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| Title = Robin
 
| Image = Robin v.4 176.jpg
  
| Image = Robin v.4 176.jpg
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| Month = August
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| Image2 = Robin Tim Drake 0115.jpg
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| Image2Text = Textless Penguin Variant
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| Image3 = Robin Vol 4 176 Textless.jpg
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| Image3Text = Textless Spoiler Variant
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| Volume = 4
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| Issue = 176
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| Day = 16
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| Month = September
 
| Year = 2008
  
| Year = 2008
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| Event = Batman R.I.P.
   
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| Executive Editor = Dan Didio
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| Executive Editor = Dan DiDio
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| CoverArtist1 = Freddie E. Williams
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| CoverArtist1 = Freddie E. Williams II
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| CoverArtist2 = Guy Major
   
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| Editor1_1 =
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| Editor1_1 = Mike Marts
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| Writer1_1 = Chuck Dixon
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| Editor1_2 = Jeanine Schaefer
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| Penciler1_1 = Chris Batista
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| Writer1_1 = Fabian Nicieza
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| Inker1_1 = Cam Smith
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| Penciler1_1 = Joe Bennett
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| Colourist1_1 =
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| Inker1_1 = Jack Jadson
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| Letterer1_1 =
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| Colourist1_1 = Guy Major
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| Letterer1_1 = Sal Cipriano
   
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| Quotation =
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| Quotation = A Gotham City '''without Batman'''... will always have '''me'''.
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| Speaker =
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| Speaker = [[Timothy Drake (New Earth)|Robin]]
   
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| StoryTitle1 =
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| StoryTitle1 = Batman R.I.P. - Gathered Pieces
 
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[[Timothy Drake (New Earth)|Robin]] recalls the events that happened a year ago, when he and [[Richard Grayson (New Earth)|Nightwing]] followed the trail of criminals across Europe. During this time, Robin realized that his outfit wasn't good enough to cause fear in the eyes of thugs and so he designed a new outfit, replacing the green parts of the suit with a complete red outfit with a set of black boots, gauntlets and cape. After the 49 days of the Thögal Ritual were completed, Dick and Tim returned to the cave where [[Bruce Wayne (New Earth)|Bruce]] entered all those days ago and waited patiently for the man to come out. Tim was sure that Bruce wouldn't come out, but Dick always had faith in him. When Bruce walked out of the cave, Tim was relieved, but at the same time, he suspected that there was something wrong with his mind, but he didn't voice his worries.
   
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Robin's worries have materialized in Gotham after Batman has gone missing and word on the streets is that Batman has gone crazy. Robin and [[Stephanie Brown (New Earth)|Spoiler]] attack the Gotham Golden Dragons to get information about Batman and after defeating them, they search the thugs' phones to find any evidence. Spoiler finds a picture that proves that Batman has gone berserk, but she deletes it from the phone and tells Robin that there is no useful information.
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Robin then decides to pay a visit to [[Jason Bard (New Earth)|Jason Bard]] and ask him if he knew anything about Batman, the [[Black Glove]] or the [[Club of Villains]], but Bard has no idea who are all those people and he also tells Robin that he hasn't seen Batman in seven weeks. Growing impatient, Robin takes Spoiler to the next person.
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At the [[GCPD Headquarters]], [[Jamie Harper (New Earth)|Officer Harper]] is approached by [[Roman Cavallo (New Earth)|Roman Cavallo]] and [[Marcus Wise (New Earth)|Marcus Wise]] and she is questioned about her meddling in Commissioner Gordon's private files. Harper attacks them both and tells them that she is no longer answering to them. On her way to her car, outside the building, she is approached by Robin, who wants to know if Harper found anything that could corroborate some information from Batman's Black Casebooks on Gordon's files, but Harper couldn't find any. Harper tells Robin about her previous trouble with Cavallo and Wise and Robin tells her that they are going to prison sooner than she thinks.
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Robin and Spoiler get going to Robin's motorcycle and they are soon attacked by [[Swagman (New Earth)|Swagman]], who shoots a rocket launcher at them. They find cover behind a trash container and when the fire spreads, Robin comes out and fights Swagman, beating him and questioning about Batman's location. Swagman tells him that Batman is gone and tells him to see the pictures. Robin knocks him out on the ground and together with Spoiler, they get on their way to the [[Iceberg Lounge]], crashing the place by entering through a window. Robin finds [[Oswald Cobblepot (New Earth)|Penguin]] and asks him about the rumored picture about Batman. Penguin shows him the same picture that Spoiler deleted earlier from one of the thugs' phone. Robin realizes that the picture was sent by someone else and he calls the number of the phone that sent the picture and somewhere inside Spoiler's belt, a phone starts ringing, much to Penguin's delight.
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Spoiler and Robin go to a rooftop to talk about the situation and Robin wants to know why she didn't show him the picture. She explains that she did all that because Batman asked her to keep Robin out of the whole situation. Robin feels betrayed by her once more and he goes away from her, knowing that no matter what happens to Batman, he will always protect Gotham.
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'''Featured Characters:'''
  
'''Featured Characters:'''
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* [[Timothy Drake (New Earth)|Robin]]
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* {{a|[[Timothy Drake (New Earth)|Robin]]}} {{Flashalso}}
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* [[Stephanie Brown (New Earth)|Spoiler]]
  
 
'''Supporting Characters:'''
  
'''Supporting Characters:'''
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* {{a|[[Bruce Wayne (New Earth)|Batman]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* <br/>
  
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* {{a|[[Jason Bard (New Earth)|Jason Bard]]}}
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'''Villains:'''
  
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* {{a|[[Jamie Harper (New Earth)|Jamie Harper]]}}
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* {{a|[[Richard Grayson (New Earth)|Nightwing]]}} {{Flashback}}
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'''Other Characters:'''
  
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* {{a|[[Stephanie Brown (New Earth)|Spoiler]]}}
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'''Antagonists:'''
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* {{a|[[Club of Villains]]}}
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** {{a|[[Swagman (New Earth)|Swagman]]}}
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* {{a|[[Oswald Cobblepot (New Earth)|Penguin]]}}
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* {{a|[[Roman Cavallo (New Earth)|Roman Cavallo]]}}
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* {{a|[[Marcus Wise (New Earth)|Marcus Wise]]}}
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* Gotham Golden Dragons
 
'''Locations:'''
  
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* {{a|[[China]]}}
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** {{a|[[Hong Kong]]}}
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* {{a|[[France]]}} {{Flashback}}
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** {{a|[[Paris, France|Paris]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Nanda Parbat]]}}
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* {{a|[[United States of America]]}}
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** {{a|[[Gotham City]]}}
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*** {{a|[[GCPD Headquarters|Gotham City Police Headquarters]]}}
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*** {{a|[[Iceberg Lounge]]}}
 
'''Items:'''
  
'''Items:'''
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* {{a|[[Batrope]]}}
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* {{a|[[Batarang]]}}
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'''Vehicles:'''
  
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| Notes =
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* This issue is part of the [[Batman R.I.P.]] storyline. The story takes place after {{c|Robin Vol 4 175}} and it continues in {{c|Batman #679}}
   
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| Notes = The preview for this issue reads: ''A "Batman: R.I.P." story! The shocking conclusion that will start of the rest of Tim Drake's life — or is it the end? With Batman missing, Robin becomes the new Dark Knight. It's Robin and Spoiler in an all-out brawl with Gotham City's underworld — but with Batman's trail growing cold, the end of this fight will decide the future of the Bat family!''
  
 
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* The cover is a homage to the cover of {{c|Detective Comics #31}}.
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| Recommended =
 
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| Links =
 
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| Recommended = {{Robin RR}}
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| Links = {{Robin Links}}
 
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{{Batman RIP}}

Revision as of 14:28, 12 January 2019

"Batman R.I.P. - Gathered Pieces": Robin recalls the events that happened a year ago, when he and Nightwing followed the trail of criminals across Europe. During this time, Robin realized that his outfit wasn't good enough to cause fe

Quote1 A Gotham City without Batman... will always have me. Quote2
— Robin

Robin (Volume 2) #176 is an issue of the series Robin (Volume 4) with a cover date of September, 2008. It was published on July 16, 2008.

Synopsis for "Batman R.I.P. - Gathered Pieces"

Robin recalls the events that happened a year ago, when he and Nightwing followed the trail of criminals across Europe. During this time, Robin realized that his outfit wasn't good enough to cause fear in the eyes of thugs and so he designed a new outfit, replacing the green parts of the suit with a complete red outfit with a set of black boots, gauntlets and cape. After the 49 days of the Thögal Ritual were completed, Dick and Tim returned to the cave where Bruce entered all those days ago and waited patiently for the man to come out. Tim was sure that Bruce wouldn't come out, but Dick always had faith in him. When Bruce walked out of the cave, Tim was relieved, but at the same time, he suspected that there was something wrong with his mind, but he didn't voice his worries.

Robin's worries have materialized in Gotham after Batman has gone missing and word on the streets is that Batman has gone crazy. Robin and Spoiler attack the Gotham Golden Dragons to get information about Batman and after defeating them, they search the thugs' phones to find any evidence. Spoiler finds a picture that proves that Batman has gone berserk, but she deletes it from the phone and tells Robin that there is no useful information.

Robin then decides to pay a visit to Jason Bard and ask him if he knew anything about Batman, the Black Glove or the Club of Villains, but Bard has no idea who are all those people and he also tells Robin that he hasn't seen Batman in seven weeks. Growing impatient, Robin takes Spoiler to the next person.

At the GCPD Headquarters, Officer Harper is approached by Roman Cavallo and Marcus Wise and she is questioned about her meddling in Commissioner Gordon's private files. Harper attacks them both and tells them that she is no longer answering to them. On her way to her car, outside the building, she is approached by Robin, who wants to know if Harper found anything that could corroborate some information from Batman's Black Casebooks on Gordon's files, but Harper couldn't find any. Harper tells Robin about her previous trouble with Cavallo and Wise and Robin tells her that they are going to prison sooner than she thinks.

Robin and Spoiler get going to Robin's motorcycle and they are soon attacked by Swagman, who shoots a rocket launcher at them. They find cover behind a trash container and when the fire spreads, Robin comes out and fights Swagman, beating him and questioning about Batman's location. Swagman tells him that Batman is gone and tells him to see the pictures. Robin knocks him out on the ground and together with Spoiler, they get on their way to the Iceberg Lounge, crashing the place by entering through a window. Robin finds Penguin and asks him about the rumored picture about Batman. Penguin shows him the same picture that Spoiler deleted earlier from one of the thugs' phone. Robin realizes that the picture was sent by someone else and he calls the number of the phone that sent the picture and somewhere inside Spoiler's belt, a phone starts ringing, much to Penguin's delight.

Spoiler and Robin go to a rooftop to talk about the situation and Robin wants to know why she didn't show him the picture. She explains that she did all that because Batman asked her to keep Robin out of the whole situation. Robin feels betrayed by her once more and he goes away from her, knowing that no matter what happens to Batman, he will always protect Gotham.

Appearing in "Batman R.I.P. - Gathered Pieces"

Featured Characters:

  • Robin (Flashback and main story)

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

Locations:

Items:

Notes

  • This issue is part of the Batman R.I.P. storyline. The story takes place after Robin (Volume 4) #175 and it continues in Batman #679

Trivia


See Also

Recommended Reading

Links and References

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The events from this issue or series are related to the "Batman R.I.P." storyline published throughout the Batman Titles in 2008, or its 2009 successor Battle for the Cowl. This template will categorize articles that include it into Batman R.I.P..

Batman R.I.P.
Core Issues
Batman #676 • Batman #677 • Batman #678 • Batman #679 • Batman #680 • Batman #681
Tie-Ins
Detective Comics #846 • Detective Comics #847 • Detective Comics #848 • Detective Comics #849 • Detective Comics #850 • Nightwing #147 • Nightwing #148 • Nightwing #149 • Nightwing #150 • Robin #175 • Robin #176 • Batman and the Outsiders #11 • Batman and the Outsiders #12 • Batman and the Outsiders #13
Last Rites
Batman #682 • Batman #683 • Detective Comics #851 • Batman #684 • Nightwing #151 Batman #686 • Detective Comics #853
Battle for the Cowl
Core Issues
Gotham Gazette #1 • Battle for the Cowl #1 • Battle for the Cowl #2 • Battle for the Cowl #3 • Gotham Gazette #2
One-Shots
Commissioner Gordon #1 • Man-Bat #1 • Arkham Asylum #1 • The Underground #1 • The Network #1
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Azrael #1 • Azrael #2 • Azrael #3 • Oracle: The Cure #1 • Oracle: The Cure #2 • Oracle: The Cure #3
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