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WARNING : Contains possible Spoilers for The Boy Wonder # 3!Red Robinhas triumphantly returned to comics , reviving one of Tim Drake ’s most beloved costume and codenames , along with the nostalgic feelings often link to the moniker . This return also present the perfect opportunity to delve into the third Boy Wonder ’s legion vigilante indistinguishability over the old age , start with his prison term as Robin .
Tim Drake ’s Red Robin has officially render to DC Comics in Juni Ba ’s Black Label series , The male child Wonder#3 . Although this series is n’t part of mainstream persistence , it ’s still a kickshaw to see Tim once again take up one of his most darling codenames and costumes .
Ba ’s serial publication stands out due to his phenomenal portrayal of the various Boy Wonders , capturing the good of their characterizations . Hence , it ’s no surprise that Ba chose to resuscitate the Red Robin theatrical role for Tim , given that this identity is one of the most iconicand character - limit version of the third Robin .
Damian and Tim have magnificently had a rocky human relationship , and now DC is wedge the two to team up for a major mission that they ca n’t afford to fail .
Tim Drake’s Red Robin Returns inThe Boy Wonder#3 (But Is It Time For Red Robin to Return to Main Continuity?)
Comic Panel FromThe Boy Wonder#3 (2024) by Juni Ba
The Boy Wonder#3focuses on Damian and Tim ’s kinship , both as the young Wayne successor and as Robin and Red Robin , exploring their alone dynamic . The issue begins with the brothers in their civilian theatrical role attending one of Oswald “ The Penguin ” Cobblepot ’s galas , but soon has them suiting up to face one of Ra ’s al Ghul ’s monster . Tim ’s return as Red Robin is especially welcome , as sports fan are treat to the classic costumewith its bonnet , crimson and black colour scheme , yellow cross - chest service program whang , and iconic wing .
Given that the Red Robin byname has been absent from cartoon strip for some time , it ’s great to see one of the in force iterations of Tim Drake return . As antecedently mention , though , Ba’sThe Boy Wonderisn’t part of mainstream persistence , so Tim ’s coming back as Red Robin is sequester to this series . However , this does lift the challenging question of whether Tim should reclaim the nickname in mainstream persistence , where he is presently roll in the hay as Robin once again . This interrogation is well answered after delving into the long and winding route of Tim ’s various identities .
Tim Drake’s First Appearance in Comics & His Stint as Batman’s Third Robin
Comic Panel FromBatman#457 (1990) by Alan Grant & Norm Breyfogle
Tim Drake made his first appearance inBatman#436 ( 1989 ) , by Marv Wolfman and Pat Broderick , as a young son , who hang the Flying Graysons ' act at Haley ’s Circus the night Mary and John Grayson died in front of their Word , Dick Grayson , who would later become Batman ’s first Robin . Tim ’s journey to becoming the third Robinis notable for his deductive reasoning of Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson ’s identity as Batman and Robinafter witnessing Robin fulfil a rarified quadruple flip . This head Tim to follow their vigilante careers closely and finally deduce that Jason Todd was the second Robin .
After Jason ’s demise at the hands of the Joker , Tim witnessed Batman becoming increasingly violent . interested for the Dark Knight , Tim go about Dick , who was now Nightwing , urging him to render as Robin and be Batman ’s partner because " Batman has to have a Robin . " When Dick refused , Tim had no choice but to become Robin himself to save Batman and Gotham . Bruce initially refuses to take Tim on as his pardner , but after Tim saves him from Scarecrow , he concord to train him . Tim officially became Robin inBatman#457 ( 1990)by Alan Grant and Norm Breyfogle .
Tim Drake’s Character-Defining Run as Red Robin (FeaturingThe GrailStoryline)
First Comic Panel Comes FromRed Robin#1 (2009) by Christopher Yost & Ramon Bachs
Despite his iconic land tenure as Robin in the ’ 90s and early 2000s , Tim is perhaps even more recognize among sports fan as Red Robin . He adopted this moniker follow the events of theBattle for the Cowlwhen his billet as Robin was given to Damian Wayneby Dick Grayson . Tim debuted as Red Robin in Christopher Yost and Ramon Bachs’Red Robin#1 , which kick off the dark storyline bang asThe Grail . In this arc , Tim journeying across Europe in hunt of clues that Bruce Wayne is drop off in time rather than dead , contrary to the hero residential district ’s belief .
Tim Drake had a cameo appearing as Red Robin inRobin#181 ( 2009 ) , before the official first appearance of the moniker .
Yost & Bachs’Red Robinrun was wide hail by fans and stand as one of the most grapheme - defining and polar electric arc in Tim ’s laughable account , 2nd only to his beginnings as the third Robin . The serial premise a new identicalness and costume for Tim , which quickly became a fan front-runner . Additionally , it reshaped Tim ’s dynamic with one of DC ’s spectacular Batman villains , Ra ’s al Ghul , and steadfastly established Tim as the world ’s secondly - greatest detective . Moreover , the series delved into some of Tim ’s glowering moments , supply bed of trauma and complexity to his characterthat resonated profoundly with fans .
The Red Robin suit and codename were originally Jason Todd ’s in the seriesCountdown . However , Dick Grayson was technically the first to don the cognomen in theElseworldsseriesKingdom occur .
Tim Drake’s Short Stint as“Drake”and His Return to Robin in Mainstream Continuity
Second Comic Panel Comes FromYoung Justice#14 (2020) by David F. Walker & John Timms
In addition to his roles as Robin and Red Robin , Tim adopted the monikerDrakein 2019.This image change came about after Tim encountered his evil Earth-3 counterpart , with Bart " Impulse " Allen suggesting he sweep up the name of his doppelganger . Along with the Drake codename , Tim introduce a new costume — a skintight brown suit that welcome mixed reviews from fans . Fortunately , Tim ’s ' Drake ' Era was dead - go , as Stephanie " Spoiler " Brown and Batman persuaded him to return to his Robin role shortly before the beginning ofThe Joker War .
Tim once again taking on the Robin role is largely attribute to Damian ’s absence from Gotham and his perceived deflection from the Robin values while working with the Teen Titans . Thus , Tim fill the void provide by the unseasoned boy because , as everyone knows , Batman demand a Robin . As of 2024 , Tim stay Robin and played a meaning theatrical role in Chip Zdarsky ’s recently concludedDark Prisonsstorylinein the ongoingBatmanseries . With Damian now back in Gotham , dish up asBatman’spartner and wearing theRobinmantle , it could be the ideal instant for Tim Drake to rectify theRed Robinidentity .
As “ Gotham War ” ends , a villain get up a point about DC ’s multiple Robins . But one male child Wonder have it profusely clear on who deserves the title .
The Boy Wonder # 3is available now from DC Comics !
THE BOY marvel # 3 ( 2024 )
