Robin #4
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.
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Robin tackles a vicious steel-winged and armored flying killer who calls himself Steeljacket. Dick and Bruce talk out their very intense problems face-to-face, finally resulting in a better understanding, as Bruce tells Dick he thinks of him as a son. Dick goes back to being Nightwing and Bruce resumes his role as Batman, saying there will be some surprises ahead.
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