In 2022, a retelling of the early adventures of Batman and Robin was unveiled by one of the comic book industry’s most esteemed storytellers. This narrative focused on the relationship between Bruce Wayne and his sidekick, Dick Grayson.
On June 11, the Eisner Award-winning duo of Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen from said story will reunite to launch a limited three-issue series titled “Robin & Batman: Jason Todd.” This series, available at select comic book shops and digital retailers, introduces Jason Todd as Batman’s latest Robin.
Characterized as impulsive and reckless, Jason has a troubled past, and Batman hopes to shape him into Gotham’s next protector. However, the Dark Knight faces the challenge of saving Jason from his own internal struggles. The plot thickens when a mysterious new villain, draped in white cloth, targets Jason, compelling Batman to confront the difficulties of training the young hero.
The first issue will feature a main cover by artist Dustin Nguyen, along with variant covers by Nguyen, writer Jeff Lemire, Rafael Albuquerque, and John McCrea. For more details on availability and preordering, interested readers can check with their local comic book shops.
