ROBIN & BATMAN - A Love Letter to The Dynamic Duo

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[@jovensworld2037]

You gonna do a topic about Under the Red Hood both Comic and Animated Movie

[@troyoboyo17]

I loooooved this book so much and never feel like it gets talked about enough. Lemire is one of the most underrated writers

[@OwenLikesComics]

Agreed! I've been on a huge Lemire kick recently and I just ordered all of Essex County - excited to properly dive in.

[@Jordan-ii4ip]

It's the guy from the channel! I really do love that comic book related channels enjoy each other as much as their fans do.

[@hugoalvarez8307]

His Moon Knight run might be my favourite comic of all time, it's just great!

[@thatguyoverthere1410]

This is what 'All Star Batman and Robin' should had been.

[@OwenLikesComics]

Honestly when I first read this book I was shocked at how similar the premise and presentation was. It definitely feels like All-Star but done right.

[@tylerbertram7065]

Please, Matt Reeves put Robin in the new Batman movie we need a good adaptation of Robin in live action.

[@OwenLikesComics]

Fingers crossed!

[@PeterTennant]

We need a serious Take who isn't just one joke with the HOlY great Burt Ward.

[@Stealthybat39]

Hell yess ,i think he gonna put robin in the next movie, like check his planet of the apes trilogy, he can do the father and son justice.

[@N4ked_B4be]

While that'll be cool, I think we won't see Robin in the Reeves movies since it's a realistic take on the character, and there'll be questions about why Batman would have a child with him fighting crime

[@adamstringfellow9741]

I think that if there’s anything that Robert Pattinson’s Batman needs is a Robin, a son, to remind him that life is worth living and that both of them can find a family again with each other.

[@mcurran6505]

Batman: "Every man's got to go his own way." A friend told me that. Robin: Not just a friend... Batman: A partner. Even though Batman Forever isn't in my top five favourite Batman movies anymore, Robin's introduction used to be one of my favourite scenes.

[@tylerbertram7065]

Batman Forever is underrated and way better than anything the DCEU has put out.

[@mcurran6505]

@@tylerbertram7065 I still have hopes for the upcoming Brave and the Bold movie.

[@tylerbertram7065]

​@mcurran6505 I do too I hope that James Gunn knows what he's doing.

[@gohanson27]

as a child it was my favorite Batman film at the time due to Dick Grayson introduction.

[@apersonwhomayormaynotexist9868]

​@@tylerbertram7065I prefer wonder woman but I agree for the rest

[@SalazarKnight]

This is an excellent overview about one of the most underrated Robin origin stories. I'm glad to have been part of it, despite some technical issues on my part. Great work, Owen!

[@MikaylaJLaird]

Proud to have contributed a line, This is awesome work! I need to get my copy back off the boss because now I REALLY want to reread it.

[@trashboi_yosuke3320]

this is the perfect blueprint for a battinson robin movie

[@Justafanbeingafan]

That's why he's one of my all time favorite heroes 💙

[@acetrainerj3277]

Just read this book a few days ago, and loved it. Dick has always been my favorite Robin, and this totally reaffirmed why

[@gohanson27]

It's crazy how screenplay writers and directors doesn't realize this is the most interesting aspect of Batman. Not how he became Batman, or his refusal to use guns, or his no kill rule. The most interesting part of Batman is Bruce drafting a child in his war on crime.

[@PeterTennant]

He doesn't draft Dick into His crime. He sees Dick was going to be a vigilante and couldn't say no. Batman knew he needed help or he would die, so he made his adopted son his Sidekick

[@gohanson27]

@@PeterTennant nah, he draftef him.

[@omegaminoseer4539]

Well, that requires a nuanced look at someone who is otherwise stoic and unflinching. It also makes Batman look fallible, which very few auteurs want to conflict with their, "vision."

[@Sumblueguy41]

@@gohanson27get off your burner account, Frank Miller. We all know its you

[@TitularHeroine]

Owen! Again, congratulations! Thank you for this episode; one of my favorite characters. I really appreciate, too, how LeMire leaving his stamp on the character doesn't mean radically changing anything but delving more into what's already there. Thanks again!

[@savagemcsavage8265]

Found out about ur channel a few days ago and have been binging since then. 🔥 content bro

[@OwenLikesComics]

Thank you so much!

[@Quandryification]

Congratulations Owen. As a long time comicbook(started in 1973 at 6 yrs old) I enjoy your wonderful and unique angles on this subject matter.

[@SaberRexZealot]

Bruce calling Dick a good boy at the end was really touching.

[@rzerox21xx]

You missed and should have described how Dick beat up the bullies but got in trouble with the Principal was putting the blame on Dick and making outrageous claims but Alfred give him a piece of his mind, its a nice moment.

[@daviddyster4145]

Glad to see you are enjoying the milestone event, he’s to the next 1,000 subscribers.

[@mattjvr6189]

I remember watching your early videos, and just wanting more from you and your channel. Selfishly, I was so happy when you went full time to KZbin because I love your videos and breakdowns so much, they are always a highlight of my week. Well done on your achievement, and on another great video.

[@OwenLikesComics]

Thank you so much!

[@BillyBobJoe14]

They should continue this series with every other Robin

[@Richansem]

Congrats on the 100k Subscriber award, man! Well deserved.

[@cachondorider]

Keep it coming man. I look forward to your new video.

[@OwenLikesComics]

Thanks! Will do!

[@maxordman4100]

Wicked cool! Sounds like a great comic to read! I definitely agree that Robin helps compliment the world of Batman and they need each other! Strong sentiment! Well done on this review and congratulations on your subscriber success!

[@Sumblueguy41]

Big fan of this series from it was first announced; mostly bc Dustin Nguyen was the main artist & i like buying his prints on occasion. Cool guy irl too

[@thegamingtreestump1872]

Lemire is a creator I dream to meet! So many have of his books have made such an incredible impact on me and that fact he wrote a story about my favorite character ever? Jeff is truly a master mind.

[@OwenLikesComics]

He's such a terrific writer and a genuinely lovely guy. Getting to meet and interview him late-last week was such a joy!

[@chriscampanozzi6516]

Great information as always, thank you for your content.

[@OwenLikesComics]

My pleasure!

[@calebleland8390]

I've never heard of this run, but I'll have to check the back issues at my LCS and see if I can find it. Brilliant look at The Boy Wonder. Congratulations on 100k, Owen!

[@Kaden10]

This is the kind of stories I want in Batman we need more of Bruce being a father.

[@samwill7259]

Batman needs a Robin like Sherlock needs a Watson. Batman without a sidekick becomes 100% less interesting

[@wolfmelon9507]

Not only that but having a Robin keeps his sanity check with out one he's more coolder and violent

[@anonymous_5016]

I disagree. Bruce Wayne's seemingly impossible battle for hope and justice against evil in a dark and cruel world is way more interesting than family dramas. It's why the live-action movies have done so well.

[@samwill7259]

@@anonymous_5016 Most of the "mature" and "realistic" Batman movies are just him angsting at himself for three hours, I've seen it before

[@anonymous_5016]

@@samwill7259 It doesn't seem like you've watched Batman 89 or the Dark Knight trilogy. Batman on his own has a lot more goals and desires beyond being depressed. People who make it seem like he's an emo who likes to brutally beat up criminals just for personal therapy without the Batfamily don't understand the character.

[@samwill7259]

@@anonymous_5016 Sir I have seen every single Batman movie released and watched every episode of television he's ever been on, plus I've been reading comics since I was 4. He's more interesting with the Batfam than without it

[@AkiDave]

Great video and congrats on 100K Owen!! 💙💙💙

[@dr.sackman1683]

Congratulations on 100 k subs, I've been watching for years and it's amazing seeing you hit this milestone

[@OwenLikesComics]

Thanks a ton!

[@dr.sackman1683]

@@OwenLikesComics Love ya dude,keep making amazing content, I'll be watching every one 😘

[@RickReasonnz]

Has to be said that Silver Play button took way too long for you to get, you deserved that long ago! Let's hope the next 100k go even faster.

[@jlunartstudio]

Congrats on 100k subscribers! you totally deserve it

[@OwenLikesComics]

Thank you so much!

[@jamessherman7512]

Congrats on the the milestone and thanks for the consistent great videos 👍

[@owensreviews625]

I remember hearing about this book a while ago, but haven’t had the chance to read it yet. But this video does a great job not only telling me WHY I should (without explaining everything about it) but also why Dick Grayson (along with Robin) is such an important figure in the DC Universe.

[@outpostalpha]

Congrats on 100K subscribers, Owen! A richly deserved milestone, can't wait to see the channel grow even more. Lemire is one of comics' most interesting modern writers, so cool that you got to speak to him directly about this book!

[@OwenLikesComics]

Thanks so much!

[@somegoodtimes1341]

I just recently read this I’m so glad you covered it

[@schoolprojects1835]

A little thing I appreciate about this story is that they didn’t try to make the pixie shorts work, even robins own costume he makes before he gets the cooler armoured one. Pixie shorts are a serious ick of mine and as much as I love robin i absolutely despise them

[@fengusburnt]

Ever read Robin- Year One? It's a outstanding comic covering similar subjects, and simply due to the length it was a much more full picture of Robin's early years with Batman than this cover, by simple virtue of not just being three issues.

[@christopherulichney]

I find it interesting that they incorporated Killer Crock into the story, since he was the villain in the original Pre-Crisis Jason Todd's origin. An origin that was criticized for stealing the origin of Dick Grayson. To me it feels like an Homage to red headed Jason.

[@woow-jo7ux]

I loved “Robin & Batman” mini (and hope Lemire and Nguyen do a sequel 🤫(🤔I like more “modern” re-telling of the teen wonder Dick, Bruce, and Alfred) such as Dick getting out of the Bat-man shadow - although both are okay, I liked the OG transition Robin to Nightwing in the New Teen Titans than the Nightwing Year One.

[@aviaveria8307]

I can't believe this wouldn't have happened if Nguyen hadn't practically begged Lemire to write it. It was a much-needed comic two years ago and it is a great second step of the Robin!Dick renaissance which Yang started and Waid continues.

[@Ggggg-m2y]

I think Dick Grayson is an essential part of the Batman mythos and the DC universe in general. Dick it’s allowed to change and grow. We see his evolution from a scared young boy to a confident and heroic man with his own identity outside of Batman. Dick in his early years makes Batman more hopeful and helps him keep his humanity alive. Later on he is the shining example of how Bruce’s parenting saves someone from their darkest moments. Bruce has admitted that Nightwing is a more pure hero than Batman himself and I couldn’t agree more. He is able to learn from Bruce’s mistakes but also his best traits as well as the love of his friends and found family keeping him going.

[@kenji7318]

I bought the first issue of this series, but never ended up reading it, I guess I should give it a shot

[@ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ-ε1ω]

SO TRUE BATMAN WILL ALWAYS NEED ROBIN

[@ginofrancejr555]

Awesome review i love this mini series one of lemire's best works. So much heart and depth

[@OwenLikesComics]

Couldn't agree more, thanks!

[@ginofrancejr555]

You are welcome I hope you cover more lemire work like black hammer and his green arrow run

[@frankbarrie6785]

Congrats on 100k subs! You deserve it!

[@OwenLikesComics]

Thanks a ton!

[@jamesinzeo7726]

Okay, I have to read this now. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@OwenLikesComics]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@RunescapeRunescape-l3x]

Congrats on the 100k dude

[@OwenLikesComics]

Thanks!

[@CorbinLeonard-rp4et]

I really like crisis on infinite earths because it shows how Batman really change people

[@jackmonaghan8477]

I have a copy. Now you make me want to read it.

[@donhughes7339]

I really want Gunn to FINALLY do Robin right. I have faith in him due to the fact that it's Damien and not Dick, Tim, or Jason. This should give a very different dynamic. PLEASE just cast the age right and don't cast a 20 something

[@IXthKingz]

I would’ve preferred to see it from the beginning. Bruce learning how to become a father and teacher to Dick. I feel like they’re gonna undermine the other Robins for Damian

[@jaylenjayden9305]

@@IXthKingzthat would be a younger Batman which we already have with reeves they would be treading the same ground

[@GoldenProxyy]

Hey Owen is there any chance we’ll ever get a video talking about Wally West? Maybe the Mark Waid or Geoff Johns run? He’s such a fantastic character.

[@ThatTaiwaneseBrianCheng]

I love this series it was pitch perfect

[@joeker5208]

15:21 poor Garth…..Doesn’t even get acknowledged 😂

[@TitularHeroine]

Yeah, Owen said "the likes of" and then named every one else. So... *kind of* acknowledged? 😂

[@KadeBronson]

I love Robin, at least the first 3, especially Dick Grayson.

[@LucasDarkGiygas]

thanks for the video

[@OwenLikesComics]

You're welcome!

[@GilmerEricSmith]

Nice one 🍻

[@Batman8845-i6e]

How you doing Owen do you think about reviewing any teenage mutant Ninja turtles comics since the 40th anniversary of the Ninja turtles is coming up

[@kieranbenclarke9821]

Killer Croc is an interesting choice, especially as he has a connection to the Dick Grayson with them both being Carnies.

[@Jordan-ii4ip]

One of my only complaints with James Gunn's universe is that we won't get Dick Grayson's time as Robin. It happened in the universe, but I want to see it expanded upon further.

[@Drums_of_Liberation]

Facts. Instead we're stuck with Damien the most unlikable Robin ever

[@Jordan-ii4ip]

@@Drums_of_Liberation yeah, I'd rather see the Bat-Family happen chronologically.

[@ZackFairX6]

I do suggest you read Batman's Chronicles The Gauntlet which is a great one shot by Bruce Canwell and Lee Weeks it's a great Robin story which depicts Robins last test before being presented to Gordon officially

[@WarpingFist]

I swear to god, I must have had an isolated Mandela effect because I thought Robin in Dark Victory was Damien Wayne for some reason 😭. I guess it's because I had read it only once when I was 7 and only realized he was Dick upon re-reading 3 years ago.

[@notjdatall]

In my opinion, what Frank Miller’s Batman year one was to Batman, this story that to Robin/Dick Grayson

[@rmdmariscal1899]

6:34 from comic series name?

[@rivaldovillegas3725]

Have you done Robin Year 1 or Batman Year 3 yet?

[@joshuataylor7443]

Does anyone know about Batman Night Cries?

[@DumasMoran]

It's interesting. I am not in favor of Batman killing, but I could see him ending Killer Croc after Croc's near killing of Dick. I would almost excuse that. And let it be a lesson for both of them

[@lucascasaletta-holmes3993]

Pretty recently, I’ve been hearing more and more about Dick Grayson and just how much he means to not only Batman, but the broader DC Universe. I feel I’ve had a grasp of his character and what he means more or less, but I want to get to know him better. Since I’m trying to break into comics more as of late, are there any comics that have Dick in them that anyone recommends I should check out?

[@OwenLikesComics]

Off the top of my head, I'd recommend Robin & Batman, Dark Victory, Batman: Black Mirror and then maybe Tom Taylor's ongoing Nightwing series.

[@lucascasaletta-holmes3993]

@@OwenLikesComics thank you so much! Dark Victory is the sequel to The Long Halloween right?

[@OwenLikesComics]

Correct -- Dark Victory is a direct follow-up to Long Halloween. They read great back-to-back!

[@lucascasaletta-holmes3993]

@@OwenLikesComics Oh excellent! I adored the film adaptation of The Long Halloween so it’ll be great to pick up the comic too! I haven’t started reading anything yet but pretty soon I’m getting Superman: Up in the Sky and I’ll be starting Superman: Rebirth as well

[@WTSD850]

jeff lemire needs more work at dc

[@poopooman-q7r]

robin is i like robin

[@DavidMartinez-ce3lp]

It's such a shame that Hollywood seems to only portray Batman as a dark and brooding lone wolf instead of a father figure. It's such a waste of good potential.

[@accelalive]

so my question is... would batman be as popular if robin didnt exist ?

[@cs4215_]

Dick Grayson is amazing, but Tim will always be my favorite Robin. I also just like Dick as Nightwing more-

[@melancholyentertainment]

W

[@davehandelman2832]

Leaving comment

[@SirsasthNigam.]

*Note-* title is completely unrelated to a DC Razzie (0%-50%)

[@matthewschwartz6607]

In my opinion, Jason should have STAYED dead! The franchise moved on from him. He worked better as Batman’s greatest failure. Under The Red Hood was a decent story (Although it was fairly overrated. The movie version was good, though .), but it really took the sails out of his death.

[@Zeitgeist997]

Robin was created to be plot device to connect to kids however he should be a plot device to relate to batman vicariously wishing what he could have done as a kid or Batman just give pedo vibes😅

[@mayotango1317]

No, is another story about jerk Batman.

[@velocicheese]

bro exposing the fact they've clearly never read it

[@mayotango1317]

@@velocicheese I read that comic, and even Aldred is tired of him.

[@velocicheese]

@@mayotango1317 bro in what Batman comic is Alfred not fed up with Bruce’s shit

[@mayotango1317]

@@velocicheese In "Robin & Batman" even I was surprised when Alfred insulted him for using Robin to see the Teen Titans' weaknesses.

[@velocicheese]

@@mayotango1317 how’s that any different from being mad at Bruce’s for not nurturing Damian in Batman and robin, or a scolding him in zero year for failing to reach his potential, or in venom for abusing drugs, I could literally go on forever like they’re whole dynamic is Alfred giving a reality check to Bruce’s for doing fucked up things, it’s not surprising at all that he didn’t like what bats did here