Previous Post > > Hello all. I have not been following the Batman as of late but have noticed Robin (Tim Drake) now is wearing a red and black costume instead of the original one. Is there a reason for this in the plotline? Thx in advance....good reading to you all. > > I'm guessing there might be some sort of reason given in "52", it's a new start as the Dynamic Duo for both of them, Batman has a new attitude, Robin has a new costume. > > Personally, I still really dislike the new costume, the absence of the lincoln green, the lack of short sleeves, and the overabundance of Bat-like tendencies (The enormously long scalloped cape, the bat-tabs on the gloves) pretty much spoil the point of the Robin costume. ,,,/... I personal like the newlook. less childlike a more like his mentor.

> > > Hello all. I have not been following the Batman as of late but have noticed Robin (Tim Drake) now is wearing a red and black costume instead of the original one. Is there a reason for this in the plotline? Thx in advance....good reading to you all.
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> > I'm guessing there might be some sort of reason given in "52", it's a new start as the Dynamic Duo for both of them, Batman has a new attitude, Robin has a new costume.
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> > Personally, I still really dislike the new costume, the absence of the lincoln green, the lack of short sleeves, and the overabundance of Bat-like tendencies (The enormously long scalloped cape, the bat-tabs on the gloves) pretty much spoil the point of the Robin costume.
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> I personal like the newlook. less childlike a more like his mentor.

Except A) He is still a child, and B) Robin is supposed to counterpoint Batman, not complement him to that extent.

IMHO of course!