Tim Drake: Robin, Red Robin Appreciation 2019

[Korath]

From here : https://www.cbr.com/sdcc-tom-king-ba...acle-catwoman/

The next question was about Batman #71 and Bruce punching Tim Drake, and how it would be addressed.

"Tim is in Issue #76," King said. "And it really starts to get dealt with in #81. It's a big part of City of Bane."

Everything I dislike with King's Batman in a nutshell : something dramatic happens (Batman punching Tim, his mother is in the coffin, one hand comes out of a pit, etc.) and it's either handwaved or "dealt" with so late it's become jarring. But here, I find it particularly insane. I don't like Tim Drake very much, but come on ! Ten issues to see him and Batman deal with the punch ? Four issues before the end of the run ? It sounds ridiculous to me.

[SixSpeedSamurai]

Today is Tim's birthday, 16 again!

[TheRay]

Red Robin seems to be getting used a lot more by every current writer.
The prospects are high for the future.

[Darkcrusade25]

Young Justice 8 has been stealthly pushed to September 4th(amazon kindle). Considering how this is Tim's new ID issue, I'm very disappointed on the wait.

[SixSpeedSamurai]

Young Justice 8 has been stealthly pushed to September 4th(amazon kindle). Considering how this is Tim's new ID issue, I'm very disappointed on the wait.

Bendis actually covered this a few weeks ago via Twitter. They are skipping August.

[Darkcrusade25]

Bendis actually covered this a few weeks ago via Twitter. They are skipping August.

I thought he said they are skipping september?

[scary harpy]

Young Justice 8 has been stealthly pushed to September 4th(amazon kindle). Considering how this is Tim's new ID issue, I'm very disappointed on the wait.

Bendis actually covered this a few weeks ago via Twitter. They are skipping August.

I thought he said they are skipping september?

We have to wait again?

What the heck is going on?!?

[Restingvoice]

He probably can't decide the name. I mean look at how long the Tim Drake naming thread went.

[KrustyKid]

I thought he said they are skipping september?

Nope, just Aug

[gohei_]

Good for you. I think I stopped at about #113. Here's a fun bit - it was actually the character of Spoiler who got me interested in DC, so aside from her intro in 'Tec, Tim's Robin series was the first substantive amount of DC comic I ever read (in backissues I started reading in 2014 or 2015).

You are correct about the crossovers of the '90s - there were tons of them.

So, has there been a particular storyline or supporting character you've liked? Did you like his public school or private school days more?

I think in general I just enjoy stories where he is off on his own, as opposed to teaming up with Batman. So I really liked the first two mini-series, where he goes to Paris to train and when he has to face Joker on his own.
Then theres the arc where he follows a young girl to her homeland which is being invaded, and he ends up fighting and beating Lady Shiva.
I also remember really liking the early encounters with Spoiler, where he is trying to teach her about being good, like for example in one issue I believe they are caught in some kind "avalanche" and Robin insists on staying behind and making sure the bad guys aren't left to freeze to death. I think that was him and Spoiler, it's been a while.

The private school stuff was pretty meh to be honest, and it seems to be over for him now cuz I am just up to the part where his dad lost all his money.

Then there's the teamup with Wally West as well which I thought was pretty fun.

All in all, so far I've really enjoyed this run and there aren't a lot of issues or story arcs that I haven't liked.

I have the whole thing, it wasn't as good when Chuck left, but still enjoyable.

I see. I think I only have a few more issues until Dixon's departure.

[TheRay]

I enjoy stories where he is off a̶n̶d̶on his own and with Batman, however I agree that Red Robin should have more solo stories and build up of a decent rogues gallery for him.

[Darkcrusade25]

Tim Drake has a significant appearance in Batman #76. No he doesn't get punched by Batman

[Ansa]

Tim Drake has a significant appearance in Batman #76. No he doesn't get punched by Batman

I'm not sure if I would call that significant. Damian and Tim both basically admit that they don't know what to do.

[Darkcrusade25]

I'm not sure if I would call that significant. Damian and Tim both basically admit that they don't know what to do.

They're def gon play a part in this storyline. I believe King confirmed that Tim would be back in #80

[WallyWestFlash]

Tim Drake has a significant appearance in Batman #76. No he doesn't get punched by Batman

Lol. Good one.

Tim's suit looks great. Also love when he called Damien a spoiled brat.