The Robins - A New Comic From Jeff Lemire?

[Rich Johnston]

He's done gangbusters for DC Comics, taking C-list character Animal Man, whose return to the DC Universe from DC Vertigo had been lacklustre at best, and turned him into a surprise critical and commercial hit as part of the DC New 52.

So it's only natural that DC might tap him for any other bright ideas.

I understand, from a well placed source, that the current tittle tattle around the Batbooks is that Jeff Lemire will write a new series entitled The Robins, starring Damien, Jason, Tim and Dick.

Batman And Robin has recently specialised in featuring as many Robins as it can - but The Robins will do all that but with a lot less Batman.

No mention of Stephanie Brown as of yet. Neither Jeff Lemire nor DC Comics returned emails sent yeaterday.



Art courtesy of The Jim. This is a rumour. But then, aren't they all?

[papabear]

This is very exciting news! I was hoping that when the new 52 relaunch occurred that we would get a Damien-centric book. I think Lemire is a great choice for this because he seems to understand adolescent youth based on "Essex County" and "Sweet Tooth".

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this also means that another wave of cancellations are coming. Unless this project is a mini-series.

[thekeith82]

Will they be Rockin'?

[Wallabee Champ]

Jeff Lemire is an incredible talent and a gentleman. I'm very happy for his success at DC, even if I do wish he would do more creator owned work. ^_^

[Marine]

And Becky Cloonan on art please

[n8twing]

Has DC heard that the bird is the word?

FAMILY GUY - Bird is the Word! - YouTube

[modok baby]

I've never cared about Stephanie Brown's tenure as Robin being "overlooked" before, but if it would mean finally bringing the character into the new 52, and under a great writer, I wish this would be the exception. I'm sure it'll be a great book either way; maybe this would compliment Snyder's Batman in the way their Animal Man and Swamp Thing have.

[Wilson Masters]

Why do I think this might replace Red Hood and the Outlaws?

[CammyKnoxville]

I hope we get the eventaul crossover between Birds of Prey, Hawk & Dove, The Blackhawks, and The Robins as they go up against The Penguin! I can see the tag-line now; BIRDS OF A FEATHER, FIGHT TOGETHER!

[thekeith82]

I hope we get the eventaul crossover between Birds of Prey, Hawk & Dove, The Blackhawks, and The Robins as they go up against The Penguin! I can see the tag-line now; BIRDS OF A FEATHER, FIGHT TOGETHER!

I dunno, sounds like a bit of a turkey to me