Sweet Tooth creator Jeff Lemire and artist Dustin Nguyen are reuniting to create a follow up to their 2022 limited series, Robin & Batman. Where the original run of that series retold the early days of the Caped Crusader’s partnership with Dick Grayson, this new three-issue limited series focuses instead on Jason Todd, the troubled second Robin who fought by Bruce Wayne’s side during the '80s before being murdered by the Joker.
« Batman has a new Robin, Jason Todd » reads DC’s synopsis for the new series. « Jason is a rash, impulsive and reckless kid with a troubled past, who Batman was certain could be molded into Gotham’s next protector. But can the Dark Knight save Jason Todd from the darkness within himself? And when a mysterious new villain, shrouded in white cloth and mystery, sets his sights on Jason, Batman realizes that even he has what it takes to train the anger and torment out of his new young ward. »
Below you can see the first issue’s main cover by series artist Dustin Nguyen, followed by variants from Nguyen, Lemire, Rafael Albuquerque, and John McCrea.
Jason Todd was created by Gerry Conway and Don Newton, and introduced in 1983’s Batman #357, though it took several issues before he adopted the mantle of Robin (with Dick going off to become Nightwing in the New Teen Titans).
Following 1985’s epochal Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC relaunched many of its titles and the Todd Robin was given a revamped origin story that proved unpopular with fans.
In 1988 Batman editor Dennis O’Neil came up with the idea of a phone in poll that would affect the future of DC comics. O’Neil suggested using the poll to determine whether Jason Todd live or die – with readers opting to off the second Robin at the hands of the Joker in the now classic ‹ A Death in the Family › storyline. DC recently published the « lost » alternative version that showed Todd surviving.
Jason stayed dead for a remarkably long time in comics, before officially returning in 2005, now going by the name Red Hood. He’s been an on-and-off ally of Batman ever since, notably turning against Bruce in Chip Zdarsky’s recent run on the main Bat-book, though they have since reconciled.
Robin & Batman: Jason Todd #1 is published by DC on June 11.
Robin & Batman: Jason Todd #1
Batman has a new Robin: a rash, impulsive, reckless kid with a troubled past, who Batman was certain he could mold into Gotham’s next crime-fighter. But can the Dark Knight save Jason Todd from the darkness within himself? And when a mysterious new villain sets his sights on Jason, Batman finds himself doubtful that even he has what it takes to train the anger and torment out of his new young ward.
Creative Team
- Writer: Jeff Lemire
- Artist: Dustin Nguyen
- Colorist:
- Letterer: Steve Wands
- Cover Artist: Dustin Nguyen
- Variant Cover Artists: Jeff Lemire, Rafael Albuquerque; Dustin Nguyen; John McCrea & Mike Spicer
- Group Editor: Katie Kubert
- Editor: Andrew Marino
- Associate Editor: Marquis Draper
- Cover Price/Page Count: $4.99/32 Pages
Return to spotlight the early days of a very different Dynamic Duo, with a very different dynamic. in Robin & Batman: Jason Todd #1, on shelves and digital platforms on June 11, 2025, from DC Comics
Ca réinvente rien mais j’ai bien aimé Robin & Batman: Jason Todd #1
Principalement pour le sublime travail de Nguyen qui épure encore son trait et nous propose un magnifique boulot à l’aquarelle, tout en onirisme et aplats de couleurs.
Sinon c’est vraiment classico classique, Jason est impulsif, veut bien faire mais ne contrôle pas ses émotions et veut agir tout seul. Du déjà vu mais on se laisse porter dans cette entrée dans la psyché de Jason, en espérant que les numéros suivants proposent quelque chose d’un peu neuf et inventif.
Pour l’instant ça reste une chouette entrée en matière mais qui ne surprendra personne
Elle etait comment ?
Sympathique mais pas inoubliable du tout
Bon, bon.
(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Dustin Nguyen
In Shops: Jul 09, 2025
SRP: $4.99SUPERSTARS JEFF LEMIRE AND DUSTIN NGUYEN REUNITE TO TELL THE STORY OF THE SECOND BOY WONDER! A mysterious and well-armed assassin known only as Wraith has arrived in Gotham and set his sights on Jason Todd. With tensions rising between Batman and his new young ward, will the corruptive force of this masked assassin be enough to push Jason over the edge?
Gros coup de cœur pour Robin & Batman: Jason Todd #2
C’est toujours un peu déjà vu, ça va vraiment lentement mais j’ai était emporté par cette promenade dans la vie, compliquée, de Jason, qui cherche sa place. Tout me parait très juste et bien écrit. Ca va un peu plus loin que les banalités sur un enfant qui aurait toujours eu un fond un peu mauvais, ou bien le Jason parfois réduit à n’être qu’un outil dans l’évolution de Bruce Wayne. Ca cherche un peu plus en profondeur et avec brio.
Le tout dans cette ambiance rêveuse qui semble capable de virer au cauchemar à tout moment. C’est très fort cette tension sourde qu’on ressent et qui fait tourner les pages.
Sans dire que c’est particulièrement inventif mais c’est malin avec des dialogues crédibles et sincères.
Résultat très émouvant. En espérant que le troisième et dernier numéro tienne la route.
DC Comics has released a 4-Page Preview and Covers of Robin & Batman: Jason Todd #3 comic, that will be on sale on August 27, 2025 as a print and digital issue.
Issue 3 of 3. MINI-Series.
JEFF LEMIRE AND DUSTIN NGUYEN EXPLORE WHETHER JASON TODD CAN BE SAVED!
The Official Synopsis of Robin & Batman: Jason Todd #3 comic:
PART THREE
Robin has teamed up with the mysterious villain known only as the Wraith, and Batman is desperate to save his new ward from the sinister temptations of evil. Can the Dark Knight rescue Jason Todd before his corruption is complete? And even if he can, is there any hope that this tortured soul can be rehabilitated into the crime-fighter Batman is so desperately trying to mold him into?
