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Cover: Brian Bolland

Robin: A Hero Reborn #[nn]

Jun 1991 · DC · 4.95 USD; 5.95 CAD
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This collection presents the debut of Tim Drake as the new Robin, following his training and first solo adventures as Batman's partner. It includes his confrontation with the Scarecrow, Jonathan Crane, and features appearances by Bruce Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth, and Vicki Vale as Tim establishes himself as the third Robin in DC's continuity.

In "Identity Crisis: Part One," a 1991 DC classic, a young Robin and a mysterious ally named Clyde find themselves hunted after a dangerous run-in with a ruthless gang. Written by Chuck Dixon and illustrated by Tom Lyle, with inks by Bob Smith and colors by Adrienne Roy, the story unfolds with tense momentum as the duo flees through the shadows, only to be pursued by forces both familiar and unknown. Cover by Brian Bolland captures the moment’s urgency, setting the stage for a pivotal chapter in Robin’s journey.

Contains 8 stories
Identity Crisis: Part One
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Vicki ValeTim DrakeAlfred PennyworthLegsFozzyBeekerJosef Macky (death)Obeah Man (flashback)Dick Grayson [Nightwing]Jack DrakeLieutenant Stan Kitch

In "Identity Crisis: Part One," Tim struggles with grief over his mother’s death and believes he’s ready to take on the mantle of Robin, though Batman remains unconvinced. At the same time, a mysterious force triggers sudden, violent outbursts in ordinary people, turning them into killers without warning.

Identity Crisis Part Two: Without Fear of Consequence ...
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Lieutenant Stan KitchVicki ValeRico MarcuseYazzJakeTim DrakeAlfred PennyworthCommissioner James GordonScarecrow [Jonathan Crane] (villain)Robin [Dick Grayson] (spectral image)Robin [Jason Todd] (spectral image)Joker (flashback)Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot] (flashback)Two-Face [Harvey Dent] (flashback)Ra's Al Ghul (flashback)Poison Ivy [Pamela Isley] (flashback)Riddler [Edward Nigma] (flashback)Killer Moth [Drury Walker] (flashback)Anarchy [Lonnie Machin] (flashback)Catwoman [Selina Kyle] (flashback)Tweedle Dum (flashback)Tweedle Dee (flashback)Ventriloquist [Arnold Weskeralso as Scarface] (flashback)

In "Identity Crisis Part Two: Without Fear of Consequence ...," Vicki Vale finds herself in peril after uncovering a dangerous conspiracy behind a wave of random violence. As Batman races to save her, Tim, who's pieced together the truth, struggles to warn him in time.

Master of Fear
22 pp · Superhero
Rico MarcuseHammyLeonJoe Chill (Scarecrow fear image)Thomas Wayne (Scarecrow fear image)Martha Wayne (Scarecrow fear image)Obeah Man (Scarecrow fear image)Jack Drake (Scarecrow fear image)Janet Drake (Scarecrow fear image)Jeremy (Scarecrow fear image)Robin [Jason Todd] (Scarecrow fear image)Robin [Dick Grayson] (Scarecrow fear image)

In "Master of Fear," Tim Drake faces a terrifying test of loyalty when he defies Batman’s orders to rescue both Bruce and Vicki from the Scarecrow’s grasp. As the stakes rise and fear takes hold, Tim must confront his own doubts while stepping into the role of Robin with courage and resolve.

Big Bad World
22 pp · Superhero
Robin [Tim Drake]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Lady ShivaRahul LamaShen ChiLynx [Ling]Billy HueClyde Rawlins

In "Big Bad World," Tim Drake—still uncertain about becoming Robin—travels to Paris to train with the monks Rahul Lama and Shen Chi in ancient Tibetan disciplines. There, he crosses paths with a mysterious girl named Ling, whose entanglement with a local gang pulls him into a dangerous confrontation. When he intervenes to help her, he finds himself facing off against a brutal gang attack—just as a familiar figure, Clyde Rawlins, lies beaten in the shadows.

The Shepardess
22 pp · Superhero
Robin [Tim Drake]LynxLady ShivaClyde RawlinsBilly HueKing Snake [Sir Edmund Dorrance]Henri Ducard

In "The Shepardess," Robin and Clyde find themselves on the run after fending off a gang, only to be shadowed by unseen forces. As Sir Edmund grows impatient and sends more hunters after them, Lady Shiva appears at their hiding place with a warning—someone is coming for them all. With the streets closing in and a new fight brewing, Clyde takes Robin to an old farmhouse to teach her a different way of defending herself.

The Destroying Angel
22 pp · Superhero
Robin [Tim Drake]ShivaClyde RawlinsLynxKing Snake [Sir Edmund Dorrance]

In "The Destroying Angel," Robin, Jo, and the formidable Lady Shiva race against time to stop a rogue gang from delivering a dangerous biological weapon to Sir Edmund’s hands. With the trail leading from an abandoned farmhouse to a high-stakes showdown in Hong Kong, the trio must outwit a ruthless enemy before the weapon falls into the wrong hands.

Strange Company
22 pp · Superhero
Robin [Tim Drake]LynxLady ShivaClyde RawlinsKing Snake [Sir Edmund Dorrance], Henri Ducard

In "Strange Company," Robin teams up with the formidable Lady Shiva and the resourceful Clyde as they pursue a dangerous weapon through the streets of Hong Kong. As they close in on the plane’s landing site and follow the weapon to Sir Edmund’s downtown headquarters, the trio prepares for a high-stakes infiltration—while Lady Shiva pushes Robin’s training to new limits.

The Dark
23 pp · Superhero
Robin [Tim Drake]LynxLady ShivaKing Snake [Sir Edmund Dorrance]Clyde RawlinsHenri DucardBatman [Bruce Wayne]

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Full credits

artist Tom Lyle
inker Bob Smith
colorist Adrienne Roy
letterer Tim Harkins
cover pencils, inks Brian Bolland

Reprints

↩ Reprints Batman #455 (1990), Batman #456 (1990), Batman #457 (1990), Robin #1 (1991), Robin #2 (1991), Robin #3 (1991), Robin #4 (1991), Robin #5 (1991)

Reprinted in Batman Sonderband #6 (2000), Robin #1 (2016)

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