I can’t remember the context, but I remember a really sweet panel. Damian was crying. And he said “I just wanted to make you proud of me.” And Bruce tells him “Damian, I already am.” And hugs him.

Sometimes you just need to be told you’re worth it

I never even considered how talia raised him. I just thought it was just the standard harsh training kill if you need to but NO. The fact that he’s even trying is tremendous

People who hate Damien fail to realize that this kid grew up in a world of violence and death. For most of his childhood that’s all he knew, and on top of that both his mother and grandfather told him that he would be future leader of humanity. It’s no wonder why he was so arrogant being in that kind of environment. That’s why what Batman says in ‘The Son of Batman,’ is so powerful. ‘How can you hope to lead humanity if you’ve never been a part of it?’ Damien has all this training and grooming to turn him into the perfect warrior/leader, but he fails at being a leader because he’s been denied his humanity and empathy. You can’t hope to be a great leader if you’re incapable connecting with people.

I think when written well all of the Robins are an example of Bruce’s best qualities but also failures as a father. It’s clearest with Jason and Damien being two two sides of the same inferiority complex that being a son of the bat gives you. Jason always felt inferior to Dick, and replaceable (Tim becomes Robin like what a year after he dies? So that doesn’t help) and I think that comes from his upbringing on the street and both birth parents abandoning him. He’s essentially a teenager who’s rebelling against his dad because he feels like the unworthy one in the family. The failure. Really what he needs is for Bruce to sit him down and tell him he loves him. Damien, at least at first, always felt like he had to prove that he was worthy of being Bruce’s son. The way Talia raised him meant he always felt he had to “earn” love. He had to be perfect, because unlike the other Robin’s he was Bruce’s son by blood, thus in his mind he needed to be the most “worthy” of them. It’s not until he’s with Alfred and Dick that he starts to have a healthy family dynamic and mellows out, and once Bruce shows him he loves and cares for him even when he falls short of his expectations, he starts to become worthy of being his own version of Robin. TL;DR Bruce, hug your fucking kids man.

One of my favorite Bruce being a father moments is when Bruce said "You tried to destroy my city, destroy my home, but worst of all YOU MESSED WITH MY KID." That's a true loving father. And my favorite moment of Damien is when Bruce is brainwashed by Darkseid he blames Clark for him being captured and says "You cost me my father." Such a truly loving son.

Dick Grayson is Bruce’s perfect son, Jason is Bruce’s biggest failure, Tim is Bruce’s apprentice, Damian is Batman’s son. Damian was a boy raised by Bruce’s worst qualities, his anger, his cold and calculated side, his need to prove himself better than others. Robin has always been that hope for the lonely child. That despite death, rejection, poverty, abuse, and isolation you can still be happy, companionate, smart, altruistic and heroic. Dick, Jason, Tim, Steph and Damian all represent that.

I just realized that Damian and Zuko are parallels of each other 😳😳

“I want you to know that Mother may have given me life, but you taught me how to live.” - Batman and Robin v2 #18 Love this quote from Damien. He puts on a front as a jerk, but is actually a caring person at heart like his father. He just wants to be accepted.

Kids need to know that their parents will love and care about them. That is what Damien every wanted from Bruce.

Its also important to realize Damian had only met Bruce a few times before Dick had to become Batman. And during Dick’s time as Batman he asked Damian if he missed his father and Damian was just like “idk I didn’t really get to know him. I only met him a couple times.” I feel like that makes Dick and Damian’s bond more special idk

“Sees title: Damien wayne, Batman’s true son” Dick Grayson: wow bro.

Damien was a chance for Bruce to correct his mistakes with Jason, and the stakes are higher because Damien is his real flesh and blood. They are already well on their way to this redemption, perhaps even already have, and it's honestly really heartwarming to see the cold dark knight warmed by the love of his son

I feel like Jason and Damian understand each other on a different level,both Damian and Jason were failed emotionally leaving trama and taking it out on others by murder. Bruce tried to help both and he helped Damian ,but Damian was able to be saved at a young age. Jason never was.

Dick is Batman's hope Jason is Batman's vengeance Tim is Batman's brain Damian is Batman's skill Seperately, they are a team of heroes who make up the greatest aspects of Batman. Together, they are Batman.

HEY SEEING PEOPLE LEGITIMATELY UNDERSTAND YOUR COMFORT CHARACTER IS THE BEST FEELING,ACTUALLY excellent video,sage rain,thank you for providing me so much serotonin!!!!

I've always liked Damian as a character, even when we first got to meet him. I always thought it was weird how so many people could hate on him without realizing why the character was the way they were. For me it was easy to understand. His development over the years has been so fun to see and I'm happy people are starting to like him more now.

As my favorite Robin, I'm always a little sad when I see people hate on him. I know that everyone has their own opinion, but I feel like a lot of people don't look at what is beyond the surface. They just saw his first appearance in the comics/movies and thought that was all there was to him. I loved seeing how his transformation, because it wasn't immediate or complete. It took time, and he still retains the qualities that make him, him. He still struggles, but has learned to care and to love. All it took was someone to have patience and to show him that they care.

I would really love an animated movie of the Batman and Robin series that actually focuses on Dick and Damian and isn't a cheap knock off *glares to Bad blood*

and this is why I DO HATE with all my heart what Adam Glass has done to Damian... that stupid man ruined like 12 years of character development...

The way I see it Dick and Tim's story was about a kind humans learning how to be a skilled fighters While Damian's story was about a skilled assain learning how to be a kind human

Got to feel sorry for Damian as all he ever wanted and needed was a family who actually loved and cared about him, instead of being groomed into being a killer. He had difficulty showing his compassionate and human side because at such a young age he had been taught by his mother and grandfather into thinking that kindness was a weakness and that instead, being able to decapitate someone at the age of 4 was strength. And that was basically all he knew until he was taken in by the Bat family and bonded with Dick (his Brother), Alfred & Bruce. He’s such an intriguing character as even though he was raised to be the ultimate assassin, he deep Down wanted to do & be good... his character development over the years is incredible.

Saaaaame! The Dick-Damian dynamic was just what I needed and what Damian needed. I hated Damian until Dick showed us that he really is just a kid who needs love, no matter how much he likes to act like he isn't. Made me feel so bad for judging Damian so harshly while being so happy that he got such a great older brother.

Seeing Talia's attitude in the comics makes me appreciate her character in the dcamu. After Ra's was killed, she decided to leave her son with Batman so that he would be safe which is surprising because since they were both assassins, Damian could have helped her retake the League. At least she cared about Damian enough to prioritize his safety over everything else which to me, she genuinely cares for him. That was until she swam in the pit and her mind messed up. God I hate the Bad Blood movie

People always hate Damien but what they fail to realize is that he was raised by Rais & Talia Al Ghul. What do people expect? Being raised by Killers. Being raised with Violence & Brutality. I compare Damien to Zuko, there's alot of comparisons with them.

I will honestly say just like you I did not like Damian Wayne. He was the exact opposite of what Robin is supposed to represent, the Brightside of Batman. But as time went on I began to warm up to him and come to realize that Damien wasn't raised with the tendencies of a child like Dick and Tim, and even Jason despite being ill-mannered was still a kid by the end of the day. But Damian was treated as if he was already an adult, he had no friends, he had to live up to extreme expectations and was expected to be the best at everything related to his parents, so when he met the bat family for the first time he wasn't expecting a totally different world then the one he was used to. Alfred treated him like a kid when all his life he was treated like he was an adult. Dick was his father's first son despite not being his biological son and was highly respected and expected to be the next Batman and was the total opposite of Damien. Tim was Bruce's current partner and despite being a better combatant than him was still more respected due to his natural detective skills. And last but certainly not least there was Bruce himself the man he wanted the approval of and expected that approval right away just from being his biological son but sadly Damian was the very thing Bruce disliked, a cold-blooded murderer. Damien in the old 52 couldn't be Bruce's Robin because Robin is supposed to be the friendly cop to Batman's brutish cop and Damien couldn't be that at the time which is why he was the perfect Robin for Dick who was dealing with the pressure of Being Batman because he needed a partner who could and would push him to be aggressive but still a gentle mentor that Damian needs. He trained so hard to be worthy of being Batman's son but he never needed to do that he just needed to be Bruce's son, because unlike Talia, Bruce never wanted his kids to be like him only the best them they can be.

This was a really good video. I never knew Damian was that deep of a character. It would be cool if you could do a video on his friendship with Johnathan kent. Or maybe even a video about Superman and Batmans friendship. Maybe even videos on the Super family. Either way awesome video as always.

Another nuance of Damian`s character that is rarely touched upon: His "tt" tic is in part a sign of disrespect but paradoxically it is also a sign of pride in his Arabic heritage.

You’re worth more than what you can give to others you deserve love to- Mara I feel as if this quote could apply to Damian as he’s going against his very instincts and what he was raised to be: the perfect weapon but ultimately he learned what the R in Robin stands for: Redemption

It's also interesting to note that the surly but brilliant personality came out in father AND son, and Dick acted as an excelent counterweight to both. Further, something I notice here is that Bruce was a sweet and lovely kid who grew up in love and affection, then was thrust into horror. Damian was a kid who grew up in horror and was thrust into love and affection (to a certain degree) and it's really interesting to see Damian as the raw potential for what Bruce could be (if unleashed) and Bruce is what Damian could be (if carefully honed). Kinda a flash forward, flash back look at the same character, in my opinion.

Thank you for making this video. Whenever I saw Damian, I saw the assassin trying to be a Robin but would always be tempted to kill. I just couldn't move past that fact that Damian killed and tortured and crossed so many lines, so many, I considered him irredeemable. I saw him ass an assassin trying to do what he was taught, assimilation and tearing apart the bat family. But now I see him for who he is, a scared kid who didn't know better, a kid who had alot in his future, a 10 year old. Who had so much, but his life was cut short. You will be remembered. Robin.

This was a great video. Damian is my personal favorite of the robins. I love how despite growing up in a horrible and abusive environment he ultimately chooses to overcome that to do good. In my mind there’s nothing more hopeful than that. I just wish dc would let his character development stay intact more. I like how has been written in DCEASED and seeing how far he has grown as a character is really inspiring.

I love Damian Wayne robin and I am just tired of bad writers mistreating him like garbage.

Dude, you gotta see Batman: Bad Blood and the Teen Titans stuff. It really rounds out the character of Damian Wayne. Particularly his relationship with Raven. It was cute to see how things evolved with those two.

Damian is my favorite Robin. I loved his pairing with Jonathan Kent in Super Sons. The two of them really brought out the best in each other.

Nothing going on here just waiting for just a guy without a mustache

I've loved Damian from the get-go. When I saw how raw and cold he was, I saw the beginning of a great story.

Can't stop smiling every time I see Damien and Bruce together. Son and father. Bruce knows how much his son looks like him and sometimes can't stand it

Although I love Damian's growth as a character, it's a truly shame that Morrison had to retcon Talia to make her look evil so that Bruce would look like a savior. Anyway, I loved your video and I think more people should watch it. People hate Damian because they don't know him, the animated movies made a horrible adaptation. Others hate him because of his past mistakes, but he outgrew and redeemed himself, Damian even share a good relationship with Tim, showing that he no longer sees his brother as a threat. I love his character development, awesome video!

I love how Damien interacts with all the previous robins Dick was a nuances Jason was a failure Tim was a pretender Stephanie was a joke but they grow on him

I too wasn't fond of Damian when he first introduced but as years goes by of showing his vulnerability,his struggle and the way he sometimes sulking. It's shows that He is just a Kid. If Bruce is damaged after the death of his parents, Damian is damaged even before meeting his father. The insecurities & mannerisms that bruce had when he was a child have all shown in Damian's personality. Damian's death in Batman incorporated made my eyes teared up and i understands Bruce frustration. Now with DCeased, when damian putting on the mantle of the Bat, it does not feel awkward but felt like he deserve it.

Personally, I met Damian through the DCAMU so I appreciate his growth into a deserving hero alongside Bruce, Dick, and Raven the most. His development was fleshed out nicely and strategically, ‘cause I remember everyone hated him in the first few movies haha look how much he’s been allowed to grow from there! What a feat. And Raven’s been my fav heroine since 2003TT so them ending up together was a nice touch for me. Great vid, Sage!

Let’s gooo Damian Wayne live action

One thing I want to bring up is how similar Bruce and Damian are in the way they express their love for others. They do it through actions, and it works easier for Bruce, who as an adult can understand actions easier and more maturely from how he was raised and chose to live. But Damian, while also showing his emotions and feelings through actions, wants to be TOLD that he's loved. Which is one the walls blocking him and Bruce throughout the comics.

This video recently just popped up on my recommended feed and I gotta say this video really made my morning. Damian Wayne to me always seemed like the most tragic Robin but whenever I brought him up in any conversation that involved "Best Sidekicks" or "Best Robins" I would quickly get dismissed cause most people just see Damian as a brat. It's so awesome to see someone understand this character like I and many others do and take the time and effort to make a video all about him. This is my first time watching one of your videos but I gotta just say thank you for taking the time to talk about a character near and dear to my heart and showing him love. Keep up the amazing work and be sure that I will definitely go back to see your previous videos cause you got me hooked. 😁👍

That is also very admirable. The fact that Bruce and Damien always try to find ways to overcome their darkness and I'm pretty much the same exact way too. But I did have a little bit of a slip up back when I was plotting to gravely hurt people but I will probably never go down that road again because the result is tragic and embarrassing as well for that matter.

Damien favorite so beautiful have character that deals with his duality, of being heir to League of Assassin’s. And being Batman son. With him dealing with turmoil of, who is he? what should he do? How should he live? And why is his father so beloved and strong? It really flesh out not just Damien but Bruce as well. Why Son of Batman my top favorite Batman movie

Even though at first everyone hated Damian but I always respected him because of his fighting skills at such a young age and he was raised a certain way.

You’ve earned another sub! I’d do anything for Damian to be who he was in apokolips war in the comics rn. There, he had uplifting end to his character where he grew to be the best person he can be to save the ones he loves and formed a love with raven. This is what makes Damian’s story so beautiful. And Dc’s totally disrespecting him. Edit: Update! Damian is in a better place in the comics rn in 2022!

Damian Wayne help me enjoy comics once again to what I once abandoned, have read as many comics as I can around his character & totally enjoy The Super Sons, with him & Jon S Kent, best team up ever. Will do you a vid on the Super Sons

With nature and nurture there is one thing that’s usually left out of the discussion. As humans, we have the capability of a range of things we can do, with positive or negative results that may follow, and you could argue that these things are almost nature they’re committed so often. But we as humans have the capability to be better, to choose to be better than nature may have intended us to be, and that is what I consider to be one of the cornerstones of what it means to be human.

Family don’t really have to be related by blood but the bonds that we makes with others I love at first I hated my brother in law I wished he never married my sister but I realize something that my family that they didn’t seen we are one of the same but my brother-in-law it’s like a love to give to a brother or to look up to like a little bro and big bro. Like the bond madara and hashirama we both lost people we care for we’ve been treated terribly by people in our lives and we became close and I say this now if anything happens to him I’ll find them and make them pay 1000 times fold Because treats me like I’m a normal person and don’t care I have a disorder don’t treats me like I’m being looked down he’s more a family member than being related by blood !

Damian has the best lines. He is such a hilarious lil sh*t.

Damian: I don’t care for anyone. I’m a weapon. I’m dangerous. Me: a baby Edit: senpai noticed me Edit2: I don’t care that the heart is gone now. I know that senpai saw the comment and liked it. That’s it.

I'm sorry if it sounds strange, but i just want to say that i really like the tone of your voice; the way you discuss the depth, themes in fiction in a calm, deep tone is quite captivating and very enjoyable to listen to. Thank you for your thoughts and your work.

Batman & Robin is one of my favorite runs because I love reading Damian and Dick together. It’s just pure sibling rivalry and I’m from a big family so I can relate somewhat. The golden child and the black sheep.

I wonder what if damian would've met jason todd before bruce, seeing that he is also a killer maybe he would've saw him as a better batman because he only kills the worst of the worst and not small criminals or inocents

This is why Damien is one of my favorites he’s conflicted but so relatable at the same time.

Took the words right out of my mouth again he really grew on me as a character

I love this so much,amazing video, voice, topic and message. When I always here people talk about Damian , Its ussually hate him or love him, People ussually just look at his personality and labels him a brat and littlesh*t, but they don't address other things, Damian is a kid, that wasn't shown love, care and affection growing up, he was given almost unachievable expectations. In my opinion what damian trully wants deep inside is love,acceptance,care and a family.

I honestly really liked this video about damian and I don't see why most comments say they hate it

Bats are seen at night but Robin's hail the morning

Title: Batman’s True Son Terry McGinnis: *Allow me to introduce myself.*

“You, Talia, Ras, you’re all in here...but where am I? Who am I?”

Heck my favorite series super sons with Damian Wayne robin is with my boy Jonathan Samuel kent superboy as his little 10 year old self was a really great friend to Damian Wayne robin which was so awesome and adorable.

Damien Wayne will forever be my favorite Robin.

I have watched nearly every damian video on youtube but this one is probably my favourite! I felt so happy watching this!

Damian reminds me so much of Zuko and with both characters you had to watch them grow to like them.

I think damian could use a bit of Jason’s wisdom, since he can relate the most to damien and be a good brother and help him overcome some aspects such as jason has

I guess I do share that trait with Damien as well but not to the same degree at all. I have no need to kill but I have no problems hurting people when they get out of line excessively. But I rarely even do that. In fact its been like 4 years since I got in a fight and I've only ever been in like 4 real physically violent situations. And while I do appreciate combat sports and martial arts all of that is done in a controlled environment and both competitors can quit whenever they want until the time runs out or the other person wins decisively according to the rules of the sport.

I think Damian is an amazing character. I know most people don't care about his upbringing but I do. He was born and bred as an assassin, forced to kill or probably be disowned by his family. For God's sake he climbed up mountains as a 4 year old because it was expected. Honestly, do you think you could do that? He's a brat because he was taught to be that way and was told all the world would basically be his since infancy. The mother who raised him was literally ready to clone him because he was such a good fighter and didn't feel an ounce of remorse. It's a miracle he actually learned to get along with the teen titans at all. Tbh he's like Vegeta from Dragon Ball. I love his character too because they're both realistic.

I've never come to grips with the assassin background Damian has, it's like it makes him less human and more of a weapon. The New 52 films really show a character struggle with his identity a lot and come through so many challenges. Generator Rex is somewhat like that, with the title character being branded as a weapon instead of a teenager.

Damian is the best robin!!!

First I like to say you truly did amazing job! Like seriously for real this is amazing and I greatly appreciate on your analysis and in depth of Damian Wayne character. You went beyond and I love that. From previous videos I seen reviewing or analysis Damian character they focus so much on his skills and behavior, but never really go in depth behind it or finding out the reasons. Like they don’t go farther within his character or what presented through his screen time. Watching this direction make me love the video even more. It just the direction you chose to presented it was informative and your perspectives was in depth. This really made me enjoy watching this video. This inform me more of Damian Wayne character. I remember the first time Damian premiere in son of Batman my thoughts was this boy had potential and interesting. I wonder what else we seen out of him? 1 second ago

Another masterpiece

I have this idea that in the DCAMU I think that Damian and Conner (Superboy) would slowly become good friends. Because they have a lot in common The both have conflicting blood, Conner (Superman/Luthor) & Damian (Batman/Al Ghul). They both put on a front to hide insecurities They both genuinely want to be better

I’m so glad to see that all the robins are completed casandra Cain would be a pretty good continuation if you wanted to continue down the Batfamily line

Sage Rain , I want to thank you for analyzing Damian Wayne ,along with all the former Robins (Dick Grayson , Jason Todd ,and Tim drake ) .I love the Batbros(as some fandoms call them that ).All them together make Batman to be honest. Anyways , though Damian has been one of the interesting Robins I’ve come across not saying the other former Robins were bad as they were all great in their own rights , but Damian hits be on a different level where I could immediately see his pain.How he wants acceptance.I know how that can be wanting to be accepted by others who you care for and loved .

This is super well done, definitely one of the best looks into the character I’ve seen. Keep it up

Your writing is incredible I love these "video essays"

Amazing work my guy

Sometimes I wonder where the batfamily would be without Alfred and Dick

That is exactly what I'm looking for from yall. I need to know that you won't give up on me and that you are seriously trying to truly make things right once and for all.

unpopular opinion but Damian is my favorite robin .

i love the batman videos, was very excited when i saw the notification 🔥👍

The Heart, The Vengeance, The Detective, and The Saved. The Four Robins.

Damian will always be my favorite robin and one of my favorite characters in comics/Super Hero Media. You feel bad for Damian because he was just a kid brought into a violent hateful environment, until he met the bat family that’s all he knew. I especially love how they do Damian in the DCAU, just great character growth and development

Good timing for this video, yesterday or the day before i watched your videos on the other Robins and wanted a Damian Wayne one

This video really helped me empathise with Damian's character

This isn’t a popular take but I always liked damion because in the movies he feels like a very traditional anime protagonist (relies almost entirely on fighting skill, monologues, Asian martial arts origin) and he was j traduced to Batman who is the epitome of the western protagonist (typical good guy, one liners, super rich/talented). It’s like a blending of the two anime and western animation

I love this Chanel more than I could have ever imagined

great video analysis!

Grayson and Damine's Duo is my Favorite, seeing them reuniting in Agent 37 series is heartwarming

One thing he never beat deathstroke and Nightwing during his first appearance those were movie additions

I have been waiting so long

All the reasons why Damian is my favorite DC character.. thank you for this.

Not gonna lie, I hate this vid Only 10 mins with Sages Rain *soothing* voice, how am I supposed to go to bed now???

When we getting cassandra cain and Stephanie🤔

Sage, you’re so awesome bro; thank you for this. Seriously. It’s so good dude, so so good.

I just watched the 4 robin's videos in a row, great content man