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Cover: Jim Lee & Scott Williams

Absolute All-Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder #[nn]

Sep 2014 · DC · 99.99 USD; 112.00 CAD
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This oversized hardcover collects the complete run of Frank Miller and Jim Lee's controversial and stylized take on the early days of Batman and Robin, originally published as the 2005-2008 series. The story reimagines a younger, more brutal Batman as he recruits a pre-teen Dick Grayson to become his partner, with a bombastic, over-the-top tone that polarized fans. The Absolute edition presents the material in a deluxe format with enhanced production values, including the full 10-issue run plus extensive sketchbook material and behind-the-scenes content.

"Episode 1" of Absolute All-Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder delivers a sharp, high-stakes encounter between Batman and Green Lantern, set against a backdrop of suspicion and escalating tension. Written by Frank Miller and brought to life with dynamic art by Jim Lee, Scott Williams, and Alex Sinclair, the story kicks off with a striking visual twist: Robin has painted everything yellow, disrupting Green Lantern’s power ring—and leaving both heroes questioning who’s really in control. Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams captures the moment’s intensity, setting the stage for a deeply personal journey as Batman confronts his own choices while guiding Robin through a haunting mission in a graveyard.

Contains 10 stories
Episode 1
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Dick Grayson [Robin]Vicki ValeAlfredDick Grayson's parents (killed in this issue)Jocko-boy Vanzetti
Episode 2
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Dick Grayson [Robin]Vicki ValeAlfred PennyworthDick Grayson's parents (flashback)

In "Episode 2" of *Absolute All-Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder*, a disoriented Dick Grayson wakes to find himself in the Batmobile, already deep into a chaotic escape with Batman. As the duo flees through Gotham’s streets—evading police and launching into the sky with the Batmobile’s hidden wings—Dick grapples with the surreal turn of events, torn between fear and the growing sense that he’s been chosen for something far greater. The story unfolds with a tense, electric rhythm, building toward a moment of reluctant acceptance between mentor and protégé.

Episode 3
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Dick Grayson [Robin]Black CanaryLiamSuperman (cameo)

In "Episode 3" of *Absolute All-Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder*, Black Canary—working as a bartender at her namesake bar—reaches her breaking point after a night of harassment, erupting in a sudden, explosive outburst that leaves the entire bar unconscious. With her job gone and her dignity shattered, she steals a motorcycle and vanishes into the night, just as Batman and Dick continue their journey in a Batmobile that transforms into a submarine. Meanwhile, Clark Kent, spotting Dick’s disappearance on a milk carton, reads the news with growing fury, crumples the paper, and—without a word—becomes Superman.

Episode 4
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Dick Grayson [Robin]Vicki ValeAlfred PennyworthSuperman [Clark KentKal-El] (cameo)Thomas Wayne (flashback, cameo)Martha Wayne (flashback, cameo)

In "Episode 4" of *Absolute All-Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder*, a desperate call brings Batman and Dick Grayson to the Batcave, where Alfred delivers grim news: Vicki Vale is dying in the hospital. With Superman summoned to fetch a crucial surgeon from Paris, the tension mounts as Batman leaves Dick alone in the cave—only for the boy to wake up to a surprise meal from Alfred. When Batman confronts him, the moment becomes a quiet but charged test of loyalty, duty, and what it means to be family.

Episode 5
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Dick Grayson [Robin]Wonder WomanSuperman [Clark KentKal-El]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Plastic ManAlfred PennyworthThomas Wayne (flashback, cameo)Martha Wayne (flashback, cameo)

In "Episode 5" of *Absolute All-Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder*, the newly arrived Bat-Man stirs tension among the Justice League as Wonder Woman, Superman, Green Lantern, and Plastic Man debate how to respond to his kidnapping of a child—though she ultimately agrees to let him be. Meanwhile, Batman patrols Gotham with chilling precision, intervening in a brutal assault and warning the victim to stay silent, while back at Wayne Manor, Alfred grapples with memories of Bruce’s past and the Waynes’ tragic end. As Dick explores the Batcave, he uncovers a hidden cache of old weapons, including a battle ax, hinting at a darker side of the Batman legacy.

Episode 6
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Black CanaryBatgirl [Barbara Gordon]Jim GordonMrs. Gordon (cameo)Jimmy OlsenVicki ValeJocko-Boy Vanzetti

In "Episode 6" of *Absolute All-Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder*, Barbara Gordon takes her first bold step as Batgirl, slipping into the night from her father’s window while he’s on the phone. Meanwhile, young reporter Jimmy Olsen delivers urgent news to Vicki Vale in the hospital, sparking her decision to leave, while Black Canary makes her presence known—roaring through Gotham’s streets, stealing from thugs, and drawing the attention of both Batman and the city’s underworld.

Episode 7
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Black CanaryJocko-boy VanzettiDick Grayson [Robin]Joker (playing card)

In "Episode 7" of *Absolute All-Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder*, Batman tracks down a group of crooks stealing bleach, only to uncover a dangerous plan when he combines it with Thermite. As tension flares between him and Black Canary, their charged dynamic takes an unexpected turn, leading to a moment that leaves both of them unsettled. Back in the Batcave, Dick grapples with his own rage as Batman delivers Jocko-Boy Vanzetti—his parents’ killer—into his hands, forcing him to confront a past he’s never been able to outrun.

Episode 8
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]JokerDonna Gugina (dies)Robin [Dick Grayson]Jocko-boy VanzettiGreen Lantern [Hal Jordan]Robin Hood (flashback, cameo)Alfred Pennyworth (voice)Catwoman (cameo)

In "Episode 8" of *Absolute All-Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder*, the Joker’s latest act of terror sets the city on edge as he targets attorney Donna Gugina. With Gotham teetering and a young Dick grappling with his desire to help, Batman pushes him toward a new identity—leading to a moment of inspiration, a makeshift costume, and the birth of a legacy.

Episode 9
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]

In "Episode 9" of *Absolute All-Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder*, Batman’s uneasy alliance with Green Lantern unravels when the Lantern discovers his ring has been stolen—by Robin, who’s painted everything yellow to neutralize its power. With tension rising and the Boy Wonder’s actions growing unpredictable, Batman takes a sudden turn, leading Dick Grayson to a graveyard to confront a painful truth: his parents’ past. The moment feels charged with unspoken history, and the weight of what comes next hangs heavy in the air.

Episode 10
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Jim GordonCatwomanOfficer Stavros (cameo)Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]Black CanaryOfficer Merkel (cameo)Mrs. Barbara Gordon (cameo)

In "Episode 10" of *Absolute All-Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder*, Catwoman’s cryptic message sets off a chain of urgent missions: Batman and Robin track her down, while Batgirl and Black Canary strike at hidden crime dens—one disguised as an arcade, the other a money-laundering front. Meanwhile, Jim Gordon grapples with the aftermath of his wife Barbara’s serious car accident, confronting her in the hospital before reaching out to Sarah for strength, all as chaos unfolds across Gotham’s streets.

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Full credits

artist Jim Lee
colorist Alex Sinclair
cover pencils Jim Lee
cover inks Scott Williams

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