Enter Red Robin , a series that ran for 26 seminal issues. Written primarily by Fabian Nicieza (with Christopher Yost on the initial arc) and featuring the art of Marcus To, this series is often cited by fans as the definitive Tim Drake era. The run, spanning issues #1 through #26, chronicles the journey of a boy who refused to mourn, a hero who was pushed to the brink, and a legacy that evolved from sidekick to master strategist.

Red Robin (2009–2011) comic book series is a 26-issue run featuring

To understand the brilliance of Red Robin #1–26 , one must understand the status quo of the DC Universe at the time. The "Battle for the Cowl" had concluded. Dick Grayson was the new Batman, and shockingly, he chose Damian Wayne—Bruce’s biological son—as his Robin. This left Tim Drake without a mentor and without a role.