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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_A_Death_in_the_Family
As the second person to assume the role of Batman's sidekick, Jason Todd had a completely different personality than the original Robin. Rash and prone to ignore Batman's instructions, Jason was always quick to act without regard to consequences. In this fatal instance, Robin ignores his mentor's warnings when he attempts to take on the Joker by himself and pays the ultimate price.
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reviews & rankings
#5 on Best Batman Graphic Novels (Comics)
based on 7 rankings
ranked #5 by Luis A. Sanchez @ Amazon.com: "This is a well written/drawn book. Seeing Batman holding Jason Todd's dead body and reading the narration is absolutely chilling...." read full review at www.amazon.com
ranked #7 by 08thmsteam @ Amazon.com: "The Death of Jason Todd.. the first company event where the fans get to choose the ending of the story.. guess what the majority voted for robin to die..." read full review at www.amazon.com
ranked #10 by Corum Seth Smith @ Amazon.com: "The tragic death of Jason Todd, the second Robin..." read full review at www.amazon.com
ranked #12 by Itamar Katz @ Amazon.com: "In ADITF finally DC had the nerves to do what they should have done a long time ago - KILL ROBIN! Which is the only reason I like it. It's a Robin story though,so it's good for Robin lovers or haters...." read full review at www.amazon.com
ranked #13 by ben: "The death of Jason Todd (the second Robin) is without a doubt, one of the biggest events in Batman's history. The book's most memorable scenes (Joker beating Robin to death, Batman finding Robin's body in the rubble) really transcend the usual world of comics - for a short time, actions really do have consequences and the usually cartoony violence is instead realistic and horrifying. Unfortunately, the comics last section (Batman's confrontation with the Joker) is a total step back - it's campy, dumb, and ultimately drags the whole book down."
ranked #15 by IGN: "When Batman follows after the Joker and runs into Jason Todd it sets of a series of events that lead to one of the most memorable splash pages in the history of comics. The final issue turns out to be the real gem as Batman must deal with his thirst for vengeance -- and it's Superman who stands in his way...." read full review at comics.ign.com
ranked #10 by dapper dan (dapper dan has not reviewed this item)
ranked #5 by Luis A. Sanchez @ Amazon.com: "This is a well written/drawn book. Seeing Batman holding Jason Todd's dead body and reading the narration is absolutely chilling...." read full review at www.amazon.com
ranked #7 by 08thmsteam @ Amazon.com: "The Death of Jason Todd.. the first company event where the fans get to choose the ending of the story.. guess what the majority voted for robin to die..." read full review at www.amazon.com
ranked #10 by Corum Seth Smith @ Amazon.com: "The tragic death of Jason Todd, the second Robin..." read full review at www.amazon.com
ranked #12 by Itamar Katz @ Amazon.com: "In ADITF finally DC had the nerves to do what they should have done a long time ago - KILL ROBIN! Which is the only reason I like it. It's a Robin story though,so it's good for Robin lovers or haters...." read full review at www.amazon.com
ranked #13 by ben: "The death of Jason Todd (the second Robin) is without a doubt, one of the biggest events in Batman's history. The book's most memorable scenes (Joker beating Robin to death, Batman finding Robin's body in the rubble) really transcend the usual world of comics - for a short time, actions really do have consequences and the usually cartoony violence is instead realistic and horrifying. Unfortunately, the comics last section (Batman's confrontation with the Joker) is a total step back - it's campy, dumb, and ultimately drags the whole book down."
ranked #15 by IGN: "When Batman follows after the Joker and runs into Jason Todd it sets of a series of events that lead to one of the most memorable splash pages in the history of comics. The final issue turns out to be the real gem as Batman must deal with his thirst for vengeance -- and it's Superman who stands in his way...." read full review at comics.ign.com
ranked #10 by dapper dan (dapper dan has not reviewed this item)
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