Summary
Any Bat-Family fan knows that the debate over the bestRobinis a constant point of contention. While DC hasn’t definitively answered who they think the best Boy Wonder is, they have at least knocked one former Robin out of the running. This revelation comes after the comic publisher argued that Tim Drake is better than Jason Todd, at least in one major area.
Juni Ba’s Black Label series returns withThe Boy Wonder#3, continuing the focus on Damian Wayne’s relationships with his brothers, as seen in the last two issues. The series has spotlighted Dick Grayson and Jason Todd, with this third installment diving into Damian’s dynamic with Tim and his ongoing investigation into a “demon” abducting Gotham City’s poor.
Issue #3 sees Damian confront the demon for the second time, but this time, instead of having Red Hood by his side, Red Robin swoops in to save the day. During the duo’s team-up,DC makes a pointed comment about Tim being a better brother than Jason.
Juni Ba’sThe Boy WonderDeclares Tim Drake a Better Brother Than Jason Todd
Robin initially confronts Rok, the demon, alone. However, it isn’t long before Red Robin joins him, with Tim praising Damian for his efforts thus far, saying, “You stuck with doing what was right, even when it was hard. I appreciate that.” In response to this heartwarming moment,Rok jabs, “Oh, how sweet. Much nicer than the last brother I saw you with,” taking a pointed shot at Jason.This exchange clearly suggests that DC is portraying Tim as a better brother to Damian, especially considering Damian’s last interaction with Jason.
InThe Boy Wonder#2, Damian’s relationship with Jason takes center stage as the younger boy asks Red Hood for help in tracking down Rok to stop the abductions. However, instead of finding Rok, the demon finds them, leading to a chaotic battle that quickly reveals Robin and Red Hood are outmatched. At one point, Rok doses Red Hood with a hallucinogenic, causing him to see the Joker.In his panic,Jason starts shooting and accidentally hits Damian.While this was an accident, it makes it hard to claim the best brother title.
Red Robin May Be a Better Brother inThe Boy WonderContinuity, But There’s One Universe Where Red Hood Reigns Supreme
Whether you think Tim or Jason is a better brother is up to personal opinion. However, inThe Boy Wonderuniverse, Red Robin wins the title of best brother by default since he managed not to shoot Damian during their interaction. That’s not to say Jason would lose to Tim every time in the battle of who is the better brother to Damian. There are plenty of examples of Red Hood being a good brother to Damian, with a personal favorite being DC’sElseworldsseriesDC vs. Vampires, where Jason sacrifices himself to save Damian. So, who do you think is the better brother to the youngestRobin?
