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{{DC Database:Comic Template
  
{{DC Database:Comic Template
 
| Title = Robin
  
| Title = Robin
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| Event = Knightfall
  
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| Event2 = KnightsEnd
  
 
| Image = Robin v.4 8.jpg
  
| Image = Robin v.4 8.jpg
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| Volume = 4
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| Volume = 2
 
| Issue = 8
  
| Issue = 8
 
| Month = 7
  
| Month = 7
 
| Year = 1994
  
| Year = 1994
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| Event = [[Batman: KnightsEnd]]
   
 
| Executive Editor = Jenette Kahn
  
| Executive Editor = Jenette Kahn
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| Editor1_1 = Jordan B. Gorfinkel
  
| Editor1_1 = Jordan B. Gorfinkel
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| Editor1_2 = Denny O'Neil
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| Editor1_2 = Dennis O'Neil
 
| Writer1_1 = Chuck Dixon
  
| Writer1_1 = Chuck Dixon
 
| Penciler1_1 = Tom Grummett
  
| Penciler1_1 = Tom Grummett
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| Letterer1_1 = Albert DeGuzman
  
| Letterer1_1 = Albert DeGuzman
   
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| Quotation = You throw everything you've lived for aside like it was nothing. Killing this creep doesn't make you as bad as the scum we hunt. It makes you '''worse'''. Because they never stood for anything.
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| Quotation = [[Bruce Wayne (New Earth)|You]] throw everything you've lived for aside like it was nothing. Killing this creep doesn't make you as bad as the scum we hunt. It makes you '''worse'''. Because they never stood for anything.
 
| Speaker = [[Richard Grayson (New Earth)|Nightwing]]
  
| Speaker = [[Richard Grayson (New Earth)|Nightwing]]
   
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| StoryTitle1 = [[KnightsEnd]], Part Five: Death's Door
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| StoryTitle1 = Death's Door
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| Synopsis1 =
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| Synopsis1 = Bruce Wayne has delivered the fatal Leopard Blow to an opponent. Robin and Nightwing are both appalled, whereas Lady Shiva is delighted. But all is not as it seems, the man is alive (though unconscious) and this was a ruse to satisfy Shiva. Penn Selkirk decides he must get rid of Batman's unwelcome attention to his gun-running operations, and Bruce Wayne returns to the role of Batman, ready to bring Jean-Paul Valley down.
  
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[[Bruce Wayne (New Earth)|Bruce Wayne]] has delivered the fatal Leopard Blow to his final opponent just as [[Timothy Drake (New Earth)|Robin]] and [[Richard Grayson (New Earth)|Nightwing]] witness the scene. They are both appalled, whereas [[Sandra Wu-San (New Earth)|Lady Shiva]], who also witnessed the scene, is delighted and pleased to have tainted the name of the Dark Knight. Shiva takes the [[Mask of Tengu]], but not all is not as it seems as the man starts recovering and Bruce explains that this was all a ruse to satisfy Shiva. After the situation is cleared, Bruce decides it's time to set things right.
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Meanwhile, on his quest to find LeHah, [[Jean-Paul Valley (New Earth)|Batman]] has gone on a rampage against some members of the [[Gotham Organized Crime]], creating troubles for the corrupt businessman [[Penn Selkirk (New Earth)|Penn Selkirk]] who has come to the conclusion that Batman has to be dealt with. As this happens, Shiva confronts the ninjas wearing the Mask of Tengu and informs them that their quest is over, beating them all.{{Image|Batman 0181.jpg|Batman is Back|right}}
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With all the circumstances and events happening in Gotham, the [[Gotham City Police Department]] find themselves at a loss and even [[James Gordon (New Earth)|Commissioner Gordon]] has begun to lose hope. When night comes, Nightwing and Robin start preparing the [[Batcave]] as Bruce decides to finally return. At that same moment in [[Blackgate Penitentiary]], the special area for the inmates from [[Arkham Asylum]] have become unusually active and [[Bane (New Earth)|Bane]] finally recovers from his catatonic state in time to realize that Batman is back.
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Nightwing and Robin are much satisfied to see the real Batman back in action, but the Dark Knight knows that the fight for Gotham is just about to begin.
   
 
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| Appearing1 =
 
'''Featured Characters:'''
  
'''Featured Characters:'''
 
* {{a|[[Timothy Drake (New Earth)|Robin]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Timothy Drake (New Earth)|Robin]]}}
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'''Supporting Characters:'''
  
 
* {{apn|[[Bruce Wayne (New Earth)|Batman (Bruce Wayne)]]|Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #62|Catwoman Vol 2 #12}}
  
* {{apn|[[Bruce Wayne (New Earth)|Batman (Bruce Wayne)]]|Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #62|Catwoman Vol 2 #12}}
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* {{a|[[Richard Grayson (New Earth)|Nightwing]]}}
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'''Supporting Characters:'''
 
* {{a|[[Jean-Paul Valley (New Earth)|Batman (Jean-Paul Valley)]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Jean-Paul Valley (New Earth)|Batman (Jean-Paul Valley)]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Harold Allnut (New Earth)|Harold Allnut]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Harold Allnut (New Earth)|Harold Allnut]]}}
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* {{a|[[Jack Drake (New Earth)|Jack Drake]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Jack Drake (New Earth)|Jack Drake]]}}
 
* {{a|[[James Gordon (New Earth)|James Gordon]]}}
  
* {{a|[[James Gordon (New Earth)|James Gordon]]}}
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* {{a|[[Richard Grayson (New Earth)|Nightwing]]}}
  
 
* {{a|[[Sarah Essen (New Earth)|Sarah Essen]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Sarah Essen (New Earth)|Sarah Essen]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Sandra Wu-San (New Earth)|Lady Shiva]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Sandra Wu-San (New Earth)|Lady Shiva]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Renee Montoya (New Earth)|Renée Montoya]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Renee Montoya (New Earth)|Renée Montoya]]}}
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'''Villains:'''
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'''Antagonists:'''
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* {{a|[[Penn Selkirk (New Earth)|Penn Selkirk]]}}
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'''Other Characters:'''
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* [[Mrs. McIlvaine (New Earth)|Mrs. McIlvaine]] {{BTS}}
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* [[Stanley Kitch (New Earth)|Stan Kitch]] {{BTS}}
 
* {{apn|[[Bane (New Earth)|Bane]]|Showcase '94 #3|Batman: Vengeance of Bane #2}}
  
* {{apn|[[Bane (New Earth)|Bane]]|Showcase '94 #3|Batman: Vengeance of Bane #2}}
 
* {{apn|[[Edward Nashton (New Earth)|Riddler]]|Showcase '94 #4|Guy Gardner: Warrior #29}}
  
* {{apn|[[Edward Nashton (New Earth)|Riddler]]|Showcase '94 #4|Guy Gardner: Warrior #29}}
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* {{a|[[Gotham Organized Crime|Penn Selkirk]]}}
  
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'''Other Characters:'''
  
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* {{a|[[Mrs. McIlvaine (New Earth)|Mrs. McIlvaine]]}} {{BTS}}
  
 
'''Locations:'''
  
'''Locations:'''
 
* {{a|[[Gotham City]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Gotham City]]}}
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:* {{a|[[Batcave]]}}
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** {{a|[[Wayne Tower]]}}
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** {{a|[[Drake Manor]]}}
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** {{a|[[Blackgate Penitentiary]]}}
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** {{a|[[Batcave]]}}
 
'''Items:'''
  
'''Items:'''
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* {{a|[[Batrope]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Batsuit]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Batsuit]]}}
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* {{a|[[Giant Penny]]}}
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* {{a|[[Batman's T-Rex|Mechanical T-Rex]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Mask of Tengu]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Mask of Tengu]]}}
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* {{a|[[Robin's Battle Staff]]}}
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* {{a|[[Robin's Battle Staff]]}} {{Cover}}
 
'''Vehicles:'''
  
'''Vehicles:'''
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* {{a|[[Batmobile]]}}
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* <br/>
  
   
 
| Notes =
 
| Notes =
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* This "[[KnightsEnd]]" crossover takes place between ''[[Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Vol 1 62|Legends of the Dark Knight #62]]'' and ''[[Catwoman Vol 2 12|Catwoman #12]]''.
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* This "[[KnightsEnd]]" crossover takes place between {{c|Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Vol 1 62}} and {{c|Catwoman Vol 2 12}}.
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* This issue is reprinted in the trade paperback ''[[Batman: Knightfall Vol 1 3|Batman: Knightfall Part Three: KnightsEnd]]'', although not noted on the cover.
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* This issue is reprinted in the trade paperbacks {{co|Batman: Knightfall Part Three - KnightsEnd (Collected)}} and {{co|Batman: Knightfall Volume Three - KnightsEnd (Collected)}}.
   
 
| Trivia =
 
| Trivia =
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* Nightwing is the first person to refer to [[Jean-Paul Valley (New Earth)|Jean-Paul Valley]] as "Azbats" in this issue.
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| Recommended = {{Batman RR}}{{Robin RR}}
  
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* This issue marks the return of Bruce Wayne as Batman since Bane broke his back in {{c|Batman Vol 1 497}}.
   
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| Recommended = {{Batman RR}}{{Robin RR}}
 
| Links =
 
| Links =
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* [[Wikipedia:Robin (comics)|Robin article at Wikipedia]]
 
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*[http://www.dcuguide.com/who.php?name=robin3 Robin biography page at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe]
 
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*[http://www.titanstower.com/source/whoswho/robin3.html Robin biography page at Titans Tower]
 
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*[http://www.comics.org/series.lasso?SeriesID=4207 Robin (Volume 1) index at the Grand Comics Database]
 
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* [http://www.dcuguide.com/Rob/Rob.php Robin (Volume 1) index at the Unofficial Guide to the DCU]
  
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{{Knightfall Saga}}
  
{{Knightfall Saga}}

Revision as of 18:19, 19 February 2020

"Death's Door": Bruce Wayne has delivered the fatal Leopard Blow to his final opponent just as Robin and Nightwing witness the scene. They are both appalled, whereas Lady Shiva

Quote1 You throw everything you've lived for aside like it was nothing. Killing this creep doesn't make you as bad as the scum we hunt. It makes you worse. Because they never stood for anything. Quote2
— Nightwing

Robin (Volume 2) #8 is an issue of the series Robin (Volume 2) with a cover date of July, 1994.

Synopsis for "Death's Door"

Bruce Wayne has delivered the fatal Leopard Blow to his final opponent just as Robin and Nightwing witness the scene. They are both appalled, whereas Lady Shiva, who also witnessed the scene, is delighted and pleased to have tainted the name of the Dark Knight. Shiva takes the Mask of Tengu, but not all is not as it seems as the man starts recovering and Bruce explains that this was all a ruse to satisfy Shiva. After the situation is cleared, Bruce decides it's time to set things right.

Meanwhile, on his quest to find LeHah, Batman has gone on a rampage against some members of the Gotham Organized Crime, creating troubles for the corrupt businessman Penn Selkirk who has come to the conclusion that Batman has to be dealt with. As this happens, Shiva confronts the ninjas wearing the Mask of Tengu and informs them that their quest is over, beating them all.

Batman 0181

Batman is Back

With all the circumstances and events happening in Gotham, the Gotham City Police Department find themselves at a loss and even Commissioner Gordon has begun to lose hope. When night comes, Nightwing and Robin start preparing the Batcave as Bruce decides to finally return. At that same moment in Blackgate Penitentiary, the special area for the inmates from Arkham Asylum have become unusually active and Bane finally recovers from his catatonic state in time to realize that Batman is back.

Nightwing and Robin are much satisfied to see the real Batman back in action, but the Dark Knight knows that the fight for Gotham is just about to begin.

Appearing in "Death's Door"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

Other Characters:

Locations:

Items:

Vehicles:

Notes

Trivia

  • Nightwing is the first person to refer to Jean-Paul Valley as "Azbats" in this issue.
  • This issue marks the return of Bruce Wayne as Batman since Bane broke his back in Batman #497.


See Also

Recommended Reading

Links and References

[[Category:Batman: KnightsEnd|Robin Vol 2 {{#pad:8|4|0}}]]

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Knightfall Saga Crossover
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This comic issue is a part of the massive Knightfall crossover event. Knightfall consisted of three parts, Knightfall, Knightquest, and KnightsEnd. The trilogy involved Batman's back being broken by Bane, the debut and subsequent descent into madness of Bruce Wayne's successor Batman Jean-Paul Valley, and Bruce Wayne's recovery and reclamation of his former title, combatting Valley himself. This template will categorize articles that include it into the "Knightfall Crossover" category.

Knightfall
Batman #492 • Detective Comics #659 • Batman #493 • Detective Comics #660 • Batman #494 • Detective Comics #661 • Batman #495 • Detective Comics #662 • Batman #496 • Detective Comics #663 • Batman #497 • Detective Comics #664 • Showcase '93 #7 • Showcase '93 #8 • Batman #498 • Detective Comics #665 • Shadow of the Bat #16 • Shadow of the Bat #17 • Shadow of the Bat #18 • Batman #499 • Detective Comics #666 • Batman #500
Knightquest
The Crusade
Detective Comics #667 • Detective Comics #668 • Shadow of the Bat #19 • Shadow of the Bat #20 • Batman #501 • Batman #502 • Detective Comics #669 • Batman #503 • Batman #504 • Catwoman #7 • Detective Comics #671 • Detective Comics #672 • Detective Comics #673 • Shadow of the Bat #24 • Batman #505 • Shadow of the Bat #25 • Batman #506 • Batman #507 • Shadow of the Bat #26 • Shadow of the Bat #27 • Detective Comics #674 • Batman #508 • Shadow of the Bat #28 • Detective Comics #675
The Search
Detective Comics #670 • Catwoman #6 • Justice League Task Force #5 • Justice League Task Force #6 • Shadow of the Bat #21 • Shadow of the Bat #22 • Shadow of the Bat #23 • Legends of the Dark Knight #59 • Legends of the Dark Knight #60 • Legends of the Dark Knight #61 • Robin #7
KnightsEnd
Batman #509 • Shadow of the Bat #29 • Detective Comics #676 • Legends of the Dark Knight #62 • Robin #8 • Catwoman #12 • Batman #510 • Shadow of the Bat #30 • Detective Comics #677 • Legends of the Dark Knight #63 • Robin #9 • Catwoman #13 • Showcase '94 #10
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