Batman & Robin, Vol. 3: Batman & Robin Must Die!

The narrative follows Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne as they face the Black Glove, a conspiracy led by the villainous Doctor Hurt. Hurt arrives in Gotham City claiming to be Thomas Wayne, Thomas’s immortal ancestor, or the Devil himself, aiming to destroy the Wayne family legacy. The plot details the return of Bruce Wayne through time following his disappearance in Final Crisis, while Joker complicates the conflict as an unpredictable wildcard. The story concludes Grant Morrison’s initial run by resolving the mystery of the Domino Killer and the psychological siege on the Bat-Bunker.

Fans of long-form superhero continuity read this volume to see how complex plot threads from previous years intersect and resolve. It appeals to those interested in the transition of the Robin mantle and the internal growth of Damian Wayne. Readers walk away with a specific understanding of how Bruce Wayne’s absence redefined Gotham’s hierarchy and how the partnership between Dick and Damian functions as a distinct tactical unit compared to the original duo.

Practical, outward-looking and escapist; a moderate read.

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