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mysteryfan (mysteryfan) wrote in scans_daily,
@ 2009-09-30 19:10:00

Entry tags:

char: batman/dick grayson, char: robin/damian wayne, creator: fabian nicieza, creator: j. calafiore, genre: previews, title: batman

Spoilers: Batman Annual #27

DC's The Source has a preview up for Batman Comics Annual #27, which is continued in (thank you,

kingrockwell) Detective #11.

From the entry:
Writer Fabian Nicieza and artist J. Calafiore present a tale of a murdered priest. A desecrated grave marker. A kidnapped child. A secret key. A mystery whose solution could upset the world order. For Batman and Robin to stop the rampage of a zealot named Amon, the Sixth Sinner, they first have to halt a deadlier foe intent on making sure Amon succeeds. To end the killer’s mad scheme, Batman faces Azrael, Death’s Dark Knight.

I'm intrigued. Kind of looks like it might be a fun mystery with some interesting character moments.

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	bluejaybirdie 2009-10-01 12:20 am UTC (link)
	I admit it, I did a total double-take at Dick being called Richard. Incidently, I love how Harvey's being written here. I have a soft spot for that guy :) (Reply to this) (Thread)

	mysteryfan 2009-10-01 12:32 am UTC (link)
	When he's written well, it's really fun. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	toasty_fresh 2009-10-01 12:38 am UTC (link)
	I admit it, I did a total double-take at Dick being called Richard. Same. I think I've only ever heard Damian calling him "Grayson" . . . (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sistermagpie 2009-10-01 12:46 am UTC (link)
	I think every author's trying to hit the right level of rudeness in the name. But then, Damian might be doing that too, trying out different levels of obnoxious, seeing what name irritates Dick or makes him (Damian) feel equal. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	toasty_fresh 2009-10-01 12:52 am UTC (link)
	I really don't understand why Damian doesn't call Dick . . . well, "Dick." I mean, come on! With even the tiniest bit of snideness, it's still way more effective than calling him "Richard." (Reply to this) (Parent)

	mysteryfan 2009-10-01 01:11 am UTC (link)
	The 'Robin and Batman' also caught my eye. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	sherkahn 2009-10-01 12:49 am UTC (link)
	Some months into this and I still (despite my wholehearted attempts) can't see anyone else with pointy ears and the Batcave computer be Bruce. It took my mind a full minute to accept it was Richard. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	ex_darkblade992 2009-10-01 12:23 am UTC (link)
	Yeah too good for a simple murder. Like your GRANDPARENTS and the current Batman's parents, and a lot of your other grandparent's victims. I really don't like you Damien. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	espanolbot 2009-10-01 12:37 am UTC (link)
	And Damian's victims, don't forget them. nod (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mysteryfan 2009-10-01 12:40 am UTC (link)
	Heh. We totally cross-posted on that thought. To the minute! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	mysteryfan 2009-10-01 12:37 am UTC (link)
	Oh, no. I hadn't even thought of it that way, but the and 'your other grandparents' victims' is a really brilliant finish, there. Good work. We could also probably include some murder(s) by Damian, but that would be wrong. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	batcookies 2009-10-01 08:30 am UTC (link)
	I just try not to think about the times the little ten year old bastard killed members of the League of Assassins. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	mullon 2009-10-01 12:56 am UTC (link)
	Goddammit Damian shut the Hell up. (Reply to this)

	sinisterlink 2009-10-01 01:02 am UTC (link)
	I like how Damien puts his name first with the whole, "...the attention of Robin and Batman..." Little brat. I still love his green boots, though, and I DON'T KNOW WHY. (Reply to this)

	lipsofpoison 2009-10-01 01:14 am UTC (link)
	Wonderful echoes here of both Dick and Jason (I don't think it was ever a Tim issue), as I believe they have both asked that question or one similar to it at seperate times when very young. I'm interested to see how Dick deals with it. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	mysteryfan 2009-10-01 01:17 am UTC (link)
	Dick asked about why a murder should be investigated? After his parents were... well, murdered? Or am I completely lost here. Which is possible. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lipsofpoison 2009-10-01 01:18 am UTC (link)
	One similar to it being a seemingly small crime. To Damian with his background, I'm sure a single murder would qualify. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sistermagpie 2009-10-01 11:20 pm UTC (link)
	Tim and Dick had a convo in RIP where they'd stopped a dog-napping ring or something and Dick enjoyed it and Tim was frustrated they were wasting their time. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lipsofpoison 2009-10-01 11:26 pm UTC (link)
	Ah! So it is all three. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	redsilkscarf 2009-10-01 01:42 am UTC (link)
	Why does Damian look so much older here? God, I hate him. There is nothing in this world that could diminish the amount of hate in my heart that I hold for Damian Wayne, except maybe him losing his Robin position. Ugh. (Reply to this)

	zordboy 2009-10-01 02:26 am UTC (link)
	I'm secretly harbouring the desire that when Bruce comes back, Damien will get killed off. And he'll never get a trophy in the Bat-cave because nobody really cares. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	shadowvalkyrie 2009-10-01 08:10 am UTC (link)
	Nonono! Don't give the writers that idea! They'll only twist it to make him a martyr and that's the worst possible idea. Bruce should drag him back to his mom kicking and screaming like the spoilt brat he is and never mention his name again. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	brandiweed.livejournal.com 2009-10-01 08:35 am UTC (link)
	I'd like to see someone take a page from the Silver Age and just do a cover of Batman taking that punk over his knee and spanking him. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	zordboy 2009-10-01 12:15 pm UTC (link)
	I... think I'd oddly enjoy that. Anyway. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	aaron_bourque 2009-10-01 04:16 am UTC (link)
	Robin and Batman. Heh heh heh. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	star_of_airdrie 2009-10-01 05:14 am UTC (link)
	Robin and Batman that's ballsy! Love Dick's sneer! Its sneer-rific! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	sailorlibra 2009-10-01 04:29 am UTC (link)
	You know, it's weird, but Dini's the only writer who has made me consider liking Damian. Everyone else seems inclined to make him unlikeable, so it seems strange that Dini is sort of taking the opposite approach. (Reply to this)

	superfan1 2009-10-01 04:43 am UTC (link)
	They are really going for the odd couple routine with dick and damian. I love their clashing personality,which is interesting. Damian I'm starting to like you, please don't make me regret that. (Reply to this)

	jelly_ace 2009-10-01 05:11 am UTC (link)
	Bah, I'm more excited by the Nguyen feature in the annuals. And why is the Bat-chair so small? Is Dick not up to using Brucie's big chair? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	yaseen101 2009-10-01 05:24 am UTC (link)
	I think Dick had the Bat-throne and every other chair in the Bat-cave replaced and placed in storage because otherwise Damien would pester Dick to allow him to sit in the chair instead of him. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	shadowvalkyrie 2009-10-01 08:15 am UTC (link)
	Alfred is a practical man. He thought, hey why not take it to the upholsterer while Bruce is away and won't miss it? That way it can be in prime condition for his return! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	kingrockwell 2009-10-02 02:08 am UTC (link)
	This is actually Batman annual #27. 'Tec annual #11 is the second part of the story, but stars Renee. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	mysteryfan 2009-10-02 02:30 am UTC (link)
	Oh, you're right. Will fix. Thanks! (Reply to this) (Parent)