10 Worst Things Robin Has Ever Done To Batman

5. Dick Becomes The Joker - The Dark Knight Strikes Again

Robin Batman
DC Comics

While Frank Miller's seminal The Dark Knight Returns is widely considered one of the best and most beloved Batman graphic novels of all time, its sequels are not so well thought of, with many not even aware that they even exist.

The Dark Knight Strikes Again is the second entry in Miller's series, and in this strange story, Batman and Catgirl (former Robin Carrie Kelley) are off the grid, in a totalitarian police state headed by (who other than) Lex Luthor.

Left embittered and contemptuous of Batman after being unceremoniously fired years earlier for cowardice and incompetence, Dick Grayson commits the ultimate act of betrayal by submitting himself to a series of genetic tests and procedures at the hands of Lex Luthor.

When a truly nightmarish imitation of the long-dead Joker announces himself on the scene by stalking and killing older heroes, and attempting to murder Batman and Catgirl in the process, Batman recognizes this wraith as none other than his original Boy Wonder, Dick Grayson.

Not only has Grayson thrown his lot in with Luthor, not only has he killed many of his and Bruce's erstwhile friends and colleagues, but he has taken on the guise and mantle of Batman's most diabolical enemy.

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