In this episode, we follow up the controversial death of Robin, Batman's surrogate son, with the debut of his actual flesh-and-blood offspring in Batman and Son from Batman #655-658, published by DC Comics!

Superstar writer Grant Morrison begins their acclaimed Batman run with a bang, introducing Damian Wayne, the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia Al Ghul. Trained by the League of Assassins, this preadolescent bundle of violence is intent on joining his father's war on crime as the new Robin—which is bad news for the current Robin, Tim Drake!

Can the Dark Knight Detective keep his homicidal heir in check while fending off his ex-girlfriend's army of ninja Man-Bats? And can this Dynamic Duo secure a spot in that Daddy Day Care known as ... The Comics Canon?

In This Episode:

· Curt's Show and Tell

· James Gunn's plans for the DC cinematic universe

· Did we mention Ninja Man-Bats? Because Ninja Man-Bats!

· Kevin's picks to join the DCU

· Batman and Robin: Batman Reborn

· Justice League vs. the Fatal Five

· Batman: Son of the Demon

· The International Club of Heroes (Batman #667-669)

Join us in two weeks as we continue our exploration of James Gunn's DCU slate with a look at The Authority: Relentless!

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