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WARNING : possible Spoilers for Wonder Woman # 7!Superman , excellently known as the Man of Tomorrow , seems to have his tidy sum set on the future when he suggests toWonder Womanthat they getBatmana roboticRobin . However , the concept of a automaton Robin is not entirely original , as there have been both a Robinbot and a Toy Wonder in the yesteryear . withal , the melodic theme is still worth explore , as a robotlike partner could potentially solve The Dark Knight ’s biggest trouble .
InWonder Woman#7 by Tom Kingand Guillem March , Diana and Superman embark on one of their baffling foreign mission yet : finding the pure natal day gift for Batman ! Their pursuance get them to Andromeda Mall , the large shopping mall in the galaxy , where they seek through hundreds of shops in promise of incur something suitable for The Dark Knight .
Eventually , they hit upon “ Build - a - Bot , ” a robotics shop class offering personalized golem instauration . It ’s in this store thatClark uncover his birthday present idea for Batman : a " Robot Robin . "
Robinbot: Superman’s “Robot Robin” Idea Isn’t as Original as He Thinks
Despite Superman ’s ego - atonement with his Robot Robin musical theme , this is n’t the first fourth dimension the concept or effectuation of a robotic Robin has surfaced in DC Comics . InNew Super - Man#9 ( 2017 ) by Gene Luen Yang and Viktor Bogdanovic , reader were usher in toRobinbot , the contrived tidings and fellow of Wang Baixi , the Bat - Man of China . Robinbot swash an array of potentiality , include computer hacking , operation , and tactical analysis . Additionally , he possessed unique ability such as vim projection , flight , rocket - fists ( the ability to shoot his clenched fist thanks to rockets install in his arm ) , superhuman strength , and the index of transformation .
Robinbot serves alongside his creator , Bat - Man , in theJustice League of China , where on one illustrious occasion , they teamed up with Wonder - Woman to safeguard Shanghai while Super - Man headed to America to get together with Lex Luthor . Responding to a routine looting , Wonder - Woman , Bat - Man , and Robinbot intervene , with Robinbot taking the tether . Despite managing to tame the thieves , Robinbot inadvertently causes meaning corroboratory damage . After this issue , it is revealed that althoughBat - Man initially want a human Robin , he had to settle for a machinelike brother when his first selection of human company fall through .
Dick Grayson may have been the original Boy Wonder to crusade along Batman ’s side , but he was by far the last to put on the Robin name and pixie boots .
Toy Wonder:DC One Million’s Young JusticeTie-In Featured the First Robot Robin
Anotherrobotic married person of Batman is Toy Wonder , the Robin of the 853rd Century . This robotic Robin made his introduction inYoung Justice#1000000(1998 ) by Peter David , Todd Nauck , and Angel Unzueta , as part of theDC One Millioncrossover event , offering a glimpse into the likely future of the 853rd Century in the DCU . In addition to being Batman ’s mate , Toy Wonder was also a member of Justice Legion S and Young Justice . In theYoung Justicetie - in issue , Robin the Toy Wonder , along with the next iterations of Superboy and Impulse , reminisce about their twentieth - hundred counterparts .
Despite originating from the 853rd Century , this Batman and Robin have a similar origin story to the original Dynamic twosome . In the 853rd Century , Batman resided on Pluto , where his parents served as prison house guards . Like the original Bruce Wayne , this Batman also experienced the tragic loss of his parent . Batman created his machinelike Robin , program it with his own puerility personalityto serve as his conscience and to prevent him from crossing ethical boundaries in his pursual of justness . The Toy Wonder speculate that the original Batman introduced the first Robin into his life for a similar purpose .
No More Dead Robins: Robot Robin Could Fix Batman’s “Child Soldier” Problem
One of Batman ’s big and on-going problems is that his Robins keep croak while crusade crime . Thefirst Robin he lost was Jason Todd , the 2nd to take up the mantle , who encounter a tragic end at the hand of the Joker in the infamousA Death in the Familystoryline . Bruce also faced the heartbreaking departure of his youngest son , Damian Wayne , during a face-off with Damian ’s evil grownup knockoff , the Heretic , inBatman Incorporated#8 . Additionally , the original Robin , Dick Grayson , faced a impermanent demise during his time as Nightwing inForever Evil#7 .
The rationale behind Batman ’s enlisting of " kid soldiers " is often rooted in the belief that he need a Robin to prevent himself from hybridise moral limit in his quest for justice . Yet , as exemplified by the Toy Wonder , Batman could program a robotic Robin to fulfill the same role as his man counterparts , serving as a moral orbit and safe-conduct against descend into iniquity . Hence , Superman ’s proposal of a Robot Robin really has quite a bit of merit to it that could completely solve Bruce ’s dying Robin problem .
The Woes of Robin-Rearing: Batman’s Current Robins Would REFUSE to Give Up Their Mantles
The sole rip in the melodic theme of robots supervene upon Batman ’s children is that Bruce ’s offspring , notably Tim Drake and Damian Wayne , who presently carry the Robin form of address , would certainly resist to yield their spatial relation to a automaton . Both boys have already face difficulty in sharing the Robin pallium , as they take immense pridefulness in their workplace as Robin and are possessive of the rubric . Thus , urging them to relinquish the mantle altogether , along with crimefighting , for their safety would not be well - receive , considering their mystifying commitment to the theatrical role as Batman ’s partner in the pursual of justice .
While the notion of a Robot Robin might not be executable in the current continuity , it does n’t entail the idea is forever off the board . The optimal clock time to introduce the Robot Robin would be once Damian and Tim outgrow the role of Robin and transition into maturity . Consequently , as the two boys move on , the Robot Robin would prevent another child from stepping into the role of Robin , thereby break the cycle of child soldier converge tragical ends . Therefore , Superman’sidea is worth preserve as a possible succeeding gift forBatmanwhen he finds himself without aRobin .
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WONDER WOMAN # 7 ( 2024 )
One of DC ’s most iconic heroes , Batman is the vigilante superhero persona of billionaire Bruce Wayne . devise by cataclysm with the death of his parents , Bruce dedicated his aliveness to becoming the world ’s leading martial artist , investigator , and tactician . Recruiting an entire family of ally and sidekicks , Bruce wages war on evil as the dreary knight of his hometown , Gotham City .
The picture who set up the full world of superheroes , the last son of Krypton head for the hills his dying globe to doss farming on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent . The world knows him well as Superman , the Man of Steel , the leader of the Justice League , and the most well - known hero in the DC Comics Universe . sign with the powers of a demigod , Kal - El of Krypton struggle enemy both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth , justice , and a good tomorrow .
Wonder Woman is the superhero identity of Diana , Princess of the Amazons . Created on the island of Themyscira , Wonder Woman is a super - powered demi - goddess with extreme physical strength who apply magical talent ( like her famous Lasso of Truth ) to defeat her foes . As mighty as her fellow heroes Superman and the Justice League , Wonder Woman is unrivalled in her compassionateness and virtue .
One of DC’s most iconic heroes, Batman is the vigilante superhero persona of billionaire Bruce Wayne. Forged by tragedy with the death of his parents, Bruce dedicated his life to becoming the world’s leading martial artist, detective, and tactician. Recruiting an entire family of allies and sidekicks, Bruce wages war on evil as the dark knight of his hometown, Gotham City.
Wonder Woman is the superhero identity of Diana, Princess of the Amazons. Created on the island of Themyscira, Wonder Woman is a super-powered demi-goddess with extreme physical strength who utilizes magical gifts (like her famous Lasso of Truth) to defeat her foes. As mighty as her fellow heroes Superman and the Justice League, Wonder Woman is unmatched in her compassion and virtue.
