Batman Vol 1 658



 Batman & Son (Part IV) - Absent Fathers 


 * "Together we can raise our son to be Master of the Earth."
 * --Talia al Ghul

Summary
Volume: 1 Issue: 658 Month: December Year: 2006

Credits
Head Writer: Grant Morrison Cover Artists: Andy Kubert Pencilers: Andy Kubert Inkers: Jesse Delperdang Colourists: Guy Major Editors: Michael Siglain and Peter Tomasi

Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
 * Batman
 * Alfred Pennyworth
 * Bulu
 * Damian
 * Francine Langstrom
 * Man-Bat
 * Robin (Tim Drake)
 * Talia al Ghul

Locations:
 * Gibraltar
 * Gotham City
 * Wayne Manor
 * Batcave


 * England
 * London

Items:
 * Bat-Rocket

First Appearances: Bulu (a Man-Bat) Final Appearances: Bulu (possibly dies in this issue)

Synopsis: Batman bursts into the Batcave to find an injured Tim Drake. He quickly administers first aid and summons Alfred to provide additional medical care. Even Alfred is recuperating from a few scratches and bruises – injuries that he suffered at the hands of Batman's "son" Damian.

Damian meanwhile, is still determined to prove his worth to Batman. He continues to wear a modified Robin costume and considers himself Batman’s official sidekick.

Batman learns that Talia has kidnapped the wife of the British Prime Minister. He asks Damian for insight into her mother's intentions, and he responds by telling him that Talia has taken the Prime Minister's wife to Gibraltar.

Batman and Damian board a Bat-Rocket and fly towards Gibraltar. When they arrive, they find that Talia has surrounded herself with an army of Man-Bats. Brandishing a sword, Batman fights through a swathe of Man-Bats and rescues the Prime Minister's wife. Talia confronts him and tempts the Dark Knight to join her side. Batman warns her that the British RAF are preparing to torpedo the island. Damian remains by his mother's side.

Once the Prime Minister's wife is safely out of harm's way, British forces bomb the island. Talia and Damian appear to die in the explosion.

Trivia

 * None

Recommended Readings

 * Detective Comics
 * Batman: Son of the Demon

Related Articles

 * Batman cover art gallery
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 * Man-Bat appearances list
 * Robin appearances list
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