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Detective Comics Special Reprint [Toys 'R' Us Special Replica Edition]#38
Cover: Bob Kane & Jerry Robinson

Detective Comics Special Reprint [Toys 'R' Us Special Replica Edition] #38

Jan 1997 · DC · [none]
“Robin the Boy Wonder”

"Robin the Boy Wonder" presents a foundational moment in the legacy of Gotham’s vigilante duo, as Dick Grayson’s tragic past unfolds with heartbreaking clarity. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Bob Kane, with inks by Jerry Robinson and letters by the same, this 1997 reprint captures the raw emotion and early bond between Batman and his young protégé. The cover by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson perfectly frames the moment of destiny, where a grieving boy steps into a new role as Robin the Boy Wonder.

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writer Bill Finger · artist Bob Kane · inker, letterer Jerry Robinson · cover Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson

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artist Bob Kane
inker, letterer Jerry Robinson
cover pencils Bob Kane
cover inks Jerry Robinson

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Dick Grayson watches his parents die and overhears the killers confessing the point, and he decides to tip off the police. However, the Batman intervenes to save the boy's life, and trains him to become his partner, Robin the Boy Wonder. Then the duo head out to gather evidence needed to put the criminals behind bars.

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