Batman #657: Batman & Son, Part 3: Wonderboys

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Batman #657: Batman & Son, Part 3: Wonderboys stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 2006-11-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), Ra's al Ghul, Talia al Ghul and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

For someone who had to suffer his parents' murder as a child, having a family of his own should be a dream come true for Bruce Wayne . But then, he probably never envisioned a child like Damian . Neglected by his mother, and raised by Ra's al Ghul 's League of Assassins , the boy is incredibly arrogant, and dangerously skilled for someone so young. Unsure if he is truly Damian's father, but unable to deny the possibility, Bruce takes the boy back to Gotham with him after Talia leaves. For perhaps the first time in his life, Damian isn't surrounded by people who will obey him. When he sees that Bruce won't simply let him run free, he decides to prove himself to his father. But Damian finds that there is an obstacle in his path... an adopted son who aids in his fathers' war on crime, Tim Drake . And Damian knows only one way to deal with obstacles... very directly.

Characters listed for this issue

Batman (Bruce Wayne)The Dark Knight of Gotham. Billionaire by day, vigilante by night. No superpowers, just iron…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Ra's al GhulThe Demon's Head. Leader of the League of Assassins. Centuries old and wants Batman to be hi…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Talia al GhulDaughter of the Demon. Trained to lead, to kill, to seduce. Caught between her love for Batm…VIEW APPEARANCES ›