Batman and Robin Vol. 2: Pearl (The New 52) (Batman and Robin: The New 52!)

If you're a father, you will LOVE this book. Damian is a GREAT character and will indeed be a great Batman one day. Despite his tough upbringing the book very subtly shows Batman as being an incredibly loving and big hearted man....and Damian, for all of his faults amazingly is capable of the same. Through all of the battles, the trials the friction and strife, this one fact rings out truest to me. You get the feeling that Damian, if he isn't kept on a short enough leash will "deal with" the Joker just for his dad to smile (in secret of course, all the while pretending to be angry).Also, within just a few panels, the comic book illustrates why right now Dick is the true and rightful heir to the cowl. The most "balanced" and "sane" batman in the story's universe.

Peter J. Tomasi shows us the back story of Damian Wayne becoming Robin with volume 2, Pearl. Damian was definitely not born into the Robin cowl. His mother Talia raised him as a true Al Guhl, training all year around. When Damians' birthday came around Talia would let him have the chance to meet his father, only after having won in a duel. Sure enough, that birthday came and that boy became Robin. Damian takes on a Talon from the Court of Owls, assists his father Batman in a war involving Terminus, and takes on "zombies" as the hunt for Joker resurfaces. All while trying to prove to Nightwing, Red Robin, Red Hood, and Batman that he is the one and only Robin. This volume was just as great of a read as the previous volume. The story telling is superb and the illustration from Pat Gleason completes this epic modern classic of Batman & Robin. I can't wait to read Death of the Family! I give Pearl 4.7/5 stars.

The second volume of the critically acclaimed Batman and Robin series starts us off with an entry in the past regarding Damian's training given by his mother and how he came to be with his father. It then spins back into the present with the Court of Owls attack and Damian's mission to protect a military general. Then, a group is gathered that has been defaced and haunted by the Batman that seeks to take the image Batman has created, and turn it on the people of Gotham.This nice hardcover features issues #0, 9-14 in that order. The zero issue had Peter J. Tomasi writing and Patrick Gleason doing the art. He drew an especially cute, big-eyed Damian that really drew the killer aspect away and the cute 10-year-old boy aspect ever closer; especially in one particular well-known panel where Damian finds his father's cowl. Story-wise, however, it doesn't allow a very good explanation for the plethora of questions everyone had regarding Damian's life and where it fit in the New 52's timeline. Otherwise, it was a very action-packed story that worked well as a one-shot. Issue #9 was the Court of Owls tie-in issue which had Tomasi writing and Lee Garbett doing the pencil work. It was a good tie-in issue but there wasn't a whole lot to it. Now, the rest of the book covers one story arc written by Tomasi again with art by Patrick Gleason throughout (with some help by Tomas Giorello on two issues) that were really fantastic. The story was very well-written involving all the former Robins and the dynamics that each one brought to the story as well as Batman and Robin's father/son bickering and power struggles. The villain was interesting and the ending will have you begging for more as it will move into an even more interesting arc! I think I actually enjoyed this second volume at least as much as the first! On top of that, there are some neat extra sketches and scripts at the end!

This was waffling back and forth between 3 and 4 star rating up until the last issue.Definitely 4 star material here. I like seeing character growth, and this title is giving it to me in spades. It's even got me mildly interested in the more extended Bat Family. Maybe not enough to read their solo titles yet, but there are volumes left to go here to convince me.

I hate it when a volume feels rushed because of multiple crossover events. Since Night of the Owls and Death of the Family are happening around this volume, it only gets a few real chances to tell its own story. That said, I loved the direction. Vol 1 was all about Bruce and Damian as father and son, but this highlights Damian and the former Robins as brothers. It's really fun to see Damian make his points and defend his right to hold the mantle. If anyone thought he had something to prove, this is where he proves it. Great story, I just wish it wasn't so rushed.

Not killing a plot line on this... can most definitely say the graphics are amazing... the art is first class the storyline is brilliant... all in the Style of a new 52..... what more can anybody ask for....If you don't get any of this series you are missing some very good entertaining Reading and it's Batman....... who doesn't want to read about Batman ?

While Damian Wayne had been one of the most irritating characters (rivalling Jason Todd in all senses) to have ever appeared in Batman's universe, he has started gathering some real character, and appreciable traits. And this particular volume contains some good stories as well, one of which must have been appreciated by followers of the "Court of Owls" arc as well. Recommended.

This product was in a brilliant condition and was everything I expected. Is now part of my Batman New 52 collection

I love the Damien Wayne story line and this was another fantastic addition. He has a heart despite the attitude which makes him a great character. This volume went more in depth than the first and was a lot better because of it. Looking forward to the next one.

Great! Good story and design well! Hight quality! the writer is excelent! The Inker and designer are good! Its Nice!