Tim Drake (New Earth)

*For the original timeline, see Tim Drake (Prime Earth). For other uses, see Robin.*

## Tim Drake (New Earth)

### Alias(es)

**Robin III**
Timbo
Detective Robin
Master Tim (by Alfred)

### Birth

July 19, 2001
Metropolis, United States

### Death

February 24, 2029 (aged 27)
Metropolis, United States

### Affiliation(s)

Young Justice
 Batman vigilante family
 Titans

## Appearances

### Film(s)

*Young Justice*
*Shazam!*
*The Batman: Night of the Owls*
*Blue Beetle* (flashback)
*Dark Knights of Gotham*
*Justice League: The Anti-Life Equation - Part I*

### TV series

*The Titans Saga* (4 episodes)

"*You should be thanking me, I saved the whole world, multiverse, even.*"
―Tim to Stephanie Brown[src]
**Timothy Jackson Drake** is a vigilante operating in Gotham. When he was 9 his parents were killed and was visited and comforted by Batman. After the death of the second Robin, he witnessed Batman being more violent than usual and meets him to reveal that he knows his secret identity, surprised and impressed by his detective skills at such a young age, Batman adopts him and trained him to become the third **Robin**, succeeding Jason Todd.

He helped Batman in his fight against Lex Luthor and eventually, created his own team consisting of young teenage superheroes.

In 2021 he helped Batman and his family of vigilantes uncover the Court of Owls in Gotham.

## Biography

### Early life

Tim Drake was born in Metropolis to a wealthy couple who emigrated there before he was born. During his childhood he used to attend Haly's Circus with his parents as he was a fan of the Flying Graysons. At one point they were able to take pictures with them and it was the first time he met Dick Grayson.

### Death of the Flying Graysons

"*You know I was there that day, the day your parents died.*"
―Tim to Dick Grayson[src]
In 2006, he was at Haly's Circus the day John and Mary of the Flying Graysons were murdered in an event in which he never forgets.

### Death of parents

In 2010, his parents were killed by Captain Boomerang while they were in Gotham. Later during police investigation, he was approached by Batman and was comforted by him. He later entered foster care.

## Abilities

* **Genius-level intellect**: Tim is the most intelligent of the Bat Family, second only to Batman himself.
	+ **Investigation**: Tim is an expert detective, being able to deduce Batman's secret identity at the age of 10.
	+ **Theoretical physics**:
	+ **Quantum physics**:
	+ **Computer science**
	+ **Tactical analysis**:
	+ **Multilingualism**: Tim can speak English, German, and Spanish.
* **Expert martial artist**: Being trained by the likes of Batman and Dinah Lance, Tim learns martial arts when he's not studying.
* **Leadership**:
* **Driving**: Tim learned to drive vehicles at a young age.

## Equipment

* **Robin suits**: Tim inherited the Robin moniker and received his own outfit
	+ **Grapple gun**:
	+ **Utility belt**:

### Weapons

* **Bo staff**: Tim signature weapon is a bo staff.
* **Batarangs**: Robin stores batarangs in his utility belt.

## Relationships

* Unnamed woman - mother
* Batman vigilante family
	+ Bruce Wayne/Batman - adoptive father
	+ Dick Grayson/Nightwing - adoptive brother
	+ Alfred Pennyworth - butler and mentor
	+ Jason Todd/Red Hood - adoptive brother
	+ Cassandra Cain/Orphan/Black Bat - adoptive sister
	+ Damian Wayne/Robin - adoptive brother

Allies* Bat Family
	+ Barbara Gordon/Batgirl/Oracle
	+ Stephanie Brown/Spoiler/Batgirl - girlfriend
	+ Helena Bertinelli/Huntress
* Young Justice
	+ Cassie Sandsmark/Wonder Girl
	+ Superboy
	+ Bart Allen/Impulse
	+ Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle
	+ Jenny Quarx/Jenny Quantum
* Power Girl
* Freddy Freeman
* Wonder Woman (Earth-76)
* Green Lantern (Earth-611)
* Lex Luthor (Lexor)
* Superwoman (Earth-11)
* Wonder Man (Earth-11)
* Superman (Earth-12)
* Bruce Wayne (Earth-12)
* Doctor Fate (Earth-20)
* Dick Grayson (Earth-16)
* Kaldur'ahm
* Artemis Crock
* Captain Carrot
* Superman (Earth-25)
* Wonder Woman (Earth-24)
* Supergirl (Earth-24)
* Harley Quinn (Earth-24)
* John Constantine (Earth-13)
* Titans
	+ |Victor Stone/Cyborg
* Mr. Mxyzptlk
* Parallax
* GRID
* Court of Owls
	+ Talon
* Riddler
* Scarecrow
* Mister Freeze
* Anarky
* Darkseid's Elite
	+ Darkseid - killer
	+ Parademons

## External links

* Tim Drake (New Earth) on DC Database
* Tim Drake on Wikipedia