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Robinis a DC staple persona , yet the expression for this iconic purpose change each clip the mantle is passed to someone Modern . Every Robin looping come with a sure vocation scorecard , whether it ’s Dick Grayson ’s original and iconic bright colour or Damian Wayne ’s darker , full - body look . Duke Thomas’Futures EndRobin wait formally steals the show , however , as he is promote to full armour and a vehicle to match .
Batman and Robin : Futures End#1by Ray Fawkes , Dustin Nguyen , John Kalisz , and Taylor Esposito quetch off with Duke Thomas — in a reality where he doesn’tsuit up as the Signal — in his full Robin regalia , polish up some Gotham oaf before call into question why Batman has him running around Gotham rather of act as his partner . It ’s later reveal that Damian Wayne , the late Robin , was killed in action year earlier .
Duke play as Damian ’s alternate , but Bruce does n’t desire him to adjoin the same destiny as his son . Duke ’s Robin design was created with protection in nous , though , and he ’s most as armored as Batman .
Unlike Batman , Gotham hero the Signal is finally ( and gayly ) reunite with his mother , who was once a dupe of the Joker ’s poisonous gasoline .
Duke Thomas Made Robin His Own with a Unique Suit
Duke Stands Apart Among Gotham’s Defenders
TheRobin claim has been passed downseveral times ( by choice , context , or force ) , and Duke step into the office following calamity in theFutures Endtimeline . Yet he treated the Robin role seriously from the start , and that get through in the look he craft . The famous Robin colors — red , green , and yellowish — are all present , but he ’s fully armored from the neck down and sport icteric chalk . The most unique feature is the heavily armored motorcycle , styled in the same Robin green , giving him a more Batmobile - esque modality of travel . It ’s a distinctive , cool spin on a classic fomite and coloring material combo .
Batman and Robin : Futures End # 1was bring out in September 2014 as part of the strain - wideFutures Endinitiative , which regard a telephone number of different DC title and characters .
Futures Endis hardly Duke Thomas ’ first knife thrust at being a Gotham hero . In other timeline — including main persistence — he created a whole new role for himself as the Signal and holds the unique place of being one of the few metahumans allowed in the city ( and the only one in the Bat - Family ) . As a metahuman with photokinesis , he ’s able to absorb and manipulate light in various shipway , and his Signal costume reflects that with its portmanteau word of yellow and black . Hints of the aim get along through in the Futures End ’s Robin look , too , and both are support - out costume for the fan - favorite role .
Duke’s Robin Is a Grab for Batman’s Trust
And He’s Proof that Bruce’s Distrust Doesn’t Help
The central conflict between Batman and Robin inFutures Endis a want of combine , though it comes from a place of concern . Bruce does n’t need Dukekilled like the previous Robin , Damian , but it mean submit his " partner " to the sidelines and sending him around Gotham to clean up small messes . It ’s moderately standard Batman conduct , yet Duke ’s Robin design is proof that it ’s mistaken and unnecessary . His suit helps stave off the fervidness Bruce feared would kill him , and he ends up helping take him down successfully . TheFutures EndarmoredRobinsuit and come with Robin - Cycle designed for Duke Thomas is the pal ’s best flavor yet .
Batman & Robin : Futures End#1is usable now from DC Comics .
