Robin #81

A thoughtful Robin sits in a spotlight, cape spread around him and an open book at his feet, while a menacing blue-clad figure looms overhead with a weapon raised — it's a striking study in vulnerability and threat that perfectly suits a story titled "The Obtuse Conundrum." Pete Woods and Jesse Delperdang's cover composition does something smart: it frames Tim Drake's Boy Wonder as someone who relies on his mind even when danger closes in from above. With Chuck Dixon writing and the art team of Marcos Martín and Mark Pennington inside, this October 2000 issue looks like a rewarding read for anyone who appreciates Robin at his cerebral best.