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(Batman (1940) #426-429)
Batman readers were allowed to vote on the outcome of the story and they decided that Robin should die! As the second person to assume the role of Batman's sidekick, Jason Todd had a completely different personality than the original Robin. Rash and prone to ignore Batman's instructions, Jason was always quick to act without regard to consequences. In this fatal instance,...more
Published December 1st 1995 by DC Comics (first published 1988)
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Jul 28, 2019Anne rated it liked it
Shelves: comics, kindle, classics, graphic-novels, prime-reading, read-in-2019
Finally! I've been wanting to read this one forever, but I've never been able to find it anywhere (free). But Amazon has kindly included it in their Prime reading section, so I snatched it up and here we are.
Ok, while I did know the basic gist of the story, there were several surprises in here that made it well worth reading, especially since I'm a big fan of Red Hood.
Readers actually paid (50 cents) to kill off Jason Todd!
Wow. The hatered was real.
I knew they voted him off, I just didn't realiz...more
Ok, while I did know the basic gist of the story, there were several surprises in here that made it well worth reading, especially since I'm a big fan of Red Hood.
Readers actually paid (50 cents) to kill off Jason Todd!
Wow. The hatered was real.
I knew they voted him off, I just didn't realiz...more
As someone who has written a serialized story that solicited input from the reading public to determine the course of the plot (see the greatest adventure tale ever told, The Chronicle of Heloise & Grimple), I fully appreciate the gimmick of canvassing readers to help shape a story. On the other hand, there’s something so horrifically impersonal about the idea of comic readers calling a 900 number to weigh in on whether Robin/Jason Todd should live or die (as opposed to their usual reason fo...more
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'Gayness' he said, 'is built into Batman. I'm not using gay in the pejorative sense, but Batman is very, very gay. There's just no denying it. Obviously as a fictional character he's intended to be heterosexual, but the basis of the whole concept is utterly gay. I think that's why people like it. All these women fancy him. He doesn't care—he's more interested in hanging out with the old guy and the kid.'...more
-Grant Morrison on Batman
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Treasure of the Rubbermaids 8: Dial 1-900 For Murder
The on-going discoveries of priceless books and comics found in a stack of Rubbermaid containers previously stored and forgotten at my parent’s house and untouched for almost 20 years. Thanks to my father dumping them back on me, I now spend my spare time unearthing lost treasures from their plastic depths.
The Robin character is something that has been a problem for Batman stories since comics ‘matured’. As Batman was turned into an increasing...more
The on-going discoveries of priceless books and comics found in a stack of Rubbermaid containers previously stored and forgotten at my parent’s house and untouched for almost 20 years. Thanks to my father dumping them back on me, I now spend my spare time unearthing lost treasures from their plastic depths.
The Robin character is something that has been a problem for Batman stories since comics ‘matured’. As Batman was turned into an increasing...more
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Joker busts out of Arkham Asylum (the place is useless, really) and heads to the Middle East to sell a cruise missile he's had in storage, and Batman follows to stop him. Meanwhile Jason Todd aka Robin is working through some emotional issues and finds out that the woman he thought was his mother wasn't his biological mother so he sets off to track down his real mum.
I know this book is always on peoples' lists of 'must-read' Batman stories but, besides Jason's death, there really isn't a...more
Nov 18, 2011Shannon rated it really liked itJoker busts out of Arkham Asylum (the place is useless, really) and heads to the Middle East to sell a cruise missile he's had in storage, and Batman follows to stop him. Meanwhile Jason Todd aka Robin is working through some emotional issues and finds out that the woman he thought was his mother wasn't his biological mother so he sets off to track down his real mum.
I know this book is always on peoples' lists of 'must-read' Batman stories but, besides Jason's death, there really isn't a...more
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This best selling 1980s graphic novel let the readers decide if the second Robin, Jason Todd, would live or die after an explosion. In this late 80s graphic novel there's an actual copy of the advertisement and the 900 number to call to decide upon the fate of the Boy Wonder. The fans decided they didn't like Jason Todd much and voted to kill him and no that isn't a spoiler based on the title and cover. Apparently the vote was close. Over 10,000 votes were cast, with the final vote being 5,343 v...more
Mar 18, 2018Delirious Disquisitions rated it it was okRecommends it for: fans of retro Batman, Batman & Robin, classic comics, Joker, Tim Drake
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You should read this if you like: retro Batman, Batman & Robin, classic comics, Joker, Dick Greyson, Tim Drake, Batman/Robin dynamic.
I know this is a classic but some elements of this story just feel so outdated. Jason Todd's death happens with some drama but since it was to be expected it didn't really pack much of a punch. As someone who would have totally voted yes to put an end to his annoying character I am glad we finally got him out of the picture. His death, though, is significant i...more
I know this is a classic but some elements of this story just feel so outdated. Jason Todd's death happens with some drama but since it was to be expected it didn't really pack much of a punch. As someone who would have totally voted yes to put an end to his annoying character I am glad we finally got him out of the picture. His death, though, is significant i...more
Jan 29, 2014Ｌᴀʏᴀ Ｒᴀɴɪ #BookDiet2019 rated it really liked it
I first knew about Jason Todd through the story Under the Hood written by Judd Winick which turned out to be his resurrection story. I watched the animation film with Supernatural's Jensen Ackles as Todd's voice actor and then I read the collected edition a few months after. To explain briefly, Jason Todd was the second Robin who succeeded Dick Grayson shortly after the latter quit and then joined the Teen Titans instead. Bruce Wayne first met Jason in the infamous Crime Alley when he was on p...more
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Jan 25, 2016Timothy Boyd rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I was totally amazed when I read this story line when it first came out, I could not believe they would kill off Robin, especially in the way it was done. Very intense story plot and even more so for the late 1980's mainstream comics. Very recommended
Aug 12, 2017Chris Gordon rated it really liked it · review of another edition Shelves: superheroes, batman, graphic-novels, dc-comics
Wow! I am very impressed at how high in quality A Death in the Family turned out to be. I'll be honest, the stigma of this graphic novel being a bit aged and far before my time initially turned me off to the idea that it could be as worthwhile as some of the contemporary graphic novels I've read and enjoyed. I figured, at most, I would get a decent story out of it and not much more. Boy, was I wrong. Batman: A Death in the Family is by and large one of the most enthralling Batman graphic novels...more
It felt strange having known that the readers voted for this ending. You also get an impression of the ending from the title and the front cover, so if you dont see it coming, Im not sure youve paid attention. Just was a little predictable with characters actions and too over the top in some dialogue scenes. Probably wont satisfy everyone, as shown by all the mixed reviews.
Aug 28, 2018Briar's Reviews rated it really liked it Shelves: comics, crime-mystery-suspense, fiction, graphic-novels, adventure, faeries, comics-graphic-novels, series, guilty-pleasure, other-editions
Batman: A Death in the Family was an amazing collection of comics full of the nerdy Batman I always loved!
Every year on my birthday I splurge a little bit and buy myself a comic book. I bought this one year ago and totally slacked on reading it and posting my review. So now is my time to shine and finally reveal my thoughts on it!
So far, this is one of my favourite series of comics in the Batman universe. Is it the best ever? No. Is it a hit or miss set of comics? Yes. But I absolutely love th...more
Every year on my birthday I splurge a little bit and buy myself a comic book. I bought this one year ago and totally slacked on reading it and posting my review. So now is my time to shine and finally reveal my thoughts on it!
So far, this is one of my favourite series of comics in the Batman universe. Is it the best ever? No. Is it a hit or miss set of comics? Yes. But I absolutely love th...more
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Jun 04, 2016Lashaan Balasingam (Bookidote) rated it liked it Shelves: classic, comic-books, dc-comics, read-in-2016, batman
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Let’s cut to the chase. If the cover of this trade paperback doesn’t single-handedly give away one of the biggest events in Batman’s history, then something’s wrong. Aside from the fact that Batman : A Death in the Family is considered to be one of the most important reads for comic fans and that the death of a Robin is seldom tragic, this volume was a stunning disappointment. I’ll be frank, I jumped into the volume without prior knowledge of t...more
Jun 24, 2008Eric rated it it was okLet’s cut to the chase. If the cover of this trade paperback doesn’t single-handedly give away one of the biggest events in Batman’s history, then something’s wrong. Aside from the fact that Batman : A Death in the Family is considered to be one of the most important reads for comic fans and that the death of a Robin is seldom tragic, this volume was a stunning disappointment. I’ll be frank, I jumped into the volume without prior knowledge of t...more
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My co-worker lent this to me with the Batman: Hush graphic novels and told me to read this first. I followed his suggestion and will admit that knowing this background information helped me to understand Hush. However, I would be hard pressed to find another reason to read this comic, other than the obvious one -- to come to understand why and how Robin died.
As for reasons not to read this comic, a few immediately jump to mind. The illustration is dated and unimpressive, the plot is contrived, a...more
As for reasons not to read this comic, a few immediately jump to mind. The illustration is dated and unimpressive, the plot is contrived, a...more
Amazing! These books that I've read long ago but have never reviewed, or becoming more and more frequent, and its always the really good ones, what's wrong with me? So to put this short, this is definitely in my top 5 favourite batman stories! Of course it does mark a sad moment in batman comic history, but symbolises one of batmans failures, and proves that even batman can't always save the day! Honestly a very moving story, and one every batman fan has to read!
Aug 11, 2019Phillip rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This holds up surprisingly well. It's wordier than more modern comics, but it still flows nicely. I knew of Jason Todd's death and figured I should check this out at some point. The biggest drawback is the art, which seems dated. Not so bad that I couldn't deal though.
As much as I liked the first story in this collection, I thought it was great that it also included the introduction of Tim Drake. This is a Robin that I know little about. His story provides a glimpse into Batman's reaction to Jas...more
As much as I liked the first story in this collection, I thought it was great that it also included the introduction of Tim Drake. This is a Robin that I know little about. His story provides a glimpse into Batman's reaction to Jas...more
Oct 15, 2017Ill D rated it it was amazing
Malpractice, kiddie porn, international terrorism! Oh My!
Or perhaps should I say, Great Scott?
While silly schemes/skullduggery evidenced in the 1960's led Adam West TV serials might have merited such a silly expletives, a more proper exclamation in A Death in the Family would probably be, 'Oh F@&*!'
Not only are we graced with a hard story but a particularly dark one. And this narrative is darker than the darkest of freshly laid down asphalts. Again we are visited by the eternal Batman and hi...more
Or perhaps should I say, Great Scott?
While silly schemes/skullduggery evidenced in the 1960's led Adam West TV serials might have merited such a silly expletives, a more proper exclamation in A Death in the Family would probably be, 'Oh F@&*!'
Not only are we graced with a hard story but a particularly dark one. And this narrative is darker than the darkest of freshly laid down asphalts. Again we are visited by the eternal Batman and hi...more
As someone who jumped on board with Batman comics during DC's 'New 52', this certainly is a must red for the new 'Red Hood and the Outlaws' storyline. I have always known about the general premise of the 'A Death in the Family' before reading it, but it ended up liking it much better than I predicted. Sure, you can definitely tell that this comic came out in the 80s with it's format and artwork, but it really is a great look at Jason Todd, and reflects to a fantastic degree who he was and what h...more
Nov 08, 2011Tiffany rated it it was amazing
I didn't know Tim Drake was named after Tim Burton. I'm not sure how I feel about that. I guess you learn something new every day.
Anyway, I love Tim! He's so adorable and lovable just as the writers intended for him to be. The art is a little off and the writing is a little cheesy, but that's what you should expect from these older comics. The 5 stars are for the story of course: the end of Jason Todd as Robin and the beginning of Tim Drake. This is one of the greatest stories in all of Batman h...more
Anyway, I love Tim! He's so adorable and lovable just as the writers intended for him to be. The art is a little off and the writing is a little cheesy, but that's what you should expect from these older comics. The 5 stars are for the story of course: the end of Jason Todd as Robin and the beginning of Tim Drake. This is one of the greatest stories in all of Batman h...more
Sep 20, 2015Michael Benavidez rated it really liked it
So this collects the ultimate moment in Batman, where things got real. it shows that it wasn't just a grown, rich man and little boy in tights fighting crime. It shows that Batman is human, the situations are dangerous, life threatening, and the Joker is not to be messed with.
So this is one of the earliest comics of Batman I read, and I can't help but notice the art. See in the current Batman books I have, the art is dark, atmospheric. it's Batman's style, and it fits him. Here though, the art...more
So this is one of the earliest comics of Batman I read, and I can't help but notice the art. See in the current Batman books I have, the art is dark, atmospheric. it's Batman's style, and it fits him. Here though, the art...more
Mar 04, 2013Melissa rated it did not like it
This was such an utter disappointment, I can't even put into words everything that was wrong with this story. I was going to give it two stars because I did enjoy the first half of it but it honestly doesn't even deserve that. The Joker becomes a UN AMBASSADOR FOR IRAN, let that sink in for a moment. The writing was abysmal and the art was extremely basic. I'm not sure why this has been added to so many 'must read' lists.
May 08, 2016Dr Rashmit Mishra rated it it was amazing Shelves: comics-graphic-novel, action, crime-mystery
One of the most infamous book in the Batman Storyline which also later led to a very well written red hood saga .This one led to one of the most iconic Death in the batman Verse after a Telephone mediated Poll decided the fate of Jason Todd
Mar 04, 2013Patrick rated it it was amazing
One of the most Iconic stories in the history of Batman.
There! I’ve finally read it!
Batman in the older comics has a much grittier, detective vibe it seems. Or maybe this modern stuff is so different.
Good to meet you, Jason Todd. Sorry it ended up like this!
Now on to write some fanfiction....
Batman in the older comics has a much grittier, detective vibe it seems. Or maybe this modern stuff is so different.
Good to meet you, Jason Todd. Sorry it ended up like this!
Now on to write some fanfiction....
It wasn't really a 3 star book, but it wasn't epic enough to push it up to 4. This book is such an important part of Batman's mythos. So with me being a huge Bats fan, I had to give it a read.
The collection I read also came with the story of Tom Drake taking up the Robin mantle. Which I though was a cool touch, showing how Batman needs a Robin. Time Drake had to be my favourite Robin, and just to clarify I have always thought of Dick as Nightwing, as I think of Jason as Red Hood. I know Tim eve...more
The collection I read also came with the story of Tom Drake taking up the Robin mantle. Which I though was a cool touch, showing how Batman needs a Robin. Time Drake had to be my favourite Robin, and just to clarify I have always thought of Dick as Nightwing, as I think of Jason as Red Hood. I know Tim eve...more
Dec 23, 2018Todd Ellis rated it it was ok
I felt a very sudden nostalgic urge to visit Batman again these last few weeks. I devoured Brubaker's solid (if too-brief) 'the Man Who Laughs' one-shot, and subsequently decided to go on an adventure with all the classic Batfamily tales I've never read.
It's impossible not to know the outcome of this story today, so most of the novelty is gone. What's most shocking is to see these issues, about the death of the second Robin (Jason Todd), is seeing they came *after* Frank Miller's 'Year One' and...more
It's impossible not to know the outcome of this story today, so most of the novelty is gone. What's most shocking is to see these issues, about the death of the second Robin (Jason Todd), is seeing they came *after* Frank Miller's 'Year One' and...more
Jun 28, 2015Roxanne rated it really liked it
I did put off reading this one for a while because i just thought it would be too much angst, i mean i know it's batman and angst is his middle name but there is a limit, however this at points is quite campy very 60's tv batman, like joker raiding his closet for his sunglasses and the delivery of his jokes are so deadpan they're spot on his character in this is just balls to wall crazy. The plot you've just gotta go with it, yeah it was mucho coincidental everyone ends up in the middle east tog...more
Jul 13, 2007Brandy rated it it was ok
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James P. 'Jim' Starlin is an American comic book writer and artist. With a career dating back to the early 1970s, he is best known for 'cosmic' tales and space opera; for revamping the Marvel Comics characters Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock; and for creating or co-creating the Marvel characters Thanos and Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu. Death and suicide are recurring themes in Starlin's work: Pers...more
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2-in-1 trade (also contains A Lonely Place of Dying). Please do not combine with the other Batman: A Death in the Family entry.
Batman readers were allowed to vote on the outcome of the story and they decided that Robin should die! As the second person to assume the role of Batman's sidekick, Jason Todd had a completely different personality than the original Robin. Rash an...more
Batman readers were allowed to vote on the outcome of the story and they decided that Robin should die! As the second person to assume the role of Batman's sidekick, Jason Todd had a completely different personality than the original Robin. Rash an...more
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Aug 13, 2019Gonzalo Urrutia rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This is not a perfect story. Both A Death in the Family and A Lonely Place of Dying, contained together in this volume, have their flaws. But the art is fantastic, the writing is emotional and compelling and they really are two of the greatest Batman stories ever written. Now if only we could get a remake with a little less sexism and a little more inclusion, that'd be great.
Jul 21, 2018Aya rated it liked it · review of another edition
SO
Batman: A Death in the family is a classic
I really get that fact, I really do.
It's a 'must-read' Graphic novel, you love Batman!
Then you should probably read it.
So, I did it. I read the whole thing, unfortunately, it hasn't been a good time reading through it.
I really couldn't care less about Robin's death. I'm not a big fan of Jason as the wonder boy, His death was a bit of relief actually. They made him to be the most annoyingly in the history of the ' Robins', he can't help it.
So the...more
Batman: A Death in the family is a classic
I really get that fact, I really do.
It's a 'must-read' Graphic novel, you love Batman!
Then you should probably read it.
So, I did it. I read the whole thing, unfortunately, it hasn't been a good time reading through it.
I really couldn't care less about Robin's death. I'm not a big fan of Jason as the wonder boy, His death was a bit of relief actually. They made him to be the most annoyingly in the history of the ' Robins', he can't help it.
So the...more
Sep 15, 2012Michael rated it it was ok · review of another edition
I didn't read the 'A Death in the Family' storyline when it was first published, but I was certainly aware of it from the media coverage surrounding it. D.C. decided to allow the fans to determine whether the current Robin, Jason Todd, would live or die following a devastating attack at the hands of the Joker. Readers voted to let Jason shuffle off this mortal coil (though apparently it wasn't for long. I've heard he comes back down the line). There was an outcry in the media about the direction...more
Jun 20, 2016Abigail rated it it was amazing · review of another edition Shelves: marvel-and-dc, comic-book-greatest-stories, 2016-goodreads-book-challenge
Continuing on in my quest to read the Greatest Batman Stories Ever Told according to my personal choices, I thought I had read this in the past, but I realized I either didn't finish it, or I forgot the story. Either way, I actually have the individual comic issues from my collection and read the story, from the comic books #426-429 (vs. the TPB) and in issue 2 of the story I noticed on the back cover the 'phone experiment' to either call in to save Robin or have him killed. I thought about it,...more
Dec 17, 2016Chelsea 🏳️🌈 rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Okay, this book should be broken into 2 halves because I don't understand why they put it together like this.
You get two Robin stories for the price of one!
Aw, guys, you shouldn't have. You really shouldn't have.
First half: 5 stars
Second half: 3 stars
Overall: 4 stars
The first half is Jason Todd looking for his birth mother and it takes him overseas to Iran and Beirut. At first he thinks it's an intelligence agent, Sharmin Rosen and boy do I wish it was her. She was the nicest of the 3 option...more
You get two Robin stories for the price of one!
Aw, guys, you shouldn't have. You really shouldn't have.
First half: 5 stars
Second half: 3 stars
Overall: 4 stars
The first half is Jason Todd looking for his birth mother and it takes him overseas to Iran and Beirut. At first he thinks it's an intelligence agent, Sharmin Rosen and boy do I wish it was her. She was the nicest of the 3 option...more
Sep 02, 2018Doug rated it liked it · review of another edition
The 'A Death in the Family' is a storyline I'm well familiar with, at least the main beats. I knew, before reading, about Jason-Todd-as-Robin's death, about the being beat with a crowbar, about the Joker's part. Lore-wise, to the Batman-mythos, it is probably the second-most important death to Batman's character arc behind his parents' demise (even if it is a distant second) and though Barbara Gordon's paralysis was a much more....iconic...event, however sour of a taste it leaves in your mouth*,...more
Oct 22, 2017Chad Jordahl rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Didn't love the first arc, the famous 'A Death in the Family.' Cheesy and on-the-nose dialog. Limited and highly saturated color palette. I mean I know this was written in a different time (I guess with limited color options) and probably for an audience younger than I am. I guess I prefer modern adult-oriented comics.
On the other hand, I really enjoyed the second arc, 'A Lonely Place of Dying'. Better mystery, better dialog, better art and colors. But can I just say the the two foot tall erect...more
On the other hand, I really enjoyed the second arc, 'A Lonely Place of Dying'. Better mystery, better dialog, better art and colors. But can I just say the the two foot tall erect...more
Feb 25, 2012Jill rated it it was ok · review of another edition
Okay, so you know what happens in A Death in the Family. It's not a spoiler anymore. No one even tries to keep it a secret. I mean, they sell you the book with a picture of Batman cradling Robin's dead body on the cover.
Yes, Robin bit the dust. Poor Jason (okay, so he wasn't particularly likeable, but still) got the axe from the fans in a famous telephone poll. And that moment is an important part of Batman history. The scene in which the Joker beats him to a bloody pulp with a crowbar is gut-wr...more
Yes, Robin bit the dust. Poor Jason (okay, so he wasn't particularly likeable, but still) got the axe from the fans in a famous telephone poll. And that moment is an important part of Batman history. The scene in which the Joker beats him to a bloody pulp with a crowbar is gut-wr...more
Dec 01, 2011Mike McDevitt rated it liked it · review of another edition
But I mostly liked it for Wolfman's introduction of Tim Drake. I've liked Tim as Robin for many years, but I'd never read his first appearance.
Seriously, the fans were RIGHT. Jason Todd needed to stop existing. I'm not advocating killing people with crowbars, I'm just saying Todd was a jerk, then he was dead, and EVERY TIME they bring him back, he seems like a BIGGER jerk.
Also, how can you not be impressed by the Joker as the Ambassador of Iraq? That's the Joker all over, man.
Seriously, the fans were RIGHT. Jason Todd needed to stop existing. I'm not advocating killing people with crowbars, I'm just saying Todd was a jerk, then he was dead, and EVERY TIME they bring him back, he seems like a BIGGER jerk.
Also, how can you not be impressed by the Joker as the Ambassador of Iraq? That's the Joker all over, man.
Jun 24, 2016J rated it it was ok · review of another edition
I remember the hype when this came out and I remember voting for Robin to die when I was younger. Still stand by that decision, even though now as an adult, I can see that this is a badly written bit of Batman lore. All because Miller put that little wrinkle in the story in DKR. Bleh.
Apr 16, 2014Gary Butler rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
32nd book read in 2014.
Number 81 out of 376 on my all time book list.
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Number 81 out of 376 on my all time book list.
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Apr 24, 2016Justin Kemmling rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
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May 26, 2019Juho Pohjalainen rated it it was ok · review of another edition
Poor Jason. Not just for his death, but also for the mismanagement of his character and writing throughout. First just Dick the Second, then an edgy angry juvenile criminal - the middlepoint between the iconic kid sidekick and the fireworks of the fully realized Bat-Family. I'm not sure he ever really got the chance to shine on his own merits. In the end, the only thing that defined him was the way he died... and within a couple decades that too had been taken away from him, because Superhero co...more
Aug 03, 2019Florian Langa rated it did not like it · review of another edition
Compared to seminal works, such as Year One, Batman Returns, The Long Halloween, Hush, The Killing Joke, this one is boring, campy, dated and out of context. You cannot feel anything when Robin dies (1) because it is announced in the title, (2) because it is announced in every issue before the final one in the series and (3) if you haven't followed the story up until then. It's not a self contained story, it's just the conclusion of a story arc that you don't know if you just dive into this. The...more
Feb 14, 2017mike andrews rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Written almost 30 years ago and still relevant today. The picture of Batman carrying Jason Todd's body is an iconic image. Great read.
Apr 20, 2015Jacquline Grace rated it really liked it · review of another edition
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Oct 27, 2017Charles rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This sequence of continuous stories is about Batman and his fundamental need for a close crime fighting companion, A.K.A. a Robin. There are three Robins in this sequence of stories, the original Dick Grayson that went on to become Nightwing, his replacement Jason Todd and the young and talented trainee, Tim Drake.
There is a great deal of psychological undercurrent in this series of stories, the primary question is, “Does Batman need a young sidekick Robin in order to function effectively?” Wh...more
There is a great deal of psychological undercurrent in this series of stories, the primary question is, “Does Batman need a young sidekick Robin in order to function effectively?” Wh...more
Jul 16, 2017Acton Northrop rated it liked it · review of another edition
Less of a slog than I expected, and Jason Todd actually seems like an interesting character. The 'Joker becomes the Iranian ambassador' subplot is woefully dated and out of step tonally, but it does save the story from being a complete angst-fest, as does the presence of Superman. The second story included, A Lonely Place of Dying, is a total snooze, despite introducing Tim Drake and the art team of Jim Aparo and Tom Grummett. Also seems strange it was included here instead of with Batman: Year...more
Feb 11, 2012Jorge rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This is one of the best story arcs to have on a hardcover and it is most certainly a DC Classic. You get some experience one of the many and deep dark reason why Batman would hate the Joker. Jason Todd was a Robin who had his wings clipped to soon. For those of you who didn't know DC let the fans decide if Todd would survive by adding two different numbers to call. One number he lives the other he dies. The page is included in this hard cover. Its a beautiful look at classic Batman and Joker. A...more
Apr 09, 2012Michael rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Even though Jason Todd was generally not liked (when he was a Robin), this story gives you no choice, but to make you feel sympathy for him. Jason's final scene in the book will absolutely tug at your heart strings. There's also a pretty awesome scene between Batman and Superman in the book which was a pleasant surprise. The only thing that bugged me about the story was how the Joker got away. It just seemed ridiculous, at least to me. The artwork isn't my favorite, but it's still enjoyable.
Feb 02, 2015Brandon rated it really liked it · review of another edition
A Death in the Family really only earned 3 stars from me because it's an enjoyable story, but not a fantastic story. I've never really cared for Jason Todd and seeing him run off to find a mother he's never known didn't really make a whole lot of sense to me. The second story, A Lonely Place of Dying, is where this volume makes up for it and earns a total 4 stars from me. A Lonely Place of Dying introduces Tim Drake (yay!) and shows just how important Robin is to Batman.
Sep 26, 2016Eric rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
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May 23, 2017Charlotte rated it really liked it · review of another edition
3.5 stars.
Oct 26, 2016Nick rated it liked it · review of another edition
I still can't wrap my head around the idea of the Joker working with Ayatollah Khomeini.
Sep 02, 2017Bradley rated it it was ok · review of another edition
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Dec 10, 2018Ben Truong rated it really liked it · review of another edition Shelves: graphic-novels, comics, superheroes, anthologies, trade-paperback
A Death in the Family is a four-issue Batman comic book storyline published by DC Comics. The story was written by Jim Starlin and illustrated by Jim Aparo. The story follows Jason Todd as Robin's quest to be reunited with his birth mother after being relieved of his duties by Batman.
Batman: A Death in the Family collects all four issues of the storyline (Batman #426–429). Surprisingly, this trade paperback reprint also includes the five-issue storyline – Batman: A Lonely Place of Dying which in...more
Batman: A Death in the Family collects all four issues of the storyline (Batman #426–429). Surprisingly, this trade paperback reprint also includes the five-issue storyline – Batman: A Lonely Place of Dying which in...more
Jul 19, 2019Brian rated it liked it · review of another edition
Death in the Family was a four part Batman story published in 1988 in issues #426 to #429. What was unusual about this story was the telephone voting system that was set up to determine the fate of Jason Todd’s Robin. Jason Todd had replaced Dick Grayson as Robin in 1983. Dick Grayson went on to become Nightwing. But it was suspected he wasn’t that popular with the fans. Therefore for 36 hours beginning September 15 1988 readers could vote on whether he lived or died. Jason’s fate was revealed i...more
Nov 03, 2017Dale rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
A character’s life in the hands of public opinion!
POSSIBLE SPOILERS!
When Dick Grayson moved on to become Nightwing, it left the role of Robin wide open. When Batman discovers a young boy boosting the tires off the Batmobile, he is amazed at the kid’s moxie and natural ability. Adopting Jason Todd, Bruce Wayne now has a new Robin as his sidekick.
But Jason Todd is not Dick Grayson. Jason has his own ideas and is not content to simply follow orders. The partnership is often a bit messy as Batman an...more
POSSIBLE SPOILERS!
When Dick Grayson moved on to become Nightwing, it left the role of Robin wide open. When Batman discovers a young boy boosting the tires off the Batmobile, he is amazed at the kid’s moxie and natural ability. Adopting Jason Todd, Bruce Wayne now has a new Robin as his sidekick.
But Jason Todd is not Dick Grayson. Jason has his own ideas and is not content to simply follow orders. The partnership is often a bit messy as Batman an...more
Jul 24, 2019Kahn rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
There are some books in the world of Batman that stand tall, tent poles around which the rest of the Batverse gather — and A Death In The Family is one such tome.
Dick Grayson is now Nightwing and Jason Todd has donned Robin's cape and mask. There's just one problem (OK, two) — still grieving for his parents he is off his game and taking too many risks.
The second problem is that the fans hate him.
Yes, we know, fictional character n all that, but hey — fans be fans.
So Death actually tells two s...more
Dick Grayson is now Nightwing and Jason Todd has donned Robin's cape and mask. There's just one problem (OK, two) — still grieving for his parents he is off his game and taking too many risks.
The second problem is that the fans hate him.
Yes, we know, fictional character n all that, but hey — fans be fans.
So Death actually tells two s...more
Aug 23, 2019John Stanifer rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This was one of those comics that makes me ashamed I'm not more well-read in the genre than I (currently) am.
- The characters have depth, emotion, interesting backstories, etc.
- There are real consequences to everyone's actions.
- The editing of the panels is fantastic. I think my favorite example is in 'A Lonely Place of Dying,' the sequel to A Death in the Family (which is also included in this edition). There's a series of pages where Two-Face and Batman are presented on opposite sides of the...more
- The characters have depth, emotion, interesting backstories, etc.
- There are real consequences to everyone's actions.
- The editing of the panels is fantastic. I think my favorite example is in 'A Lonely Place of Dying,' the sequel to A Death in the Family (which is also included in this edition). There's a series of pages where Two-Face and Batman are presented on opposite sides of the...more
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James P. 'Jim' Starlin is an American comic book writer and artist. With a career dating back to the early 1970s, he is best known for 'cosmic' tales and space opera; for revamping the Marvel Comics characters Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock; and for creating or co-creating the Marvel characters Thanos and Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu. Death and suicide are recurring themes in Starlin's work: Pers...more
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