Robin is forever changed by taking on a new meaning in the DC multiverse
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Damian Wayne discovers that a Robin’s true worth is something that spans the entire multiverse when he leads a ragtag crew in Dark Crisis: The Dark Army #1.
Notice! Spoilers ahead Dark Crisis: The Dark Army #1!in the middle of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earthsthe role of robin has taken on surprising new meaning thanks to Damian Wayne’s attempts to assemble a team. Dark Crisis: The Dark Army #1 reveals the true legacy of the Boy Wonder and how it spans the entire multiverse.
When it comes to companions, Robin has set the gold standard for what a companion is and should be. The Robins are skilled, agile and problem solvers who help Batman in his war on crime to make Gotham a safer place. Throughout Batman’s career, various heroes have taken on the identity of Robin, each bringing something new or special to the role. Of course, there is some debate about the merits of bringing minors into Batman’s crime-fighting world. Even former classmates have had moments of doubt when reflecting on their unique upbringing.
But it looks like the Robins may be the ultimate success story in the entire DC Universe. Bruce’s pet project got a pretty solid endorsement from one of the world’s wisest heroes Dark Crisis: The Dark Army #1 by Mark Waid, Dennis Culver, Delilah S. Dawson, Freddie Williams II and Jackson Herbert. As the Dark Army battles the Justice League, Damian Wayne chooses to lead a crew on a mission to break Pariah’s grip on the villains. After gathering his team, the brash Robin pushes his team across the multiverse, to the House of Heroes in the Bleed, where they are forced to free Justice Incarnate from the influence of the Great Darkness. After Doctor Light develops a way to remove the dark’s control, Damian reassembles his team. Superman Calvin Ellis wonders if following Damian is the right choice, to which Mary Marvel states that it is.
Robin: Batman’s greatest contribution to the multiverse
Mary Marvel, of course, has the power of Shazam, which includes the wisdom of Solomon. So more than most heroes, his judgment would be quite correct. He has also had the benefit of traveling the multiverse with his team and has seen countless versions of Batman and his companions. If someone like Mary can honestly say that the Robins are some of the most competent leaders around, that’s a serious endorsement. It also suggests that Boy Wonder could be Bruce’s biggest impact on the multiverse.
Batman has faced a lot of criticism in his career, much of which is directed at his involvement with the Robins. But according to Mary, on almost every other Earth, Bruce has molded his companions into responsible and capable leaders. Fans may already know that by looking at what’s become of former Robins like Dick Grayson, but hearing that Batman’s success transcends universal boundaries is probably the best indicator that he’s done the right thing with his partners. Fans can see how much of this is true robin by themselves in Dark Crisis: The Dark Army #1Now Available.
