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

Jan 1997 · DC · [none]

☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free

"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.

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 1997 tale from Detective Comics Special Reprint [Toys 'R' Us Special Replica Edition] #38, young Dick Grayson witnesses his parents’ tragic death and hears the killers’ confession—prompting him to try to bring them to justice. Batman intervenes, recognizing the boy’s courage and potential, and takes him under his wing to train him as Robin the Boy Wonder. Together, the pair set out on a mission to gather the evidence needed to finally bring the criminals to account.

The Legend of the Batman--Who He Is and How He Came to Be!

2 pp · Superhero

Thomas Wayne (Bruce's father, death, flashback)Martha Wayne (Bruce's mother, death, flashback)Joe Chill (villain, un-named)