Robin (Wayne)
Creation & Design
Created by Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert, Damian Wayne was introduced as the biological son of Bruce Wayne (Batman) and Talia al Ghul, raised by the League of Assassins.Early Years
Damian was trained from a young age to be a lethal assassin, but after meeting his father, he began to struggle with his identity and the legacy of being Robin.Character Development
Over the years, Damian Wayne has evolved from a ruthless assassin to a more nuanced character, struggling with his identity and striving to be a true hero while dealing with the weight of his lineage.Cultural Reception
Damian Wayne has received a mixed to positive reception, with many fans appreciating his complexity and character development over time.Character Details
Real Name:
Damian Wayne
Aliases:
Robin, Son of Batman
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Batman, Teen Titans, League of Assassins
Abilities:
Martial Arts, Stealth, Acrobatics, Intellect
Equipment:
Robin Suit, Utility Belt, Sword
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black
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1st appearance of Damian Wayne, son of Bruce Wayne and Talia Al Ghul, as a baby
Initially an alternate reality story that was retconned into continuity by Grant Morrison
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1st appearance of Damian Wayne, son of Bruce Wayne and Talia Al Ghul, as a baby
Initially an alternate reality story that was retconned into continuity by Grant Morrison
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1st appearance of Damian Wayne, son of Bruce Wayne and Talia Al Ghul, as a baby
Initially an alternate reality story that was retconned into continuity by Grant Morrison
The softcover edition was preceded by the December 1987 hardcover edition
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1st appearance of Damian Wayne, son of Bruce Wayne and Talia Al Ghul, as a baby
Initially an alternate reality story that was retconned into continuity by Grant Morrison
The softcover edition was preceded by the December 1987 hardcover edition
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1st cameo appearance of Damian Wayne, the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul, in shadows
⚠ Misconception: cited by many resources as Damian's first full appearance but aside from one panel that shows his eyes only, he is otherwise fully obscured by shadows. It should also be noted that the 1987 graphic novel 'Batman: Son of the Demon' introduced a child of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul but the story did not take place in the main DC story universe until Grant Morrison integrated portions of the graphic novel into the origin of Damian
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1st cameo appearance of Damian Wayne, the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul, in shadows
⚠ Misconception: cited by many resources as Damian's first full appearance but aside from one panel that shows his eyes only, he is otherwise fully obscured by shadows. It should also be noted that the 1987 graphic novel 'Batman: Son of the Demon' introduced a child of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul but the story did not take place in the main DC story universe until Grant Morrison integrated portions of the graphic novel into the origin of Damian
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1st full appearance of Damian Wayne, in final panel
1st appearance of Jezebel Jet
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1st full appearance of Damian Wayne, in final panel
1st appearance of Jezebel Jet
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1st cover appearance of Damian Wayne
1st unofficial appearance of Damian Wayne as Robin after defeating Tim Drake and claiming the mantle
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1st cover appearance of Damian Wayne
1st unofficial appearance of Damian Wayne as Robin after defeating Tim Drake and claiming the mantle
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Stand-alone story set 15 years into the future featuring Damian Wayne as Batman
1st cameo and only appearance of Professor Pyg, deceased in one panel - Pyg is later reintroduced with a different design and character profile
1st cameo appearance of Flamingo, briefly in one last episode, later introduced with a different design
1st appearance of Bat-Devil, Michael Lane in a possible future
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Stand-alone story set 15 years into the future featuring Damian Wayne as Batman
1st cameo and only appearance of Professor Pyg, deceased in one panel - Pyg is later reintroduced with a different design and character profile
1st cameo appearance of Flamingo, briefly in one last episode, later introduced with a different design
1st appearance of Bat-Devil, Michael Lane in a possible future
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Dick Grayson defeats Jason Todd to become Batman
1st official appearance of Damian Wayne as Robin, sidekick of Batman, Dick Grayson
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Dick Grayson defeats Jason Todd to become Batman
1st official appearance of Damian Wayne as Robin, sidekick of Batman, Dick Grayson
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1st appearance of Professor Pyg, a deranged surgeon that makes people into Dollotrons
Pyg briefly appeared, albeit deceased, in Batman #666 but did not resemble the version of the character seen in this issue
[October 2022 - Matt Reeves expressed interest in developing a Professor Pyg film]
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1st appearance of Professor Pyg, a deranged surgeon that makes people into Dollotrons
Pyg briefly appeared, albeit deceased, in Batman #666 but did not resemble the version of the character seen in this issue
[October 2022 - Matt Reeves expressed interest in developing a Professor Pyg film]
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1st cameo appearance of Heretic, a clone of Damian Wayne, as a fetus
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1st cameo appearance of Heretic, a clone of Damian Wayne, as a fetus
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Cover art by Ale Garza featuring Damian Wayne and Supergirl
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Cover art by Ale Garza featuring Damian Wayne and Supergirl
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Variant cover art by Frank Quitely
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Death of Robin, Damian Wayne
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1st chronological appearance of Damian Wayne as Robin, a short story that takes place between Battle for the Cowl #3 and Batman and Robin #1 (2009)
Damian Wayne made his first unofficial appearance in the Robin suit in Batman #657 after defeating Tim Drake and usurping the moniker
Damian Wayne is officially chosen to be Robin when Dick Grayson assumes the Batman mantle in Battle for the Cowl #3
Key Facts
1st chronological appearance of Damian Wayne as Robin, a short story that takes place between Battle for the Cowl #3 and Batman and Robin #1 (2009)
Damian Wayne made his first unofficial appearance in the Robin suit in Batman #657 after defeating Tim Drake and usurping the moniker
Damian Wayne is officially chosen to be Robin when Dick Grayson assumes the Batman mantle in Battle for the Cowl #3
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1st appearance of Goliath, the dragon-bat pet of Damian Wayne
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1st appearance of Goliath, the dragon-bat pet of Damian Wayne
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First meeting of Jon Kent, Superboy and Damian Wayne, Robin
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First meeting of Jon Kent, Superboy and Damian Wayne, Robin
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1st appearance of Athanasia Al Ghul, Damian's sister
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1st appearance of Athanasia Al Ghul, Damian's sister
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1st appearance of a new Teen Titans team led by Damian Wayne: Red Arrow, Kid Flash, D'Jinn, Roundhouse, Crush
1st full appearance of Crush, Lobo's daughter
1st appearance of Roundhouse
1st appearance of D'Jinn
First mention of The Other
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1st appearance of a new Teen Titans team led by Damian Wayne: Red Arrow, Kid Flash, D'Jinn, Roundhouse, Crush
1st full appearance of Crush, Lobo's daughter
1st appearance of Roundhouse
1st appearance of D'Jinn
First mention of The Other
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1st team appearance of The Gang, described as interstellar, young badasses
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1st team appearance of The Gang, described as interstellar, young badasses
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1st team appearance of the new Young Justice: Superboy, Robin, Impulse, Amethyst, Wonder Girl, Teen Lantern, Jinny Hex
1st cover appearance of Teen Lantern, cameo in story - voice and power constructs only
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1st team appearance of the new Young Justice: Superboy, Robin, Impulse, Amethyst, Wonder Girl, Teen Lantern, Jinny Hex
1st cover appearance of Teen Lantern, cameo in story - voice and power constructs only
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1st full appearance of Flatline
1st appearance of Respawn
1st appearance of Mother Soul
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1st full appearance of Flatline
1st appearance of Respawn
1st appearance of Mother Soul
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Variant cover art by Simone DiMeo
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1st cameo appearance of Alfred Wayne, the young son of Damian from an alternate reality - final panel
1st appearance of Damian Wayne as an adult in an alternate future
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1st cameo appearance of Alfred Wayne, the young son of Damian from an alternate reality - final panel
1st appearance of Damian Wayne as an adult in an alternate future
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