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BatmanandRobinare one of the most classical comic duos in history – meaning that when DC put back Bruce Wayne ’s original sidekick , Dick Grayson , in the role , the move drew significant ire from sports fan . Some never fully accept Jason Todd in the theatrical role ; however , the truth is , neither Batman nor Jason destine for him to become the 2nd Robin . Instead , Dick Grayson himself bid him the moniker and costume .
1984’sBatman#368 open with Bruce and Jason facing the dilemma of what the boy ’s vigilante codename should be . Bruce offers up ' Wonder Boy , " leading Jason to advise several alternatives . What ’s clear is that , in the moment , Robin was reserved solelyfor Dick Grayson , even if Batman previously fire him from the role .
Later in the issue , Grayson is on the nose the individual who arrive to pass it on , along with assuring both his wise man and substitute that Jason is n’t " steal his identity . "
Each and every person to take on the mantel of Robin shines in their own way - but only one has maintain the dead on target essence of the " Boy Wonder . "
Dick Grayson Chose to Pass On The “Robin” Title
Batman#368 – Written By Doug Moench; Art By Don Newton, & Adrienne Roy
Robin is the balance Batman needs , like a light in the shadow , and it was at Dick ’s insistency that both the name and the costume transport on without him .
The interchange make it clear thatBatman did not consider Robin to be his to travel by down , but his first protege turned the role into a legacy . Dick Grayson is one of the most beloved characters in the DC Universe , and while he went on to precede the Titansand establish a unexampled identity , he make the entire concept of " Robin " to be at Batman ’s side . Bringing Jason Todd into the fold after Dick leftwasn’t a smooth transition , and it ’s evident that even Bruce and his new protege struggled with find the correct approach .
Though Jason take the persona of Batman ’s raw pardner and even had a suit with " Robin " coloring material , neither he nor Batman grow " Robin " into a form of address that was his for the taking . No one understands the meaning of Robin like Dick Grayson , however , and he knew that nothing less would do . Robin is the balance Batman want , like a light in the swarthiness , and it was at Dick ’s pressure that both the nameand the costumecarried on without him . Regardless of how anyone else viewed him , he believed Jason was desirable of that honor , bestowing it on him in person .
Robin’s Continued Prominence Is A Tribute To The Original
Dick Grayson Defined The Modern Sidekick
Robin has been at the Caped Crusader ’s side for tenner , and that continued winner is the perfect tribute to the original .
Dick Grayson ’s sidekick days with Batman may not have terminate the way he wanted them to , but that did n’t arrest him from recognize the grandness of Bruce having the right cooperator . He realise that Robin was essential to the missionary station of the Caped Crusader , on a symbolical level , even before Bruce Wayne did . As a result , Robin is a critical part of the DC Universe , and theBatmanmythos to this day , making Dick even more pivotal to the legacy of all chum than he might at first appear .
Several others went on to hold the title , and all of themdid so in Grayson ’s pace . His influence is clear , even in those he did n’t have a direct manus in guiding . It ’s difficult to separate the idea of Robin from Batman , but it is a unequaled role – one that was created and shaped by the first soul to expend the name . Robin has been at the Caped Crusader ’s side for decades , and that continued success is the perfect tribute to the original . Batmanis a better hero with a cooperator , and Dick Grayson ensured it would always beRobin .
Batman#368is uncommitted now from DC Comics .
