Batman: A Death in the Family #[nn]
In *Batman: A Death in the Family* (1989), Jason Todd’s desperate search for his biological mother takes a deadly turn when the Joker ambushes them both—leaving fans to decide his fate through a groundbreaking reader vote. Written by Jim Starlin and illustrated by Jim Aparo, with inks by Mike DeCarlo and colors by Adrienne Roy, the story unfolds with emotional weight and high stakes, culminating in a shocking confrontation that reshapes Batman’s world. The cover, also by Jim Aparo, captures the moment of tension with chilling precision.
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Jason Todd is spiraling out of control, and he decides to find his biological mother without Batman's help. He finally does track down his mother, a former associate of the Joker, but unfortunately, the Joker shows up during the reunion and beats Robin to death. Batman's quest for revenge brings him into conflict with Superman when the Joker reappears as an ambassador of Iran, with full diplomatic immunity. The twist to the story is that readers were encouraged to phone in with their vote as to whether Jason Todd would live or die.
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