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Just like his fatherBatman , the youngRobinDamian Waynestruggles to keep his civilian and superheroes live separate , result in his personal feeling affecting his delegacy . This is catch most recently in how his response to Respawn ’s decease and his desire to protect his dearest interest Flatline blind him to an opposition plot against him .
In his late standalone serial publication , Robin take part in the Lazarus Tournament , a death match that revives participants up to three times using the Lazarus Pit , a nether region of green water with healing and revitalization abilities for those who bathe in it . Flatline and Damian first met during the tourney when she literally rive his heart and soul out of his chest . Flatline finally ended up in the Lazarus Pit and was healed but corrupted by it , cause her to become exceedingly wild . Another fighter in the tourney name Respawn is a clone made from the DNA of Deathstroke and Damian ’s mother , Talia al Ghul . Considering Respawn to be his chum , Damian want to avail him , but he died intheShadow Warcrossover event .
Related : Deathstroke ’s Son affirm A Shocking Link To Batman ’s FamilyRobin # 16by Joshua Williamson and Roger Cruz open up with Respawn blaming Damian for his death in a nightmare . In this dream , Respawn read , “ You could have saved me … you left me with Slade … Inside those pits is the key to your true statement , but first , you must wake up ! ” After waking up , Damian is burdened by the weight of Respawn ’s death and speaks to the villain Lord Death Man , who is detained after narrowly escaping an blast by Flatline . Lord Death Man claim that Flatline is “ savage ” and “ out for blood . ” rather of investigating whether these claims are valid , Damian automatically adopts his narrative and goes to Tokyo to get hold Flatline , check not to lose another person close to him . When Robin finds Flatline , he tells her , “ Lord Death Man said you turn into a monster , ” which she deny and reveals that he lied to Robin because he “ want control of Lazarus Island . ” By concenter on Flatline ( who he yell his " girlfriend " ) Robin ’s perspective is skew and he fails to see how Lord Death Man has made him his pawn .
When Respawn tells Damian in the incubus , “ You could have saved me … you left me with Slade , ” it suggests Damian require better for Respawn but could not rescue him from Deathstroke ’s grasp , leave in Respawn experiencing pain and vehemence rather than a normal childhood . Furthermore , Respawn says , “ Inside those pits is the key to your truth , but first , you must wake up ! ” This involve that Damian ’s time as Robin has caused him to develop a compassionate heart that care for his category ’s wellbeing . When Respawn died , this aspect of Damian was buried deep down so he would n’t get pain again , but it reemerges when he conceive Flatline is in danger . Damian prioritizes his spirit for Flatline when he rushes to her or else of formalize Lord Death Man ’s claims , indicating that his compassionate side lives on in his romanticistic human relationship with her . As a result , Lord Death Man is one step nigher to his finish by invitinghis devotee and Damian ’s great grandmother , Mother Soul , to join him at the end of the issue .
This issue reveals how Damian and Robin ’s lives become more complicated as their responsibilities become conflicted , resulting in more problem for the son ofBatman . The Dark Knight ’s preparation forRobinhas leftDamian Waynevulnerable inRobin # 16as he shin to balance his personal opinion for Flatline and Respawn with his commission to inquire Lord Death Man .
