In the 2016 DC Rebirth relaunch, Tim Drake maintains the role of the Red Robin. In Mr. Oz's prison, Tim is forced to relive his memories of the past by Mr. Oz. Two years after the Crisis, the Joker's daughter, Duela Dent, tried to reconcile with her father by breaking him out of Arkham Asylum. At some point, he joined a team full of other Robins called Team Robin. As a young boy, Tim was in the audience the night Dick Grayson's parents were murdered and later managed to discover the identities of Batman and the original Robin through their exploits. Timothy Jackson Drake is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with the superhero Batman. Much like Dick Grayson, Tim Drake has allied himself with the other superheroes in his age demographic. Pre-Teen Titans [edit | edit source] Tim Drake was the son of Steven "Shifty" Drake and Janet Drake, When he was a young child, he visited the circus for the first time with his parents. You can help DC Database by editing this page, providing additional information to bring this article to a higher standard of quality. While this echoed the training of previous Robins, Bruce slanted the training with a greater emphasis on stealth tactics, ranged combat, and better defense. He incapacitates his former allies and rushes to the Belfry. The suit has a black wing-shaped domino mask a red utility belt with a gold buckle that has the bat-symbol. [44], While Tim manages to take down the first wave of drones, he is apparently killed by the second wave, devastating the Bat-family and his former Teen Titans teammates. After Drake's confrontation with Ra's al Ghul in Red Robin #12, the costume was slightly altered with spiked gauntlets, a cropped tunic, and a new utility belt. Log In. Due to the success of these miniseries, DC launched the first ongoing monthly Robin series in its history, once again written by Dixon, with Tim Drake as its main character. He just recently left the team. Following the reboot of the DC Universe during the Flashpoint storyline (also by Johns), resulting in The New 52, a new timeline with new history, this future was replaced by a war-torn dystopian one overrun by Brother Eye, taking place in the future of Prime Earth. In addition, he is a current member of Team Robin. 4) was written by Chuck Dixon until issue #100,[19] in which the series was handed off to Jon Lewis. Following the events in Batman: Battle for the Cowl in 2009, Drake adopted the alias of Red Robin. Damian Wayne. Teen Titans/The Legion Special #1(November, 2004). In Tim Drake’s case, he’s not only led Young Justice and the Teen Titans, but he’s been a major help in Gotham to a number of their biggest crime-fighters. While trying to return home, they accidentally arrived at a point in time ten years into their own future. Meanwhile, the main Titans will continue, featuring Nightwing leading a team of adult superheroes including; Arsenal/Red Arrow, a resurrected Wonder Girl, and Kid Flash. The character has been featured in various adaptations, including the animated television series The New Batman Adventures, Young Justice: Invasion, and the video game series Batman: Arkham. In the "Titans Tomorrow" story arc during writer Geoff Johns' run on Teen Titans, Robin and the rest of the team encounter future versions of themselves from a time after all of their mentors have been killed. 'Titans' Season 2 Episode 6 teases Robin-Superboy bromance and likable Tim Drake influence in Jason Todd's portrayal. This builds to a future where superpowers are outlawed and any superpowered being must take inhibitor medications or be contained and studied should the medications not work on them. All trade paperbacks from this period have since gone out of print. Tell us in the comments and you might see them in the next video! Superman and both Titans teams rally to save Superboy, to no avail. Based on his combat record and exploits, Tim is considered one of the world's elite martial artists. Personal Blog . The Titans tracked down Superboy to the Fortress of Solitude, where he attempted to stop Superman. Keep in mind that the last time I heard about this project was around a year ago, it could very well not be in development anymore. Arkham Asylum, once an institution for the criminally insane, was now turned into a cemetery. With the revived Young Justice series, Tim has returned to the identity of Robin. Drake reveals the Jon will die if he detonates again, but wants to let it happen to save the future. Tim swore that his friends will find him. This character is or was primarily an enemy of the Teen Titans, the Titans, or any of the other various Titans incarnations. Related Pages. Tim Drake (known as Robin, Dark Robin or Red Robin) is a minor character in Teen Titans Go! Of course, there's been a million Robins but there's only one Tim Drake. This alternate timeline branched from the regular New Earth timeline shortly following an adventure wherein the Teen Titans traveled to the 31st Century to assist the Legion of Super-Heroes against the Fatal Five-Hundred. Tim Drake used his genius intellect to figure out Batman and Robin's true identity, and following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin, when Batman had grown reckless and violent, Drake decided to intervene and Batman eventually enlisted him as the third Robin (via wiki). Tim Drake's original Robin costume had a red torso, yellow stitching and belt, black boots, and green short sleeves, gloves and pants. The nation was split into two factions, East and West. Brainiac is captured, and Terry McGinnis dies at the hands of Brother Eye's Batman-Joker hybrid. Tim Drake became the third Robin after the death of Jason Todd. Brother Eye murders the Justice League, mechanizing their corpses into horrific cyborg operatives and taking over their Watchtower. Its heart is in a good place, it's just a little special. Mannerisms (Timmisms): Generally the more social of the former Robins, Tim has great projection of his voice, in which he can usually be heard. He gains a new and third overall Red Robin suit similar to his first Robin suit except with two "R"s as his logo instead of one. This costume was different from that of his predecessors in that it provided increased protection with an armored tunic and gorget, long boots, an emergency "R" shuriken on his chest in addition to the traditional batarangs, and a collapsible bo staff as the character's primary weapon. See more of Tim Drake on Facebook. Though the other Titans reach Superboy first and get him to safety, Jon's raging emotions trigger another solar flare, allowing Raven to reach them. [52] Tim also trained in non-combat skills, such as gymnastics and free climbing, to further develop his athleticism. Unlike his predecessors, Tim is not the most proficient combatant and has had to really work on his fighting technique, taking up the bo staff to give him an edge that Batman does not need. Personal Blog. The New Batman Adventures omitted the green, giving him a red and black suit. [11], Tim presses Raven to do what needs doing, so she teleports herself, Tim, and Garfield away. You can see … He calls upon all of his friends to protect the various targets. Batman Villain(s) This character, team or organization, is or was primarily an enemy of the Batman, or the Batman Family as a whole. The costume was altered considerably, as it was a single piece red and black costume, with assorted belts on his waist and legs. Before being sent back, Tim is asked by his future self to apologize to Conner, but the younger Tim has no idea who Conner is, although he later admits that the name is tugging at his heart, though he does not know why. Following the completion of their mission and the revival of Damian, he handed him the Robin symbol on his suit to welcome Damian back to life and to the role of Robin. Even though he uses specialized rounds designed to slow him down. After the events of Season 2, Jason's going to embrace his Red Hood identity because he believes that Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson's methods don't represent true justice, paving the way for a more light-hearted Robin to take his place. Following the death of his father in Identity Crisis (2004) and the presumed death of his girlfriend Stephanie Brown in Batman: War Games (2004–2005), Tim relocated to Blüdhaven, the city where Nightwing fights crime, for a period of time in order to escape the "ghosts" of Gotham City and to stay close to his stepmother Dana Winters who was admitted into a Blüdhaven clinic after going into psychological shock over Jack Drake's murder at the hands of Captain Boomerang. He then has Raven convey his thoughts to everyone else. There's something missing here. Including Dan Garrett, Ted Kord and Jaime Reyes as well as any alternate universe equivalents. Although initially reluctant, Tim Drake entered into an alliance with Ra's before nearly bleeding to death due to their encounter with the Council of Spiders. When he matured out of the role and was replaced by Damian Wayne, Tim became the vigilante Red Robin. This led to Grayson and later Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce Wayne's butler, to support Tim's request to be Batman's new partner. This version is grittier and darker than his depiction in the comics, which the producers found to be fitting with the overall tone of the series. He continued to use his bo staff and other assorted equipment. A renegade group of Titans re-established themselves in New York City and became known as Titans East. Dick refused, but Tim's actions in an encounter with Two-Face prompted him and Alfred Pennyworth to see Tim as a potential third Robin. This iteration's Robin costume is similar to his "One Year Later" costume with some modern influences, and he uses a bo-staff as a weapon like in the comics. The Drake suit is primarily brown throughout the body, with black on the arms and boots. Summary: Tim didn't stand a chance. [5] With Doomsday contained, Mister Oz went off to deal with Superman, allowing the younger Tim to escape. Tim hoped the drones would succeed where he failed, but they were destroyed by Batplanes not connected to the Batcomputer. Robin would also become increasingly closer to fellow teen vigilante Stephanie Brown, also known as the Spoiler. Each action, each gift, each gesture was calculated for the best possible result. Titans: Tim Drake Could Solve One of the Series' Biggest Issues Titans could fix its issue with Bruce Wayne's mentorship by bringing Tim Drake into the fold as Robin in Season 3. This character, team or organization, is or was primarily an enemy of the Blue Beetle Legacy in any of its incarnations. Following the completion of his mission, Brother Eye sends Tim back to Terry's timeline, hoping to find Terry alive so he can return the Batsuit to him. Read Tim Drake from the story The New Teen Titans by SuperheroFanboy (Superhero Fanboy) with 439 reads. When he is Red Robin (speaking to the public) , the superheroic tones of the past echo to the present, in which his voice gets deeper, and reaches louder tones of authority. In this new timeline, Teen Titans #0 revealed Tim Drake's new origin, showing a large departure from his original origin, removing his connections to Dick Grayson's origin story. [16] The ongoing series continued for over 15 years, ending with issue #183. With Clark trapped, he reveals he was trying to put him and Batman out of commission so they wouldn't stop him from reaching his target, Superboy. His parents later died during his career, but he was the first vigilante to become Robin with a stable home life. To top it off, Hypertime is trying to correct his presence again. The character began starring in a new Red Robin ongoing series, written for its first twelve issues by Christopher Yost[25] and thereafter by Fabian Nicieza. During this period, the character also featured prominently in the comic series Young Justice, written by Peter David, as a core team member from 1998 to 2003. Around the age of 10, Tim began to idolize Gotham City hero Batman and placed newspaper clippings on his wall. It is suggested that, after a series of examinations, he is freed from the Joker's control although the experience has left him with doubts and he continues to struggle to keep his sanity intact. So, that is not an adult Damian Wayne, but a new costume for adult Tim Drake with … Set after the events of Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker, Tim Drake serves as a supporting character in the ongoing Batman Beyond comic book series. This character is or was an incarnation of or an ally of Batman, and a member of the Batman Family. Given how recently Jason made his debut in the series, it’s hard to imagine Titans bringing in Tim any time soon. In the episode "Satisfaction", he is seen observing Jason Todd's memorial. Tim drake has been casted for Titans and he is bi racial. The Penguin's goons come after Tim and his family, but the Batman saves them. Patching them together with his cloaking device, he creates a new outfit, and dubs himself Savior. At this point, he would probably not even be a teenager, making Tim way too young to be Robin. [27] The character featured in issues #934-940 and #965-981, with some flashback appearances in the interim. As a child, Tim was a fan of the Flying Graysons, the acrobatic troupe that Dick Grayson was a part of, and was among the crowd who watched their tragic demise. Right after Batman gave Tim the Robin mantle, he sent him to Paris to learn fighting skills from a master martial artist, Rahul Lama. [21] As part of DC Comics' "One Year Later" relaunch initiative, in which the events of all ongoing titles skipped forward one year, Adam Beechen took over as writer on Robin with issue #148. Upon returning to their own era however, these Teen Titans swor… [29] Dick Grayson's parents were murdered that night, as witnessed by Tim from the audience. [44] However, just before Tim was blasted by the second wave, he is teleported to an unknown place by Mister Oz and kept prisoner. Not Now. However, what he finds is still the same future Terry came from; realizing that Terrifitech is a constant and Brother Eye cannot be defeated in the past, Tim declares that Brother Eye has not won yet. This leads him to Metropolis, where he is reunited with Wonder Girl and Impulse, and meets Teen Lantern and Ginny Hex. He also made guest appearances in other DC comic books such as Nightwing and Azrael. I have no problem with that 12-01-2020, 01:35 AM #812. [2], He is taken by Mister Oz and kept in his base. They went their separate ways to live out their new lives individually. When Superboy is mortally wounded, Tim and the other Titans are sent by Superman to the Phantom Zone. Tim was also part of the Bat-family's assembled team which went to Apokolips to retrieve Damian's body. In The New 52, Tim is a talented athlete and computer genius who comes close to discovering the Batman's identity, but never totally figures it out. [43] As his other teammates evacuate the locations the drones were sent to, Tim hacks the drone's mission directive to make himself the sole target, knowing that the drones will stop once the target is eliminated. [17] Mike Mullins on Newsarama has stated: Throughout [the entire Robin series], the character of Robin has been captured consistently, showing him to step up to greater and greater challenges. Tim Drake's earliest appearances as Robin were reprinted in trade paperback form shortly after their original publication. However Dick did not take back the role of Robin and instead Tim was appointed to become the third Robin. 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