Detective Comics #621 1990

Detective Comics #621, published by DC in September 1990, features “Rite of Passage - Part Four: Trial by Fire.” Batman attempts to rescue Tim Drake's parents from the Obeah Man in Haiti. Despite Batman's efforts, Tim's mother, Janet Drake, tragically dies from poison, and his father, Jack Drake, is left paralyzed. This pivotal issue is notable to collectors as a key moment in Tim Drake's origin story, showcasing the profound personal losses that shape his path toward becoming Robin.