Batman: A Death in the Family by Jim Starlin

Batman: A Death in the Family

Batman (1940) #426-429

Jim Starlin with Marv Wolfman (Illustrator), Mike DeCarlo (Illustrator), George Pérez (Illustrator), Jim Aparo (Illustrator)

269 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction comics adventurous fast-paced

Description

In 1988, Batman readers were allowed to vote on the outcome of the story... and they decided that Robin should die Jim Starlin's devastating graphic novel classic left shockwaves throughout the comic book industry, many of which are still felt tod...

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Moods

dark 80%
adventurous 72%
emotional 66%
sad 54%
mysterious 27%
tense 25%
reflective 9%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 40%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 32% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

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