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Off THEIR Minds: Should Batman be Allowed to Have Another Robin?

Chances are it's going to happen but should it be allowed?

Batman and Robin. The Dynamic Duo. The Caped Crusaders. You can easily have Batman without Robin. The two just go together so well.

We've seen after Jason Todd [originally] died that Batman needed a Robin. Having a Robin is what keeps him in check. Over the years we've seen the notion of Robin grow into something bigger. The role of Robin wasn't just to be a comedic sidekick but was now seen as a partner for Batman.

With the recent events and the dangers the role has caused in the past, the question is, should Batman be allowed to haver a Robin? We could debate this but we decided to ask creators this question at Emerald City Comicon. Check out what Joshua Hale Fialkov, Kyle Higgins, Brian Buccellato, James Robinson, Peter Nguyen, James Tynion IV, Matt Fraction, Josh Williamson, Jim McCann and Sam Humphries think about this topic.

Batman should have a Robin but are the risks too great? Is it a matter of child endangerment? Does Batman have the right to encourage kids to take on a dangerous role?

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kid Apollo

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Harper Row better not become the next Robin or im gona slap someone sooooo hard

although she does kinda fit the m.o.- black hair, troubled past, has one skill thats more pronounced then most others

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Fraction creeping on Sam just made my day! lol

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He shouldn't, but he will.

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I think we need to see a solo Batman for a while. But I think it would be cool if Nightwing or a new character made regular appearances with him

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Should he? No

Will he? Maybe though he probably won't.

Should Damian come back? Heck Yes but not immediately and first as a villain(have Red Hood be very important in the title...would be interesting)

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Whens Alfred gonna become Robin...

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We're going to continually rehash this for the next 2 or 3 months, aren't we?

The answer is the same as it was the last time this was brought up--no. Bruce Wayne cannot justify continuing to put his charges in mortal danger; his track record hasn't exactly been too impressive. In truth, Bruce Wayne, at the very least, is guilty of child endangerment, probably outright child abuse. Bruce Wayne SHOULD be charged with manslaughter and locked up. But he will throw another sidekick into the meat grinder anyway, because the comic reading masses want a Robin, no matter how dumb and indefensible that decision is.

And this will be the same answer the next time it's asked in another week or less.

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@Trodorne said:

Where is the police in this matter?

Parents lock your kids, cause the Batman will take your child and make them his sidekick. Child Endangerment anyone?

Best. Kidnapping. EVER!!!

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What kind of an A-Hole takes a child out to fight serial killers pass curfew? 

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I believe (and I'm holding on that hope) that Damian will come back and will be Robin again.

However, in the meanwhile, a few issues after his death, I wouldn't object to see Batman with a new sidekick. It could even be a female one, as he's traumatized with boys.

Even though if I were Bruce I'd think twice before bringing someone to that life again...

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"Should he be allowed" LOL - Who is going to stop him?

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Yes, absolutely. I would prefer an older Robin, minimum 16+, but other than that, he needs someone who can back him up, trust, etc. Jason died, but if he's alive again, how does that count? I wouldn't be surprised at all to see Damian return someday, but I doubt it'll be anytime soon. So I'm curious to see how this all plays out.

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I don't think he should have another robin, let him be solo for awhile. I wouldn't care if he got a partner.

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Batpedo wants ur kiddies

lock up the doors

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No, Damian is not replaceble.Personally I don't wanna see anyone as a Robin other than Damian. I wonder if this will be addressed by the Justice League, do they know? How should they treat Batman?

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Joker should be the new Robin

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Should he? No.

Will he? I hope not.

Should Damian stay dead? Yes, I don't want another pointless death.

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Where is the police in this matter?

Parents lock your kids, cause the Batman will take your child and make them his sidekick. Child Endangerment anyone?

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@Cyborg6971 said:

No, if social services has there say in it.

lol

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No, if social services has there say in it. Maybe Bats should post the position up online, take applications, and do interviews. Brooding would be a prerequisite.

Maybe Harper Row will take up the mantel.