Tim Drake first appeared in Batman #436, published by DC in 1989. That places it in the Copper Age.
Why this issue matters
Introduced as a sharp young Bat-fan who worked out Batman and Robin's secret identities on his own, Tim Drake became the third Robin and later Red Robin.
Key facts
Batman #436
- Character: Tim Drake (Robin III)
- Publisher: DC
- Cover year: 1989
- Era: Copper Age
Before you buy or sell one
- Check it is a first print, not a facsimile or reprint. Newsstand and direct editions are priced differently too.
- Condition decides most of the value. Whether grading is worth it depends on the copy.
Go deeper
Other first appearances from 1989
- The Crow Caliber Presents #1, 1989
- Sandman (Gaiman) Sandman #1, 1989
More DC firsts from the Copper Age
- Booster Gold Booster Gold #1, 1986
- Jason Todd (Robin II) Batman #357, 1983
- Harley Quinn Batman Adventures #12, 1993
- Bane Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1, 1992
- Azrael Batman: Sword of Azrael #1, 1992
- Lobo Omega Men #3, 1983
- Jason Todd Robin Death Batman #428, 1988
- Azrael as Batman Batman #500, 1993
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