The Hunt for Robin: Dark of the Son #32 Review

Issue #32 picks up where the last one leaves off: the Dark Knight still on the hunt for Robin. Good thing he’s almost at the end of his search.

Batman with the help of Frankenstein (and their Yeti friends) enter to find Ra’s al Ghul expecting them. Al Ghul is hell bent on reuniting the al Ghul legacy (not family because that would imply that he cares beyond himself and his kingdom).

This issue is about the battle between two fathers who are determined to do what’s right for their loved ones. This issue shows that Batman will do whatever it takes to make sure that Damian rests in peace; even kill al Ghul if necessary.

Batman, after using some electro bat-a-rangs, distracts the enemy in order to get Damian’s sarcophagus. Just as he thought that they were home free, al Ghul reaches them. Batman and al Ghul fight and just as Batman is about to deliver a fatal blow, a strange glow comes out of nowhere.

The glow came from a mysterious man by the name of Glorious Godfrey from Apokolips.

This issue leaves us with a cliffhanger as usual. The next issue, Robin Rises: Omega #1 will be in stores July 16.

Batman and Frankenstein #31 The Hunt for Robin Review

Batman (and Titus) have traveled all the to Nanda Parbat. Sound familiar? It should; it’s where Ras Al Ghul and his League of Assassins reside. The reason that Batman traveled so far is because he is looking for Talia al Ghul and Damian’s bodies. He found out that their graves were exhumed. But, by who?; none other than Ra’s al Ghul himself.

For the past few issues, Batman has had a hard time coming to terms with his son’s death. Now, all he wants his son’s body in order for Damian to finally rest. Of course, Batman doesn’t always get what he wants.

On his journey, Batman is attacked by Frankenstein. Still angry from their last encounter, Frankenstein gets a few punches in before they hash it out. Frankenstein then decides to assist the Dark Knight on his journey.

On the way, they encounter Yeti-looking creatures. Once realizing that they aren’t a threat, Batman has them help find where Ra’s al Ghul is. This issue ends with Batman looking inside a room in horror. Cliffhanger.

What happens next won’t be revealed until issue #32 when the Head of the Demon and the Dark Knight fight for the bodies of Talia and Damian.

This issue also has a sneak peek into the long awaited Superman #32 which will go on sale June 25 for $3.99.

Batman/Superman #11 Review

This issue is part of the Superman: Doomed storyline. This is Infected Chapter 3. The chapter is called, Danger Zone. This issue leaves off where Infected Chapter 2(/Superman/Wonder Woman #8) ended.

This issue takes on a dark tone for the readers. Throughout the issue, Batman constantly has inner monologues. Sometimes he’s talking to Clark sometimes observing what’s happening around him.

In search for a cure for Superman’s infection, Batman has to team up with Wonder Woman and Steel. Along for the ride is Superman’s best friend; Krypto!!

The setting for the issue takes place inside the Fortress of Solitude and in the Phantom Zone. There Batman and Wonder Woman encounter Xa-Du, the Phantom King (you only get that title if you’re the first person to be banished to the Phantom Zone).

While in the Phantom Zone, Ghost Solider makes an appearance. The antagonists in this issue is the Phantom King and Mongul and Non of Krypton. You never know who you’re going to bump into in the Phantom Zone.

What’s good about the storyline is that each Superhero whether it be Wonder Woman or Batman continue to have hope that there will be a cure for the Man of Steel. They start thinking in terms of ‘What would Superman do?’. This seems to be a form of keeping Superman/Clark with them in spirit.

The storyline will continue in Superman #31.

Rating: 8.9/10.