Why aren't Batman (Bruce) & Robin (any Robin) as frequent as they used to be?

[Fergus]

Dick and Damian as the dynamic duo worked so well because it suited the characters. They complimented each other, I think it could be a Bruce related issue. Years ago he was caring, kind, compassionate and just a really good genuine person. In recent years he's been portrayed as more antisocial, which doesn't lend itself well to a partnership.

Antisocial Bruce started way back under O'neil in the 80's and has just kept escalating.

I wish the Dick and Damian tenure as Batman and Robin lasted longer. Dick partnered with Damian while Bruce worked solo.

Giving fans the best of both world.

[bat39]

Dick and Damian as the dynamic duo worked so well because it suited the characters. They complimented each other, I think it could be a Bruce related issue. Years ago he was caring, kind, compassionate and just a really good genuine person. In recent years he's been portrayed as more antisocial, which doesn't lend itself well to a partnership.

Dick and Damian as the Dynamic Duo was also had a great high concept - Robin has become Batman, and the old Batman's son has become the new Robin.

Plus you also had the flip of a relatively light-hearted Batman paired with a darker, moodier Robin - Morrison explicitly highlighted that in some of his interviews.

Bruce and Damian is basically - a dark, moody, violent guy has to deal with his darker, moodier and even more violent son. Which is not an uninteresting premise, but to me at least, doesn't quiet match the brilliance of the Dick and Damian pairing.

[MajorHoy]

. . . Tim is currently a fill- in Robin for Damian . . .

I'm sorry, but that sounds just so WRONG on oh so many levels . . .

[MajorHoy]

This might sound a little on the drastic side, but since Damian seems to have left the role of being Batman's partner (at least when it comes to Bruce as Batman), is it time for DC to consider creating a new "Robin" who would be more compatible as a working partner with Bruce's Batman?

Wouldn't have to be another under-age kid . . . just somebody to be a new "Robin" and would be an alternative to all the past Robins who may not work any longer as Batman's (semi-)regular partner.

[Lal]

This might sound a little on the drastic side, but since Damian seems to have left the role of being Batman's partner (at least when it comes to Bruce as Batman), is it time for DC to consider creating a new "Robin" who would be more compatible as a working partner with Bruce's Batman?

Wouldn't have to be another under-age kid . . . just somebody to be a new "Robin" and would be an alternative to all the past Robins who may not work any longer as Batman's (semi-)regular partner.

Right now Damian is extremely popular and leading a very successful Robin series.

Also, Williamson already teased a Bruce-Damian dynamic, so it seems like they'll work together again this year.

[Rac7d*]

This might sound a little on the drastic side, but since Damian seems to have left the role of being Batman's partner (at least when it comes to Bruce as Batman), is it time for DC to consider creating a new "Robin" who would be more compatible as a working partner with Bruce's Batman?

Wouldn't have to be another under-age kid . . . just somebody to be a new "Robin" and would be an alternative to all the past Robins who may not work any longer as Batman's (semi-)regular partner.

Their may be another robins in the future but it won’t be for Bruce Wayne he can’t justify it after the way Damian died at 10 years old it was worse then Jason.

Perhaps Tim may

[Fergus]

This might sound a little on the drastic side, but since Damian seems to have left the role of being Batman's partner (at least when it comes to Bruce as Batman), is it time for DC to consider creating a new "Robin" who would be more compatible as a working partner with Bruce's Batman?

Wouldn't have to be another under-age kid . . . just somebody to be a new "Robin" and would be an alternative to all the past Robins who may not work any longer as Batman's (semi-)regular partner.

Dc doesn't want Robin partnered with batman. that's why the 90's Robin series was launched, why Batman and Robin series was a limited series and why Tynion wasn't allowed to have Tim be more of a presence in his Batman run.

If DC want's Batman to have a partner there's a cave full of heroes to choose from, Signal, Batwing, Spoiler, Orphan, RR, Jarro, Blue Bird.

[TheBatman]

IMO, The only Bruce/Robin pairing that really worked was Bruce and Dick. Bruce doesn't need a Robin joined at his hip anymore, and he hasn't needed it for 30+ years.

All I personally want is for Bruce and Dick to work together every once in a while.

[Frontier]

IMO, The only Bruce/Robin pairing that really worked was Bruce and Dick. Bruce doesn't need a Robin joined at his hip anymore, and he hasn't needed it for 30+ years.

All I personally want is for Bruce and Dick to work together every once in a while.

I think Bruce still plays off Robin well, any of them, when we actually get to see it.

Dc doesn't want Robin partnered with batman. that's why the 90's Robin series was launched, why Batman and Robin series was a limited series and why Tynion wasn't allowed to have Tim be more of a presence in his Batman run.

If DC want's Batman to have a partner there's a cave full of heroes to choose from, Signal, Batwing, Spoiler, Orphan, RR, Jarro, Blue Bird.

But they're not Robin.

[Fire Angel]

Well because now instead of having Batman & Robin you could have...

Batman & Nightwing
Batman & Red Hood
Batman & Drake
Batman & Batgirl
Batman & Batwoman
Batman & Batwing
Batman & Orphan
Batman & Spoiler
Batman & Azrael
Batman & Huntress
Batman & Signal
Batman & Bluebird
Batman & Gotham Girl
Batman & Catwoman
Batman & Harley Quinn