Robin debuts bold new costume in DC\u2019s Absolute Power summer event DC ComicsFurther previews of \u2018Absolute Power\u2019 have revealed a surprising tweak to Batman\u2019s son, with Damian Wayne debuting a new Robin costume. The upcoming \u2018Absolute Power\u2018 event promises to shake up the DC Universe, with Amanda Waller\u2019s actions leaving heroes like Superman and Wonder Woman powerless. It falls to a human-led resistance, spearheaded by Batman, to save the day. Readers got their first look at the upcoming event with this week\u2019s DC solicits, but eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice a new Robin costume tucked away on one of the variant covers. \u2018Absolute Power: Task Force VII\u2019 #1 features the first of a series of interconnecting covers, this one depicting Batman with Nightwing, Green Arrow, and Robin. But Robin is sporting an updated new costume. At first glance, it appears to be Damian\u2019s current black and gray costume with more traditional Robin colors, but there are some subtle changes, including losing the more tunic-styled top and adding new boots and gloves. It appears Damian has also gone back to a more traditional Robin logo. Of course, fans are mixed on this. Many on the DC Comics subreddit have cried foul, claiming this continues DC\u2019s trend of seemingly erasing Tim Drake, the third Robin. \u201cI feel like the green makes him look too similar to Tim again,\u201d one user pointed out, adding, \u201cWith Damian aging faster than Tim, soon it\u2019s gonna be almost impossible to tell them apart!\u201d While Damian\u2019s new costume is strikingly similar to the look Tim has worn for most of his existence, it\u2019s worth noting Damian is really just reverting to the traditional Robin color scheme. He\u2019s worn similar outfits to this for years, though his earlier costumes featured a heavier look with multiple layers and hoods. The current black-and-gray look stemmed from his falling out with Batman and was meant to reflect their then-fractured relationship. Considering father and son are on better terms now, this could be a sign of his renewed bond with the Bat-family. \u2018Absolute Power: Task Force VII\u2019 #1 will be on stands July 10.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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