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Warning ! despoiler ahead for Batman and Robin # 12!As bad as Alfred Pennyworth ’s death was , the last words he shared withRobinmake his untimely dying even bad . Every Bat - devotee ’s heart brokewhen Bane belt down Alfredduring the " City of Bane " storyline . But a flashback to the past times disclose a tragical twist that had a profound effect on Damian Wayne .
In a preview forBatman and Robin # 12by Joshua Williamson and Juan Ferreyra , the history starts with an fundamental interaction between Alfred and Damian quite some meter ago . Robin is packing his things and is preparingto leave Wayne Manor . While the vernal world gain his belonging , Alfred assay to convince Damian to stay and talk his flavour out .
Robin does n’t listen , telling Alfred that Batman is distracted with Catwoman . As Damian leaves , Alfred reminds him that Wayne Manor is his home and tells Damian hehopes that the next fourth dimension Alfred sees Robin , it ’s under better circumstances .
Alfred Pennyworth’s Last Words Haunt Robin Even to This Day
Just a few years ago , thing were really tense among the Bat - Family , especially between Batman and his son . Their job only grew worse when Bane made a move and took Gotham by military unit , peril to pop Alfred if Batman or any other Cuban sandwich tried to stop over Bane ’s plan . Robin refused to let Alfred stick in Bane ’s clutches and attempted to deliver Pennyworth . Unfortunately , Damian was caught andBane made practiced on his word , snapping Alfred ’s cervix right in front of Robin . This consequence haunt Damian for calendar month as he blamed himself for causing Alfred ’s death .
It ’s not Alfred being kill in front of someone who loved him dear was n’t already pitiful . But the Apocalypse of their terminal conversation does really rub salinity in the wounding . Alfred offered Damian a prospect to outride and he turned it down . Aside from the bitter sarcasm that the next time they saw each other was n’t under better luck , this moment supply an interesting insight into Damian ’s psyche . It was assumed Damian felt overwhelming guiltiness for but trying to rescue Alfred , butwhat really upset Robin was have it off he turned down what would be Alfred ’s last offer to help him .
Robin’s Guilt Over Alfred’s Death Finally Makes Sense
One of the people who helped Damian Wayne become a good person was Alfred , who always showed the boy the patience and love he needed . Damian often rebuffed Pennyworth ’s services and sadly , the last memory of them together is of Robin rejecting Alfred yet again . Knowing how " City of Bane " shook out , it ’s understandable why Damian has been kicking himself for month and months . Even though the murder was notRobin’sfault , he still has residuary guilt over reject the somebody who loved him like family and still feels like he could have done thing differently .
Batman and Robin # 12is available on August 14th from DC Comics .
Batman and Robin # 12 ( 2024 )
