All Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder #4
In "Episode Four" of *All Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder*, the weight of legacy presses hard as Batman grapples with a dying Vicki Vale and the emotional echoes of his own past. With Dick Grayson adjusting to life in the Batcave and Alfred quietly defying Batman’s control with a simple meal, the tension between duty, mentorship, and humanity reaches a quiet but powerful peak. Written by Frank Miller and brought to life with bold, dynamic art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, this issue deepens the bond between mentor and protege with a moment that speaks volumes—no words needed. Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.
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When Batman and Dick Grayson arrive at the Batcave, Alfred informs Batman that Vicki Vale lies dying in the hospital. Batman tells Alfred to arrange with Clark Kent to have Superman retrieve Dr. Ekhart from Paris to operate. Superman retrieves the doctor. Dick asks for some clothes, causing Batman to flash back to his parents' murders. Batman leaves Dick in the cave to fend for himself for sleep and food while he goes to work. When Dick later wakes up, he finds a bacon cheeseburger and fries, courtesy of Alfred. Batman confronts Alfred about it, but Alfred tells him he is not Batman's slave.
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