Summary
WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for The Boy Wonder #3!Tim Drake officially acknowledges Damian Wayne as a trueRobinby passing down his most iconic weapon to his former rival. This recognition of sharing the Boy Wonder title leads to an epic team-up that definitively shows Damian views Tim as a brother and is even willing to die for him.
With their rivalry now set aside, fans are treated to one of the best Damian Wayne and Tim Drake team-ups in comic history.
Juni Ba’s fan-favorite Black Label series,The Boy Wonder#3, returns with the long-awaited team-up of Tim Drake and Damian Wayne. The story begins at Oswald “The Penguin” Cobblepot’s gala, where both boys attend as civilians. True to their nature, Damian and Tim squabble, withTim expressing distrust in Damian’s motives as Robin.
This prompts Damian to storm off, don his Robin suit, and investigate Penguin’s building alone.It isn’t long until Damian stumbles upon one of his grandfather’s “demons” and is thrust into battle. However, he isn’t forced to fight alone for long.
The Boy Wonder:Tim Drake Passes Down His Signature Retractable Bo Staff to Damian Wayne
Just as Damian faces the demon’s ambush, Tim swoops in as Red Robin to save him.Robin quickly briefs Red Robinon the demon, mentioning it had “made quick work of [him and] Red Hood.” Damian also laments that his gadgets had malfunctioned all night, leaving him at a disadvantage. Tim promptly resolves this by offering Damian one of his retractable bo staffs. This gesture,arming Damian with his own signature weapon, marks a significant shift in their dynamicfrom earlier in the issue.
The shift in trust between the two brothers is due to Damian doing “what was right, even when it was hard.“This acknowledgment shows that Tim recognizes Damian’s commitment to doing good. Therefore, Red Robin giving Damian his iconic bo staff signifies not only Tim’s trust but also his acceptance of Damian as a true Robin. It’s a steep departure from the beginning of the issue when Tim initially questioned Damian’s suitability as Robin when he said, “I can’t tell if, when push comes to shove, you’d put your life on the line for someone else.”
DC’s Tim Drake vs. Damian Wayne Robin Rivalry Is Finally Put to Rest in a Fight You Need to See to Believe
DC’s two Robins Tim Drake and Damian Wayne prove they’ve finally moved past their rivalry to take down a mutual enemy: An evil Boy Wonder!
Red Robin and Robin’s New Found Trust Results in One of Their Best Team-Ups in YEARS
With their rivalry now set aside, fans are treated to one of the best Damian/Tim team-ups in comic history. Ba’s artwork vividly portrays them fighting in perfect sync. However, the crowning moment occurs when Damian notices the demon sneaking up on Tim and selflessly pushes his brother out of harm’s way, taking the hit himself. This action brings about a full circle moment with Tim’s earlier doubts expressed at the comic’s start, “I can’t tell if, when push comes to shove, you’d put your life on the line for someone else.” With this sacrifice, Damian proves he is indeed worthy of theRobinmantle.
As a Damian Wayne Fan, I Love How His New Demon Form Reflects His Tragic Fears
Damian Wayne lives up to his al Ghul heritage with the reveal of his new demon form, giving physical representation to the fifth Robin’s worst fears.
