Robin III Part 2: Batman #440 (October, 1989)

Tim Drake is “re-“introduced to the DC Universe.

I have this issue in the A Lonely Place of Dying Trade Paperback.

Batman’s been more physical than usual…

Nightwing has taken a leave of absence from the Teen Titans and is on his way to Haly Circus, which is closing…

Someone’s noticed…

Notes of Interest:

1) We never see Tim’s face - or get his name - the entire issue.

2) In fact, Tim’s drawn in such a way that we can’t even tell how tall or old he is.

3) What we do learn this issue is that he knows that Dick Grayson is Nightwing…and Bruce Wayne is Batman.

WTF? Moment: There is absolutely nothing in this issue that connects to Tim. At all. Nice belt buckle though…