Cover: Norm Breyfogle

Batman #457

Dec 1990 · DC · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.50 GBP

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“Master of Fear”

In "Master of Fear," Batman and Vicki Vale are captured by the Scarecrow, forcing Tim Drake to defy Bruce Wayne's orders and step into the role of Robin to save them. Written by Alan Grant and illustrated by Norm Breyfogle, with inks by Steve Mitchell and colors by Adrienne Roy, this pivotal issue sees Tim earn his place as Robin with a new costume presented by Batman himself—marking a defining moment in his journey. The cover, by Norm Breyfogle, captures the tension of the moment with a striking image of Tim in the shadows, poised to act.

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writer Alan Grant · artist Norm Breyfogle · inker Steve Mitchell · colorist Adrienne Roy · letterer Todd Klein · cover Norm Breyfogle

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Cast · 7 characters

Alfred Pennyworth Batman Jonathan Crane Robin Scarecrow Tim Drake Vicki Vale

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writer Alan Grant

artist Norm Breyfogle

inker Steve Mitchell

colorist Adrienne Roy

letterer Todd Klein

cover pencils, inks Norm Breyfogle

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With Batman and Vicki captured by the Scarecrow, Tim risks his potential future as Robin by disobeying Bruce's orders to go rescue them. After successfully rescuing Batman and defeating the Scarecrow, Batman presents to Tim a new Robin costume for him to wear.

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