The Return of Robin Won't Be The Happy Reunion Fans Expect
Warning! Spoilers for Robin #12 ahead!
The newest issue of DC Comics' Robin sees Damian Wayn finally returning to Gotham City. However, it might not be the happy reunion with Batman that fans are hoping for. With the Lazarus Tournament having been completed, Damian embarks on his journey home, but it seems Robin has some pretty set ideas about what reconciliation with his father should look like.
In previous issues of Robin, Damian Wayne decided to leave Gotham following the death of Alfred Pennyworth and a major falling out with his father Batman. As such, he eventually learned of the Lazarus Tournament, which he entered not only to prove himself as a capable warrior but also to face his inner darkness and demons. Now, the Tournament has ended with Robin forming new allies after it was revealed his great-grandmother (Ra's al Ghul's mother) was using the Tournament to free the literal Demon she believes powers the Lazarus Pits and its regenerative properties. Furthermore, Robin has also reunited with his mother Talia and grandfather seeing as how the Tournament became a focal point for the League of Assassins' civil war with the Leagues of Lazarus and Shadows.
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Now, Robin #12 from Joshua Williamson and Roger Cruz sees Damian deciding to return home to Gotham City. However, when Connor Hawke asks Robin what he plans to say to his father when he gets home, Damian replies that he believes Batman should be doing most of the talking if the two of them hope to patch things up. While Damian is probably right about Batman having the larger role behind why the Dynamic Duo drifted apart, it does indicate that a reunion won't be happening just because Damian's
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