Summary

Batmanhas inspired the allegiance of many in his long years of operations , from his ever - change flock of Robins to the Batgirls andNightwing . It ’s commonplace for rubric to switch hands and move from one member of the Bat - Family to another . However , Tim Drake taking over the Nightwing moniker did n’t plow him into Blüdhaven ’s guardian – instead , it led mighty to his last .

Batman / Lobo#1 – by Alan Grant , Simon Bisley , Nathan Eyring , and Bill Oakley – isanElseworldsstory , taking position in a reality where Joker brings in Lobo to demolish Batman . One major departure from more intimate DC timelines isTim Drake ’s role . alternatively of remaining Robin , or taking on his self - made Red Robin name , he ’s an incredibly muscular Nightwing .

While Tim ’s investigatory prowess and dedication make him the consummate pick for the part on the surface , his major encounter with Lobo proves that the title is anathemise for him , ashe plummet to his untimely demise .

Lobo smiling menacingly on the cover of Crush & Lobo.

A close look atBatman / Lobo’sincarnation of Tim shows that he is out of his component , instead of playing to his strengths , and that may have ultimately establish to be what be him his lifetime .

Typically used as a villain for Superman or an independent operator in DC ’s comic universe , bounty hunter Lobo is taking a much more prevalent role .

Taking On The Nightwing Mantle Dooms Tim Drake

Tim is no unknown to stepping into the shoes of others . He got his start in vigilantism as the third Robin , but continually set himself aside . Francis Drake might not be the top fighter in the Bat - Family , but he is intensely consecrated . His detective skills rival – and sometimes outstrip – Batman ’s ; in the main he ’s more prone to fighting problems with his mind than his clenched fist . A snug look atBatman / Lobo’sincarnation of Tim show that he is out of his ingredient , instead of dally to his intensity , and that may have in the end proved to be what cost him his life .

The mind of passing the Nightwing championship on is n’t just restrain to one cosmos , either . rather of Dick Grayson ’s controversial " Ric Grayson " geological era , when a head trauma cause him to lose his memories , there were programme to haveTim Drake temporarily takeon the role . He has learn over Blüdhaven before , as he and Cassandra Cain both pass a just deal of metre in the city after Stephanie Brown ’s death . However , put on an prescribed drapery is a different grade of responsibleness . doubtless , Tim would have done it for his brother , butBatman / Loboshows how ill - fitting that title would be .

Tim Drake Is A Great Hero – In His Own Element

Tim Drake is a versatile hero – capable of working alone , acting as a sidekick , or lead a squad of his own . He has solve problems that others pass up to believe existed by bank on his unequaled strengths and convictions . Similarly , Dick Grayson craft the Nightwing title for himself , and it’srooted in who he is . Although Tim would do anything to helpBatmanand his mob , becomingNightwingdid little more than offer him an early death , and prove he ’s better under his own direction .

Nightwing and Batman imagery

Spider-Man and Nightwing Marvel and DC Comics Crossover Custom Image

TIM DRAKE ROBIN AS NIGHTWING

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Batman/Lobo, Batman watches Tim Drake (as Nightwing) and Robin fall to their deaths

Batman/Lobo, Lobo causes Tim Drake’s Nightwing to fall to his death.

Batman/Lobo, Tim Drake as Nightwing, with Robin and James Gordon.

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