[39], During a confrontation with a returned minor villain the Getaway Genius, Damian is initially angry that Grayson failed to capture the foe as well as the implication that his father failed as well during the Genius' original run back when Grayson was Robin but when Dick explains to him that Bruce let the Genius go because he discovered that the Genius' robberies were only him stealing medicines that he needed so that he could live long enough to see his daughter grow up, Damian realizes that he never really knew his father as a person, and admits that there was more to him than Batman. As the Dynamic Duo, they faced new threats such as Doctor Hurt, Professor Pyg and Flamingo.[2]. While in a simulation created by Batman where no one became Robin, Damian practiced Buddhism. Dick Grayson was returned to his previous role as Nightwing, and Damian still serves as his father's vigilante partner Robin. 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Since Talia is the daughter of Ras al Ghul, the leader of the League of Assassins and one of the Dark Knight's greatest enemies, there have always been tensions between her and Batman, despite their romantic feelings for one another. You're not a king. After the events of Batman R.I.P. After Bruce Wayne helps Dick and Damian defeat the Black Glove and the Joker, Wayne accepts his son in addition to his role as Robin. [59], When Batman and Nightwing finally re-confront Heretic, they overpower him, and the clone suffers a brutal beating from both in retaliation for Damian's death. The gauntlets and boots are more armored and he has knee pads now. Prior to the start of Grant Morrison's "Batman R.I.P." [36] After raiding the Army Reserve National Guard Armory, Dick, Damian, and the arriving Tim Drake, are able to save Commissioner Gordon, Oracle, and the surviving police officers at Gotham Central from the reanimated versions of the original Dark Knight's deceased rogues gallery members. Batman is also unwilling to accept his son's death, and begins seeking the means to resurrect Damian at the cost of his relationships with his friends and allies, and keeps his death a secret from the public in anticipation that his resurrection would succeed. In turn, the character is revealed to have originally been intended to "kill and replace his famous father,"[13] as well as serving as a host body for Ra's al Ghul,[14][15] thus, in theory, unifying the Wayne and Demon factions as intended by the al Ghuls. Maggin novelization of Kingdom Come, al Xu'ffasch tells Bruce that his mother Talia is still alive and working as a Mother Superior in Cairo, one of Mother Teresa's successors. Jon later awakened in the Batcave and found out that Robin had been keeping him under surveillance for a long time. The Kingdom: Son of the Bat shows flashbacks that shed new insights into Ibn al Xu'ffasch's history: that he was reared by Ra's al Ghul to be the heir to his empire, that he eventually murdered his grandfather (cutting off his head to prevent yet another regeneration), and that he sought therapy from psychiatrist Dr. Gibson. Grant Morrison's story titled Batman and Son (2006) expands upon the Son of the Demon storyline as part of a remodeling of Batman's personality after the events of Infinite Crisis. Although Damian eventually kills Nobody in front of Bruce, they are able to work through the incident by beginning to actively understand and respect one another as father and son. Nevertheless, Grayson would be awarded for redeeming Damian. ", "WowThx guys!More than 1 of you(Across all my social media) suggested BOYZARRO should be his name.I LOVE IT!The fans", "DC Universe's 'Harley Quinn' Starring Kaley Cuoco Eyes New Perspectives on Familiar Caped Crusaders TCA", "Roll Call: Meet the Cast of Justice League vs. However, the Heretic eventually gains the upper hand and impales Damian through the chest, the sword piercing Damian's heart and resulting in Damian dying almost instantly. Arrogant, cold and undeniably lethal, Damian found the transition from the unforgiving world of the League to Batmans staunch moral code to be a long and trying process, but a worthwhile one, as Damian ultimately proved himself worthy of becoming Robin at his fathers side. Victor Zsasz defeats Robin and rescues Black Mask while Dick takes down Firefly. It is unknown if Damian was actually Buddhist or if this was just creativity on behalf of his father. [6] Robin angrily left the Batcave to work with Nobody, who asked him to execute a criminal. [20] After the events of Batman R.I.P. The Heretic flew Grayson aside, and challenged Damian to a sword-fight. By Dashiel Reaves Oct 7, 2022. He also has been trained in numerous weapons as shown in the Blackest Night event. Though the two were originally contentious of one another, they bonded closely, forming a brotherly relationship. Damian Wayne, otherwise known to the world as Robin, the Boy Wonder, was the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul. After reading the letter written by his father from an alternate timeline, the Dark Knight decides that it is time to take steps to put his past behind him. These events cause Hush to escape, causing Damian to grow a further hatred for the criminal. Damian decided to collect the other Demon's Fist members' targets in order to form the new Teen Titans; comprised of Starfire, Beast Boy, Raven and Kid Flash. Joker accuses Damian and the other members of Batman's family of being a burden that prevents Batman from being the best foe for Joker. After a meeting with his mother Talia, he discovers that it is a warning from his cousin Mara al Ghul, who has chosen him as her prey as part of an initiation ritual that she must undertake to properly join the League of Assassins. A dark king for a new age." Angered, Batman once again vows to retrieve his son's corpse. Batman then arrives, having learned of his son's actions, declaring that the Teen Titans are finished. They, too, have chosen targets that they must hunt down to ascend to the League. [62] Though Ra's attempts to resurrect Damian alongside Talia in what he thought was a Lazarus Pit in the island, in addition, to brainwash his grandson into joining him afterward, instead Ra's discovers that it is a portal to a Netherworld in the Pit's former location, of which both Wonder Woman and Batman were already aware. However, Batman told Damian he had to quit crime-fighting altogether. In terms of the movies in the Nolanverse Batman Begins depicts Bruce's 30th birthday. story arc in Batman #675, Damian senses that someone is out to get Batman. Although misguided, Damian seems to genuinely want to aid Bruce's war on crime as he is Bruce's son and wants his approval. Published May 26, 2022. I'm either your partner in this or I'm not. Damian aided in fighting the Dark Knights upon their invasion, forming the Gotham Resistance with Green Arrow, Killer Croc, Nightwing and Harley Quinn. exceptional martial artist, trained assassin, brilliant deductive skills, intelligence, gymnastic ability. [7] Robin revealed that he was lying, and refused to betray his father. He encouraged Robin's darker side and tried to take him as an apprentice. A dark king for a new age." [81], In this book, Robin teams up with Superman's ten-year-old son Jonathan Kent, who he befriended previously during a test facilitated by Batman and Superman. [67] He then activates the Boom Tube to Darkseid's homeworld, Apokolips, to retrieve Damian's corpse. In League of Batmen (2001), the sequel to Brotherhood of the Bat, Tallant leads his own team of variant Batmen to combat the plague that was al Ghul's legacy. Batman tries to convince Robin to come home with him, but Damian attacks him, declaring that Wayne Manor is a coffin and that Batman's views are not enough to save Gotham. Batman forbade Robin to go crime-fighting for a week while Superboy was forced to do his chores without using his superpowers. Ra's al Ghul, while in Talia's body, to Bruce Wayne. [60] But Talia is killed following the duel by Kathy Webb, and it is later revealed that Damian's body was stolen from the Manor cemetery by the League of Assassins along with Talia's for plans against Batman in addition to making their resurrections. Damian was genetically perfected and grown in an artificial womb to be the perfect warrior. When Elliot asked why Damian is visiting him behind the Bat-family's back, Damian shrugs it off as a desire to keep Elliot company. Talia al Ghul Near the end of the comic. In Nightwing #153 (2009), Damian is shown being left in Alfred's care and trained by Dick Grayson (alias Nightwing). During a case in which Gizmo nearly detonates a nuclear device, Robin uses the ring to which Djinn is bound to grant her the use of her full powers to avert the crisis, and returns it afterwards, refusing to assume mastery over her. Despite his bravery and refusal to give up, Damian was impaled through the chest and killed. [18], After various trials and tribulations involving his corpse, mainly revolving around Ra's al Ghul and Apokolips, Batman managed to rescue his son's body and, through using the Omega Sanction infused within a Chaos Crystal shard, brought Damian back to life within the Batcave.[19]. Damian is born in 1999 (Batman & Robin #0) somehow even though Bruce Wayne would only be 14 and doesn't leave Gotham until 2000 (Batman #0). I would have thought he'd call it a stupid and useless past time. Batman offers a third alternative: the "Fountain of Essence" which contains the qualities of a Lazarus Pit. In a tribute to a classic comic book cover, the publisher accidentally showcased the precarious situation involving its two current Robins, Tim Drake and Damian Wayne. For the first Robin, see Dick Grayson. 3. They lost Croc, the Teen Titans and the Suicide Squad, but they defeated Mister Freeze, Riddler and Damian's evil Earth -22 self and made the discovery that beings from the Dark Multiverse can be killed by Nth Metal. [64] The resurrections fail, leaving Ra's to realize his arrogance for allowing the Heretic to kill his grandson and regret allowing Talia to clone Damian. This is discovered by Oracle, who ejects the girl and takes control of the Batmobile, intent on taking Damian home. He is raised by his mother Talia al Ghul and the League of Assassins. Happy 13th Birthday, Damian Wayne :) Bunny Cherry. Batgirl. Damian and Tim fight side by side against Ra's and his minions. The two heroes then prepare for the Black Lanterns' assault on Gotham. [7] With the al Ghuls citing Bruce Wayne as the optimal successor to their empire,[8][9][10][11] after faking a miscarriage to his father and calling off their marriage,[12] Talia has kept his existence hidden from Batman until Batman #656 (2006). The solicitation for Truth and Justice mentions a birthday party for him, but all of that is irrevelant because the story is out of continuity. He'll probably be heavier than Jason, and taller than Bruce in his prime. [69], However, before the team can celebrate, the Boom Tube used to return to Earth was not closed and Darkseid's son Kalibak arrives and attacks the team. Alfred? [15] Batman Incorporated fought Leviathan in the streets, while Damian was forced to stay inside. This misadventure was further complicated with the appearance of Lex Luthor, who tried to capture them both. Morrison, Grant. Trained by the League of Assassins all his life, Damian joined his father's side in the war against crime by becoming the fifth Robin. His teammates are also unaware that he is working with Jason Todd, who goes by the alias Outlaw. Damian's second year as Robin begins when he initiates a fight against his predecessor Red Robin. During a stakeout mission, Damian severs Tim's line, causing him to fall from a great height. [12] Robin was shown to have faked his death, and is confined to the Batcave at Batman's orders. Mara had been made leader of a group known as the Demon's Fist, which was originally supposed to be led by Damian but became hers when he chose to leave the League. This earns him Djinn's trust, which gradually begins to turn into a mutual romantic attraction. Damian is also a capable businessman despite his young age, being involved with Wayne Enterprises and its board members. Batman, despite desiring to kill his son's murderer more than anything and Nightwing making no attempts of stopping his mentor, spares the villain's life after seeing his resemblance to Damian, realizing the clone is what is left of his son. After holding a private funeral for the fallen Boy Wonder, Bruce vows to avenge his son's death. By Justin Epps. In the past year, Damian Wayne has been through a lot - witnessing Alfred Pennyworth's death . That is now proven beyond any doubt. Just because Damian is tough doesn't mean he's completely cold. Dick and Damian take the entire army down and begin to form a brotherly relationship. [8] When Batman discovered their location, he beat Nobody mercilessly and came close to killing him, but stopped when he realized Damian was watching the fight. Batman And Robin. He was believed dead when he was shot in the head by an assassin named Goatboy. As of age 13, Damian was short for his age and had few other markers of impending puberty. Bruce tried teaching Damian, still a cold-hearted assassin, about the sanctity of life, but had trouble relating with his son. Damian Wayne is the son of Batman and Talia al Ghul. The Heretic got in a battle with Damian, and killed him. "There is no Child in the world like Damian Wayne" -Batman/Bruce Wayne[src] Damian Wayne is the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul and the grandson of Ra's al Ghul, the founder and former leader of the League of Assassins. The final issue of 52 (2008) designates the Kingdom Come alternate universe as Earth-22, thus making the Ibn al Xu'ffasch version part of the DC Multiverse. [25] However, Batman and Talia's tryst was later shown as consensual in Peter J. Tomasi's Batman and Robin, thus the circumstances of Damian's conception can vary depending on the writers.[26][27]. His tunic is longer and has a yellow trim as well. After meeting with his mother Talia, he discovered that it was a warning from his cousin Mara al Ghul, who had chosen him as her prey as part of an initiation ritual she must undertake in order to properly join the League of Assassins. In the aftermath, Robin forms an unlikely partnership with his mother Talia. Their collaboration is hindered by their very different philosophies of battle. 4 #16. This character has been a member of the Justice League of America, or the Justice League in any of its various incarnations, sworn by a duty to act as guardians of America and the world by using their skills and/or superpowers to protect Earth from the clutches of both interstellar and domestic threats.This template will categorize articles that include it into the "Justice League of America members" category. Coupled by his innate talent for the art and his lineage, Damian became a respected member of the League. He may be the most violent Robin, but even Damian Wayne has moments of humanity that shine . Nearly a month ago, the world said goodbye to Damian Wayne - son of Batman and the latest character to hold the mantle of Robin. -Talia al Ghul to Batman. Damian flees to alert Batman but is pursued by his evil grandfather. Eventually, Kid Flash discovers the secret prison,[77] and Crush, who has fallen for Djinn, kisses her, showing her the kind of genuine affection which Damian in his grimness never really did. & DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse, Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Damian_Wayne&oldid=1140173963, DC Comics characters with accelerated healing, Fictional genetically engineered characters, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles in need of updating from August 2017, All Wikipedia articles in need of updating, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Trained computer scientist and security hacker, Uses high-tech equipment and weapons (similar to, Damian Wayne is also featured in the prequel comic to the game. In the aftermath, Damian is tested by Batman on how to control his new power abilities before Damian returns to the role as Robin. In another Elseworlds story, Kingdom Come (1996) by Mark Waid and Alex Ross, which functioned as a possible future to the canon of the time, the child of Batman and Talia is named Ibn al Xu'ffasch (Arabic: ), literally "Son of the Bat", and is a member of Lex Luthor's inner circle. The century's greatest crimefighter, the daughter of its greatest crimelord. Before he can effectively relay his news, he is attacked by Tim, who perceives Damian's attempt to help a tripping Alfred as an attack, and renews their battle. Batman continues his pursuit out of his distrust towards Ra's. The boys were subsequently punished by their respective parents. The two initially did not get along, and the situation was further complicated when Batman and Superman arrived, blaming each other for the conflict. They survive the explosion. However, due to Damian's snide remarks and goading, Jon lost his temper and another brawl broke out between them. A Bizarro counterpart of Robin, named Robzarro, first appeared in the four-part story "Boyzarro Re-Death". However their lack of teamwork and animosity toward each other caused them to fail every challenge. This troubles his relationship with Batman, who vows never to kill. The son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul, Damian Wayne was born to a life of adventure, but he struggles daily against the lesser angels of his nature. Kept away from Gotham City and his father until his adolescence, Damian Wayne exploded into the Dark Knights world in a flurry of violence, tossing the entire Batman Family into disarray. But next week's Batman #106 - and I To avoid the bounty Talia placed on his head, he began using the name Redbird and switched to a new costume. Warning! Dick Grayson . This leads to a new version of the Titans forming, consisting of Nightwing, Cyborg, Raven, Starfire, Beast Boy, Troia, Crush, Roundhouse, Red Arrow, and Kid Flash. Damian has also been a member of the Batman Family and the Teen Titans, and the best friend of Superman's son, Jonathan Samuel Kent . During the battle, Tallant discovers that his grandfather is the one who murdered his father and then cloned him. The ensuing melee was abruptly averted when Jon used his Freeze Breath to separate the two sides and allow him to explain the situation to his father. Damian is once again saved by Dick, with the assistance of Azrael, after a man named Amon tries to sacrifice him. Grayson uses the weapon to cryogenically suspend himself and Tim, forcing the Black Lanterns to retreat as they are unable to read any sign of life of them. "Your admirable mind has reasoned all save the obvious that my darling Talia loves you! Beginning in Batman Annual #26 ("Head of the Demon"), Talia takes Damian to the Australian Outback, where he is tutored in the secret history of his grandfather Ra's al Ghul. Contents 1 Biography 1.1 Rot in Purgatory 1.2 Leviathan Damian is brutal, egotistical, overly confident, selfish, reckless, and spoiled a pain in Batman and the Bat Family's butt. Not wanting to explain themselves, Robin and Superboy quickly left the area and headed back to Hamilton.