Batman #656
dc • 2006
- Series
- Batman
- Issue
- 656
- Publisher
- DC
- Cover date
- Oct 1, 2006
- Story title
- Batman & Son, Part 2: Man-Bats of London
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Batman #656, published in October 2006, marked the beginning of the 'Batman and Son' story arc written by Grant Morrison with interior art by Andy Kubert. This issue is historically significant for introducing Damian Wayne, the biological son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul, into the official DC Comics continuity. Morrison conceived the character as a way to explore the consequence of Batman’s lifestyle and his potential for fatherhood, drawing inspiration from the 1987 graphic novel 'Batman: Son of the Demon'.
The aesthetic direction by Andy Kubert leaned into a grounded yet cinematic style, emphasizing the tension between Batman's disciplined vigilante life and the abrupt, chaotic introduction of a lethal child heir. The issue was received with significant critical attention for its bold shift in the Batman status quo, setting the stage for years of character development regarding Damian's journey from an assassin-trained antagonist to a foundational member of the Bat-family.
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