Chapter Text
Starlin, J. (2014). Batman (1940) #424 - #429
“Robin, did Felipe fall… or was he pushed?”
The Diplomat’s Son, p. 21
Robin hears the scream and his instincts take over. He has no way of foreseeing the mess he’s swinging into.
The Diplomat’s Son, p. 1
“I know Robin but we can’t prove it. We’re going to have to cut Garzonas loose.”
The Diplomat’s Son, p. 6
“We can’t touch him.”
The Diplomat’s Son, p. 6
He was never even booked
The Diplomat’s Son, p. 7
Yes I blinded myself to so much… but right from the start there was trouble. This new Robin came with an overload of emotional luggage.
Book Two of Four, a Death in the Family p. 3
He hasn't learned yet that ninety percent of crime-fighting is waiting.
The Diplomat’s Son, p. 10
“You’ve apparently become too emotionally involved with this case, Jason.”
The Diplomat’s Son, p. 8
He doesn’t
The Diplomat’s Son, p. 15
Gloria had been like cracked crysta, still beautiful but someone you’d be afraid to touch for fear of shattering her. She was too fragile for a world inhabited by monsters like Felipe Garzonas. I should have seen that. I should have… so many should haves but didn’ts. I call for an ambulance to take her to the morgue. But when I get off the line…
“Robin?”
Gone. And he’s going to be heading for…
…Felipe’s apartment
The Diplomat’s Son, p. 19
Felipe took a twenty story nosedive onto fifth avenue. I found Robin on Felipe’s balcony cooly staring over the parapet. When I demanded to know what happened…
Consequences, p. 3
“I guess I spooked him. He slipped”
The Diplomat’s Son, p. 22; Consequences, p. 3
I should have known something like this would happen… Robin has been acting oddly of late. Very moody. Resentful. Reckless. That attitude is about to get him killed.
Book one of Four, a Death in the Family p. 3
He began to have dark moods and got more rebellious. It became increasingly difficult to keep the boy under control. He’d disobey orders. Then Jason started taking unreasonable risks.
Book Three of Four, a Death in the Family p. 5
This kid had a rebellious streak in him. I told myself he’d work it out of his system in time.
Book Three of Four, a Death in the Family p. 3
Thought I had his best interests at heart when I rushed him into training to be the new Robin. Guess you know what they say the path to hell is paved with.’
Book one of Four, a Death in the Family p. 12
Batman-come without the police or Gordon will die. Bring the boy with you - a Bereaved Father
Consequences, p.2
“It’s not hard to figure out who the bereaved father is”
Consequences, p.2
I should have known something like this was going to happen. Jose augments his income as a diplomat by the large-scale smuggling of cocaine into this country. Such a man doesn’t take the death of his son lightly. It’s pretty obvious why he wants me to bring Jason along.
Consequences, p. 4
All Garzonas would have had to do is step back and pick me off when I landed. But I guess his thirst for vengeance blinds him to the danger. He continues to blast away at me, even with the scrap-iron tower of babel crashing down on him.
Consequences, p. 20
“A lot of stupidity and some deaths, all wrapped up in a father’s righteous anger… for every action in this universe, there is an opposite and equal reaction. Consequences, Robin. There’s no escaping them.”
Consequences, p. 21
“The police can’t touch him. Neither can you.”
Book Three of Four, a Death in the Family p. 19
“Now isn’t this touching! My old pals, Superham and Batpest, have come to congratulate me!”
Book Three of Four, a Death in the Family p. 22
“That’s the law, not justice”
Book Four of Four, a Death in the Family p. 4
Spare me your boy scout sentimentalities, Kent
Book Four of Four, a Death in the Family p. 5
You’re too emotionally involved-not thinking straight… but he murdered Jason.
Book Four of Four, a Death in the Family p. 6
I should have terminated his vile existence years ago. But I didn't. I couldn’t. His insanity granted him a stay of execution. But no longer. He’s become too dangerous, his crimes too heinous. Jason’s dead
Book Four of Four, a Death in the Family p. 12
The delegate behind me is not so lucky.
Book Four of Four, a Death in the Family p. 18
Wherever he goes… death… another hapless victim to haunt my sleep. Let there be an end to it!
Book Four of Four, a Death in the Family p. 18
Running will do you no good, Joker! No matter where you flee… I will be right behind you! No escape!!
Book Four of Four, a Death in the Family p. 19