Batman and Son Tim Drake was Robin. In that year, the miniseries "Infinite Crisis" was released. The series was a crossover event of all of the characters of the DC Universe, and had universe-changing consequences. At the end of the series, Batman decides that he needs to focus on keeping his family safe and close, so leaves Gotham City with Nightwing, Robin, and his butler Alfred Pennyworth for a year. After his return, he adopts Tim Drake, formally making him his son. Batman also had many interactions with the al Ghul family through the years. Early in their interactions it was established that
Batman: Death of the Family Batman: Death of the Family "Batman: Death of the Family" is a 23-issue comic book story arc first published by DC Comics in 2012 featuring the fictional superhero Batman and his family of supporting characters. The arc spans several titles featuring characters of the Batman family including: "Batman", "Batgirl", "Batman and Robin", "Catwoman", "Detective Comics", "Nightwing", "Red Hood and the Outlaws", "Suicide Squad", and "Teen Titans". The story involves the return of Batman's archenemy, the Joker, and his plan to destroy all of the people Batman has come to rely on over the years: the multiple Robins, Batgirl, Catwoman, Alfred