Robin
Creation & Design
Robin was created to serve as Batman's sidekick, providing a youthful counterpart to the Dark Knight.Early Years
Initially introduced as a young boy who was taken in by Batman after the death of his parents, Robin quickly became a beloved character in the Batman mythos.Character Development
Over the years, Robin has evolved from a sidekick to a standalone hero, taking on the mantle of Nightwing and becoming a leader in various superhero teams.Cultural Reception
Robin has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his character development and contributions to the Batman mythos.Character Details
Real Name:
Dick Grayson
Aliases:
Nightwing, Robin II, Batman
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Teen Titans, Batman Family, Justice League
Abilities:
Acrobatics, Martial Arts, Detective Skills, Stealth
Equipment:
Utility Belt, Batarangs, Grappling Hook
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
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Detective Comics #38
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Robin
Batman #1
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Joker
1st appearance of the Cat, Selina Kyle, later becomes Catwoman
Debut of the first Batplane which has multiple designs from one issue to the next including Batman #3 and Batman #4
💰 Batman #1 sold for over one million dollars 4x with a record-high in 9.4 for $6,000,000
1st appearance of the Joker
1st appearance of the Cat, Selina Kyle, later becomes Catwoman
Debut of the first Batplane which has multiple designs from one issue to the next including Batman #3 and Batman #4
💰 Batman #1 sold for over one million dollars 4x with a record-high in 9.4 for $6,000,000
Detective Comics #39
DC
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1940
•
Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Robin
Detective Comics #41
DC
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1940
•
Vol. 1
First solo story featuring Robin
New York World's Fair Comics #2
DC
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1940
•
Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of Superman with Batman and Robin
Batman #6
DC
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1941
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Bob Kane featuring Batman and Robin
Star-Spangled Comics #65
DC
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1947
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Vol. 1
Stories and covers featuring Robin begin
Robin covers continue through issue #95
Stories and covers featuring Robin begin
Robin covers continue through issue #95
All Funny Comics #16
DC
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1947
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Vol. 1
Crossover appearance of Superman, Batman, Robin, Green Arrow and Vigilante
Crossover appearance of Superman, Batman, Robin, Green Arrow and Vigilante
Detective Comics #226
DC
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1955
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance and origin of Martian Manhunter
Batman reveals that he operated under the Robin moniker when he was a boy
1st appearance of Harvey Harris, an early mentor of Bruce Wayne
2nd appearance and origin of Martian Manhunter
Batman reveals that he operated under the Robin moniker when he was a boy
1st appearance of Harvey Harris, an early mentor of Bruce Wayne
Adventure Comics #253
DC
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1958
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Vol. 1
First meeting between Superboy and Robin
Batman #129
DC
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1960
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Robin retold
Brave and the Bold, The #54
DC
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1964
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Teen Titans: Aqualad, Kid Flash, Robin
The team name Teen Titans isn't coined until Brave and the Bold #60
1st appearance of Mr. Twister, possesses a stick that controls the weather
1st team appearance of the Teen Titans: Aqualad, Kid Flash, Robin
The team name Teen Titans isn't coined until Brave and the Bold #60
1st appearance of Mr. Twister, possesses a stick that controls the weather
World's Finest Comics #153
DC
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1965
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Vol. 1
Includes the panel of Batman slapping Robin that is recognizable from many internet memes
Includes the panel of Batman slapping Robin that is recognizable from many internet memes
Justice League of America #55
DC
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1967
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Vol. 1
1st Silver Age appearance of the Golden Age Robin
Detective Comics #369
DC
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1967
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Vol. 1
First team-up of Batgirl, Barbara Gordon and Robin, Dick Grayson
Batman #200
DC
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1968
•
Vol. 1
Debut artwork on the 'Batman' title by Neal Adams
Batman #213
DC
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1969
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Vol. 1
30th anniversary of Batman
Origin of Robin retold
Detective Comics #400
DC
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1970
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Man-Bat, a scientist whose experiment went awry after combining human and bat DNA to cure his own deafness
First solo Batgirl and Robin story
1st appearance and origin of Man-Bat, a scientist whose experiment went awry after combining human and bat DNA to cure his own deafness
First solo Batgirl and Robin story
Detective Comics #401
DC
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1970
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Vol. 1
Second team-up of Batgirl and Robin
Justice League of America #91
DC
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1971
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Vol. 1
First meeting of the Golden Age Robin and the Silver Age Robin
Batman Family #1
DC
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1975
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Vol. 1
First kiss between Batgirl and Robin
Super Friends #1
DC
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1976
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Wendy, Marvin and Wonder Dog
Adapted from the 1973 animated TV series
1st appearance of Wendy, Marvin and Wonder Dog
Adapted from the 1973 animated TV series
DC Comics Presents #26
DC
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1980
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the new Teen Titans: Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Cyborg, Raven, Beast Boy, Starfire
1st appearance of Raven
1st appearance of Cyborg
1st appearance of Starfire
Beast Boy becomes Changeling
1st team appearance of the new Teen Titans: Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Cyborg, Raven, Beast Boy, Starfire
1st appearance of Raven
1st appearance of Cyborg
1st appearance of Starfire
Beast Boy becomes Changeling
New Teen Titans #1
DC
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1980
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Grant Wilson aka Ravager, Deathstroke's son, not in costume
2nd team appearance and origin of the New Teen Titans: Beast Boy, Cyborg, Kid Flash, Raven, Robin, Starfire and Wonder Girl
2nd appearance of Starfire
2nd appearance of Cyborg
2nd appearance of Raven
1st appearance of Grant Wilson aka Ravager, Deathstroke's son, not in costume
2nd team appearance and origin of the New Teen Titans: Beast Boy, Cyborg, Kid Flash, Raven, Robin, Starfire and Wonder Girl
2nd appearance of Starfire
2nd appearance of Cyborg
2nd appearance of Raven
Batman #354
DC
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1982
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Vol. 1
Dick Grayson stands-in for Batman
New Teen Titans #39
DC
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1984
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Vol. 1
Last appearance of Dick Grayson as Robin, becomes Nightwing in Tales of the Teen Titans #44
Last appearance of Dick Grayson as Robin, becomes Nightwing in Tales of the Teen Titans #44
Tales of the Teen Titans #44
DC
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1984
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Vol. 1
Dick Grayson becomes Nightwing, formerly Robin
Joseph adopts the name Jericho
Origin of Deathstroke and Jericho
Dick Grayson becomes Nightwing, formerly Robin
Joseph adopts the name Jericho
Origin of Deathstroke and Jericho
Crisis on Infinite Earths #12
DC
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1986
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Vol. 1
"Crisis on Infinite Earths" part 12
Death of Anti-Monitor, Dove, Robin, Green Arrow, Huntress and Clayface
1st appearance of Impala in mainstream DC comics
"Crisis on Infinite Earths" part 12
Death of Anti-Monitor, Dove, Robin, Green Arrow, Huntress and Clayface
1st appearance of Impala in mainstream DC comics
Reprint of Robin's first appearance distributed by Toys R Us
Origin of Batman retold, partial reprint of Batman #1 (1940) Detective Comics #33 (1939)
Reprint of Robin's first appearance distributed by Toys R Us
Origin of Batman retold, partial reprint of Batman #1 (1940) Detective Comics #33 (1939)
Variant cover art by Walter Simonson
75th Anniversary edition, celebrating 75 years since National Allied Publications (later DC Comics) published New Fun: The Big Comics Magazine #1 (Feb 1935)
Cover art inspired by Detective Comics #69 (1942)
Variant cover art by Walter Simonson
75th Anniversary edition, celebrating 75 years since National Allied Publications (later DC Comics) published New Fun: The Big Comics Magazine #1 (Feb 1935)
Cover art inspired by Detective Comics #69 (1942)
Grayson #1
DC
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2014
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Vol. 1
Premiere issue of solo Nightwing series
Variant cover art by Stjepan Sejic
Batman #54
DC
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2018
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Vol. 3
Origin of Batman and Robin shortly after the death of Dick's parents
Second printing
Variant cover art by Rafael Albuquerque
Variant cover art by Jeff Lemire
Robin and Batman #1
DC
•
2022
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Vol. 1
Origin of Robin, year one in the role of Batman's sidekick
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