Batman #641

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Like most people, I have been waiting for the "showdown" between Batman and Jason Todd/Red Hood.

In fact, as I have mentioned on this site before, the reason that I have a rejuvenated interest in Batman/DC World lately isn't because of Batman Begins. It's because one of my favorite images is the cover of Death in the Family TBP.

When we were teased with the return of Jason Todd in HUSH the fans of the 2nd Robin were thrilled with the possibilitles.

**This contains spoilers**






In #641 - we learn a few things and raise a few more question.

What we learn:
- Jason Todd feels that his actions aren't "evil." He believes that he doing the ultimate work that Bruce cannot bring himself to do: "bring death to those who deserve death or stand in my way of doing what's right."

- Part of the fight in Hush actually was Clayface and he "switched" with Clayface.

- Jason supplies Bruce with his own blood, fingerprints and a tissue sample so that there is no doubt that this really is Jason Todd.

- There is a great "mask removal sequence" that was drawn pefectly.

Some of Jason's comments actually have a League of Shadows type feel and there is certainly speculation that Ras Ah Ghul may have something to do with Jason's "resurrection" with a hidden Lazurus Pool. Food for thought...

All in all this issue raises more questions than it answers but it was an extremely enjoyable read and I highly recommend it.

**** and 3/4 stars!

[reideen1313]

I agree, this was a good issue. It does bring up as many questions as it resolves though. I also liked the fact that they tied it back to the Hush story like they did.

Now I have to decide if I want to continue picking this title up, now that the storyline is finished (for now).

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reideen1313 said:

Now I have to decide if I want to continue picking this title up, now that the storyline is finished (for now).

Come on, you gotta pick up Batman don't you?

[reideen1313]

Batman is one of the few Bat titles I do pick up. If the writing stays on par with where it has been, I'll continue. If it drops off though, I won't have any problem reading it in the store and putting it back on the shelf - like I do with other titles (not necessarily Bat related). As an example, I've dropped all of the 7 Soldiers line, except for Zatanna. Even Shining Knight, who I've been a fan of since I first saw him in All Star Squadron, has dropped off my must have list. The art is good, I just don't enjoy Morrison's writing on most books.

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reideen1313 said:

Batman is one of the few Bat titles I do pick up. If the writing stays on par with where it has been, I'll continue. If it drops off though, I won't have any problem reading it in the store and putting it back on the shelf - like I do with other titles (not necessarily Bat related). As an example, I've dropped all of the 7 Soldiers line, except for Zatanna. Even Shining Knight, who I've been a fan of since I first saw him in All Star Squadron, has dropped off my must have list. The art is good, I just don't enjoy Morrison's writing on most books.

Reideen i agree totally about Morrison and the seven soldiers line. I picked up about six of the issues and just did not like it or where it was going, i was also completely confused as to how it fit into contuity. I just didn't like it.

Back on topic i must say that i, for the most part, enjoyed this story. Red hood is such a great name for a villian so it needs a great story. I just like the sound of "red hood" it sounds so menacing.