Warning! Contains spoilers for Batman and Robin #13!Batman has admitted that there is one character he will never fight again, no matter what they do, as the Caped Crusader makes clear in the preview for an upcoming issue. Since Batman wants to kill and Arkham usually cannot contain his villains for long, he is locked in an endless cycle of fighting them over and over, but for at least one enemy, the cycle must end.
Batman and Robin #13 – by writer Joshua Williamson and artist Juan Ferreyra – features Damian unleashing his rage as he takes on a massive, muscular form due to the drug poison. This also greatly increases his aggression, and Damian wants nothing more than to tear bones for killing Alfred. It’s a completely understandable reaction, but with the drug fueling Damian’s rage, he may not be able to stop his rampage once he starts.
But, as Bruce makes clear, No matter what the circumstances, he will never fight his son Damian again.
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Batman vows never to come to blows with his son Damian Wayne ever again
Batman and Robin #13 – Written by Joshua Williamson; Art by Juan Ferreyra; Lettering by Steve Wands
Thankfully, Batman managed to lead Damian down a different path and the two of them settled into a more healthy relationship, but they still had their fair share of battles over the years.
Not wanting his son to lose himself to the drug, Batman steps between them, and when it seems like only force will be able to stop Damian, Batman admits that he will find another way because he will never fight his son again. Considering their complicated history over the years, that’s a pretty major promise for Batman. This is just another example of Batman’s legitimate attempts to mend his relationship with Damian over the past year, Something that was central to this Batman and Robin Run.
Damian Wayne and Batman didn’t always get along. When Damian first appeared in Batman’s life, he was a borderline supervillain, as he felt no empathy for anyone and had absolutely no problem with lethal force. If Damian had stayed this way, there is no doubt that he would have become one of Batman’s greatest villains. Thankfully, Batman managed to steer Damian down a different path and the two of them settled into a more healthy relationship, but they still had their fair share of battles over the years, most recently in Batman vs. Robin.
Batman is trying to be the best father and mentor to Damian that he can
Batman and Robin #13 – Available September 11, 2024
Damian is immensely stubborn, a trait he no doubt inherited from his father; When Damian believes that what he’s doing is right, he won’t let anyone get in his way, including his father. This led them into conflict several times. It even drove a wedge between them, as Damian did things like leave to fight in a death tournament without informing his father. Although conflict is not something new for them, Bruce has made the effort to repair their relationship and openly promised that he will never fight his son again, regardless of the situation.
It’s no secret that Batman hasn’t always been the best father to his kids, and there have been many situations where he beats them for one reason or another. This includes the infamous punch he gave to Tim Drake during City of railwaysAnd he once hit Nightwing so hard that he knocked out his tooth, even though it was to prove a conspiracy. That’s not even to mention the numerous brutal beatings that Batman gave to Jason Todd on several occasions. Crucially, he seems to be making an effort to never repeat this with Damian.
The dramatic stakes of a Damian and Bruce stand-off may be too strong for DC to ignore forever
Currently, the publisher’s priority is to let them bond
The potential for drama that comes from putting Damian and Bruce in conflict is likely too great for DC Comics to leave on the table forever. Meanwhile, the company seems committed to allowing the characters to develop a strong bond.
yet, Batman and Robin Readers should take this proclamation from Bruce as a sign of his intentions to be a better father, and a better heroic mentor to Damian than he was before, rather than concrete truth. That is to say, the potential for drama that comes from putting Damian and Bruce in conflict is likely too great for DC Comics to leave on the table forever. For now, however, the company seems committed to allowing the characters to develop a stronger bond than they ever had before.
While their relationship started off complicated, Bruce made a real effort to have a true father-son bond with Damian, including going on camping trips and attending Damian’s soccer games. While this isn’t an easy change for either of them, it’s definitely a step in the right direction, and the healthier relationship they both need. The reason Damian was able to become a hero in the first place is because he was shown love and acceptance. Have a better relationship with Batman That’s exactly what Damian Wayne needAnd it all starts with a single promise from father to son.
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