Robin III Part 4: Batman #441 (November, 1989)

Tim tells Dick of their connected past.

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

Tim introduces himself to Alfred and Dick and reveals to them that he’s the young boy in the photograph taken the day Dick’s parents were killed. He also explains how he was able to deduce Batman and Robin’s true identities. Dick is impressed, and asks Tim what he wants from him. Tim tells him that Batman needs Dick’s help - but as Robin. Dick agrees that Bruce needs help, and brings Tim to the Batcave.

Tim is awestruck.

Dick leaves to help Bruce…as Nightwing…and Tim shouts after him that Batman needs Robin.

Notes of Interest:

1) This is the first time Tim enters Wayne Manor and the Batcave.

2) He also meets Alfred for the first time.

3) Tim is thirteen years old, an A student, has great deduction skills and is interested in a wide range of subjects including art and music.

4) Tim shows Alfred and Dick his copy of the photo last seen in Batman #436…hanging on a wall in Wayne Manor.

WTF? Moment: According to Tim, roughly four years have passed since Dick became Robin. Really? Four years? That’s a lot to take in.