Robin Lives #1 takes on the aftermath of an alternative ending to 'Death in the Family.'
There is always something alluring about the road not taken, the story not told. In the world of comics, stories that shift outside of canon tend to make for particularly interesting explorations. While exploring the opposite side of the coin can be intriguing, it can also be challenging, leading to a mixed bag of results when taking on beloved characters and stories with significant outcomes.
Robin Lives #1 opens with breaking news that the Joker is dead and the news's impact upon Batman and Robin, before taking readers back in time to a period shortly after Jason's physical recover from the Joker's brutal attack. The story, narrated by a third-party introduced later in the issue, offers insight into the nature of trauma and mental illness.
That feeling continues with the artwork in this issue as well. Rick Leonardi does a fantastic job of capturing the visual energy of the"Death in the Family" time period without coming across as overly nostalgic. It also pairs beautifully with DeMatteis' writing. The comic book is, at no point, competing with itself. Instead, there is an almost perfect balance between images and words with the action offering just the right amount of energy where it's needed.
But between the balance of good writing and good art, all lengthier alternative histories or"what if" stories must have a distinct point, or purpose, or draw and that might be where Robin Lives #1 excels most.
Looking back can be tricky, but From The DC Vault: Death in the Family – Robin Lives #1 does a fantastic job of taking an infamous story and providing it new life. By asking new questions and without leaning too much into nostalgia, the issue presents a compelling story that both scratches the"what if" itch and gives readers something entirely new they'll want to continue reading for issues to come.
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