# A Death in the Family - Paperback

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by **Jim Starlin** (Author), **Marv Wolfman** (Illustrator)

In 1988, Batman readers were allowed to vote on the outcome of the story... and they decided that Robin should die! Jim Starlin's devastating graphic novel classic left shockwaves throughout the comic book industry, many of which are still felt today!

As the second person to assume the role of Batman's sidekick, Jason Todd had a completely different personality than the original Robin. Rash and prone to ignore Batman's instructions, Jason was always quick to act without regard to consequences. In this fatal instance, Robin ignores his mentor's warnings when he attempts to take on the Joker by himself and pays the ultimate price. Driven by anger with Superman by his side, Batman seeks his vengeance as he looks to end the Joker's threat forever.

This tale of loss, guilt and brutality is considered one of the most defining pieces in the Dark Knight's mythology. _Batman: A Death in the Family_ collects _Batman_ #426-429.

### Author Biography

**Jim Starlin** is the acclaimed author of classic graphic novels including, for DC Comics, _Cosmic Odyssey_ and _Batman: A Death in the Family_, as well as the 1982 Marvel graphic novel _The Death of Captain Marvel_. His other works include the space operas _Warlock_ and _Dreadstar._

In a career that has spanned nearly 30 years, **Marv Wolfman** has helped shape the heroic careers of DC Comics' Green Lantern, Blackhawk, and the original Teen Titans, as well as Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and Nova. In addition to co-creating _The New Teen Titans_ and the universe-shattering _Crisis on Infinite Earths_ with George Pérez, Wolfman was instrumental in the revamp of Superman after _Crisis_, the development of _The New Teen Titans_ spin-off series _Vigilante, Deathstroke the Terminator,_ and _Team Titans_, and created such characters as Blade for Marvel, along with _Night Force_ and the retooled _Dial "H" For Hero_ for DC. In addition to his numerous comic book credits, Wolfman has also written several novels and worked in series television and animation, including the _Superman_ cartoon of the late 1980s and currently the hit _Teen Titans_ show on Cartoon Network.

**Number of Pages:** 272

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 10.1 x 6.6 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** November 22, 2011

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