tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774914105103923774.post5735132718815687941..comments2023-04-18T05:30:55.463-04:00Comments on Drew's Infinite Reboot: Whither Robin?Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14329122981907285550noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4774914105103923774.post-67860047905498962612012-09-08T23:21:28.010-04:002012-09-08T23:21:28.010-04:00I... I can't choose! You have managed to make ...I... I can't choose! You have managed to make all of them look so damn *perfect* for it.<br /><br />I nearly choked on my food when I saw Todd stealing the Batmobile's tires.<br /><br />Honestly though, I think Drake would be the right pick for now, partially because there's a real opportunity to set up a cool progression.<br /><br />Drake sought the Batman out, and demonstrated that he Wanted In, and was prepared for what that would require of him. That gives Bruce an opportunity to 'connect' in the same way he did with Dick.<br /><br />Todd would fit well as the next Robin. Perhaps Drake is growing up. He knows how much Bruce needs a sidekick for his own psychological well-being (Investigator), but also knows that he's getting a bit big for the nest. So when he sees a kid doing his best to Do What Needs Done even if he has nothing to fall back on if it goes wrong, he arranges for Bruce to be in the right place at the right time.<br /><br />Then Todd steals the tires. Tim didn't expect that, but he can work with it. Exit Tim, enter Todd.<br /><br />Now, at some point Todd ceases being Robin. One option that might work is that he doesn't reign himself in tightly enough. He uses too much violence for Bruce's taste, and eventually goes too far.<br /><br />And then Bruce notices how something seems to trip up certain criminals in ways that foil their plans, but still avoid actually harming them. He discovers Spoiler, protecting people who need it (even from themselves), and sees what Jason lacked.<br /><br />She joins because Bruce needs protected from himself too.Alex Elsayedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04965021603241785796noreply@blogger.com