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💥 Robin (Vol. 1) #5 of 5: “The Dark”
- Writer: Chuck Dixon
- Penciler: Tom Lyle
- Inker: Bob Smith
- Publication Date: March 1991
This issue is the explosive conclusion to the storyline that saw Tim Drake travel the world, honing his skills to prove himself worthy of the Robin mantle.
Having tracked the deadly assassin King Snake—the man who murdered Lady Shiva’s sensei—across the globe, Robin finally comes face-to-face with the villain deep inside his lair in Hong Kong.
Robin and his ally, the former CIA agent Rawlins, launch a final, desperate infiltration to stop King Snake’s massive arms dealing operation. This issue features a climactic, brutal confrontation that pushes Tim Drake to his absolute physical and mental limits.
Meanwhile, the legendary martial artist Lady Shiva is waiting in the shadows. She presents Robin with a dangerous opportunity—a final trial—to prove whether he has the killer instinct necessary to survive the world of Batman and truly earn the title of Robin.
The final issue resolves Tim Drake’s globe-trotting journey, confirming his role as the new Boy Wonder and setting the stage for his decades-long career.
