New 52 - Robin, Robin & Robin

New 52 is becoming a fantastic insight into all our favorite DC characters, and they are paying some really special attention to my all time favorites, the ex-robins. Dick Grayson, Jason Todd and Tim Drake have all gotten their own special remake, thanks to some of the best artists and storytellers in the biz.

Nightwing

Dick Grayson is the first (and public favorite) Robin. He became Bruce Wayne's ward when his gymnast parents were killed by criminals. Introduced in 1940 to reel in a younger readership, Dick wore the Robin costume until the 80s, whereby he put aside the Robin cape for Nightwing's sleek costume and moved to Gotham's neighboring Bludhaven.

New 52 has relaunched Nightwing with a sleek new costume... although the only real difference is that the blue stripe is now a red stripe. I suppose they wanted it to look more robin-y. Even though i prefer the old costume, this series is turning out fantastic. Nightwing is locked in battle with a hitman names saiko, who is proving to be a formidable foe. It is also giving us a chance to see into Grayson's past, with the return of Haly's Circus, and a crossover with Batgirl in issue three.

Babs and Dick's relationship needs exploring, so it is really good that this is being touched upon so early. Plus the touch of slight pre-origin story and the use of Haly's circus is fantastic. This is my 'most watched' DC title at the moment - although watch out - Issue #5 gets weird.

Red Hood & The Outlaws

 Red Hood has his own series, and now his own entourage! Red Hood is the saved-from-death Jason Todd, after he was beaten to death by the joker. When saved by Talia Al Ghul, he goes back to vigilantism, but without Batman's golden rule. Everyone likes borderline heroes, right?

Red Hood is joined by Arsenal - ex sidekick to Oliver McQueen, the Green Arrow, and ex Teen Titans member, he seems to develop a lot with Red Hood. He is the 'wildcard' character, and fits into the trio perfectly. But what would be needed to round of a formidable vigilante strike force? Why a cold, emotion-deprived alien of course! 

Anything we forgot to mention? Oh, yeah. She is dressed like a total whore. Did i say dressed like? I meant she IS a total whore. By the end of the first book, she has slept with both Jason and Ray. Why? Because she is 'her own master'. Nice one, DC. Nice one. Remember that little purple clothed girl with the firey hair from Teen Titans? Dick Grayson's one time lover? Those days are gone my friend. Long gone.

Teen Titans (Red Robin)

Tim Drake is Red Robin, and now we see him with a brand new costume - that actually features wings! Tim is also looking a lot longer than he has been recently... This is a brand new origin story for the Teen Titans, with a brand new line up.

I think this is a vast improvement on his old costume. The whole concealed face thing wasn't working, and the wings really make him stand out from the others. Although he doesn't have his own title, it is clear that Tim drake is going to shine as leader of the Teen Titans, The tiny Justice League.

These are three of the titles i will be following consistently, as they have all been brilliant so far. I can't wait to see where DC take their stories - expect many crossovers, including Batman and Red Hood over the next few weeks! The court of Owls may meet their match yet...