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In fandoms people just don't check de source material anymore and they should, not because "you need to read certain stories to be a real fan" but because in a age of AI and influencers, your opinion is more precious than ever, your hability to think for yourself is the only thing that AI will never take against your will.

I have seen people discussing things that never happened in a comic with arguments of things out of context, and that's genuinely sad, because comic books can be SO MUCH FUN.

That's basically part 7.

We open to this page:

Yey, that's exactly sibling behavior, only would be more real If he messed up the bed.

I forgot to say but Alfred wasn't home on the last issue, he left a note saying that he had to see some relatives, we have more answears here.

So, Julia tells him that she doesn't believe that her adoptive father died of natural causes. The whole situation with Julia brings me some questions: Is she still Canon? If so, how did she react to the inheritance that he left to Dick? How is her relationship with Bruce?

Back to Comissioner Gordon

Bullock's getting some character development or he's just not the type to kill a guy on purpose.

Behold! The Joker-copter.

Every time i see such big props and crafts in general It makes me wonder about this industry in Gotham (or DC in general). Like, do we have a lot of artists comissioned to do this stuff or they just kidnap de artist? This artists have protection? Do they have a list of villains to not attend, If so, this villains have to do It themselves, so they're basically just evil cosplayers? I think they wouldn't work for Professor Pyg, and also, some villains totally could have a crafts night. Okay, enough tangent.

This whole exchange summarizes what i thought, Jason wasn't even offered the mantle of Robin, honestly, that's the best outcome, Dick's the only one who should give It to Jason. I kinda want to see how things would go If Jason just got a different costume and identity.

I should mention that this is my 5° or 6° post about It, I'm reading in real time so check It out for more context.

I'm a big fan of how Bruce's being written here, he seems genuinely worried about his relationship with Jason and making him Robin isn't simply "He seems worthy of the mantle" and more about the fact that Batman needs/misses a partner and that he, as a person, missed and got attached to Jason.

I also wonder how Jason's going to be specifically Robin, considering that Dick has the mantle now.

Back on Comissioner Gordon now.

I know Gordon is unconscious, but I'm also a firm believer that he would pretend a comma so that he doesn't have to talk to Bullock.

Okay, now I need to explain a bit of this issue lore: Vicky Vale is in Guatemala, she was captured after doing some Lois Lane style of journalism.

When she's not in Bruce's presence she's really smart and a fierce journalist.

She's able to runaway and sneak a note to a tourist, the news get to Bruce and he decides to go rescue her.

We only endenger childs on non-school nights and in the country apparently. Again, it's crazy to see how he's trying to be a good dad but also failling on the communication side of things, It also shows that, as much as he wants a Robin, he doesn't really want to put Jason on the line.

Dick was so different, he would do It anyway, and probably more violently (he probably would kill someone or get killed) and Bruce was younger and less experienced.

I really like the way that he reacts under pressure, he has such a quick thinking and rational, also, I'm reading everything in order and for the first time, so the things i say might age like milk.

Oh, my baby. Also, they were really trying to make "The Batman" stick, but as a modern reader It just brings me "The goddam Batman" flashbacks, thank you Frank Miller.

So, in general, Jason's having a terrible time, Barbara is also having a terrible time and so is Bruce, I wonder how Dick's doing in the Titans, but i bet he's also having a terrible time.

Okay, so, the Chimera wasn't exactly Waldo, It was just dressed as him, but now I dont know in which moments It was Waldo or the Chimera. Also, the Chimera disguised himself as Batman and Batman disguised as Waldo, so this Mexican novella just got more complex.

But, at least we have Batman's recognizing Jason's skills.

What a team. They could've been iconic. ALSO NEXT PAGE BAT CALLS HIM SON.

Guys, on my humble opinion more people should read his pre-crisis Robin days, idk tons about him as Red hood (again, i'm reading mostly in order, save from urban legends, the second chances collection, and some morden events) but seeing him slowly prove himself as worthy of the mantle and getting a better relationship with Bruce is definitly great. Also, I can't emphasize enough how happy i am that Bruce didn't immediatly hand him the costume.

THEY UNCREEPED WALDO.

I didn't even recognize him at first, also, Jason moved back to the circus in the end of detective comics #529. Probably Waldo wasn't intended on being scary but his first appereance doesn't help.

Here we also are presented with a new villain called Chimera, Jason decided to investigate by himself.

I bet it's Waldo, that man doesn't fool me.

Alfred came to see him.

I think i understand a bit more about how (pre-crisis) Jason sees Bruce and his relation to Batman, he thinks that to be accepted as a son he must be accepted as Robin, that links with his desire to prove himself valuable (and thus worth of love). Crazy how different he is compared to Robin Dick Grayson and Tim Drake, If he were to be compared to another Robin, i think Damian is the most similar.

And Batman was there the whole time.

Batman found Chimera, and again, i 100% understand how Jason turned out more violent, that's how Batman was acting:

I read him screaming (and the man-bat issue) like Spider-man to Shocker.

Bullock gave Gordon a heart attack, i knew that would happen, they kinda hinted It.

When I said "cheaters end up in ditches" that wasn't the intent, hope he doesn't die (but If he does we know he would be back after crisis anyway).

I FRICKING KNEW IT. Waldo, there wasn't a single moment where you didn't look like a freak, also, i think that breaks the clowns code.

This issue ends with Batman unconscious surrounded by lions and Jason being kidnapped (2° time).

Source: Batman #364.

Apparently he's not publicly Bruce's ward, even though Bruce's a public figure and has been seen with him going to the movies.

Also, If you don't know, thats Waldo:

The fact that Jason's considering going to live in the circus again with this soul eater, proto-pennywise of a being should make Bruce rethink his parenting decisions.

That's Natasha aka Nocturna, she and a guy named Anton (idc about him, she's cooler) stole from the guests in the party. Jason is still trying to prove himself and Bruce's has the emotional inteligence of a door, so he doesn't see that what Jason needs is to know that he has a place on his life WITHOUT having to give something in return, that he doesn't need to be Robin or the perfect ward to be loved.

My poor baby, Bruce, stop flirting with the pseudo-vampire villain and give him attention.

He's running from home. Honestly, this was such a dramatic issue.

Source: Batman #363

Bonus:

I swear, that's my last post today but I had to coment on that creepy ass Clown, Jason, wth??? You dont fucking run to a man who looks like he eats humans.

Also, Jay proved himself but Bruce isn't eager to have another kid running around in the green shorts scaring his villains.

I don't know how Gordon is still alive, the man is old, has health issues, is a comissioner in Gotham and has so many people testing his poor heart.

Jason called Bruce to the movies and Bruce cancelled his date with Vicky Vale, he also wanted to wear his best attire to show that he cared, adorable. Man-bat ruined EVERYTHING.

No wonder Jason thought that he would kill the Joker (pre crises is different, i know. Let me have this.)

ALSO, Jason used to walk on his hands.

Alfred's in such a no win situation, or you get a pre-teen walking on his hands or a Man-bat, can't tell which option is more terrifying