Somas, as a preadolescent, was left by his mother in the care of his father, who had been unaware of his existence. He is violent, self-important, and was trained by the League of Assassins, learning to kill at a young age, which troubles the relationship with his father who refuses to kill. However, the Dark Knight does care for his lost progeny.[20] After the events of Batman R.I.P. and Batman: Battle for the Cowl, he takes the role of Robin at ten years of age,[21] becoming the fifth person