Ow.
Damian had a lot of big moments in 2010, but when the kid rearranged the Joker’s face with a crowbar in Batman and Robin #14, he took it to a whole new level. He’s overconfident, infuriatingly superior and rude, and he tends to pummel before thinking a situation through. Damian’s got a lot to learn, but in my opinion, he’s great fun to watch.
Not that this particular moment was fun. It’s disturbing to see a 10-year-old beat the living daylights out of someone, especially when Frazer Irving is in the artist’s seat. And without spoiling too much, things didn’t end so well for our 5th-grade hero. But for those of us who had nightmares after reading A Death in the Family, it was also satisfying to see an awful, leering villain on the other side of the crowbar. Damian most definitely got his licks in, and the Joker even had to utter a simple “Ow.” Unforgettable.
I saw a few pages of this on Dan’s site. The artwork is amazing, especially the detail on Mr. J’s face.
I’m in complete agreement with you. I can’t stand grant Morrison, but using Robin to beat the living crap out of Joker is a comic book moments I’ll never forget!
I know that a lot of people are the let’s get rid of Damien club, but I like him despite his failings.
I have to give him a grain of salt because I have to consider just who his parental role models were for most of his life, Talia and Ra’s. Who wouldn’t be a janked up arrogant mess with them around?
I like him because he has growth potential and I believe that he wishes to what is right, and be like his father Bruce. So I think that there is hope for him. You are right though he is fun to watch. :)
It was a little disturbing. But It was a Crowning Moment of Awesome for Damian
I think that might have been my favorite scene of 2010.
He redeemed himself quite a bit by beating the Joker’s face in. What a “Wow!” moment. Don’t piss Damian off, folks.
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