Summary

• Juni Ba delivers a stunning Bat-Family moment in The Boy Wonder #4 that will leave fans emotional and satisfied.
• Damian Wayne faces his darkest fears and past mistakes, showcasing significant growth and the power of family bonds.
• The issue masterfully depicts the essence of Nightwing, Robin, Red Hood, and Red Robin's relationship, creating a beautiful and believable moment.

WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for The Boy Wonder #4!I'm officially ready to forgive DC for its crimes against my sanity, thanks to Juni Ba, who just delivered one of the best Bat-Family moments between Red Hood that I've ever read. If you're a Bat-Family fan, I can guarantee this will become one of your favorite Bat-centric moments, too.

This Damian Wayne moment reminded me of one of my favorite quotes about family from Disney’s Lilo & Stitch: “This is my family. I found it, all on my own. It’s little, and broken, but still good.”

Juni Ba's The Boy Wonder #4 has quickly become one of my all-time favorite comics, and I doubt anything will dethrone it soon. This issue continues what I believe to be the best Robin-centric story of the decade, offering a fresh take on Damian Wayne's origin and his relationships with his brothers—all from Damian's own perspective.

Issue #4 is particularly gripping as the youngest Robin once again falls into the hands of his grandfather, Ra’s al Ghul, who views Damian’s newfound growth as a weakness—a weakness Ra’s attempts to 'correct' by trying to force Damian back into the bloodthirsty ways of the al Ghuls.

The Boy Wonder #4 Has Officially Healed My DC-Inflicted Trauma With a Cry-Worthy Bat-Family Moment

Despite Ra’s attempts to lure his grandson back to the dark side, Damian resists with the help of his mother. Together, they embark on a journey where the young Robin must confront physical manifestations of his guilt over those he has wronged. One of these ‘ghosts’ is the man Damian beheaded in Gotham. The specter tries to guilt him into giving up his own life. Overwhelmed by shame and grief, Damian nearly allows the man to behead him with his own sword. However, in a critical moment, Damian gains clarity and fights back.

Damian’s decision to fight back is driven by the memory of his brothers’ encouraging words, reminding him that he has a family worth living for. Reflecting on his reasons for not giving up, Damian says, “I’ve got siblings who care about me. And I haven’t been able to show them I care too… I don’t know if I deserve to be among them… but I want to try.” This moment marks significant character growth for Damian, showing that his desire to improve is rooted in the kindness and faith his brothers have shown him. It’s also a powerful Bat-Family moment, highlighting the positive influence his brothers have on him.

“It's Little, and Broken, But Still Good": DC Just Gave the Bat-Family Their Lilo & Stitch Moment (& I’m SO Here For It)

This issue reminded me of one of my favorite quotes about family from Lilo & Stitch: “This is my family. I found it, all on my own. It’s little, and broken, but still good.” It may sound silly, but I see so many parallels between Damian and Stitch. Both come from unforgiving environments, are viewed as ‘bad’ by many, and struggle with behavioral issues. Yet, they become better versions of themselves because of the families they find. Juni Ba has truly outdone himself in crafting such a beautiful and believable Bat-Family moment, one that perfectly captures the essence of Nightwing, Robin, Red Hood, and Red Robin’s relationship.

The Boy Wonder #4 is available now from DC Comics!