In Batman #138 by Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jimenez, the Bat-Family is splintering more and more with every ing second. Batman has just kidnapped Red Hood and essentially brainwashed him to feel fear whenever his adrenaline level rises to forcefully retire Jason from crime-fighting. The rest of the Bat-Family search for Red Hood, which brings Dick and Tim into conflict with Bruce and Damian.

Batman and Nightwing spar as Dick tries to access Bruce's private files to find out what he's done to Jason. Meanwhile, the two Robins duke it out on Gotham's streets. Realizing that he can't beat Damian directly, Tim decides to play it dirty and shocks the young hero and restrains him with a pair of cuffs. Tim apologizes, justifying his actions saying that all Damian does is fight with Bruce, but Tim just wants to save their leader, even from himself. He then leaves Damian tied up to help Nightwing rein Batman in.

Tim Drake is the Robin Who is Always There For Batman

The Bat-Family has faced quandaries before, but right now, they're in the middle of their biggest challenge yet. The family's current wedge issue started when Catwoman began a new operation to train criminals to become thieves that would target the wealthy, leading to a substantial reduction in crime. Despite the safer state of Gotham, Batman vehemently opposed the plan, while the rest of Gotham's heroes wanted to at least study the plan. Tim repeatedly tried to talk things out with Bruce, but the Dark Knight rebuffed him at every turn.

Tim Drake's words may be harsh, but they aren't exactly wrong. Despite how much he idolizes his father, Damian has come into conflict with his father repeatedly due to both Damian and Bruce's shared headstrong nature. Tim, on the other hand, has always gone above and beyond to rescue Bruce when he needs it most. Tim was the only person who actively searched for Batman when he was lost in time after Final Crisis and Tim also ventured out into the multiverse to save Batman after the Failsafe debacle. Tim Drake's unwavering faith and devotion to Batman make him the hero's greatest asset.

Tim Drake is the Robin Batman Needs Right Now

While Damian Wayne is a good Robin and one of the few people trying to Batman, that isn't what Bruce needs. He needs someone who can see how unwell Batman is and get him the help he requires. Being a good sidekick isn't always about blind , it's about knowing how to give someone actual help. Right now, Bruce doesn't need someone willing to go with him down the dark and terrifying path he's on. He needs someone like Robin who will pull him out of it before he goes too far. Batman #138 is on sale now.