Letters to Batman and Robin #3

[Lissilambe]

Let us know what you think!

Take care
Don

[eric the pilot]

This was a great issue, chock full of those great character moments that's a hallmark of this series.

I loved the exchanges with Jim and Arthur, spotlighting two completely different aspects of the way Batman deals with people. We haven't gotten to see the wide spectrum before, and it's a great thing to watch the respect level with Jim and the borderline contempt with Arthur, and how he's always in control of the situation.

It's great to see that contrasted with the scene with Carrie, who's quickly becoming a fixture in Wayne Manor. It's great how organic you've made that feel for the reader, you really buy into the relationship between Bruce and Carrie - it seems perfectly natural.

Seeing the kids together is another great on-going feature here, they seem very much like kids of that age. Sometimes that can seem forced or annoying, but it really doesn't work that way here, it seems authentic. It's also very interesting to watch the dynamic of the group itself - the women clearly dominate, which isn't something I would expect from what I've seen of kids, but again, the important thing is that you make it seem not only plausible but realistic. Bravo for that.

I liked the explaination of the riddle, it's perfectly logical and I like the misdirection you applied to it. since I don't think most readers would guess the outcome even though in retrospect it's perfectly logical and sort of obvious.

Your take on Riddler is equally ingenius, it doesn't stay trapped in the traditional mode, nor does it make silly changes like the most recent Batman cartoon. The fencing is a nice touch and I like how tactical this version of The Riddler seems to be. He's going to be a great foil for The Batman, and clearly for Carrie Kelly as well, I liked what you did with her there as well.

Hell of an issue and another great cover. Can't wait for the next one, I'm on the edge of my seat waiting to see what you've got in store for us.

[mockingbird]

Ahh, love my Eddie Lots of fun, as always. You find places to work in great little moments between them that say so much. And Carrie gets to start coming into her own Always fun stuff, and looking forward to the thrilling conclusion.

[UltimateDC]

From what i've seen of the series, you guys pull in elements from all over the Batman mythos, branching out into Elseworld stories and other medias. Carrie Kelly, Ellen Yin and Warren McGuinness were all surprises, but have quickly grown into characters I want to see more of.

Not sure how I feel about Kitten, though.

She just seems like a random character to throw into this world; a comic relief semi-villain who annoys the hell out of any Robin she clings on to (and me).

Besides that, it was a great issue. Riddler is presented as more than just a screwy mastermind and Carrie is really coming into the role of the next (or first) Robin. Keep it up.

-UDC

[>>Riz!]

Good issue. Definately not the Riddler I know, but a very interesting version. I like him a lot.
Looking forward to the next issue.

[arcalian]

I see Steph has retained her bad girl sense of humor. Riddler is actually as clever as he thinks he is for a change. Carrie did the smart thing. And a nice scene with the Ex-Cluemaster.

"Dick liked to eat."

Heh.