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Batman And Robin
A new crimefighter, Batgirl, helps Batman and Robin try to stop villains Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy, whose nefarious plans threaten to shred the fabric of life in Gotham City
- GenresDc Comics
152 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 1997
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Alan Grant
1,711 books144 followersAlan Grant was a Scottish comic book writer known for writing Judge Dredd in 2000 AD as well as various Batman titles during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He is also the creator of the character Anarky.
Alan Grant first entered the comics industry in 1967 when he became an editor for D.C. Thomson before moving to London from Dundee in 1970 to work for IPC on various romance magazines. After going back to college and having a series of jobs, Grant found himself back in Dundee and living on Social Security. He then met John Wagner, another former D.C. Thompson editor, who was helping put together a new science fiction comic for IPC, 2000 A.D., and was unable to complete his other work. Wagner asked Grant if he could help him write the Tarzan comic he was working on; so began the Wagner/Grant writing partnership.
The pair eventually co-wrote Judge Dredd. They would work on other popular strips for the comic, including Robo-Hunter and Strontium Dog using the pseudonym T.B. Grover. Grant also worked on other people's stories, changing and adding dialogue, most notably Harry Twenty on the High Rock, written by Gerry Finley-Day. Judge Dredd would be Grant's main concern for much of the 1980s. Grant and Wagner had developed the strip into the most popular in 2000AD as well as creating lengthy epic storylines such as The Apocalypse War. Grant also wrote for other IPC comics such as the revamped Eagle.
By the late 1980s, Grant and Wagner were about to move into the American comic market. Their first title was a 12-issue miniseries called Outcasts for DC Comics. Although it wasn't a success, it paved the way for the pair to write Batman stories in Detective Comics from issue 583, largely with Norm Breyfogle on art duties across the various Batman titles Grant moved to. After a dozen issues, Wagner left Grant as sole writer. Grant was one of the main Batman writers until the late 1990s. The pair also created a four issue series for Epic Comics called The Last American. This series, as well as the Chopper storyline in Judge Dredd, is blamed for the breakup of the Wagner/Grant partnership. The pair split strips, with Wagner keeping Judge Dredd and Grant keeping Strontium Dog and Judge Anderson. Grant and Wagner continue to work together on special projects such as the Batman/Judge Dredd crossover Judgement on Gotham. During the late 1980s, Grant experienced a philosophical transformation and declared himself an anarchist. The creation of the supervillain Anarky was initially intended as a vehicle for exploring his political opinions through the comic medium. In the following years, he would continue to utilize the character in a similar fashion as his philosophy evolved.
Grant's projects at the start of the 90s included writing Detective Comics and Strontium Dog, but two projects in particular are especially notable. The first is The Bogie Man, a series co-written by Wagner which was the pair's first venture into independent publishing. The second is Lobo, a character created by Keith Giffen as a supporting character in The Omega Men. Lobo gained his own four issue mini series in 1990 which was drawn by Simon Bisley. This was a parody of the 'dark, gritty' comics of the time and proved hugely popular. After several other miniseries (all written by Grant, sometimes with Giffen as co-writer), Lobo received his own ongoing series. Grant was also writing L.E.G.I.O.N. (a Legion of Super-Heroes spin-off) and The Demon (a revival of Jack Kirby's charac
Alan Grant first entered the comics industry in 1967 when he became an editor for D.C. Thomson before moving to London from Dundee in 1970 to work for IPC on various romance magazines. After going back to college and having a series of jobs, Grant found himself back in Dundee and living on Social Security. He then met John Wagner, another former D.C. Thompson editor, who was helping put together a new science fiction comic for IPC, 2000 A.D., and was unable to complete his other work. Wagner asked Grant if he could help him write the Tarzan comic he was working on; so began the Wagner/Grant writing partnership.
The pair eventually co-wrote Judge Dredd. They would work on other popular strips for the comic, including Robo-Hunter and Strontium Dog using the pseudonym T.B. Grover. Grant also worked on other people's stories, changing and adding dialogue, most notably Harry Twenty on the High Rock, written by Gerry Finley-Day. Judge Dredd would be Grant's main concern for much of the 1980s. Grant and Wagner had developed the strip into the most popular in 2000AD as well as creating lengthy epic storylines such as The Apocalypse War. Grant also wrote for other IPC comics such as the revamped Eagle.
By the late 1980s, Grant and Wagner were about to move into the American comic market. Their first title was a 12-issue miniseries called Outcasts for DC Comics. Although it wasn't a success, it paved the way for the pair to write Batman stories in Detective Comics from issue 583, largely with Norm Breyfogle on art duties across the various Batman titles Grant moved to. After a dozen issues, Wagner left Grant as sole writer. Grant was one of the main Batman writers until the late 1990s. The pair also created a four issue series for Epic Comics called The Last American. This series, as well as the Chopper storyline in Judge Dredd, is blamed for the breakup of the Wagner/Grant partnership. The pair split strips, with Wagner keeping Judge Dredd and Grant keeping Strontium Dog and Judge Anderson. Grant and Wagner continue to work together on special projects such as the Batman/Judge Dredd crossover Judgement on Gotham. During the late 1980s, Grant experienced a philosophical transformation and declared himself an anarchist. The creation of the supervillain Anarky was initially intended as a vehicle for exploring his political opinions through the comic medium. In the following years, he would continue to utilize the character in a similar fashion as his philosophy evolved.
Grant's projects at the start of the 90s included writing Detective Comics and Strontium Dog, but two projects in particular are especially notable. The first is The Bogie Man, a series co-written by Wagner which was the pair's first venture into independent publishing. The second is Lobo, a character created by Keith Giffen as a supporting character in The Omega Men. Lobo gained his own four issue mini series in 1990 which was drawn by Simon Bisley. This was a parody of the 'dark, gritty' comics of the time and proved hugely popular. After several other miniseries (all written by Grant, sometimes with Giffen as co-writer), Lobo received his own ongoing series. Grant was also writing L.E.G.I.O.N. (a Legion of Super-Heroes spin-off) and The Demon (a revival of Jack Kirby's charac
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January 14, 2025
I’m a little bias with this score. I loved the hell out of the movie ever since I was little and this help me relived that love for it. It was interesting to see the changes they made and compare it to the move.
June 27, 2022
Junior novelization of the movie.
Not bad. Slight, but still gets across the gist of the movie.
Not bad. Slight, but still gets across the gist of the movie.
September 28, 2023
If you like the movie, which you should, then you will like this book
July 11, 2019
Batman is back and this time with Robin as his partner. Alfred's niece comes to visit him and they both learn the reason behind her visit later on. Alfred is deathly ill and they need to find the cure. Not only that, but they have to stop three notorious villains from freezing the planet Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, and Bane. With the help of a new teammate will Batman and Robin be able to stop the freeze and cure their beloved Alfred? I loved this book it resembled the movie quite well and I was very pleased. I'm not one of those diehard Batman fans, but he is my favorite superhero and I enjoyed this light read.
October 8, 2012
The book Batman and Robin by Alan grant is a interesting story if you like good fiction story's.Also if you like the caped crusaders of Gotham.In the story Batman and Robin they they bump into two new villains Mr.Freeze and Posin Ivy and also bane.They also incounter a new member of the family and something happens to Alfred.I liked it because it had a little bit of action and a few twist and turns along the way.
April 9, 2016
This book is the most serious book I've ever read, it is full of action and adventure. This book made me realize the importance of having a hero who'll protect and help you against the forces of evil. I also learned how to stay positive about what you do and love, in this book Batman is a true hero and Robin is a true legend, together they conquer and leave Gotham city in peace and harmony.
April 22, 2019
In a new action packed adventure featuring the Caped Crusader, Batman and his young sidekick, Robin, join forces with Batgirl to take on a vicious new villain, in a novelization of the blockbuster new film. Original. Movie tie in. they go up against mr freeze, bane and poison ivy very dangerous criminals very entertaining book to read.
September 28, 2022
a good fun read, but a little to punny...
February 12, 2017
This month Jacob picked one chapter book and mom picked one chapter book for the Pizza Hut Reading challenge. Jacob picked Batman and Robin, Mom picked Alone in London..krb 2/6/17 Jacob is so excited because he found this book at a thrift store on our trip to Santa Barbara. He opted to read by the pool at the hotel instead of swim/hot tub with the rest of us!
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