Batman #658 - Batman and Son Part 4 (Absent Fathers)

Batman #658
Writer: Grant Morrison
Penciller: Andy Kubert
Inker: Jesse Delperdang
Cover: Andy Kubert
Colorist: Guy Major
Letterer: Rob Leigh
Length: 23 Pages (Estimated)

Damian left Tim out of order to prove who the real son of Batman is. Tim is really injured and Alfred helps him heal. Batman wants Damian to return with Talia and he starts searching for her.

When Batman find Talia, she has a full army of Ninja Man-Bats. We end this issue with a big cliffhanger, probably because this is the last issue of the year. 

I can't say I'm really liking Grant Morrison as a writer so far, I hope I get to understand what's all the fuzz with him. I've heard really good reviews and comments about his work with the series.

Overall, I think this is an issue you can enjoy, but does not bring much to the table. I'm liking the tension between Tim and Damian but I'm guessing they are taking us somewhere where they are able to put all the issues to one side and probably they'll end up being real friends.

Batman #657 - Batman and Son Part 3 (Wonderboys)

Batman #657
Writer: Grant Morrison
Penciller: Andy Kubert
Inker: Jesse Delperdang
Cover: Andy Kubert
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Letterer: Nick J. Napolitano
Length: 23 Pages (Estimated)

Batman takes Damian to the batcave. After Talia introduced father and son, it was decided that the boy would spend some time with his dad. The problem is: Damian is a brat; he is not interested in following instructions or taking any advice from anyone. There's a funny sequence of jealousy between Damian and Tim.

The villian on this issue is The Spook.

Overall, I think this is a fun issue. When Damian gets into action it gets very graphic. What's your opinion on media showing kids performing violent acts? are you ok with it?

Batman #656 - Batman and Son Part 2 (Man-Bats from London)

Batman #656
Writer: Grant Morrison
Penciller: Andy Kubert
Inker: Jesse Delperdang
Cover: Andy Kubert
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Letterer: Nick J. Napolitano
Length: 23 Pages (Estimated)

Bruce Wayne follows Alfred's suggestion (read Batman #655) and goes to London to relax. We get introduced to Jezebel Jet and after a couple pages we get the appeareance of the Man-Bats, followed by Batman and a long fight between them.

Up to this point, I consider all this introduction to be a filler. I guess the last 2 pages are the ones I would keep. Here's where we get introduced to Damian. Bruce's and Talia al Ghul's son.

Overall, I think you could skip the whole issue without problem. This is one of those weak efforts to keep the story going and getting your money for no real content. I guess I've seen this way too often on serialized comics. What do you think of this issue?