With the announcement of WB Games Montreal's Gotham Knights release date, now is the perfect time to catch up on some of the greatest Tim Drake stories. Gotham Knights will have players playing as Nightwing, Red Hood, Bat-Girl and Robin to protect the streets of Gotham city following the death of Batman. New released gameplay gave fans a glimpse of what's to come.
Tim Drake is the third person to take up the Robin mantle and went up to become Red Robin. Before embarking on solo adventures as Red Robin, Tim Drake spent a lot of time with Batman and the Teen Titans, gaining a lot of experience. In Gotham Knights, Tim Drake will feature as Robin and help other members of the Bat-Familly tackle the Court Of Owls. Here are some essential Tim Drake comics to help fans better understand the character before the release of Gotham Knights.
8 A Lonely Place Of Dying
"A Lonely Place Of Dying" introduces Tim Drake as Robin for the first time. Following the death of Jason Todd, Batman is under severe stress, and it is evident that he can use the help of Robin. In this comic upon their first meeting, Tim Drake reveals to Dick Grayson that he is aware that is aware that he is Nightwing and Bruce Wayne is Batman and convinces Dick Grayson to take back the Robin mantle for Batman needs a Robin. It concludes with Tim Drake taking the Robin suit for himself to help Batman fight Two-Face.
Not only is "A Lonely Place Of Dying" essential since it introduces Tim Drake as Robin, it is also popularly considered to be one of the best Tim Drake comics of all time.
7 Robin Vol. 1: Reborn
"Robin Vol. 1" by Chuck Dixon sees Tim Drake's early days as Robin. In this comic, Batman sends Tim Drake off to train as Robin before he can start working with him. "Robin Vol. 1" shows Tim Drake undergoing intensive training and going on solo adventures as Robin. This comic shows fans the growth of Tim Drake during his early days as Robin.
"Robin Vol. 1" is one of the best Tim Drake comics for alongside its gripping, emotional story, it helps fans better understand Tim Drake by diving into his early days as the Robin.
6 Robin Vol. 2: Triumphant
Following "Robin: Reborn" is another arc by writer Chuck Nixon. "Robin Vol. 2" is Tim Drake's official debut as Robin in Gotham, After having completed his training, Tim Drake is now finally ready to join Batman in watching over the streets of Gotham. This comic has Tim Drake face King Snake, the first of many in Tim Drake's rogues gallery. "Robin Vol. 2" shows fans Tim Drake's first adventure in Gotham as Robin and with the aid of Batman, he succeeds.
This comic features a good story and shows fans Tim Drake's first few adventures with Batman and has a lot of character development as fans get to see Tim Drakes earliest interactions with Batman as Robin and is essential for understanding Tim Drake as Robin before the release of Gotham Knights.
5 Detective Comics Vol. 1: Rise Of The Batmen
"Rise Of The Batmen" kicks off with Batman and Batwoman coming together to help train the Bat Family for what's to come. In this arc we see Red Robin, Spoiler and Clayface come together under Batman and Batwoman's training to solve crimes and protect the streets of Gotham city.
"Rise Of The Batmen", despite not exclusively being a Tim Drake comic, is a well written comic that further develops Tim Drake as Robin and shows fans his interactions with the Bat Family. This comic shows fans how Tim Drakes' strengths compliment his work with the Bat Family and expands his character. Seeing how Gotham Knights will have Tim Drake working together with members of the Bat Family, "Rise Of The Batmen" is a good way to get a grip over Tim Drake's personality and interactions.
4 Red Robin
"Red Robin" follows the apparent death of Batman. Tim Drake is unconvinced that Batman is dead and travels the world in search of clues of Batman being alive. "Red Robin" has Tim Drake embrace the title of Red Robin and become a solo hero. During his travels, he encounters many foes and displays a lot of his skill as a detective.
"Red Robin" is a must-read for people wanting to learn more about Tim Drake as robin for it highlights how good of a hero he is by himself and how effective his detective skills are. This comic is essential for it shows fans Tim Drakes many capabilities and reinforces the fact that Tim Drake is not just a sidekick to Batman but a great superhero by himself.
3 Robin Unmasked
"Robin Unmasked" is a story that tests Tim Drake emotionally. In "Robin Unmasked", fans see Tim Drake's relationship expand with Siren, and we get to see him manage school with being Robin. At one point, Tim Drake believes he has murdered an enemy, and he goes down a road of self-doubt and not wanting to be Robin.
All in all, "Robin Unmasked" is one of the most gripping Tim Drake stories that dives into his humanity. This comic has Tim Drake reflecting over his role as Robin and is arguably the most important Tim Drake comic when it comes to understanding what kind of person Tim Drake is.
2 Teen Titans By Geoff Johns
Teen Titans is an important story for Tim Drake's career. In Teen Titans fans see Tim Drake team up against other popular sidekicks to grow as heroes and fight foes together.
Teen Titans is essential for understanding Tim Drake's Robin for it expands on his teamwork and how good he is when a part of a team. Seeing as how Tim Drake will be teaming up with Nightwing, Red Hood and Batgirl in Gotham Knights, Teen Titans is a must-read for better understanding the character.
1 Batman: Battle For The Cowl
Following the death of Batman, Gotham city is in chaos and in need of a Batman. One man wearing the Batman suit starts murdering criminals. In light of all this, Tim Drake wants Nightwing to assume the Batman mantle but Nightwing refuses. Following this, Tim Drake assumes the mantle of Batman to subdue the chaos in Gotham and discover the identity of the mysterious murdering Batman.
"Batman: Night For The Cowl" shows how well Tim Drake works under pressure and how good he is able to serve as Batman during Batman's absence, reflecting upon his skills and capabilities.