As Lois and her allies prepare to destroy the Lexcorp building back on Earth, which will destroy both the Paradooms and themselves, she sends a goodbye message to Superman on Apokolips. They are confronted by the apparent leader of the criminals, a masked man calling himself "the Heretic," who detonates explosives planted within the facility. The Heretic revealed he was an adult force-grown clone of Damian as part of a program initiated by Ra's al Ghul to create the perfect soldier. Thinking it's about Terra's lack of control, Nightwing is surprised to hear that Robin is distrustful of her. Damian was accepted into the monastery. Blue Beetle notes that the scarab doesn't like the confined space; it lashes out when a bit of dirt hits it. Sadly, though the pit did revive Dick it left him in a permanently insane state, causing him to become extremely feral and attack anything that moved. Damian constantly baits Slade with the hope that he'll be dumb enough to let him out; however, it seems the Batman tactics won't work. Batman understood and told him about a monastery in the Himalayas that could be of help. Later that night, he tried to sneak out again but the latest outgoing security system prevented him. He appears close to Raven, who also has family problems. Raven was noticeably the only person who could calm Damian down when he expressed anger or frustration. Robin caught up to Raven and was shocked to see Ra's al Ghul, who was really the last Corruptor in disguise. Damian won but his victory as short-lived as Raven was attacked by the Corruptors. The villains' leader, Talia, refused to allow Heretic to bring Robin to their base of operations at the Sisters of Perpetual Grace. Robin remarked he only saw ineffectual grandstanding and preferred to work alone. As "Damian" shot Batman over and over, Batman lurched closer and held "Damian" in his arms. When The team teleports to Metropolis, where Superman's wife Lois Lane has recruited former members of the Suicide Squad for their operation, including Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark, among others. The Heretic became fixated on Robin and ordered Electrocutioner to spare him. Batman decided to send Robin to train with the Teen Titans at their tower to learn how to be part of team. Batman arrived and accused Robin of the deed.
Talia issued an ultimatum to Damian, join her side or die. They eventually escaped and captured Langstrom, bringing him to the Batcave. However, Robin tells her that everything that goes on in the tower should be the business of each Titan. He grabbed Batman by the throat and stated they could survive with the Wayne fortune after Batman died. He is entitled, egotistical, condescending, rude, and unafraid to express his opinions. Raven attempts to calm Terra's mind, awakening her; she rudely tells them to leave her be. The next day, Nightwing drove Robin to the Titans Tower in the Batmobile. He didn't enjoy being a human cattle prod and felt he was being under-utilized.
Robin remarked he didn't need help but would later on. Raven agreed and returned to the Titans Tower with them. Starfire reminded Robin it was all a team effort and everyone had to be accomodating with each other. Wayne was still disoriented to Damian tried slapping him. With the exception of Terra, the Titans free themselves. Batman, Batwoman, and Batwing assaulted the convent, forcing Talia to order a retreat but Bruce and Damian Wayne were left behind.
Damian Wayne was the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul and the grandson of Ra's al Ghul, the founder and former leader of the League of Assassins. Robin eventually gained the upper hand and kicked him into a column where a bunch of lesser demons grabbed at him. Deathstroke tries sending a reply but realizes Damian is more of a jerk; he promptly sends a rude text. Raven knew she needed the crystal to trap Trigon again. Beetle thought he hated them. Talon could not execute Robin and did the unthinkable. Robin admitted he no longer wished them dead. Batman tracked down the base of the Court of Owls but he was drugged and dumped into a labyrinth. Once Nightwing, Starfire and Beast Boy leave, Robin asks Raven what she saw in Terra's mind; she tells him it's not his business. Save for Raven, all his teammates were killed or captured. Once a member of the Teen Titans as Robin, Damian left following Darkseid's invasion to lead his late mother's organization. About half a year later, he finished scrubbing floors and retired to his room. The Grandmaster, who was Samantha Vanaver, recognized Damian and realized Bruce Wayne was Batman. Batman soon joined the battle but Robin ran off to capture the Dollmaker. Electrocutioner ignored him and continued to electrocute him. Talon insisted Draco's army of lawyers would again keep him out of prison and insisted he cross the line. As Talon defeated Batman, Robin arrived and defended the latter. They fought sai to sai but Robin knocked Talon's away and held his to Talon's throat. Talia discovered what was going on and admonished Heretic. He inadvertently gave Starfire an idea. Terra wakes as the Titans fight, becoming blinded by a blood-lust towards Slade for betraying her; she blocks Robin and Nightwing and tries crushing Slade.