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Long Shadows. Judd Winick (2011)

by Judd Winick(Favorite Author)

3.94 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1848567839 (ISBN13: 9781848567832)

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Titan Publishing Company

review 1: After Battle for the Cowl Dick Grayson has to find his way as the new Batman in Gotham Citiy. This story line focuses on him and Alfred building his new persona and dealing with all the implications of following in Bruce Wayne’s footsteps. Other then the Batman & Robin title Damian isn’t part of the dynamic here. The focus is on Dick alone, the son in his little family that had been with Bruce the longest and who had a complicated relationship with his father over the years. It’s interesting to see him grow into his new role.For me this book worked very well and the art was amazing. Especially the story line about Two-Face who realises that this is a new Batman.
review 2: I don't have a lot to add since this is my second time reviewing the book but again,... more I couldn't resist owning this as Judd Winick writes about Dick Grayson's first days as Batman. It still made me cry.A fantastic addition in the Batman Reborn storyline!!!****************************************This was incredibly awesome!This is the third volume of Judd Winick that I have read, the previous two being the volumes one and two of "Under the Hood". While I thought the first volume was competent, the second volume blew me away. After "Long Shadows", I have to say that Judd Winick had a new fan in me. Looking forward to reading this Jason Todd prequel "Lost Days".Anyway, back to Long Shadows...Continuity wise, it follows the events of Batman Battle for the Cowl in which Dick Grayson assumes the mantle of Batman and Damian Wayne becomes the new Robin. This volume is all about how Batman both in life and in death casts a long shadow. There is a lot of grief that is still being worked through and one particular row of panels had me a little teary. Judd Winick excels at finding the voice for the Robins. His Jason Todd stuff was gold and the narrative voice of Dick continues that trend. Although Damian is present, this is largely focused on Dick and Alfred coming to terms with the death of Batman. I suspect Damian left out to be more of a focus in the Batman and Robin series. The story is very well constructed and believable. There is even an unexpected cliffhanger at the end.The artwork is well done, nothing exceptional, but complimentary to the story. I am looking forward to the next volume "Life After Death" where Brubaker's Catwoman makes an appearance.This current run of Batman starting with Grant Morrison's Batman and Son is absolutely exceptional! I don't know what will become of me once I am completely caught up:-/ less

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