Here, it’s Tim living off a boat in Gotham Marina, allowing him to keep an eye on a part of the city that’s often overlooked. Part of this is an unavoidable reality of the cyclical nature of superhero comics, especially in DC’s frequently resetting continuity – not for the first time, Tim Drake: Robin finds the young hero setting out to define himself on his own terms, with a new base of operations and new supporting cast. Unfortunately, the debut issue feels like set-up for a retread of past stories, both those of Tim’s and of his older ‘brother’ Dick Grayson – the original Robin, now Nightwing. ‘Tim Drake: Robin #1’, art by Ricardo López Ortiz, ©DC Comics It’s also a chance for writer Meghan Fitzmartin and artist Riley Rossmo to provide some character growth for Tim, as he navigates his new relationship and identity. The new series is Tim’s first headline book in more than a decade, and with Damian seemingly being positioned for other roles in comics such as Batman vs Robin, it’s time for Tim to reclaim his position as the Robin in the DC Universe. He’s also headlining his own ongoing solo title again, with the just-launched Tim Drake: Robin fitting into the red-breasted publishing slot vacated by the recently concluded Robin, which followed the younger Damian Wayne incarnation of the heroic identity.įor fans of the Batman family of characters, and of Tim in particular, it’s a big moment. After drawing out the question of Tim Drake’s sexuality for over a year – the first hints coming in Batman: Urban Legends #4-6 back in August 2021 – the third Robin is now confirmed as bisexual, and dating his old friend Bernard.
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