Batman by Grant Morrison Book One by Grant MorrisonMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Strong opening with some great stories, but also kinda messy and hard to follow in places.
The main plot of this volume is the introduction of Damian - Batman's rebellious son. He's feisty and ready to claim his place as Robin, and won't let current Robin Tim Drake stand in his way. But he's still got a lot to learn!
Morrison crafts some really interesting stories, but some of them can be a little hard to follow. There's a completely, unrelated-to-anything story in the middle that was actually my favourite part, but it comes out of nowhere and disappears equally fast, bookended by Damian Drama.
Still, even with the sometimes-chaotic storylines, it was a really fun read, and I'm keen to move on to the next volume. The artwork is glorious, though sometimes story is lost to style. Some clever devices used, but some just didn't translate the story too well.
On the whole, it's a pretty strong entry into the world of Batman, so well worth the read.
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