Tim being so similar to Bruce worked very well when Bruce was "dead." With Bruce in practically everything we don't need a second.
Normally:
I expect name change to be Tim's. Robin is Batman's sidekick. I see there is more possibility of seeing Damian in that role than Tim at this stage. Age-wise it is more appropriate. And Tim was not Robin for a long while, he had moved on (yes the name still had Robin in it, yes it was initially reluctant... But he DID move on), and it is fresh in everyone's memory so him continuing to not be Robin makes more sense than him going back to it.
Now, Damian has a troublesome relationship with his father lately and has not really been "Robin-ing" for him much, so wouldn't rule out him deciding to go his own way about things and leaving Robin mantle behind. BUT, I think it is unlikely. Whatever troubles he has with his father, at some point they will sort it out. At the end of the day Damian is Bruce's son and wants to follow in his step... And then there is the fact he is not just Batman's Robin, there is also the special connection to Dick. He is Dick's Robin - Dick trained him, Dick passed the mantle on to him and doctrined into him what it means to be Robin-... Must also not forget that Robin and Teen Titans franchsie has a historical connection... All in all, doubt Damian would just get rid of the Robin mantle for a brand new one... Not yet, anyway.
Having said all that... If Tim isn't going to be Robin again, WHY show him as Robin all of a sudden? So although it doesn't really make sense to me, I think it is possible DC intends to bring him back as Robin and make Damian change the name... but then Dc does lots of things that doesn't make sense to me, sooo... Maybe Bendis wanted to "remind" the legacy connection, and then will show us the character doing a Dick Grayson and saying it is time for him to graduate and choose a new name (so, as opposed to being "forced" out of Robin, will be his own decision)? OR, if I was to go wild with theories... maybe DC's restructuring includes reuniting Dick and Damian where they are being their own dynamic duo in Blüdhaven, which means Damian could be getting a name change (Flamebird? because Dc loves recycling names) and Tim going back to Robin to occasionally show up in Batman titles if story calls for it, but mostly doing his own thing in YJ. And Batman, freed from all of his children, gets to enjoy single life for a while... maybe runs around with Catwoman instead... heh...
The good thing about Tim returning to Robin is that it ends all these claims of favouritism and blaim game.
No more calling Characters Golden Boys. Tim not only had decades when he had no competition and full editorial support something characters like Damian' Jason and duke never had. He was also heavily promoted and is the only Robin that we have evidence of his inclusion in material happening due to creators being over ridden by the TPTB [BTAS]. Tim's had a better shake than most Robin before he cut butchered. Now he's getting a 2nd chance. That's very lucky.
Sadly all characters have been messed by editorial at some point.
Even DC's best boy Batman is subject to bad decisions. Consistent characterisation doesn't = golden boy.
Damian was booted from the bat offices after Tomasi even in Rebirth he was classed as off limits. Writers like Priest, Orlando and Williamson had to put in special requests to use him. Those requests weren't often granted. Now he has to share a role.
Doesn't sound like golden boy to me. Sounds like a character that managed to shine despite obstacles.
I believe some ignore the fact that the batverse has changed a lot from the Days when it was just Bruce and Tim. They expect Tim to have the same kind of prominence he had back in the 90's when he was literally the only thing on the menu.
Back before Jason and Damian arrived to compete. Those days are gone and fans have to understand that. Someone on another thread called it a free market. Which is true. Writers now have a choice because there's a lot more bat characters so inclusion is based on preference not availability. Fans need to remember this reevaluate their expectations.
Doesn't really matter to me why Tim is Robin . What matters is that Tim is Robin. He's in a book with good prospects. His character has being repaired, his friends are back , he has a big name writer on his side and most important TPTB approved it. So we know they are backing the character. So no more excuses. No more bickering and scapegoating please.
Now it's up to the writers to use the characters they feel will enhance their stories best.
Last edited by CPSparkles; 02-22-2019 at 10:38 AM.
If i learned something reading comics, is that no characther is as good as fans (or sometimes the companies) tell you. Is better for you to make your mind based in actually reading the work. So for me, every characther is overrated (yes even my favorites).
"Wow. You made Spider-Man sad, congratulations. I stabbed The Hulk last week"
Wolverine, Venom Annual # 1 (2018)
Nobody does it better by Jeff Loveness
"I am Thou, Thou Art I"
Persona
If you dont feel like arguing your point on a forum, then whatever. Believing your opinion is anything more than garbage was a mistake. Go read the thing before you tell us what you think of it next time.
:nicolagescagelaugh.gif:But it's always great to see the true face of Tim Drake's great fans. It proves my point for why this character has been nothing but bad news for the Batman franchise as a whole.
Yeah, this forum isnt toxic at all towards the character.
Thats fine, you never even read the issue.