iFanboy - Comic Books Pick of the Week #1001 – Batman & Robin: Year One #12
Nov 2, 2025
Celebrate two decades of comic banter as hosts dive into Batman & Robin: Year One #12, praising its emotional depth and nostalgic art by Chris Somney. They discuss why superheroes should smile more and share thoughts on fun storytelling. Hear critiques on Jonathan Hickman's Imperial finale and highlights from Superman: Red & Blue Special. Enjoy insights on Moonshine Bigfoot's whimsical world-building and a review of the Dick Tracy Halloween Special. Plus, tips on catching up with missed comics for the avid reader!
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Visualizing A Lighter Batman
- Batman & Robin: Year One #12 uses a blue-and-gray suit as a visual signifier that Robin brings light to Batman.
- The finale emphasizes partnership, warmth, and Batman smiling rather than grim stoicism.
Fun And Family Over Perpetual Grimness
- Josh and Conor argue superhero comics should be fun and allow characters to smile and bond.
- They favor versions of Batman with a family and emotional vulnerability over perpetual grimness.
Warren Johnson's Wrestler-Infused Batman
- Conor compares Johnny Warren Johnson's Absolute Batman story to Frank Miller-style writer-artists who shape tone and spectacle.
- He praises Johnson's wrestling-inflected, bombastic approach tied to emotional beats.
