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Summary
No matter how much training someone goes through , they ’re never reallyRobinuntil they get their first official Robin suit . Often , this is a gift granted by Batman himself , but in one heartbreaking retcon , DC has just divulge who really gaveDamianWaynehis first Robin cause .
DC revealsthe blood line of Damian ’s Robin case inBatman and Robin#12by Joshua Williamson and Juan Ferreyra . This story focuses onRobin confronting Banefor revenge after the expiry of Alfred Pennyworth . As Damian hunts Bane down , the readers are treated to several important retentiveness that Damian has of Alfred .
Damian Wayne is maturing into a fully rounded Hero of Alexandria , but not even Robin is too mature for a food fight . The organic evolution of Batman ’s son is perfect .
Alfred Pennyworth Was One of the First to Believe in Damian Wayne
Alfred Died in Front of Damian inBatman#77 by Tom King, Mikel Janín, Tony S. Daniel, Norm Rapmund, Tomeu Morey, Jordie Bellaire, and Clayton Cowles
Damian Wayne had a lot of trouble mix with the Bat - Family when he first demonstrate up . Batman had to get along to terms with the fact he short had a biologic child that he was wholly incognizant of . Dick Grayson was off being NIghtwing in Blüdhaven and did n’t meet Damian for a turn , andDamian Wayne and Tim Drake’sfirst coming together did not go well . This go forth Damian with very few friends in the Bat - Family , and despite Damian ’s claims of not caring if anyone like him , he did line up one of import friend in Alfred Pennyworth . While everyone else wrote Damian off as a possible giant and a definite murderer , Alfred did n’t .
While all the other members of the Bat - Family would descend to take account and handle for Damian in their own elbow room , none were as prompt or as consistent in take him as Alfred .
Throughout their history together , Alfred Pennyworth was systematically one of the few supporter Damian had . While all the other members of the Bat - Family would come to take account and give care for Damian in their own way , none were as warm or as logical in accept him as Alfred . This family relationship is why it makes consummate sense that Alfred was the one to give himhis very first Robin courtship . When Damian first appeared in Gotham , he declared himself Robin , beat Tim one-half to death , and then directly murdered a felon on his first Nox out . With Alfred gifting him the suit years later , it showed he had last garner it .
Damian Wayne Became a Hero Because of Alfred’s Support
So Damian Will Keep Honoring Alfred’s Memory
Even old age after his death , Alfred ’s influence is still matt-up in every single member of the Bat - Family . Alfred is the one who inspire and gave Nightwing the mean to essay and save Blüdhaven in a young fashion . Alfred is also the one who helped put Damian on a truly heroic route . Without Alfred ’s unconditional honey and support , it ’s potential Damian would have fall back in with his mother Talia , becoming the villainous leader of the League of Assassins after the Bat - Family ’s rejection . gratefully , Alfred was able-bodied to giveDamianWaynea newfangled destiny asRobin .
Batman and Robin#12is uncommitted now from DC Comics !
BATMAN AND ROBIN # 12 ( 2024 )
