There is no more renowned comic book duo than Batman and Robin. Since Robin was introduced as the sensational character, the two have become the most iconic duos ever.
However, the current duo has problems. Damian Wayne, the current Robin, is Batman and Talia al Ghul’s son. Damian frequently finds between his legacy as Batman’s son and his inheritance of the deadly League of Assassins.
That relationship has come to a peak in recent years and the payoff is in the highly anticipated forthcoming series Batman and Robin. There’s a lot to catch up on before the two reunite. So let’s take a look at DC comics you need to read before Batman and Robin #1.
Batman (2016) #55
In this case, a seemingly unrelated moment had an effect on Bruce and Damian’s friendship. Nightwing, the original Robin, storms into Gotham City after Catwoman leaves Batman at the altar, concerned for his mentor’s health. The two patrol for a few nights, but then the hitman KGBeast arrives. KGBeast, who was hired to hunt down Nightwing, shoots him in the head. Nightwing survives, but with amnesia, forgetting his heroic past and becoming the disliked cabbie Ric Grayson.
Batman: City of Bane
It’s hard to imagine that the City of Bane was rocking the Batman titles just four years ago. Thomas Wayne, the Flashpoint universe’s Batman, makes his way to the main DC timeline. Here, he joined forces with Bane and ruthlessly took down Bruce.
Teen Titans (2016) #33-44
When Robin formed his own Teen Titans squad, it appeared that he was only following in the footsteps of his predecessors. Damian, on the other hand, developed his own sinister methods over time.
Teen Titans (2016) Annual #2
Batman puts his foot down after being caught attempting to kill KGBeast and locking up villains. He shuts down the Teen Titans and tells Robin to return home.
Robin (2021) #1-12
For the first time, Robin finds himself in the middle of an anime tournament narrative. Damian enters the Lazarus Tournament, where the winner is guaranteed immortality, but he feels there’s more going on.
Batman: Shadow War
After the Lazarus Tournament, Ra’s al Ghul comes back to Gotham to atone for his wrongdoings as leader of the League of Assassins. Instead, he watches Ra’s assassination by someone impersonating Deathstroke.
Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #1-5
Batman/Superman: World’s Finest by Mark Waid and Dan Mora is the finest book DC Comics is currently putting out. The series is a thrilling throwback to the Silver Age, showing Batman and Superman in their early days of being the World’s Finest.
Batman vs. Robin #1-4
When Alfred Pennyworth shows up on Batman’s doorstep, he gets the shock of his life. It becomes worse when Robin attacks him in the Batcave.
Lazarus Planet
The arrival of Nezha’s son, King Fire Bull, appears to be a blessing for the heroes. In any case, it backfires dramatically when Nezha and Bul’s battle causes Lazarus Island’s volcano to explode.
Batman vs. Robin #5
Damian has to deal with the fact that removing Nezha from Batman’s body will kill his dad. Damian must embrace himself and reach out to his family for help in order to save him.