Batman: A Death in the Family ran in issues #426-429 (1988-89); fans and even non-fans recall the story as the one wherein Robin (Jason Todd, not Dick Grayson) died.

Along the way his killer, the Joker, becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations. Comics have often been used as propaganda, and the teaming of DC's most deranged villain with the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini reflects the perception of many westerners

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