheer" Part 5 (of 6):
This is a very interesting quote since last issue he was saying how Bruce didn't trust him and vice versa, how neither of them lived up to the idea of the dynamic duo because there was no trust. But that was on their last adventure together, however, this flashback is from earlier days, back when Jason felt insufficient, incapable of living up to the Robin mantle.
I love exploring Jason's insecurities. We are talking about a kid whose dad was a criminal and out of the picture; his mom was an addict who couldn't protect him, neglected him and put him in danger (inviting her supplier over); and his actual biological mom (Sheila) betrayed him to the Joker resulting in his untimely death. It is only natural that he is anxious about Bruce, he's already been rejected thrice by the people who were supposed to be his caregivers. He knows (or at least, his poor traumatized brain thinks) it's only a matter of time his new dad leaves him because there's something wrong with him, he is not worthy of love and care.
But Bruce's approval, Bruce's trust in him and his capabilities validate him. Bruce's loves gives Jason the strength to be the hero he has always been. Knowing Bruce never doubted him gives Jason the perseverance to save his dad just like he did before.
Batgirls in "Wildcard":
It will never sit well with me how Babs is both Oracle and Batgirl at the same time. This story was pretty bare bones. So that's it? No follow-up on that villain? Ok, I guess.
Tim Drake in "Sum of Our Parts" Part 2 (of 3):
Bonus: Steph cameo!! She's so beautiful I love her <3
"I wasn't smart enough. I wasn't Bruce. I wasn't Dick. [...] I was about to lose the only person to ever believe in me.. because I wasn't good enough."
This is a very interesting quote since last issue he was saying how Bruce didn't trust him and vice versa, how neither of them lived up to the idea of the dynamic duo because there was no trust. But that was on their last adventure together, however, this flashback is from earlier days, back when Jason felt insufficient, incapable of living up to the Robin mantle.
I love exploring Jason's insecurities. We are talking about a kid whose dad was a criminal and out of the picture; his mom was an addict who couldn't protect him, neglected him and put him in danger (inviting her supplier over); and his actual biological mom (Sheila) betrayed him to the Joker resulting in his untimely death. It is only natural that he is anxious about Bruce, he's already been rejected thrice by the people who were supposed to be his caregivers. He knows (or at least, his poor traumatized brain thinks) it's only a matter of time his new dad leaves him because there's something wrong with him, he is not worthy of love and care.
"He believed in me. That I could be as fast, as strong, as smart as the best of them.
And I still can."
But Bruce's approval, Bruce's trust in him and his capabilities validate him. Bruce's loves gives Jason the strength to be the hero he has always been. Knowing Bruce never doubted him gives Jason the perseverance to save his dad just like he did before.
Batgirls in "Wildcard":
It will never sit well with me how Babs is both Oracle and Batgirl at the same time. This story was pretty bare bones. So that's it? No follow-up on that villain? Ok, I guess.
Tim Drake in "Sum of Our Parts" Part 2 (of 3):
"I'm always Robin. Ever since Batman gave me the cowl, I... that's who I see myself to be. That's who I've been for all the important moments of my life. [...] Who am I if I'm not a Robin?"
Bonus: Steph cameo!! She's so beautiful I love her <3
August 28, 2021
Red Hood - 4.25 ⭐- I'm not crying you're crying.
Batgirls - 3.5⭐ - Story was alright, but Steph and Cass's banter was so good! Might have to read more from this author--would be down for a Batgirls book from her. Also, the art was super pretty + cute.
Tim Drake - 3.5 ⭐ lmao twitter spoiled it for me so I know where this is going. But, big Yes™
Grifter - 5⭐ god dAMN I've enjoyed this run. The twists and turns were already great, but Grifter's interactions with other dc characters is the cherry on top.
Batgirls - 3.5⭐ - Story was alright, but Steph and Cass's banter was so good! Might have to read more from this author--would be down for a Batgirls book from her. Also, the art was super pretty + cute.
Tim Drake - 3.5 ⭐ lmao twitter spoiled it for me so I know where this is going. But, big Yes™
Grifter - 5⭐ god dAMN I've enjoyed this run. The twists and turns were already great, but Grifter's interactions with other dc characters is the cherry on top.
September 14, 2021
Cheer (5 of 6): Urban Legends always knows how to open strong.
Wildcard: Great art, but awful characterization and juvenile writing for Cass & Steph ruin the story.
Sum of Our Parts (2 of 3): Even better than part 1. It's great to get a deep dive into Tim's psyche and the art & panelling are fantastic.
The Long Con (5 of 5): Lousy ending to an otherwise solid arc. I do not want the Wildcats to return.
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One of these days Urban Legends is going to put out a volume that isn't half bunk.
Wildcard: Great art, but awful characterization and juvenile writing for Cass & Steph ruin the story.
Sum of Our Parts (2 of 3): Even better than part 1. It's great to get a deep dive into Tim's psyche and the art & panelling are fantastic.
The Long Con (5 of 5): Lousy ending to an otherwise solid arc. I do not want the Wildcats to return.
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One of these days Urban Legends is going to put out a volume that isn't half bunk.
July 18, 2021
Batman/Red Hood and Tim Drake stories continue to be great character studies. Grifter arc was fun but I'm definitely confused by the ending. I usually appreciate a good Spoiler and Orphan appearance but not sure what to make of this one. I'll likely be dropping off this title after Zdarsky's run concludes next issue.
August 27, 2021
RED HOOD: ⭐⭐⭐1/2
BATGIRLS: ⭐⭐⭐
TIM DRAKE: ⭐⭐⭐
GRIFTER: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
BATGIRLS: ⭐⭐⭐
TIM DRAKE: ⭐⭐⭐
GRIFTER: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
August 28, 2021
tim drake, jason todd, and a batgirls' story 10/10 bc it made me giddy
August 30, 2021
Red Hood: 5 ⭐
Batgirls: 4⭐
Tim Drake: 4.5⭐
Grifter: 3⭐
Batgirls: 4⭐
Tim Drake: 4.5⭐
Grifter: 3⭐
September 18, 2022
Another mixed bag.
June 29, 2023
Red Hood & Batman: 4.5 stars
Batgirls: 3 stars
Tim Drake: 3 stars
Grifter: 1.5 stars
3 stars
Batgirls: 3 stars
Tim Drake: 3 stars
Grifter: 1.5 stars
3 stars
January 3, 2024
Red Hood: ☆☆☆☆
Batgirls: ☆
Tim Drake: ☆☆☆
Grifter: ☆☆☆☆☆
Batgirls: ☆
Tim Drake: ☆☆☆
Grifter: ☆☆☆☆☆
August 12, 2025
Luego de salvar a Red Hood, Batman es presa fácil para Mr Freeze y Cheer, quien es la mente maestra detras de la nueva droga que el dúo estaba investigando
Mientras, tratando de demostrar que algo de detective queda, Jason vuelve donde la profesora que creó el gas del miedo de Scarecrow, para ver si desde allí puede armarse un mejor panorama... acertandole medio a medio
Las Batgirls deben hacerse de una vieja investigación de Barbara, donde no todo es tan claro como parece
Tim sigue en la búsqueda de Bernard, búsqueda solitaria e interior, que llevará a Robin (de momento) a cuestionarse quien realmente es y levantar más de alguna sospecha entre sus amigos
Por último, las cartas se muestran y sabemos (hasta cierto punto) de que lado esta Grifter
Mientras, tratando de demostrar que algo de detective queda, Jason vuelve donde la profesora que creó el gas del miedo de Scarecrow, para ver si desde allí puede armarse un mejor panorama... acertandole medio a medio
Las Batgirls deben hacerse de una vieja investigación de Barbara, donde no todo es tan claro como parece
Tim sigue en la búsqueda de Bernard, búsqueda solitaria e interior, que llevará a Robin (de momento) a cuestionarse quien realmente es y levantar más de alguna sospecha entre sus amigos
Por último, las cartas se muestran y sabemos (hasta cierto punto) de que lado esta Grifter
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