ROBIN
Employs reinforced polymer telescoping Bo staff. R-emblem can be thrown as a razor-sharp shuriken; slingshot, gas pellets, rebreather and other devices are concealed in his costume and utility belt.
Real Name: Timothy (Tim) Drake
Occupation: High school student
Base of Operations: Gotham City
Marital Status: Single
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 115 lbs.
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
First Appearance: As Tim Drake, BATMAN #436 (August, 1989); as Robin, BATMAN #457 (December, 1990)
Though Tim Drake has faced down villains the likes of King Snake, Killer Croc, and even the Clown Prince of Crime, the Joker Ñ the Batman's (see BATMAN) current partner often wonders if he's truly cut out for the role he fought so long to win. Where acrobatics and martial arts came easy for Dick Grayson (see NIGHTWING), Tim Drake has worked hard to maintain the training necessary to fight alongside the Dark Knight Ñ no easy task when combined with Batman's continued reluctance to rely on anyone but himself. But Tim continues to weather the role, often illustrating to his mentor that that Batman does indeed need a Robin, whether he cares to admit it or not. And though he prefers the teamwork, Robin has learned that there are times when he must fly solo, balancing his life as a costumed crimefighter with the trials and tribulations of a young man not yet fifteen, but older in mind and spirit than many.
In the end, Tim Drake does not aspire to be Batman. And he knows all too well that someday he'll give up the night, retiring his costume or stepping aside for perhaps a fourth Robin to become the Dark Knight's squire. And that's quite all right with him.
