Shotgun Smith

Shotgun Smith is a street-level DC character who operates in Gotham City, appearing in Tim Drake's early solo adventures as Robin. He inhabits the gritty urban world surrounding Batman and Robin, crossing paths with both heroes across the Robin series and The Batman Chronicles.

Shotgun Smith made his entrance in the landmark first issue of Robin's own solo series in 1993 — a key issue that collectors still seek out — putting this DC character right at the heart of Tim Drake's early adventures. A product of the Copper/Modern Age, he carved out a niche in the streets of Gotham, sharing pages with Robin, Batman, and Bruce Wayne across the Robin series and The Batman Chronicles. His appearances are few but choice, with two collector-recognized key issues among his eight catalog entries, making every one count. If you're tracing the rich supporting world that Chuck Dixon and Tom Grummett built around the Boy Wonder in the '90s, Shotgun Smith is a name worth knowing.