| Title | : | Batman: Under the Hood, Volume 2 |
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| ISBN | : | 1401209017 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781401209018 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 |
| Publication | : | First published January 1, 2006 |
Collects BATMAN #645-650 and BATMAN ANNUAL #25
Batman: Under the Hood, Volume 2 Reviews
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THIS WAS SO GOOD OMG!
So we finally get to see the return of Jason Todd and see what his plans are in particular with Black Mask and Batman is conflicted as he is seeing a lot of killing and all and he has had enough of the self doubts and he takes the war to Jason, there is an epic moment with BM but the finale where its Batman vs Joker vs Red hood and the conversations there gotta be one of the best moments in comics period like the emotional weight of the situation is just incredible and then seeing what happens next is just tearful and shows Batman as he really is!
One of the best written stories and so full of emotions and epic moments and makes Jason one of the most interesting characters ever and I like his weird twisted origin and how its tied to Superboy-prime's "Reality punch" lol and yeah it makes for some great retcons and new origins and his motive is so well defined and also shows Joker as one of the greatest villains ever!
And I just loved those Hush pages and it provides a new context! So yeah amazing read and great art and writing and a definite recommend from me! -
Yep, you guessed it. It's red. His head...uuurr...helmet...aahhh...hood, I mean.
Winick’s Under the Hood storyline is stupid good. Should be required reading for any serious bat-fan. And while I thought Vol. 2 was not quite as fantastic as
Vol. 1, it’s still awesome. Beware of some spoilers for those unfamiliar with the Red Hood or this story.
This book jumps around a bit. Winick fills in the gaps between Jason Todd’s death and resurrection in this collection. Judd also follows up on Vol. 1 and the fall-out from Red Hood’s ongoing war with Black Mask. I always thought of Black Mask as a second stringer at best before this run. Not really original. Been there. But, I actually like the angry fuck now. His back and forths with the Hood were well done and gave him some personality.
Some other great moments include Alfred reminiscing, Batman continuing his search for an explanation as to what happened to Jason after his “death”, and the final showdown between Batman and the Red Hood. Judd’s Joker was pretty sick too. You didn’t think Jason was gonna let him get away with killing him did you? There were a couple of things I should knock off half a star for including issues with the casket investigation, the weak connection to Ra’s Al Ghul, and not using Deathstroke more. (Love Slade.). But I’m not, because Judd’s entertaining and ambitious story is ballsy and he took a real chance bringing back a character most thought of as being better off dead. Jason’s Red Hood remains to this day and I still like the guy more now than I ever did when he was Robin.
DC also brought in some great artists to complement Winick’s epic. Doug Mahnke returns along with new artists Shane Davis and Eric Battle. All three killed it and provided some beautiful work. Easily as good as the first volume in terms of consistency and I loved it. Jock did the covers for the individual issues and this might have been his audition for another Batman classic,
the Black Mirror(read it).
Recommended to all my Batman peeps.
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I think personally for me, the best part about Red hood vs Batman is that there's always this underlying current of Jason thinking he's not good enough compared to his siblings and obviously annoyed that his death seems not to mean anything. Oh and definitely understood why he's hellbent on killing compared to jailing them.
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"Why Batman doesn't kill?" and "Who would win between Batman and Superman?" are the two proverbial questions about our Caped Crusader. Answers to which are also in the comics, either through clever dialogue or unforgettable imagery. The first question is answered here in Batman: Under the Hood, Vol. 2.
Continuing both in tone and story, the second volume of Under the Hood ties up all the loose emotional strings between Bataman and Jason Todd, who was earlier revealed as the one called the Red Hood. This is clearly a definitive Red Hood origin story, both a culmination of the Jason Todd Death in the Family and commencement of the anti-hero Red Hood.
Once again, Winick has effectively utilized unknown (at least for me) characters like Captain Nazi and the Hyena in some of the book's action scenes. Count Vertigo was also there, and I have read about him only at Green Arrow. This volume wraps the Black Mask story branch at the middle to give way to the most awkward reunion of all time: Batman, Jason Todd and the Joker.
Then the throwdown of fists and philosophies happened between the Batman and the Red Hood. Specifically, Batman answers the question why he doesn't kill, even if the only one he has to kill is the Joker, THE Joker. The answer earned a respectable nod from me, though it is neither the most logical nor the answer which is the best one. But once I felt the gravity of Batman's answer, hell yeah, that's Batman right there. (Opinion: Now, this may be connected why people hate the killer Batffleck in Batman v Superman, but if you just try to understand what Bruce has gone into, plus other considerations, both the logical and rage-driven choice is to kill the Big Blue.)
Under the Red Hood (which collects both volumes of Under the Hood) is a must-read modern-era Batman story. It is has well-balanced elements which are effectively executed to deliver a definitive origin of the Red Hood and an answer to Batman's no-kill policy. -
Continuing from the revelation of the Red Hood's identity in volume 1, this second volume focuses even more on the clash between the Red Hood and Batman. At the heart of the Red Hood's problem with Batman is the fact that Batman continues to allow the Joker to exist and refuses, despite all the death and destruction the Joker has caused, to rid Gotham of him once and for all. Winnick does an incredibly good job making you understand the motivations of all three and making it clear why Batman refuses to kill and why the Red Hood just cannot understand that. And the ending was so perfect and so heartbreaking that it made me love the story even more. Easily one of the best Batman stories out there!
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A good conclusion (but of course, so sad and depressing). I'm not sure I get the ending, but whatever. It's Batman. Therefore, I enjoyed it. :)
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Having already seen the animated movie, I was pleasantly surprised to find that much of the dialogue in the climactic final confrontation was carried over from the comic. Then again, the film was written by the same guy, who sought to improve on the story he told here.
I don't really know what to say here that hasn't already been articulated better by others. The whole idea of this comic, y'know - it's brilliant! It's a wonderful use of old characters and concepts to tell a new story, one with a lasting impact and consequences for Batman & co. It's quite moving and really drives home the conflict between Batman's principles of justice and his personal desire for vengeance - and why he must keep the latter in check, or risk losing his sanity. It's told as a story about fathers and sons, which gives it such emotional resonance. It's just plain good stuff.
The art is a little bit grotesque at times, but it doesn't detract from the story. Maybe in some ways it enhances it. -
Definitely a step down from Volume 1, this is still a fantastic, integral part of the Batman mythos that I wonder how it took me so long to read. The character conflict between Jason and Bruce is fantastic and I even found the sections revolving around Black Mask to be interesting (Ewan McGregor is excellent casting, I need to see that version of the character on screen again). I think it's such a shame that season three of Titans adapted the story so poorly, and I still need to get around to watching the apparently excellent animated movie around the story.
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This is a great second, and final, volume of an intriguing and emotional story.
The art starts off looking great, but by the end it kinda looks a bit "morphed".
Overall, this is one of the better Batman storylines and I would recommend it to any comic book fan. -
This is actually really good, maybe the best Batman Arc
Great origin story for Red Hood without reducing his character to 'villain', but by giving him depth with his morals and complex personality
Also we stan Jason (obviously) -
I love this story so much. I like how dark it is which is honestly nothing new for Batman stories but it being about a son and a father made it interesting. The art in this is haunting in the best way. I have to say this is defiantly one of the best Batman stories I have ever read.
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Jediné, co mě nebavilo, byli nadpřirození záporáci, protože je fakt nemám ráda (takové jako na styl Count Vertiga). Jinak to bylo skvělé.
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tremendo todo omg
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Hands down one of the best story of the caped crusader. Only its not (not really) about him. What an arc. Psycho thriller at its best
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the stupidest boy in the world <3 but he's right <3 <3
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Why Robins thighs so thick??
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7.7/10
Great continuation of the first volume, while less seems to happen here i think the art is better and it really brings a nice close to the arc. -
Art 5/5, Story 3/5
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This second volume of Under the Hood narrows focus, and it's much stronger for it. The rest of this review has spoilers, so stop reading now if you don't want to know who The Red Hood is.
Batman's still on the Red Hood's trail, slowly closing in. Large sections of the narrative are from Alfred's perspective, and those are well done. Despite the focus, there's still some goofiness here. There's a section where Red Hood and Bats end up fighting Hyena, Count Vertigo, and Captain Nazi. I'm not familiar enough with the DC universe to know if these are major characters, minor characters, or if Winick was told to use them. But they're just silly. (And yes, I'm aware that I'm saying this in the midst of a comic book about a character named Batman.) Captain Nazi? Come on...
I did like the Black Mask's role throughout the story. He was frustrated and funny, and I just liked him.
But ultimately this is about Jason Todd confronting his "father," and asking him why Joker--the man who killed Jason--is still alive. Winick did a masterful job of framing the clash between Batman and Jason, and their two philosophies. I felt for Jason, and why he was so angry. In some ways I agreed with him. And I respected Batman's position, and his self-awareness of where that road would lead him.
So let's ignore how Jason was able to come back, and just judge Volume 2 on the great story. Because, unfortunately, the last piece in the book is Batman Annual #25, which tells how Todd came back to life. And it's super dumb. I just assumed it involved a Lazarus Pit. And it does. But first there's some ridiculous new age crap about making the universe right, and involving Superman somehow, and this "force" magically brings Todd back to life. I don't like it when books/movies/shows bring back dead characters, anyway. It robs you of any sense of real danger and emotional investment when people who die aren't necessarily really dead. But on top of bringing him back, it's done in such a hilariously awful way. I'd almost suggest skipping the Annual altogether. Jason's back somehow. The details aren't important. Move on. Otherwise, this solid book ends on a goofy low note. -
I found the second volume was much stronger than the first. I wonder how I would rate it if I had read the whole arc together. Regardless, Judd Winick elevates the story to the places I had hoped he would when I read the first volume.
Jason Todd is a beautifully complex anti-hero! Seriously. So many issues and frustrations. The relationship between him and Bruce is pure gold!
Also, this volume is told through the perspective of Alfred for a sizable portion which is always enjoyable!
Talia makes a brief appearance and in the crazy b* vain that I enjoy, so that was nice.
The volume does vary slightly from the film, although it is much closer than I expected to be. The final chapter explains how exactly Jason Todd came back from the dead and there is a big difference here from the movie which is good in one way because the movie didn't really sit well with me. Although fantastical, I accept Jason Todd's true rebirth origin in Under The Hood.
I love Jason Todd!
I am glad that volume two meets my expectations! -
I loved the bulk of this book, the issues taken from the main series, and the continuing story of Jason Todd's quest for answers as to why Batman has allowed the Joker to continue to live. I am slightly conflicted in the bringing back of characters from the dead. I was collecting the Bat-books back when the Death in the Family story line was running and there is a part of me that does not want the emotional investment that was made at that time discarded for a cheap thrill now. The portion of the story taken from the Batman Annual that explains how Jason is still alive is the weakest part of the book – there is a big Deus ex Machina involved and I never like that. I feel they could have come up with something better and, as they had to use a resurrection pit anyway, maybe Talia and Ra's Al Ghul could have hatched some scheme that would have had the same result. Anyway I did enjoy the two books enormously - I just wish that the companies could commit to killing off characters permanently.
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Más vueltas de tuerca rebuscadas, misterios evidentes y violencia excesiva que ni siquiera tiene mucha belleza estética que digamos. Este comic demuestra que no hay vacas sagradas en el mercado mainstream yanqui y que si no se deja a los muertos en paz, es muy poco probable que después ellos nos dejen en paz a nosotros.
PD: acabo de ver la adaptación animada y emprolija bastante la historia, pero apenas araña las tres estrellitas. -
I already knew the story before reading, from the animated movie Batman: Under the Red Hood, but It was such a pleasure to read it all the same. The cliffhanger at the end was a surprise though. I think it has something to do with Infinite Crisis.
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Unfortunately I haven't got hold of the first vol to read although I already knew the story. Even so I enjoyed this - love the complexity of Jason's character and his story. So much still unresolved at the end though, not to mention the cliffhanger although presuming that is resolved in another story.
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A good enough story, I liked the look at how Jason was not really cut out personality-wise to be Robin, he's a bit too violent/impulsive. Damian kind of reminds me of Jason, hopefully things turn out better for the current Robin than they did for Jason. I vaguely knew the specifics of Jason's return to life but finding out the details in the story at the end of the book was nice.
