Batman and Robin Vol. 4: Requiem for Damian (The New 52)

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Shocked and devastated by the death of his son Damian, Batman suddenly finds himself without a Robin...and without direction in a world that no longer seems to make sense. Now, the members of Batman's extended family will rally to his side and try to temporarily fill the void in his life. But can even these friends, family members and lovers help Batman forgive himself for the greatest tragedy he's faced? Or will his own guilt finally become the one enemy the Dark Knight can't defeat? The bestselling acclaimed creative team of Peter Tomasi (FOREVER EVIL- ARKHAM WAR) and Patrick Gleason (GREEN LANTERN CORPS) explore Batman's life after losing his partner...and his son. BATMAN AND ROBIN- REQUIEM FOR DAMIAN collects issues #18-23, including the critically acclaimed "silent issue".

Peter J. Tomasiis aNew York Timesbest-selling authorknown for his current work on SUPERMANand previous projects BATMAN AND ROBIN,SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN,BATMAN - DETECTIVE COMICS, AND BATMAN ARKHAM KNIGHT, along with other commercially successful books, GREEN LANTERN COPRS,BRIGHTEST DAY, EMERALD WARRIORS, AND NIGHTWING.Over the course of his career withDC Comics- more than two decades of hit books - Peter served as a group editor ushering in new eras for BATMAN, GREEN LANTERN, AND JSAalong with special projects likeKINGDOM COME. Peter also is the author of the creator owned booksLight Brigade(Dark Horse) with artist Peter Snejbjerg,The Mighty(Dark Horse) with Keith Champagne and artistsPeter Snejbjerg and Chris Samnee, and the critically acclaimed horror/drama series,House of Penance(Dark Horse) with artist Ian Bertram.

"It's an exquisitely staged exploration of grief, memory, and anger that will resonate with anyone who has ever lost a loved one, giving the fan-favorite character the heartfelt goodbye he deserves."-AV Club "There are no words spoken for none are needed... The silence is unrelenting and unforgiving and ultimately, it speaks louder than any words possibly could."-IGN "Tomasi and Gleason deliver a fantastic story of grief and despair that is certain to prove noteworthy, shareable and perhaps even timeless."-ComicBookResources