The blades magically appear in Jasons hands when needed. On the other hand, he confesses his choice to use the same instrument that "killed" him as a way to face the pain, horror, and fear he experienced during the Joker's brutal beating. The verdict in favor of the character's death won by a slim 72-vote margin of 5,343 votes to 5,271. in English and Cinema Studies from Oberlin College. In 1988, that's what fans did to Jason Todd. His inner monologue reveals that he had always wanted to eventually replace Batman, and thinks it was a bad idea for Batman to become a public figure, rather than an urban legend. [55] After Jason recovers and in the wake of Damian's death, Batman partners with Jason for the first time since Jason's days as Robin. "Notes from the Batcave: An Interview with Dennis O'Neil. Following the 1985 limited series Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC took the opportunity to reboot many of its properties. He was then caught in an explosion when the villain Hyena detonated a bomb intended to kill Bruce and Dark Claw. The things that he does here in Battle for the Cowl are things that can never really be forgiven. [32] He hijacks a shipment of Kryptonite from Black Mask, and in the midst of a battle with Batman, Nightwing and Mr. However, Todd realizes that if he went through with it, his former mentor would never know about his return nor the identity of his killer. The stage was set for the story, told in 1988's Batman #426-#429. [6], The vote was set up in the four-part story "A Death in the Family" that was published in Batman #426429 in 1988. Grayson then comes to the rescue and refuses to believe Todd when he claims he has killed Drake (which he had not since current Robin Damian Wayne rescued Drake at the last moment). The death of Jason Todd, also known asRed Hood, is one of the most dramatic moments in the history of DC Comics. It is left ambiguous whether Todd killed him. Please check your email to find a confirmation email, and follow the steps to confirm your humanity. As I'm sure you know, in the infamous Death In The Family storyline, Jason Todd was captured by the Joker, beaten via crowbar, and finally locked in a bomb-laced warehouse and killed. After he was resurrected, Jason learned Batman didn't avenge his death. The story, written by Judd Winick, concentrated on Jason Todd's lost years of globe-trotting and training after his death and resurrection before his return to Gotham . Batman decided to relieve Jason from his duties as Robin in order to allow him to mourn the death of his parents. His tenure as the second Robin was short-lived because he was captured by the Joker, who wanted to break his will and make him turn on Batman. They voted for his demise and in A Death In The Family, The Joker beat him to death with a crowbar. With the details of his death now cleared up, hopefullyRed Hoodwill continue to subvert his family and readers' expectations in a way that only Jason Todd can. . She has a B.A. Talia took Todd in out of her love for Batman, while her father Ra's al Ghul was interested in the secret behind his resurrection. For many years following his brutal execution, the Bat-Cave featured his Robin costume in a display case as a memorial to him. The obvious reason this keeps happening is because creators focus on the crowbar,but this tendency has shapedJason's narrative, turning him into a tragic victim rather than someone who was a hero to the end. He has published articles highlighting innovative practices for more than 1,200 local governments across 20 countries. "[5], In 1988, Dennis O'Neil suggested that an audience might be attracted to the comics by being offered the opportunity to influence the creative process. When Jason Todd returned from the "dead" and took on the guise of the Red Hood (Joker's first identity), he eventually confronted Joker and. [79], In the Batman: White Knight continuity, Jason Todd was the first Robin rather than Dick Grayson. He compromised his secret identity and was prepared to break his ultimate rule against an innocent civilian just to ensure Robins safety. Marcel Green is a writer for Screen Rant covering comics, manga, and anime. Dick ordered Alfred to simply toss it in the river. The famous scene of Joker clubbing Jason to death with a crowbar occurs in Batman #428, written by Jim Starlin and illustrated by Jim Aparo, during the controversial A Death in Family storyline. He keeps the second Robin's uniform on display in the Batcave as a reminder. For a time Natalia Knight, the criminal also known as Nocturna, Mistress of the Night is a stabilizing influence in his life; she becomes his surrogate mother and even adopts the young Todd. On June 6, 2011,[19] as part of DC Comics' line-wide revamp initiative, it was announced that Jason Todd would headline his title in the guise of the Red Hood. This version has streaks of white hair that used to be brown before the Joker electrocuted him. Introduced in 1983, the 1985 reboot Crisis on Infinite. Drake says "Yes" and passes out. But itll be quite some time before Jason manages to eclipse the story hes most famous for. As revealed in the prequel comic to the Injustice 2 video game, this version of Jason was murdered by the Joker, with Superman also mentioning him alongside various other Robins to taunt Batman. Jason Todd was the second person to take up the mantle of Robin and a sidekick to Batman. You can find her on Twitter at @JulesChinGreene for DC Comics news and reporting, and is reachable at Jules.G@screenrant.com, Red Hood Confirms Fans Misunderstand His Death, Tim Drake is Batman's Strongest Robin for the Scariest Reason, defined byvictimhoodin some Joker-related stories, Jason Todd's stubborn and rebellious nature, Red Hood the transformational arc he has always deserved, Red Hood Admits The Real Reason He Traded Guns For A Crowbar. Bruce took the body back to Gotham and buried it. Jason knows he's fucked up the second he opens his eyes. Meanwhile, Batman discovered that a cash-poor Joker was recouping his funds in an alarming way: by selling a nuclear warhead to Lebanese terrorists. While fighting with each other, Tim makes the remark that, "The crowbars are a little bit morbid, no?" Todd and Drake are confronted by another Red Robin in Robin (vol. Though initially popular, the character as written by Jim Starlin was not well received by fans following the revamping of his origin by Max Allan Collins in Batman #408409. Joker's crowbar is used as one of his main weapons in combat. send you an email once approved. Jason Todd is the titular central antagonist of the 2010 animated film Batman: Under the Red Hood and the main protagonist of the 2020 animated interactive film Batman: Death in the Family He is the former Robin who is murdered by the Joker, and becomes a vigilante after being resurrected by Ra's al Ghul. First appearing in Batman #357 in March 1983,[3] he was created to succeed Dick Grayson as Robin, Batman's vigilante partner and sidekick. The character has made appearances in several forms of media outside of comics, including television series and video games. This team is referred to as DC's "Dark Trinity" in comparison to the new Trinity series included in DC Rebirth which follows Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. However, with the character no longer featured in Batman comics, the disadvantages of telling Batman stories without the character to act as a sounding board for the protagonist became apparent. O'Neil settled on using the poll to determine the fate of the second Robin. When the Morticoccus virus is released from Karate Kid's body, he is forcibly brought back to the group by Kyle, much to his dismay. Even when he realizes Dick is still barely clinging to life, Batman threatens to kill a doctor with his bare hands if he doesnt immediately operate on the boy. One of the most shocking moments in DC Comics continues to be the death of Jason Todd at the hands of the Joker in Batman: A Death in the Family. Batman: Under the Red Hood is a direct-to-DVD animated feature based off the comic book story of the same title. Batman responds by stating "I will never forget Jason. [46] The mercs reveal they are under orders to bring Jason to the person that hired them and that he is in no danger. Jason Todd's death has loomed large in the mythos of the Dark Knight ever since, even after the character's return to life in 2005. 2) #25-26, where Jason went solo after his team disappeared and the title was changed to Red Hood: Outlaw. Jason became the second Robin after Dick Grayson became Nightwing and Batman was in need of a new sidekick. Catwoman would be a frequent guest star during this era as she wrestled with the role of hero and as a love interest for Batman which led to clashes with the boy feeling left out. Jason Todd Wasn't DC's First 'Dead Robin', controversial A Death in Family storyline, Batman Fans Were Right to Vote for Jason Todd's Death, X-Men's Most Underrated Member is Secretly One Of Marvel's Deadliest Heroes, Juggernaut's Tragic Ending Proves His Powers Are Pure Nightmare Fuel, Bruce Banner Confirms His Final Plan To Kill The Hulk. He debuted as the second sidekick of Batman, donning the mantle of Robin after Dick Grayson. The initial version of Jason "Jay" Todd from before Crisis on Infinite Earths had an origin that was similar to the 1940 origin of the original Robin (Dick Grayson). [64][65] It is also expressed that due to his resurrection at the hands of the Lazarus Pit, the character possesses a few magical abilities. Machine gun fire breaks out and Gordon is wounded in the arm. Todd asks Batman why he has not avenged his death by killing Joker, a psychopath who has murdered countless people and crippled one of their best friends, arguing that Batman should have done it "because he took me away from you". Batman then asks why Jason never returned to him, Jack says that the Joker was jealous of Robin for knowing who Batman was and Jason hated him so much for making him Robin that he disappeared. In this version, we're going to make the scene longer. I love it! Then he was retconned to be a street urchin with parental issues. The call-in vote to determine whether Jason lived or died has been parodied and pilloried numerous times, and never repeated. [73], In the Amalgam Universe, Jason Todd was a young S.H.I.E.L.D. Afterward, he swore allegiance to her. [6] Settling on the idea of the telephone poll via a 1-900 number, O'Neil had decided due to discussions with DC Comics president Jenette Kahn that the poll should not be wasted on something insignificant. The most controversial moment before his death occurred in Batman #424 when serial rapist Felipe Garzonas escapes the prosecution due to his father's diplomatic immunity. Where Dick Grayson quipped, Jason Todd sneered, and where Dick was the more empathic side of the Dynamic Duo, now it was Batman who was reigning in reckless impulses of his protege. He wasnt resurrected until 2005, when he took his revenge on the Joker and swore to carry on Batmans quest against crime, but now as the murderous Red Hood. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. In the early 1980s, Dick Grayson, having aged out of the Robin identity, became Nightwing, leaving Batman without a partner for the first time since 1940. His detective and reasoning skills were considered weak despite showcasing some potential. Jason Todd made his live-action debut in the DC Universe and HBO Max series Titans, played by Curran Walters; he appears as Robin in the first two seasons, and as Red Hood in the third season. Sheila lives just long enough to tell Batman that Jason died trying to protect her. Death by Crowbar Fortunately, Titans season 3 keeps the most iconic element of Jason's death, Joker's savage crowbar attack. Batman would take Jason back to the mansion to help his injuries.. After waking up, he is greeted by Ace, Alfred, Bruce, Dick, and Barbara.He sees a new side of Bruce, seeing him as a . The Joker kidnapped Jason, beat him with a crowbar, and then blew up the warehouse that Jason and his mother were held captive inside, all before Batman could stop him. I don't know if it was fan crazinessmaybe they saw him as usurping Dick Grayson's position. But what if Jason Todd had lived? [80][81] Later, Jack reveals to Batman that he remembered what he did with Jason after he tortured him. During the events of the series' first installment, Jason convinces Deathstroke to help him by offering him a bigger sum than what the Joker is currently paying him. To anyone who asked why Batman was such a loner, such a disciplinarian to his partners, such a hardass about who got to play vigilante in Gotham City, readers pointed to the glass case in the Batcave that contained a childs empty costume. [54] Later, however, the Wingman ruse is exposed and Todd returns to being Red Hood. [33], Acting on his obsession with Tim Drake, Todd breaks into Titans Tower to confront the third Robin, thus revealing the truth of their encounter at the cemetery to his successor. In effect, ONeil said in 1988, extend our policy of heeding the opinions fans express in letters and conversations at conventions and comic shops.. He is later convinced by Damian Wayne to turn against Ra's when the latter takes it too far by using Amazo to slaughter millions. [1][26] For years, Todd learns various skills from various masters, assassins, mercenaries, and aviators around the globe, including guns, poisons and antitoxins, martial arts, acrobatics, and bomb-making. 2023 GAMESPOT, A FANDOM COMPANY. He thought he could do what could never be done for him and 'make him whole'. However, Todd's actual body is missing from its grave. During his journey, Jason discovers his Robin replacement was Timothy "Tim" Drake, which further torments him. This edit will also create new pages on Comic Vine for: Until you earn 1000 points all your submissions need to be vetted by other Jason refuses to believe from Starfire and Arsenal that he had been on a path towards redemption and abandons his teammates. The Red Robin costume, originally designed by Alex Ross for the 1996 Kingdom Come limited series and worn by the Earth-22 Dick Grayson, is seen in Countdown to Final Crisis #16 in the Earth-51 Batman's base of operations; it is revealed that Earth-51 became the peaceful world it is because the Batman of this Earth killed all the supervillains after his Jason was killed by the Joker. [48], In September 2011, The New 52 rebooted DC's continuity. Taking a Robin any Robin away from Batman was risky, ONeil said in his 1988 postscript to A Death in the Family. Task Force Z#8is available now from DC Comics. His message goes on to plead that Todd gets psychiatric help, a notion that the latter rejects. If Jason is to cheat death, he will survive the explosion after being beaten to death by a crowbar by Joker. Jason stayed dead for years until he was resurrected as Red Hood in 2004. Mindful of the poor reception Jason received from readers, O'Neil arranged for a more nuanced introduction in which Tim first introduced himself to Dick Grayson and impressed the former Robin with his skills, and was revealed to share a history with Grayson. The explanation for the character's return was revealed in Batman Annual #25 (2006). He still died but was eventually resurrected and recovered from it physically and mentally. [27][28][29], After learning of the Joker's arms deal in Los Angeles for another terrorism scheme against Gotham, Jason begins to stalk the villain as a masked assassin. Some pop culture historians have argued that Robin was a vital ingredient in Batmans half-century of popularity, a necessary counter-balance to the essential grimness of the Batman mythos, and I was not sure they were wrong.. He was killed by the bomb. Batman #426 - Death in the Family Batman #427 Batman #428 Batman #429. [19] The group included Roy Harper and Starfire. After the character's resurrection, Jason's skills became more advanced and received more training (details depending on continuity); in modern stories, his training has included the mystical All-Caste order and the League of Assassins, having learned under premier instructors in the latter such as Bronze Tiger and Lady Shiva. As Batman's second Robin, Jason was killed by the Joker during the events of the 1988 Batman: A Death in the Family storyline from Jim Starlin, Jim Aparo, and Mike DeCarlo. newsletter. Jason Todd's death is often attributed to the Joker beating him with a crowbar, but Task Force Z #8 clears up this misconception to the Bat-Family. This second Monitor apologizes to Jason before they both disappear, leaving Jason alone with Duela's body. His brother Danny had fallen in with a street gang named the . The sound that was made when the steel rod connected to the youth's body was sickening to hear. Instead, he alone is to blame for his death after refusing to wait for Batman and attempting to apprehend Joker by himself. After successfully capturing Joker (who fails to recognize him due to being older), Jason contemplates burning his killer alive after dousing him with gasoline. Essence, a fellow exiled member of the All Caste whom Jason knows, appears to him but is invisible to others. Batman does not wish to involve Todd and keeps this information from him. Despite feeling sorry for Jason, Dick left Jason to die again so he could continue the attack on the HYDRA base.[74]. Red Hood and the Outlaws debuted in September 2011, written by Scott Lobdell and with art by Kenneth Rocafort. [31] Shortly after the events of "War Games" and just before "War Crimes", Jason Todd reappears in Gotham City as the Red Hood. Todd discovers her hanging and makes a beeline for Felipe, ahead of Batman, who arrived just in time to see Felipe take a 22-story fall to his death, with Todd as Robin at the edge of the balcony. The results may have been different if fans took the threat more seriously and remembered that DC Comics had already been playing with the idea of a dead Robin for over forty years. [9], O'Neil would later repeat the claim with further specifics: "I heard it was a lawyer who was using a Macintosh and lived in CaliforniaI obviously don't have hard information on this, but I heard someone out there programmed his computer to dial it every couple of minutes, and since there was only about 65 votes that made the difference if that story is true, that guy, that guy killed Jason Todd! [69] After Jason defeats and captures the Joker; the villain becomes fixated on him. Nightwing notes that Jason fights aggressively like he's angry at the world and doesn't hold back. Similarly to Batman and Nightwing before him, Jason Todd typically possess no inherent super-powers and relies on natural abilities, skills, and technology; During his time as Robin and under Batman's training (as well as Nightwing), Jason was initially considered a first-class athlete and a capable hand-to-hand combatant. It is implied that Todd's death was a contributing factor to Batman's retirement. He then participated in a coup to help Madame Cat overthrow the Supreme Leader of Hydra, Lex Luthor a.k.a. [22] Batman notes that while Todd doesn't possess Dick Grayson's natural athleticism and acrobatic skills, he can become a productive crimefighter by channeling his rage. Subsequent stories dealt with Batman's guilt over failing to save him. Jason Todd is Red Hood, a vigilante anti-hero who is a member of the Batman Family and the Outlaws. People were used to Grayson, and Todd felt like a rushed sl. The original character was created by Gerry Conway and Don Newton and first appeared in Batman #357. Except one guy hated Jason Todd (and the concept of Robin) so much that he voted for him every day (you were only supposed to vote once). This process takes no more than a few hours and we'll The Death of Jason Todd By: Katie Trillion. Beaten within an inch of his life by the crowbar-wieldingJoker,Red Hoodsurvived only to be killed by a bomb the villain left behind. [61] Over time, Jason developed his skills, becoming adept in various forms of martial arts (Aikido, Capoeira, Karate, Ninjutsu, Savate, Krav Maga, Kickboxing, Silat, and Taekwondo) and eventually developed keen detective skills. What I wanted to do here is put him in a place that he can't come back from. Ironically, it seems Jason wouldve preferred Batmans reaction to Dicks presumed death over a morbid mannequin in a Robin costume. Beyond the reveal that Jason is not dead and has become Red Hood, little else is known about how exactly Jason survives the attack, why Bruce lied about burying his body, or what led him to become . Welcome to the Jason Todd Reading Order. When the Challengers return to New Earth, Todd disposes of his Red Robin costume and abandons the rest of the group, though they go on to declare to the Monitors that they are now the monitors of the Monitors. She also hires the same carpenters who built Jason's casket and had them build a replica of it (the original was destroyed and beyond repair after Jason emerged from it). He is immediately transferred back to Arkham but is broken out of the paddy wagon by a group of mercenaries. He is eventually shot and killed by Cheetah during one of their battles. Austin's goal is to provide ScreenRant with detailed articles that showcase his research into obscure corners of the comics universe. 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