Robin III Part 8: Batman #444 (February, 1990)

Tim returns to Wayne Manor…more specifically the Batcave…and continues his training as he helps Bruce pin down the identity of Crimesmith.

I have this issue.

In the Batcave, Tim watches on as Bruce pulls a computer printout from the wallet of Crimesmith’s latest victim. On it are some smudges that Bruce explains could help identify which printer it came from – much like detectives did with typewriters in “the old days”. Bruce then uses the Bat-computer to identify anyone with enough experience in Microcircuitry, Physics and Chemistry to cause a person to combust instantaneously that also has access to the chemicals required.

As the computer does its work, Bruce explains to Tim that training the body is just as important as training the mind and they work out for a while until the Bat-computer signals that it finished its search and compiled a list of names. Tim notices the name Jeffrey Fraser…a man Bruce hired to repair Waynetech’s public image…and follows Bruce back into Wayne Manor where he compares the victim’s printout to some of Dr. Fraser’s notes. Bruce confirms that Crimesmith’s printout came from Fraser’s printer.

Tim is asked to compile a list of all property owned by Fraser and his company…then tell Alfred take him back to his school. His training for the weekend is over.

Notes of Interest:

1) Tim explains that his father is a corporate executive and travels all over the world.

2) We also learn that his parents have been fighting recently and they travel together as a way to work things out.

WTF? Moment: Wasn’t it just last issue where Bruce said he wouldn’t start training Tim until Alfred thought he was ready?  THAT sure was quick…