Detective Comics Special Reprint #38

Jan 1995 · DC · 0.00 FREE

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"Robin - The Boy Wonder" presents a foundational moment in Gotham’s mythos, as Dick Grayson witnesses his parents’ tragic death and makes a fateful decision to expose the truth. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Bob Kane, with inks by Jerry Robinson, this reprinted story captures the raw beginning of the Boy Wonder’s legacy, with the Dark Knight stepping in to guide the young survivor. The cover by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson perfectly frames the moment of transformation, a free reprint that remains a key piece of Batman’s early history.

Contains 2 stories

Robin - The Boy Wonder

12 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson] (introduction, origin)John Grayson (introduction, Dick's father, death)Mary Grayson (introduction, Dick's mother, death)Mr. Haly (Haly Circus owner)Boss Zucco [Anthony Zucco] (villain, introduction)Blade (villain, death)

In this 1995 tale from Detective Comics Special Reprint #38, young Dick Grayson witnesses his parents' tragic death and, driven by grief and justice, tries to alert the police—only for Batman to intervene. The Dark Knight sees potential in the boy and takes him under his wing, shaping him into Robin, the Boy Wonder. Together, they set out on a mission to gather the evidence needed to bring the real criminals to justice.

The Legend of the Batman

2 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne] (origin)Thomas Wayne (Bruce's father, death, flashback)Martha Wayne (Bruce's mother, death, flashback)Joe Chill (villain, unnamed)

In this poignant two-page tale from *Detective Comics Special Reprint #38* (1995), young Bruce Wayne grapples with the trauma of his parents’ murder, forging a path of relentless self-discipline and resolve that leads him to become the Batman—a symbol of justice and vengeance. The story captures the raw beginnings of a legend, rooted in grief and shaped by an unyielding will.