Batman & Son TP (DC Compact Comics Edition)

Batman & Son – DC Compact Comics Edition TP collects Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert's landmark introduction of Damian Wayne in DC's compact, digest-sized trade format, releasing August 18, 2026.

Quick Facts

• Publisher: DC Comics (DC Compact Comics)
• Writer: Grant Morrison
• Artists: Andy Kubert, John Van Fleet
• Release Date: August 18, 2026
• Format: Trade Paperback, 200 pages, digest size, perfect bound
• Collects: Batman #655–658 and #663–666
• ISBN: 9781799508793
• Distributor SKU: 0526DC0233

The Story

Batman has faced monsters, assassins, and gods — but now he must face something far more frightening: fatherhood. The mysterious Talia, daughter of the archvillain Ra's al Ghul and Batman's onetime love, returns with a boy named Damian and claims the child is Batman's son. Stunned, the Dark Knight takes the child in, but the boy — raised among the brutal dictates of the League of Assassins — has his own agenda. Soon both Tim Drake, Bruce Wayne's newly adopted heir, and Alfred find themselves targets of this genetically perfect and very angry child. Is Damian a misguided boy trying to prove himself, or an operative designed to destroy Batman?

Why This Collection Matters

Batman & Son is the story that introduced Damian Wayne, one of the most consequential characters in modern Batman lore, and set the template for Grant Morrison's celebrated Batman run. This DC Compact Comics edition puts that origin in an affordable, portable 5.5" x 8.5" format, making it an easy entry point for newer readers and a space-saving addition for longtime collectors of Morrison's run.

Common Questions

Do I need to read anything before this? No — this collection functions as a self-contained introduction to Damian Wayne and works as a starting point for Morrison's Batman run.

How is the Compact Comics edition different from the original trade? It uses DC's smaller digest trim size at a lower price point, with the same story content as prior Batman & Son collections.