Written by Ty Templeton.
Art by Brandon Kruse; Rick Burchett; Roberta Tewes; & Tim Harkins.
Cover Art by Ty Templeton & Linda Medley.
SUMMARY:
Entitled “To Live and Die in Gotham City,” DC Comics released this issue for November 1996. With help of his young friend (and petty thief), Giovanni, a recuperating Bane vengefully abducts Gotham City crime boss Rupert Thorne and his treacherous ex-girlfriend, Candice. As a ‘gift’ to the Dark Knight, Bane offers his prizes for the Dynamic Duo to come and get them. It is up to Batman & Robin to neutralize an incensed Bane in time to rescue the hostages.
REVIEW:
Although the story is not worthy of an animated episode, Ty Templeton’s scripting at least delivers a decent read. The art squad’s visuals are more than up to the task. In terms of kid-friendliness, there are Bane’s death threats re: his hostages and an off-hand reference to Candice’s boredom watching an elderly woman’s homicide for parents to be aware of.
The Batman & Robin Adventures # 12, otherwise, lives up to the context of the animated series. It just isn’t a must-have.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
Along with the “Watch This Space # 29” page, there is a two-page letters-and-answers column.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 5 Stars
