"A Death in the Family" is a 1988 storyline in the American comic book Batman, published by DC Comics. It was written by Jim Starlin and penciled by Jim Aparo, with cover art by Mike Mignola. Serialized in Batman #426–429 from August to November 1988, "A Death in the Family" is considered one of the most important Batman stories for featuring the death of his sidekick Robin at the hands of his archenemy, the Joker.

"A Death in the Family" begins when Batman relieves Jason of his crime-fighting duties. Jason travels to the Middle East to find his biological mother, but is kidnapped and tortured by the Joker. The Joker beats Jason with a crowbar and restrains him and his mother, Sheila, in the warehouse with a time bomb. Jason throws himself on the bomb to protect his mother as the warehouse explodes. Batman arrives too late to save them, and Jason and Sheila die from their injuries.

"A Death in the Family" is regarded as one of the most important Batman comics for its effect on future Batman stories.