The characterization of the main duo reflects the change in status quo. In some ways, it represents the change in comic readership: back in 1940, the intended audience was kids, while in 2009, superhero comics were aimed more at older long-time readers.

This time, Batman is the more relatable and empathetic half of the pair, while Robin is dark, enigmatic, and seemingly inapproachable. And more importantly, Morrison inverts the classic Batman/Robin dynamic. The Batman Reborn era is one of the all-time great status quo shifts, and the Morrison/Quitely team introduce the new dynamic duo with a number of strange and unfamiliar elements: a hovercraft instead of a Batmobile, a residence in the Wayne tower, circus-themed villains, etc. Join on Discord | Follow on Twitter | Newbie Guide | Recommended Reading | Milestone FAQ R/DCcomics News Artwork Comics Fan Made Film + TV Cosplay Merchandise Video Games Webcomics Other Recommendations Spoiler Free Related Subreddits Comics Justice League Teen Titans Watchmen Major Events New 52 Rebirth TV Movies Video Games DC For All Ages Vertigo Wildstorm Looking for something to read? Try one of these 100+ recommendations, all chosen by r/DCcomics users.Īquaman Batman Flash Green Arrow Green Lantern Superman Wonder Woman Other If you are submitting a link, do not include the spoiler in your submitted link name. If a significant event has taken place within one year of its release, mark it as a spoiler. No memes or other low-effort content (see full rules).Indicate the source when submitting excerpts or artwork.No spoilers in title, mark all spoilers within 1 year of release.Please adhere to these few rules while interacting within the community.Ĭlick here for a detailed explanation for each of these rules. 4/6 - Juan Gedeon and Daniel Warren Johnson.Weekly Discussion Thread: Comics, TV and More! - May 8 th, 2023.

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