Message to all the gay boys who crushed over Robin, the Boy Wonder: the comic book icon has come out of the closet as bisexual.
Well, one of them has. Tim Drake–one of several Robins to fight alongside Batman in the comics–joined the growing ranks of queer crime fighters in the pages of DC Comics this week. In Batman: Urban Legends #6, which hits shelves August 10, Drake rescues his school friend Bernard from a cult called The Chaos Monsters. As the two fight alongside one another, Tim swoons over his longtime friend. Bernard also confides to Robin (not knowing that Tim is his true identity) that a mega crush on Tim helped him come to terms with his own sexuality. Tim then has a moment of realization that he reciprocates those feelings for Bernard.
ComicBook.com reports that, at the moment, Tim hasn’t quite labeled his sexuality, though he knows he has loved both men and women. For the moment, then, we’ll refer to him as bisexual.
The issue, written by Meghan Fitzmartin with artist Belén Ortega, colorist Alejandro Sánchez, and letterer Pat Brosseau, has already met with an ecstatic response on social media.
Tim Drake finally coming out is so inspiring, DC never wanted a queer Robin but after years and years of campaigning from writers and fans it finally happened
A big thank you to Meghan Fitzmartin, Belén Ortega and Alejandro Sánchez for making this moment so beautiful ?? pic.twitter.com/xb5YugEYd9
— Neb | ???? (@NebsGoodTakes) August 10, 2021
“Tim Drake finally coming out is so inspiring, DC never wanted a queer Robin but after years and years of campaigning from writers and fans it finally happened,” squealed user @NebsGoodTakes.
URBAN LEGENDS SPOILERS
TIM DRAKE IS CANONICALLY BISEXUAL I ACTUALLY SCREAMED WHEN TY TAGGED ME IN THIS IM SO FUCKING HAPPY RN pic.twitter.com/UlGxFGMz4z
— andrew/benji ? (@BenjiLikesMyths) August 10, 2021
“TIM DRAKE IS CANONICALLY BISEXUAL I ACTUALLY SCREAMED WHEN TY TAGGED ME IN THIS IM SO FUCKING HAPPY RN,” agreed user @BenjiLikesMyths.
HAPPY TIM BI DAY #timdrake pic.twitter.com/ES09fYsXeX
— punchpolygons (@punchpolygons) August 10, 2021
“HAPPY TIM BI DAY,” said user @punchpolygons.
Waking up proud of and grateful for my friend @megfitz89. She did it. Creatives in places of influence and impact can use their art and storytelling for change. This is going to make a lot of people smile and feel seen. She’s my superhero today. #TimDrake
— Briggon Snow (@BriggonSnow) August 10, 2021
“Waking up proud of and grateful for my friend @megfitz89,” added actor Briggon Snow. She did it. Creatives in places of influence and impact can use their art and storytelling for change. This is going to make a lot of people smile and feel seen. She’s my superhero today.”
We wholeheartedly agree.
We would also be remiss not to add that Tim Drake will join the cast of the popular HBO series Titans when the show returns this fall. Actor Jay Lycurgo will don the cape for the role. Here’s hoping we get to see some bisexual Boy Wonder action there as well.
jayceecook
While Jason Todd is my favorite former Robin, Time Drake is my favorite Robin. He is/was the best Robin in terms of being Batman’s sidekick and also his own hero at the same time.
I so, so happy this is happening because Robin has always been one of my favorites. Wow. I’m actually shocked right now that it happened and it’s not a Robin newly created for this.
Bengali
It’s pretty cool for sure. The two characters are so adorable. I mean, like perfect looking and we yearn to see them falling in love with each other.
Sqwoah
who the f*** cares?
Bengali
So more important to say “WTFC” because you’re not interested? Pretty small minded, aren’t you?
Steve9999
Sorry that only articles about Trump and buttplugs interest you. In the meantime STFU,
boblrice
Steve and Bengali, whatever form of trollbot Sqwoah is, this appears to be their MO. It’s incredibly tiresome and dull, but unfortunately no amount of shaming appears to get them to go away.
Harley
It’s been only obvious that Batman was and is Robin’s sugar daddy.
jayceecook
Obvious troll is obvious. Where is Cam to call you out when he’s needed?
AxelDC
From the photo link, I though Chris O’Donnell had come out. Now I’m disappointed.
tommyboy5023
Chris ODonnells character was the wrong Robin. I have had a crush on the original Robin, Dick Grayson, all my life. Dick Grayson has not come out despite the mountains of fan fiction showing he has.
lykeitiz
Same here. I too fell for the pathetic, desperate click bait.
brian6767
Oh, ffs!
Fahd
I hope this comic will be exported to Hungary and Russia to help undermine their anti-gay laws. You know their censors don’t understand English.
humble charlie
Burt Ward. Holy Gollywollies, Batman.
RyanMBecker
I know very little about Batman and Marvel Comics, or why there are multiple Robins. But I will say that my first reaction upon seeing those drawings was “HELIX STUDIOS!!!” *blush* They’ve actually increased their production value by magnitudes, with some resembling cinematic releases.
For those who are interested MEN did do an elaborate superheroes parody where the climax (pun intended) involved an orgy between all the superheroes. I can’t remember if actual copyrighted costumes and names were used but I do remember thinking that they’ll be sued. Too bad I can’t post it on YouTube.
Ah, the perks of being paid to watch porn. And yes, I’m still straight… Heh.
xnetminder
Not that it matters to you but, Batman and connected characters such as Robin(s) are DC Comics properties, not Marvel (Capt. America, Spider-Man, etc)
Dymension
Um, you realize he’s a cartoon? Fiction! I have no idea what’s going on with you kids today. Find new gay characters. Better yet, join us in the real world.
RyanMBecker
Er, most TV characters are fictional too. Are you saying that fictional representation is worthless? Go talk to GLAAD and educate yourself.
Comic books are reflective of our cultural zeitgeist. Seeing gay characters in such an innocent media tells us of the progress we’ve made. But it also goes the other way. Young readers can introduced to gays when there are no gays in their real lives.
The bottom line is that it matters. I’ve talked to gays who told me how inspired they felt when Northstar came out in the 1990s. He was somewhat of a minor superhero. Robin is an icon. This should have One Million Moms bunching up their panties until they bleed.
Cam
Please explain why having more LGBTQ representation in a major outlet for entertainment seems to have upset you.
RyanMBecker
In college, I had a gay friend who claimed he masturbated to comic books and manga. I’ve never actually looked at a modern comic book, and didn’t believe him. But after seeing how twinkie yet built (“twunkie”?) the guys are in the above Tweets, I can definitely see him whacking to them. They are exactly his type, and in fact, he kinda looked like the blond.
nm4047
WTF! it’s a damn comic character, in fantasy anything can be what you choose it to be. Get back to me if this was a real world story.
DarkZephyr
LGBT representation in every medium is a good thing. You must be young and not have had to face much homophobia in your life and you must not remember the days of having next to no representation anywhere except caricatures that were made fun of or depraved villains that were vilified.