Robin III Part 3: The New Titans #60 (November, 1989)

Tim meets up with Dick, and tries to convince him that Batman needs Robin.

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

Tim catches up with Dick at Haly Circus and watches a show, but the lion tamer is mauled by one of his animals and the circus shuts down. Tim stays behind as the crowd disperses and helps solve the mystery behind the recent “accidents”. After the culprits are caught, Tim shows Dick proof of Bruce’s deterioration and asks for his help.

Notes of Interest:

1) We learn that the person following Bruce and Dick was Tim, who’s just a kid.

2) Tim shows some acrobatic prowess as he flips Dick over his shoulder.

3) His skills of deduction are also featured as he scans the crowd looking for Dick.

4) He confesses to Dick what he knows about Robin, Bruce…and Jason Todd.

WTF? Moment: In just three issues, we learn that Tim is a smart, resourceful kid who clearly cares about Batman and Robin. He knows of the current relationship between both men, and wants them to fix it. How freaking awesome is that?