Robin #172
2008
- Series
- Robin
- Issue
- 172
- Cover date
- May 1, 2008
- Story title
- The Takedown
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Released in April 2008, Robin #172 serves as a pivotal entry in the 'Robin' solo series, written by Chuck Dixon with interior art by Freddie Williams II. This issue is part of the 'Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul' crossover event, a sprawling narrative that re-established the legendary villain within the post-Infinite Crisis DC Universe. Dixon, a writer deeply associated with the Batman mythos during the 1990s, returned to the character during this period to explore the evolving mantle of the Boy Wonder.
The design of this issue reflects the dynamic, high-contrast aesthetic favored by DC during the mid-2000s, with cover art provided by Andy Kubert. The narrative focuses on the internal and external conflicts faced by Tim Drake as he grapples with the resurrection of his mentor's greatest enemy. It remains a notable point of interest for collectors focusing on the Tim Drake era of Robin, marking a period where the character’s legacy was being challenged by the shifting alliances and darker tones of the late-2000s DC editorial direction.
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