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A newly released variant cover forRobin # 16homages the animated opening night of the 1960s’BatmanwithAdam WestandBurt Ward . The iconic composition ’s visuals have imbue pop culture just as much as the Sung itself , and nowDamian Waynestars at the center of it .
While neitherBatman , Robin , or their varlet are the same as the iterations from Adam West’sBatmanTV series from the ‘ 60s , the retro take on Gotham City has become a standard in the DC Universe . In recent twelvemonth , fans have been reward with acomic book continuation inBatman ’ 66and a few animated movies starring West and Ward reunited as the Dynamic Duo .
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The upcoming issue ofRobin # 16will have a " Robin ’ 66 " variant covert illustrated by Dan Schoening . In tribute to the series , the cover depict Batman and his son Damian Wayne teaming up with Ravagar , Talia al Ghul , Conner Hawke , and Flatline against a variety of foes , include good effect text to represent their punches . The variant show a ingathering of thugs , along with the Joker and the Riddler in their retro costume . Bane , Clayface , and the Penguin appear to make abbreviated cameos at the bottom of the cover . Each character evokes the past epoch , withDamian ’s assassin suit now appearinglike it might in the motif ’s animation style . likewise , Batman ’s costume appears monovular to the ‘ 60s series . In berth of the in a flash recognizable logo , Robin ’s name appears as the title with his face alternatively of Batman . Even the DC Comics logotype has been supervene upon with a recall to when the publisher was also largely regard as National Comics , despite their emphasis on “ DC . ”
The book binding teases the premiss of the issue , as Damian is look into Lazarus Island in the thick of Lord Death Man ’s threat . In the process , Robin joins forces with Conner Hawke and travels to Tokyo withthe new DC hero , Flatline . As hint by the var. , the plot line revolve around the youthful heroes ’ friendly relationship . Ironically , each of them has had standardized experience , disbanding from a epic wise man to make a name for themself . Just as Damian had Bruce , Conner had Green Arrow , and Flatline had Lord Death Man .
The group of superheroes go on a roadtrip together inRobin # 16 , compose by Joshua Williamson , with art by Roger Cruz , and inks by Norm Rapmund . The issue will also feature another var. by Simone Di Meo . Robin # 16is set to release on Tuesday , June 26 .
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