mafionn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ejski's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
spookyoh's review
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I read this immediately after reading Death in the Family and the older Jason Todd as Robin comics, this was so SO much better. I just really love Jason, he’s such a good character. It was also awesome to see the parts of the comic that were cut out to shorten the movie, while also seeing they kept a lot of the scenes shot for shot and line for line.
Also read Batman Annual #25
Also read Batman Annual #25
kinrinku's review against another edition
4.0
Red Hood is one of my favorite characters so this was great since it was his start, but my version had a few spelling errors.
cultneophyte's review against another edition
5.0
Fuck you, Batman. I have mixed feelings about this volume. While it has been well written and the plot is quite interesting, I wanted Batman to lose. Yes, I wanted Batman to lose. Weird, right?
You see, I like Batman and other freaks. Batman mostly because of his dark side. But then there is the line that even he won't cross. Jason crossed that line. Jason is what my ideal hero is. Jason is what I would become if I could get some powers. For once, I wanted Jason to kick Bruce's ass and send him packing. I wanted Bruce to leave Jason alone and mind his own business. I can keep whining all day about this. I know I'm not making much sense but you gotta read the volume for that.
Otherwise, one of the best Batman graphic novels I have ever come across. Recommended for all Batman fans.
You see, I like Batman and other freaks. Batman mostly because of his dark side. But then there is the line that even he won't cross. Jason crossed that line. Jason is what my ideal hero is. Jason is what I would become if I could get some powers. For once, I wanted Jason to kick Bruce's ass and send him packing. I wanted Bruce to leave Jason alone and mind his own business. I can keep whining all day about this. I know I'm not making much sense but you gotta read the volume for that.
Otherwise, one of the best Batman graphic novels I have ever come across. Recommended for all Batman fans.
blinkmq's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
acidicbruises's review against another edition
4.0
Perfect as further introductory reading to Jason's character. I recommend going through basic facts prior to reading this book but once you know the gist of Jason/Red Hood's anti-heroic nature it's a great read.
carleeiigh's review against another edition
5.0
The story that got me into Batman (REALLY into anyway) from the movie, I can't believe I've never actually read it until now. A lot of the animated film is line for line when it matters, and I don't blame them. The writing is solid - snarky, smart, and completely in character.
I love the cameos in this that the film did not have - Bruce's exploration into how others came back from the dead, part of his denial that Jason really is back. I also appreciate how Ra's pool comes into play, it didn't resurrect Jason but did give him his real memories back while messing him up. He really goes through it and I think this does a good job of showing how he's not the same at all. This is really where my knowledge of the modern canon stops, so I'm excited to maybe get into some Red Hood and the Outlaws later on
I love the cameos in this that the film did not have - Bruce's exploration into how others came back from the dead, part of his denial that Jason really is back. I also appreciate how Ra's pool comes into play, it didn't resurrect Jason but did give him his real memories back while messing him up. He really goes through it and I think this does a good job of showing how he's not the same at all. This is really where my knowledge of the modern canon stops, so I'm excited to maybe get into some Red Hood and the Outlaws later on