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pressdarlings
11-12-2008, 12:41 AM
Own the first 3 Brubaker Trades as well as Selina's First Score. Love them. How is the rest of the series?

Robin - own Year one, Hero Reborn, Tragedy and Triumph and Flyin' Solo.

Any recommendations?
Chiroptera
11-12-2008, 06:13 AM
Being a huge Cat fan myself, I've always felt that Catwoman: When In Rome was one of the most enjoyable Catwoman books I've ever read.

Pretty much anything Brubaker's written has a good chance to be good.
Damn, there's something I'm thinking of but I can't remember the title of it... The book involved Selina being hired to steal (then framed for using) a gun that was able to automatically aim at it's target. It's a really good one as well if someone can remember the title.
Ben Reilly#6
11-12-2008, 12:45 PM
I'll second the purchasing of When in Rome. It's a great story. Though I may be a bit biased because I like everything by the Loeb/Sale team, and it's the only Catwoman-related TPB I own. (I'm such a sorry Catfan...)

Can't help you on the Robin front, though. Sorry. :redface:

Chiroptera: Might you be referring to Trail of the Gun? I've always heard it was a bit of a weak story, but now I'm a bit curious. I'd check it out, if I could only find a copy. Is it out of print or something?
pressdarlings
11-12-2008, 02:38 PM
I'll second the purchasing of When in Rome. It's a great story. Though I may be a bit biased because I like everything by the Loeb/Sale team, and it's the only Catwoman-related TPB I own. (I'm such a sorry Catfan...)

Can't help you on the Robin front, though. Sorry. :redface:

Chiroptera: Might you be referring to Trail of the Gun? I've always heard it was a bit of a weak story, but now I'm a bit curious. I'd check it out, if I could only find a copy. Is it out of print or something?

Ah. Forgot to mention I already have When in Rome. That's also a good one.
Chiroptera
11-12-2008, 02:43 PM
I'll second the purchasing of When in Rome. It's a great story. Though I may be a bit biased because I like everything by the Loeb/Sale team, and it's the only Catwoman-related TPB I own. (I'm such a sorry Catfan...)

Can't help you on the Robin front, though. Sorry. :redface:

Chiroptera: Might you be referring to Trail of the Gun? I've always heard it was a bit of a weak story, but now I'm a bit curious. I'd check it out, if I could only find a copy. Is it out of print or something?

It may be. I found it at a half-priced books.
As for being weak, well, I'd say the writing isn't anything stellar. It's fairly run of the mill comic book wise, but I wouldn't say it's bad. I enjoyed it, but honestly I enjoy any Catwoman story that I feel capture the character well.
snipe
11-12-2008, 05:44 PM
Pretty much anything Brubaker's written has a good chance to be good.
Damn, there's something I'm thinking of but I can't remember the title of it... The book involved Selina being hired to steal (then framed for using) a gun that was able to automatically aim at it's target. It's a really good one as well if someone can remember the title.

Brubaker's run was brilliant from start to finish. The other title you're looking for is Batman / Catwoman: Trail of the Gun.
Libaax
11-15-2008, 10:34 AM
Are there good trades for Dick Grayson Robin stories ?

Important Tim Drake ones ?

Ones that have nothing to with Teen Titans hopefully. Like my Robins best in Bat world.
Nick Soapdish
11-16-2008, 04:58 PM
IMO, most of the good Robin stories (Dixon's run) haven't been released in trade.
The Beast Of Yucca Flats
11-16-2008, 07:26 PM
Brubaker's run was brilliant from start to finish.

Particularly the Cooke/Rader/Stewart period.
Libaax
11-18-2008, 11:16 AM
IMO, most of the good Robin stories (Dixon's run) haven't been released in trade.

Anything else ? Doesnt matter how old the stories are.

When i backread Batman stories a few decades i didnt get Robin stories for some reason.

Are there even stories about Dick Grayson as Robin and before NW that wasnt in Batman story ?

Except The Year one i read when i read NW comics,other Dixon stories.
pressdarlings
12-03-2008, 07:24 PM
Anything else ? Doesnt matter how old the stories are.

When i backread Batman stories a few decades i didnt get Robin stories for some reason.

Are there even stories about Dick Grayson as Robin and before NW that wasnt in Batman story ?

Except The Year one i read when i read NW comics,other Dixon stories.

What, like solo Robin?
AlistairCrane
12-03-2008, 07:36 PM
Will Pfeifer's run is good for the most part. He captures Selina quite well for the most part, but his stories are dull and predictable. So it's kind of a toss-up.
nixon
12-06-2008, 03:38 PM
I'm looking to read more about Tim Drake, but maybe without buying solo Robin trades as I'll need a fix of the Batman.

Is Lonely Place of Dying the essential Drake/Bat book? What else should I read?
rwe1138
12-06-2008, 03:53 PM
Is Lonely Place of Dying the essential Drake/Bat book?

I'd say it's pretty essential. It does a great job of defining Tim's character right out of the gate.
pressdarlings
12-06-2008, 04:58 PM
I'd say it's pretty essential. It does a great job of defining Tim's character right out of the gate.

I agree. Question is...what Tim Drake/Robin solo trades are worth seeking?
Karl O'Neill
12-06-2008, 05:11 PM
Batman/Catwoman

Trail of the GUN.

By ann nocenti and ethan van sciver.

great little worthwhile tale of the dangers of guns. love it,

:biggrin: looking at it now on my shelve.