Batman: The Adventures Continue #5
In "Red Son Rising Pt. 1," Batman confronts a haunting presence from his past when he realizes the masked figure stalking him is Jason Todd—his long-dead former partner, now embracing the identity of the Red Hood. Through flashbacks guided by Alfred, Tim learns the full story of how Batman first met Jason and how the young Robin's fate changed everything. The issue, written by Alan Burnett and Paul Dini and illustrated by Ty Templeton with colors by Monica Kubina, blends emotional weight and tension, setting up a pivotal chapter in Batman’s legacy. The striking cover by Paolo Rivera and Joe Rivera captures the intensity of the moment.
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Batman learns that the mysterious figure who has been shadowing him is his former partner Jason Todd, believed to be dead but now calling himself the Red Hood. Alfred tells Tim how Batman originally met Jason and how Jason became the second Robin.
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