Robin #4
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the final issues of the 2017 Robin series, centering on Damian Wayne as he faces a pivotal moment in his training and identity. The story arc brings his time as Robin to a turning point, challenging his loyalties and setting the stage for his next chapter in the DC Universe.
In "Benedictions, Part 1: My Midnight Confession," Robin faces off against the terrifying, armored assassin known as Steeljacket, a relentless foe with steel wings and a deadly precision. As tensions between Dick Grayson and Bruce Wayne reach a breaking point, their raw, heartfelt conversation leads to a rare moment of clarity—and a powerful acknowledgment that Bruce sees Dick as his son. The issue closes with Dick stepping back into the mantle of Nightwing and Bruce reclaiming his role as Batman, hinting at what’s to come. Written by Chuck Dixon and illustrated by John Cleary with additional art by Phil Jimenez, the story is colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Albert DeGuzman, with a striking cover by Tom Grummett and Ray Kryssing.
In "Benedictions, Part Two: Deathangel," Mandy seeks refuge with her brother, Father Danny, as her violent clash with crime boss Mickey Silver escalates. When a masked assassin known only as Deathangel intervenes, chaos erupts—leaving Robin and Huntress to step in just as the killer vanishes into the shadows. As Robin investigates the church, the mystery deepens, and the line between sanctuary and danger blurs.
In "Benedictions, Part 3: Vengeance and Forgiveness," Robin and Huntress close in on Mandy at the city’s landfill, where she’s settling old scores with her mob rivals—only to find Deathangel already there, watching. As tensions flare and old wounds surface, the line between justice and revenge blurs in a tense showdown that tests loyalty, loss, and what it means to move forward.
In "Turning Point," Bruce Wayne, still grappling with the weight of his legacy, is pulled back into the fight when Tim reports that Jean-Paul has twisted the mantle of Batman into something monstrous—prompting Bruce to undergo intense reconditioning to reclaim his role. Meanwhile, Tim faces a personal crossroads as his father, Jack, returns home vowing to be present, leaving Tim to wonder how this new chapter will shape his future as Robin.
In "Wings over Gotham," Dick Grayson faces off against the relentless, armored menace known as Steeljacket, whose mechanical wings carve through Gotham’s skies. As the tension between Dick and Bruce reaches a breaking point, their raw, emotional conversation leads to a rare moment of clarity—Bruce finally admits he sees Dick as his son. With that weight lifted, Dick returns to his Nightwing identity, and Bruce steps back into the role of Batman, hinting at what’s to come.
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↩ Reprints Robin #6 (1994), Showcase '94 #5 (1994), Robin #7 (1994), Showcase '94 #6 (1994), Robin #8 (1994), Robin #9 (1994), Robin #10 (1994), Robin #0 (1994), Robin #11 (1994), Robin #12 (1994), Robin #13 (1995)
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