Summary

Nightwing’sloyalty toBatmanstands as one of his most admirable traits . Yet , it can sometimes lead to unintended consequences , as Batwoman tragically experienced firsthand , with her death being a direct result of Dick Grayson ’s actions to bring Bruce Wayne back from the all in . However , true to his character , Nightwing is place to making damages , and that ’s on the nose what he did .

InBatman and Robin#8 by Grant Morrison and Cameron Stewart , Batman Dick Grayson embarks on a quest to resurrect Bruce Wayneusing a Lazarus pitlocated in an desolate mine . Batwoman , along with Squire and Knight , becomes entangled in Dick ’s reckless design .

Despite Batwoman ’s warnings that attempting to resuscitate Bruce is a dangerous move , act directly into the hands of nefarious military group , Dick select to ignore her advice . As a consequence , they inadvertentlyresurrect a sham Batman who assault them , distracting them long enough for King Coal to trigger off explosive , have a mine collapse that vote down Kate Kane .

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Nightwing’s Attempts to Resurrect Batman Cost Batwoman Her Life

The mine prostration does n’t immediately claim Batwoman ’s life but rather leave her in a condition beyond repair : paralyze , with numerous broken off-white , and suffering from intimate bleeding . As Dick cradle her in his arm , offering false reassurances that she ’ll be alright , Kate corrects him , assert that she must die because she has " an idea"—that Dick should resurrect her using the Lazarus infernal region . assume her wish , Dick helps Batwoman overdose on morphia to expedite her death . Shortly afterward , Knight and Squire arrive , with Dick greeting them solemnly , " Batwoman died in my coat of arms , " before outline their resurrection plan , which ultimately succeeds in bringing Kate back to life .

While everything ultimately resolves itself , this entire catastrophe emphasise how Dick ’s unwavering loyalty and dearest for Bruce can sometimes dim him , extend him to endanger others , include Damian and Alfred , who also face danger since the sour Batman after targeted them in the Batcave . Despite Dick ’s imposing intention , even Alfred gently reprimands him for endangering others and resorting to the Lazarus pits for the saki of a have it away one . In answer , Dick candidly states,“This is n’t just ' enjoy ones , ' Alfie . It ’s Bruce Wayne , The Batman … I owed it to the earth to try,“succinctly encapsulate Dick ’s principle and emotion .

Dick Grayson may have donned the Dark Knight ’s ness and cowl once , but there ’s one valid reason why he can never take over as Batman permanently .

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Kate Kane Joins Red Hood and Black Bat in the “Resurrected by a Lazarus Pit” Club

Kate Kane ’s resurrection officially seat her into the Bat - Family’s"Resurrected by a Lazarus Pit"club , alongside Red Hood Jason Todd , who was animate by Talia al Ghul , and Black Bat Cassandra Cain , whose mother , Lady Shiva , utilized the pits for her revival . However , Kate ’s getting even is notably unequalled because she issue without experiencing endocarp rage , a rough-cut side force that Cassandra and Jason endured upon their resurrection . This distinction raise challenging questions about why Kate ’s experience differ . It ’s also bewitching to contemplate howNightwingandBatmanmight handle a dip in the pits and if they , too , would respond like Batwoman .

Batman and Robin # 8is usable now from DC Comics !

BATMAN AND ROBIN # 8 ( 2010 )

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batman is raised from the dead, confronted by nightwing (dressed as batman) and batwoman

batwoman badly injured and dying discusses her injuries with batman

batwoman emerges from lava gasping for air

Batman and Robin #8 featuring Batwoman and Dick Grayson cover

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