Dick Grayson (DC Timeline 1)



Dick Grayson aka Robin is a principal character in the DC Timeline 1 Universe. He debuted in Batman (1943) 1, the Electrical Brain in (1943).

History
An undercover special federal agent for the United States government, Dick Grayson aka Robin and his partner agent, Bruce Wayne aka Batman work out of their home in Los Angeles, California. In 1943, they unearthed an Imperial Japanese plot in Los Angeles headed by Tito Daka. During this time, Batman and Robin were aided by Alfred Beagle, their butler. By 1949, Beagle had been replaced by Alfred Pennyworth. That year, they investigated a mysterious villain known as the Wizard in nearby Gotham City, ultimately defeating him. Dick's masked identity as Robin remained known only to his butlers and Batman.

Danaverse Connection
DC Timeline 1 has one of many versions of Dick Grayson/Robin in the Multiverse. During the Crisis War, many characters with alternate versions will come into contact with one another. For Robin, this will lead to the formation of the Council of Robins, working in conjunction with other heroic Houses within the DC Zone of the Multiverse, especially the Council of Bats. Back on Earth, Batman and Robin form a loose alliance of heroes with Hop Harrigan and Congo Bill.

Information
In the 1943 Batman serial, Robin is portrayed by Douglas Croft. In the 1949 Batman and Robin serial, he is portrayed by Johnny Duncan. These respective serials are both Douglas and Johnny's only Danaverse appearances.

This is Dick Grayson/Robin's first live action appearance in the DC Live Action Multiverse. His next appearance will be in DC Timeline 7, portrayed by Burt Ward for the 1966 Batman TV series and movie.