WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for BATMAN #159!

Bruce shoots Jason Todd in the head.

Despite his efforts, the secret doesnt stay hidden for long, as Red Hood arrives at the Batcave.

Red Hood close up (left); Batman cradling dead Jason Todd (right)

The situation becomes even more intense when Batman grabs one of Red Hoods firearms and fires back.

And things only get more intense from here.

Did Batman REALLY Just Shoot Red in the Head?!

Batman in the foreground; Red Hood and Gotham looming in the background

This paranoia stems from the originalHushstoryline, where Clayface impersonated Jason.

Its a mind-boggling development, and the situation only escalates from there.

Jason reverts to being fully willing to kill Bruce if it means getting his revenge on the Joker.

Ben Affleck as Batman in the DCEU

Some, however, are excited to see a return to this version of Jason Todd.

Can Red Hood & Batmans Relationship Ever Truly Recover?

ForBatman, the answer may depend on just how farRed Hoodis willing to take his revenge against theJoker.

Comic book art: Batman with the extended Bat-Family in the background.

BATMAN #159is available now from DC Comics!

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