![]() This moment, and Jason’s subsequent turn to the dark side, are frequently considered Batman’s greatest failures. Creators have gone to great lengths to explore the effects of Jason Todd’s death. The narrative gets a lot of mileage out of these subtle changes as they allow the creator to explore new emotional beats for the characters.īruce Wayne’s rescue of Captain Todd during a prisoner riot affords the former dynamic duo with the opportunity to reconnect. ![]() ![]() Jason Todd was captured and tortured by the Joker in this continuity but never murdered. With this issue, Murphy reveals that Jason Todd was the first Robin. This trend continues with Batman: Beyond the White Knight #1. One of my favorite aspects of the White Knight series is seeing how Sean Murphy twists bat-mythos into something new yet wholly recognizable. However, the series’ writer and artist has plenty left up his sleeve to keep even the most die-hard Beyond fans guessing. ![]() Sean Murphy and Dave Stewart’s Neo-Gotham is appropriately bathed in darkness with neon-red highlights, and Terry’s Batsuit has never looked better. Additionally, all of the trappings of a traditional Batman Beyond story are present in this issue. Panels and sequences blend seamlessly together to create a gritty narrative tapestry that grabs you by the throat and never lets you go. ![]() Batman: Beyond the White Knight #1 is visual storytelling at its finest. ![]()
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