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Future State: Robin Eternal #1
Future State: Robin Eternal #1
Lazarus Resin is on its way to Gotham City, and the Magistrate intends to use this regenerative super drug to make its forces immortal! That is, unless Tim Drake has anything to say about it! Join the ultimate heist at 20,000 feet as Robin and Spoiler hijack the sky convoy that could mean the end of freedom in Gotham forever-if the emotional baggage between Tim and Stephanie doesn’t do them in first! It’s the fist-flying, sky-diving, robot smashing, fascist-punching adventure that you cannot miss-from rising star writer Meghan Fitzmartin (Supernatural) and top artist Eddy Barrows (Detective Comics)!
26 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 12, 2021
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January 12, 2021
A decent opening for Tim. Get bit on what happen to the rest of the bat family and seeing Stephanie all suited up again was dope. But the plot itself was typical fight against the baddies. Nothing mindblowing and art was decent but not great.
January 13, 2021
Tim being a jerk to Steph, as usual. Anyway, I liked seeing Spoiler. I didn't remember Darcy from We Are Robin, but she seems like a character I can vibe with. Interesting enough plot, but I find it kind of strange that we have Batman, Bruce Wayne, Harley, Spoiler and Robin running around Gotham and somehow never running into each other. I don't think the city is that big.
Also, it's called Robin Eternal and that makes me laugh because I feel like Tim is going to be Robin forever and that's hilarious. Someone put together a list comparing how long each Robin was Robin (longest to shortest: Dick, Tim, Damian, Jason and then Steph). Who wanted Tim to return to being Robin? Why? Why would anyone want him to go backwards?
Also, forgot to mention that Steph has an eyepatch - something strange about the early 90s DC comics was that a lot of people had eyepatches to show they'd gone through some sort of near death experience. Slade Wilson, Rose Wilson, Lynx, and I think even the King Snake guy had an eyepatch. It was so strange.
Also, it's called Robin Eternal and that makes me laugh because I feel like Tim is going to be Robin forever and that's hilarious. Someone put together a list comparing how long each Robin was Robin (longest to shortest: Dick, Tim, Damian, Jason and then Steph). Who wanted Tim to return to being Robin? Why? Why would anyone want him to go backwards?
Also, forgot to mention that Steph has an eyepatch - something strange about the early 90s DC comics was that a lot of people had eyepatches to show they'd gone through some sort of near death experience. Slade Wilson, Rose Wilson, Lynx, and I think even the King Snake guy had an eyepatch. It was so strange.
January 17, 2021
Again another mediocre issue. Fighting, some backstory of the current bat family. I feel like I'll read all the first issues of FS but none have grabbed me to continue as of yet
January 15, 2021
I've always had a soft spot for Tim Drake. He's the Robin that I was used to reading when I got into comics, and I think he's a very likeable character. Even when they changed him to Red Robin following Damian Wayne taking on the mantle of Robin I thought he had a great book, and looked forward to reading about him each month. When the New 52 hit I ended up taking a step back from DC for a while because, frankly, I didn't like most of the comics anymore; and one character that I felt got one of the worse deals from the revamp was Tim. However, I'm really happy to see that Meghan Fitzman has served the character well in his Future State book.
The issue opens with Tim alone in Gotham, his friends and allies gone, leaving him alone to fight against the forces of the Magistrate. We get a nice little explanation at the start as to what's happened to a few of the other members of the Bat-family, with Dick locked up in Arkham, and Jason working for the Magistrate. No info on Damian at this point though, so perhaps Tim not revealing that is going to lead to a little revelation in the next few issues, which might not be too far fetched considering what the bad guys are using to enhance their soldiers.
But I'm getting a little ahead there, we find out that Tim is still leading the fight against the bad guys, and is trying to stop the Magistrate from enhancing their mechanical soldiers with a new mystery substance. Along his investigation he gets joined by Stephanie Brown, Spoiler, who's picked up her costume to rejoin the fight. I love the way Steph looks in this issue, and she's got the hardened future resistance fighter vibe down well. I've always loved Stephanie, and her relationship with Tim is always fun to watch, so it feels really appropriate that she's back for this story.

She's not the only returning character though, as Tim is also joined by Darcy for We Are Robin, giving readers three characters that have a relation to the name Robin all in one book. Possibly four if Damian turns up? It really began to feel that whilst this is definitely Tim leading things this book was also taking the time to acknowledge the fact that there have been a number of Robins over the years, and is trying to include multiple characters connected to the hero in some way.
The book moved with a really good pace, and despite a good section of it being given over to world building and character development as Tim and Darcy had a conversation with each other on a rooftop there was enough action and high stakes drama that meant the book never felt slow or dull. It had punch, and a sense of time running out as the three heroes tried to stop things in Gotham from getting worse.
I've found the Future State books set in Gotham to be a very mixed bag so far, but this is one that was enjoyable throughout, managing to sell this darker future whilst not making it too grim or dull, and also showcasing a trio of characters who are a lot of fun. After seeing this I really hope that post Future State we end up seeing more of Tim Drake doing what he does best, with Stephanie along for the ride too.
The issue opens with Tim alone in Gotham, his friends and allies gone, leaving him alone to fight against the forces of the Magistrate. We get a nice little explanation at the start as to what's happened to a few of the other members of the Bat-family, with Dick locked up in Arkham, and Jason working for the Magistrate. No info on Damian at this point though, so perhaps Tim not revealing that is going to lead to a little revelation in the next few issues, which might not be too far fetched considering what the bad guys are using to enhance their soldiers.
But I'm getting a little ahead there, we find out that Tim is still leading the fight against the bad guys, and is trying to stop the Magistrate from enhancing their mechanical soldiers with a new mystery substance. Along his investigation he gets joined by Stephanie Brown, Spoiler, who's picked up her costume to rejoin the fight. I love the way Steph looks in this issue, and she's got the hardened future resistance fighter vibe down well. I've always loved Stephanie, and her relationship with Tim is always fun to watch, so it feels really appropriate that she's back for this story.

She's not the only returning character though, as Tim is also joined by Darcy for We Are Robin, giving readers three characters that have a relation to the name Robin all in one book. Possibly four if Damian turns up? It really began to feel that whilst this is definitely Tim leading things this book was also taking the time to acknowledge the fact that there have been a number of Robins over the years, and is trying to include multiple characters connected to the hero in some way.
The book moved with a really good pace, and despite a good section of it being given over to world building and character development as Tim and Darcy had a conversation with each other on a rooftop there was enough action and high stakes drama that meant the book never felt slow or dull. It had punch, and a sense of time running out as the three heroes tried to stop things in Gotham from getting worse.
I've found the Future State books set in Gotham to be a very mixed bag so far, but this is one that was enjoyable throughout, managing to sell this darker future whilst not making it too grim or dull, and also showcasing a trio of characters who are a lot of fun. After seeing this I really hope that post Future State we end up seeing more of Tim Drake doing what he does best, with Stephanie along for the ride too.
May 15, 2021
Robin going it alone, is quite interesting, DC hasn't utilized Robin well since the new 52.
Tim is a on a mission to take out the Magistrates strong hold, they're building super robots but need a new power source. As one gets shipped to Gotham, Tim makes his move and he doesn't care if he has allies or not.
A grown up Tim is a amazing, I really miss his Red Robin moniker. I think he had as much potential as Nightwing as they're so different in the way they go about things, alas he was deaged and pushed to the corner like so many other DC characters.
Tim is a on a mission to take out the Magistrates strong hold, they're building super robots but need a new power source. As one gets shipped to Gotham, Tim makes his move and he doesn't care if he has allies or not.
A grown up Tim is a amazing, I really miss his Red Robin moniker. I think he had as much potential as Nightwing as they're so different in the way they go about things, alas he was deaged and pushed to the corner like so many other DC characters.
February 15, 2021
I don't know why, but I've always really liked Tim Drake. He is my second favorite Robin, but I don't know where my interest in the character originated. I haven't read barely any of his early stuff. In fact, I didn't get to know his character well at all until the New 52. I picked up this issue specifically because it starred Tim Drake and the plot summary sounded cool, but I was a little let down by the product overall.
March 15, 2021
This was really good. Drake is the best Robin, so it's good to see him in the spotlight again. And there was a lot of information here about what happened to the bat family. I'll have a lot to write about for this one! (less)
December 2, 2021
This was not anything mind blowing but I had a lot of fun with this. The story was easy to follow, the art was good, the setting had a cyberpunk vibe, which I always dig, and it was well paced. I am eager to see the conclusion.
January 13, 2021
Decent issue!
January 16, 2021
Très prometteur !!
J'ai vraiment hâte de lire la prochaine issue.
L'art est super et l'histoire est intrigante !
J'ai vraiment hâte de lire la prochaine issue.
L'art est super et l'histoire est intrigante !
January 17, 2021
Maybe no incredible, but did it's job of getting me interested to read the second issue.
Really that the most we can expect for this Future State stories.
Really that the most we can expect for this Future State stories.
March 4, 2021
I wanted to like this, but this issue felt a bit forgettable to me. Tim Drake isn't my favorite version of Robin, so I bet that's playing a role into this.
Ultimately, this was okay.
Ultimately, this was okay.
August 15, 2021
Currently reading Future State: Gotham and was curious and confused about Tim. Glad to be getting his story.
February 2, 2021
You can read my full review at Future of the Force.
"Robin Eternal is the first comic of the Future State series that I have read. Why? Because I like Tim Drake. He is my favorite Robin. I am glad that DC Comics decided to give him a prominent position in this limited series."
"Robin Eternal is the first comic of the Future State series that I have read. Why? Because I like Tim Drake. He is my favorite Robin. I am glad that DC Comics decided to give him a prominent position in this limited series."
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