Who was Batman's first sidekick?

The first Batman supporting character was Commissioner James Gordon, who first appeared in the same comic book as Batman in Detective Comics #27 (May 1939), and is Batman's ally in the Gotham City Police Department.
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Who was Batman's second sidekick?

Shortly after Dick Grayson became Nightwing, Batman appointed Jason Todd -- who he found attempting to steal the tires off the Batmobile -- the second Robin.
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Who was Batman's best sidekick?

DC: Batman's Best Sidekicks, Ranked
  • 8 Catwoman.
  • 7 Jason Todd.
  • 6 Cassandra Cain.
  • 5 Batgirl (Barbara Gordon)
  • 4 Tim Drake.
  • 3 Oracle.
  • 2 James Gordon.
  • 1 Dick Grayson.
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How many sidekicks did Batman have?

These five famous Robins are Richard Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake, Stephanie Brown and Damian Wayne.
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Who is Bruce Wayne's best friend?

Batman And Alfred Pennyworth

Batman and Alfred is the first and most important friendship most fans came to know in comics. It's a relationship that extends beyond mere friendship since Alfred Pennyworth served as Bruce Wayne's surrogate father after the death of Bruce's parents.
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Who was the first Robin?

The original and arguably most famous Robin, Dick Grayson was first introduced by Bob Kane, Bill Finger and Jerry Robinson in 1940's DETECTIVE COMICS #38 as a way to make Batman a more accessible character to kids and grow young readership.
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Who is the most skilled Robin?

First, there was Dick Grayson. Out of the several Robins, he's the most skilled and the most agile. He may not be as good as Batman (not many are), but when those two are in a fight, not many threats have what it takes to overcome this Dynamic Duo.
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Who is Batman's favorite child?

Richard Grayson is clearly Batman's favorite son.
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Did Batman have a black sidekick?

Duke Thomas is a fictional character appearing in comics published by DC Comics.
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Who was the third Robin?

4. No, this is the third Robin, Tim Drake, the Robin who most resembles his mentor in intellect and demeanor.
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What happened to the first Robin?

He was brutally murdered and then set ablaze by the Joker. The story had to be told in the salvaged costume on display inside the Batcave. Aging and specialty distressing needs to tell these unscripted tales that support the main framework of the film. Here we had to create a Robin Suit in a matter of days.
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How many Robins did Batman have?

Batman's had five Robins — here's why.
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What was Robins real name?

Robin the Boy Wonder was actually Dick Grayson, the youngest of a family of circus aerialists, who witnessed his mother and father plunging to their deaths from a sabotaged trapeze.
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Who was the last Robin in Batman?

In Detective Comics #1033, Damian decides to give up being Robin. The Dynamic Duo is gone forever. Batman's son has ended the Robin legacy.
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Who does Batman think is the best Robin?

SPOILER WARNING for Batman Secret Files: The Signal #1!

Tim Drake is widely considered to be the best Robin amongst DC fans and apparently Batman agrees.
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Which Robin is most like Batman?

For casual and hardcore fans alike, Grayson is synonymous with Batman's sidekick. This long history has given Grayson a lot of experience. Technically, he's the longest tenured Robin -- he served until 1969, which marked a nearly 30-year run at Batman's side. Then, Grayson, who began to grow up, left for college.
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Does Batman still love Jason Todd?

Batman and Jason Todd have long had a fractured relationship after the former Robin was killed and brought back to life. Jason harbors understandable resentment towards Bruce Wayne, but it's clear he still cares - apparent by a heartbreaking gift he just gave to Batman.
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Who is the least popular Robin?

The miss goody two-shoes Robin, who is the least talked of all. Carrie Kelley, the 13-year-old girl, made her debut with Frank Miller's Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1989).
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Who is the strongest in the Bat-Family?

Batman: The 15 Most Powerful Members of The Bat Family, Ranked
  • 8 8. DAMIAN WAYNE. ...
  • 7 7. BARBARA GORDON. ...
  • 6 6. JASON TODD. ...
  • 5 5. HUNTRESS. ...
  • 4 4. RED ROBIN. ...
  • 3 3. NIGHTWING. ...
  • 2 2. CASSANDRA CAIN. ...
  • 1 1. BATMAN. When looking at the strongest members of the Bat Family, all discussions should begin and end with Batman.
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Who is a better fighter than Batman?

5 BEATS BATMAN: WOLVERINE

Batman is the most skilled fighter you will find in the DC Universe, but Wolverine is easily his equal over at Marvel. Not only has he studied multiple martial arts, but he's also had a few lifetimes to perfect them, which makes him a difficult opponent to defeat.
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Which Robin killed the Joker?

That's easy, you kill Robin! “A Death in the Family,” which ran in Batman #426-429, hinges on a chilling scene where the Joker ambushes Robin (Jason Todd) and beats the Boy Wonder senseless with a crowbar, leaving him tied up in a warehouse with a bomb.
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Which Robin is Harley Quinn?

Damian Wayne (aka Robin) is a character in the T.V. series, Harley Quinn. He is the son of Batman and Talia al' Ghul and the fifth Robin. He is also a member of Teen Titans.
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Is Damian Batman's son?

Damian Wayne is the only son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul, and the only grandson of Ra's al Ghul. The character was created by Mike W. Barr, and first appeared in Batman: Son of the Demon (1987).
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Who is Gordon to Bruce?

In Golden and Silver Ages, Gordon fully trusts and is even somewhat dependent on Batman. Since the 1980s, he is somewhat skeptical of Batman's vigilante method but recognizes the necessity of Batman and the two have a mutual respect and tacit friendship.
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