Batman #468 1991

Batman #468, published in September 1991, features "Shadow Box, Part Two." Gotham City is consumed by a violent gang war between Triad gangs and the Ghost Dragons. Batman, concerned for Robin (Tim Drake)'s safety, tries to keep him out of the fray, particularly away from the menacing King Snake. After Batman sustains an injury, Tim asserts Robin's vital role, prompting a strategic agreement. This Copper Age issue highlights the evolving partnership between Batman and Tim Drake amidst intense urban conflict.