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Warning ! Spoilers forBlue and amber # 2
TheJustice Leagueis too scared to addressBatman’s“Robinproblem . ” The Dark Knight has had several pal take on the Boy Wonder ’s persona , and his super friends are n’t holding him accountable .
begin with Dick Grayson , and remain with Jason Todd , Tim Drake , Carrie Kelly , and Damian Wayne , Robin has had a foresightful bequest at Batman ’s side . Although it might have been slimly weird when the Caped Crusader first announced his first juvenile crimefighting collaborator , it was specially come to when the 2d Robin ’s destruction did n’t play the dynamic duo to a unequivocal end . For some fans , Bruce moved on too quick for comfort from the tragical slaying of Jason Todd to confer Tim Drake with the costume . Alfred might be one of the few people in Bruce ’s biography who would be unforced to mention the issue , but has n’t made much of a difference regarding his superhero habits .
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Despite Batman ’s closeness with theJustice League as a establish appendage , his teammates shy away from acknowledging his Robin problem . When the subject is brought up by Blue Beetle inBlue and Gold # 2 , Booster Gold secernate him , “ we are n’t supposed to sing about that . ” Written by Dan Jurgens with fine art by Ryan Sook , the issue is the first sentence that it ’s been revealed the Justice League is too scared to obtain Bruce responsible . With such a sensitive topic as juvenile crimefighting , the League ’s disinclination to confront Batman is relate . Booster Gold might be kidding around , but there seems to be some truth to his view .
Although he ’s deliberate “ a naturalistic superhero , ” Batman ’s endless supplying of child sidekicks who adopt the name “ Robin ” borders on the ludicrous . In the material reality , Commissioner Gordon would likely experience compelled to point out something strange is going on . The fact that B - listLeaguers like Blue Beetle and Booster Golddon’t bother Bruce with it is one thing . However , it ’s problematic that heroes like Superman and Wonder Woman desire nothing to do with the conversation . If they wo n’t have a much - need dialog with the Dark Knight , it ’s tell apart what else they might let their friend get aside with .
Batman ’s Robin trouble has been buy up by the fans before , but it never seemed like a gunpoint that stories would incorporate . Recently in HBO Max’sTitans , Bruce ’s lack of compunction and consistent hunt for a crimefighting partner to wear the tights has come up . While it might seem like a comedic measure , Batman ’s cycle of Boy wonder could easy reflect a serious psychological engagement . likewise , it ’s been point out by the fanbase thatBatman has a problem targeting the poorand mentally ill . latterly , this critique of his crimefighting methods was also adapted intoBatman : Reptilianas a relevant plot of land pointedness . As DC Comics listens to readers , there might be trust forBatmanto get past hisRobinissue .
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