Crystal Brown (mother)

From Stephanie Brown

Relationship: Mother

Name: Crystal Brown

Family: ex husband, Arthur Brown (Cluemaster), daughter, Stephanie Brown (deceased), un-named granddaughter

History: Crystal Brown was not the model mother. A pharmaceuticals addict who let Arthur get away with his criminal activities, not mention abuse of her and her daughter, she nevertheless found her inner strength and quit taking meds somewhere between Robin #5 and Robin #56. After this, she became a caring mother to Stephanie. She showed as much support as she possible could during Stephanie's pregnancy. She worked long hours, including night shifts, as a nurse to keep her and her daughter from sliding into debt. When she discovered Stephanie's activities as a vigilante, she forbade her from being Spoiler. Stephanie naturally didn't listen. Later, Steph revealed to her mother that she worked with Batman and Robin. Her mother worried that it "could get you killed!" When Arthur stayed at the house after his release from jail (Robin #92) it was only because his name was on the mortgage and Crystal couldn't hire a lawyer to fight him. She showed zero tolerance for his activities and was happy when he left.

After Arthur's "death" she slipped into a depression, which caused Stephanie to leave for a while. However, Steph moved back in and patched it up with her Mom in Robin #119.

In "War Crimes" Crystal tried to get Stephanie's story out on a talk show, only to be constantly interrupted and attacked by Black Mask, who insulted her daughter in the meantime. Crystal responded by stomping Black Mask's ankle and exclaiming "My daughter was hero! I know that now!"

After being rescued by Batman, she tore up the remains of Stephanie's medical files, saying. "It doesn't change anything. She's gone. Live with it, Batman. I have to."

Crystal also has the most inconsistent appearance of almost any character. Just look at those pictures!